The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurstβs great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...
Youβre invited to Quest Academyβs FREE Discovery Play Date on Wednesday, June 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Quest Academy is hosting a special Discovery Play Date for kids...
Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert...
New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For...
Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!
Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great outdoors. For families. No registration necessary. In case of...
Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement...
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Aug 14: Turtles!
Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Donβt forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Tuesdays:...
Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. In the event...
Join our outreach staff and the Bookmobile this summer for a variety of programs, stories, and games. Free drop-ins, no tickets necessary, all ages welcome. June 5 - Mess Fest...
Join us at Big Woods Park for outdoor Bingo. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and we'll provide the Bingo cards and fun. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver....
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds! PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, donβt require pre-registration, and take place on IL...
Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier...
DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMTβs....
Enjoy stories, music and movement! All ages with adult. Blanket and picnic lunch are optional. This drop-in program will be held outdoors. When the weather is inclement it will be...
Join us for an exuberant storytime to honor Pride month! This storytime will feature books, songs, and activities that promote self-expression, identity, and families in the LGBTQ+ community. Participants will...
Bring on summer! Grab your kids, friends, and neighbors to enjoy FREE, fun, and socially distant family entertainment. Bring your picnic blanket, pack a lunch, and see a performance you...
Themed program with stories, yoga, and songs. Ages 2-5 with an adult.
Meet us at various local parks in Elk Grove Village for fun outdoor inspired art projects. June 12: Bubble Art @ Fountain Square June 19: Rock Painting @ Appleseed June...
Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin β for example, apply...
Calling all Swifties! You won't have a cruel summer if you shake it off with us at this Taylor Swift -inspired dance sampler class led by Berwyn dance studio, Baila...
Have your photo taken pioneer style! Clothing, props, and accessories are provided. Pre-registration is required. Photos will be emailed. 15-minute time slots are available from 2-4PM on June 12. Pioneer...
The Farmers Market will return June 5 - October 9, Wednesdays from 2:30 - 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza near the Historic Water Tower, located at 10 Pine Avenue. ...
Looking for a magical escape? Itβs time to make a lifetime of discoveries by experiencing the great outdoors in this one-of-a-kind variety show! Artist Dan Gogh will be your guide...
Local farmers market with a variety of stands. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by...
Adults, teens and children ages 5-11 with caregiver are invited to join for board games with your neighbors and Library staff. Bring a friend and have some fun! Registration preferred,...
The Batavia Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 18 through October 26, 2024 from 8:00am to 12:00pm on North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets. The Market...
School's out Touch-A-Truck. A family event from 5-7pm, followed by a concert in the park featuring "Soda" from 7-8:30pm. For information on more events like this, check out our...
Sundays and Wednesdays at the Community Park 5 to 8:30 PM. Mondays behind Town Hall from 5 to 8:30 PM. Events are weather permitting.
Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or...
Itβs time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about...
Prepare to dance the night away this summer as Pier Dance returns! Let loose and learn new moves with this exciting series of free dance lessons. Each week, youβll dive...
The Glen Ellyn Park District is excited to announce the return of Sensory Swim Nights! These evenings provide a relaxing and inclusive aquatic environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Sensory...
This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on...
The entire community is invited to join in Oak Parkβs celebration of Juneteenth! This year's theme is Remembering OUR History and Claiming OUR Future. Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony 6 to 8...
New this summer - Three Wednesday night concerts! Make it a great evening event-place your order with RoccoVinoβs inside the Clubhouse and take it outside to enjoy some relaxing music...
*All Show Cars are welcome every Wednesday; Trophies are awarded according to the schedule. June 5 Calling All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles June 12 Chevy / Corvettes (Expo Night) June...
Join us Every Wednesday (weather Permitting) 6-9 for a Free, Fun, Family Event. Bring your car or come check out the cool classic cars, enjoy a great meal with fellow...
Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature upcycled materials to create our craft with.
Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo on Wednesdays in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a...
June 12 β The Mackenzie OβBrien Band July 10 β The Wayouts August 7 β The GOOROOS For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...
Come join us for an unforgettable summer experience! Our series showcases talented artists and musicians from various genres, providing a perfect opportunity for you to relax, unwind and enjoy the...
A lonely orphan befriends a "big friendly giant," and together the pair explore a magical world and collect dreams. Later, they try to warn the Queen of England about the...
Teen Record Label Showcase Thursday, May 30 β’ 6-7 p.m. A live music showcase from the talented teen musicians of the Library's Teen Record Label. Rain location: Central Library FeelGood...
Welcome back to our summer cultural arts concert series featuring a variety of lively, eclectic musical acts showcasing a diverse range of tunes. Bring family friends, lawn chairs and blankets...
Join us for a summer of outdoor cinema with the Movies on The Lawn series at Oakbrook Center. From timeless classics to family favorites to modern blockbusters, thereβs something for...
Summer is around the corner, and we can't wait for FREE, live music! Check out the lineup for our Wednesday Night Summer Concerts, every Wednesday starting June 5th at 7:30pm...
Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks. Please remember that alcohol and dogs are not allowed on park properties. Movies...
Announcing the 2024 Movies on the Green schedule! Join us for the following FREE events: June 12 β Super Mario Brothers July 17 β Barbie August 7 β Teenage Mutant...
Enjoy Chicagoβs beloved sky spectacle show every Wednesday night at 9pm and Saturday night at 10pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Gather your loved ones and head...
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