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Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!  ...

Free

Fish-O-Rama

Northside Park (Wheaton) 1300 N West St, Wheaton

Bring your fishing poles to the annual Fish-O-Rama! Offered in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of Wheaton, this free event invites kids 15 and under, with an adult, to participate...

Free

Jubilee Fishing Derby

Lake Harriet 7000 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge

Whether you’re a rookie with the rod and reel, or a life-long angler, put your skills to the test at the annual Woodridge Jubilee Fishing Derby. Members of our Senior...

$5
Event Series Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Farmers Market

Water Street Mall 13 Water St, Aurora

The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and...

Free
Event Series Lisle French Market

Lisle French Market

Downtown Lisle IL

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions. The Farmers Market...

Free
Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices,...

Free

Outdoor Zumba

Sunset Park (Bensenville) 174 Barron Street, Bensenville

Try a Zumba class and dance yourself out to a great time and a calorie burning party! Make sure to wear good workout shoes and bring your water.

Free

Downtown Naperville Classic Car Show

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville

Kick off Father’s Day Weekend in Downtown Naperville with a FREE Car Show along Jackson Avenue from 9am-12pm. Enjoy the looks of up to 100 vintage vehicles in all makes...

Free

Take Me Fishing

Bernas Park (Westmont) 200 E 57th Street, Westmont

Parents your kids want to go fishing! Come out to our Take Me Fishing event at beautiful Bernas Park and enjoy the lifetime activity of fishing as a family. Fishing...

Free

Busse Lake Outdoors Day and Fishing Derby

Busse Lake Boating Center 17 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village

The whole family is invited for a day of outdoor fun! Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters, and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes. Grove 25.

Free
Event Series Milking Demonstrations

Milking Demonstrations

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago

See the farm’s heritage Shorthorn cows hand-milked the 1890s way. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages. Free. No registration....

$5

Family Fishing Derby

Lake Carriage Way 7425 S. Wolf Rd, Burr Ridge

Create a new family tradition and introduce your children to the joys of fishing! Join us for lllinois "no license needed" week and cast your lines in our well-stocked lake....

Free

Family Explorers: Cicadas

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Celebrate the emergence of the Cicadas by reading Cicada Symphony by Sue Fliess, doing activities, and learning all about Cicadas from a representative from Citizens for Conservation. Register. BALibrary Lawn.

Free

Pride Ride

Berwyn's Depot District Stanley Ave & Grove Ave, Berwyn

Join us for our Annual Pride Ride through the streets of Berwyn. Line-up begins at 37th and East Ave at 10a and we roll at 11a. All welcome, prize for...

Free
Event Series Play Day

Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle

Join us for all-inclusive play at the Sensory Garden Playground Play Days. Enjoy FREE special activities! Themes vary each month.

Free

Statewide Kite Fly and Touch-A-Truck

Springfield Park (Bloomingdale) 269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale

The Statewide Kite Fly raises awareness of the Illinois Association of Park District’s Youth License Plate Flying 4 Kids program. Sales of Flying 4 Kids License plates go to park...

Free

Classic Car Show

Springfield Park (Bloomingdale) 269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale

Experience the nostalgia and elegance of decades past as we gather to showcase an impressive array of vintage automobiles at the Classic Car Show in conjunction with Touch-A-Truck this year....

Free

Meet and Greet with Bluey at Kiddie Academy of Darien

Kiddie Academy Darien 1502 75th Street, Darien

Bluey is coming to Kiddie Academy of Darien! Join us on Saturday, June 15th from 10am-12pm for a great cause! Come inside for a meet and greet with everyone’s favorite...

$5

Pollinator Party

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville

Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2024 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that...

Free

Juneteenth Celebration

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Celebrate freedom, family and country with various activities, presentations, performances and exhibits highlighting Black history, arts and culture.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free
Event Series Gold Coast Art Fair

Gold Coast Art Fair

Grant Park Jackson & Columbus , Chicago

Join us in celebrating 66 years of a Chicago tradition, the Gold Coast Art Fair in Chicago’s Grant Park. Start your friends or family day fueling up with breakfast near...

$10 – $15
Event Series Daisy Days

Daisy Days

Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills

Daisy Days fun includes: Carnival rides and games, reptile shows, children's music show, beer and wine tent, local talent showcase, delicious food from area businesses sand a headliner band each...

Free

Community Carnival

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora

The Excitement is Building! We invite you and your families to join us for a FREE Community Carnival as we kick off our upcoming renovations to the Eola Road Branch!...

Free
Event Series Cicada Program

Cicada Program

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Wonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in June...

Included in general admission
Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood

Lego fans will be given a new Lego building challenge. / Los fanΓ‘ticos de Lego tendrΓ‘n un nuevo desafΓ­o de construcciΓ³n de Lego.

Free

Bubble Bash

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva

Join us for the start of Summer at Bubble Bash!

Free

Dog Days of Summer

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah

Tails will be wagging on Saturday, June 15 as the Medinah Park District and Chicagoland Dog Rescue will welcome the season with the β€œDog Day of Summer,” Dog Festival. Thorndale...

Free

Kids Fest

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Join us at Heritage Park Performance Pavilion for kids inflatables, crafts, airbrush tattoos, and live entertainment by Grammy-Nominated children’s music duo Wendy & DB! Food trucks are scheduled to attend....

Free

Juneteenth in Bronzeville

Absolutely Anything Essential 3521 S King Drive, Chicago

Unity Rising: β€œCelebrating Freedom, Heritage, and Community Empowerment" Bronzeville, the historic heart of African American culture in Chicago, is excited to extend a warm invitation to members of the media...

Free

Car Show and Sock Hop

White Pines Golf Club 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville

Bring that hot rod, rat rod, classic car or just the minivan. Food and beverages available for purchase. Wear 50s style apparel and get ready to hand jive inside the...

Free
Event Series Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago

Various Locations IL

Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July...

Free

Geek Fest

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Let your geek flag fly! The Geek Fest is a unique family-friendly event centered on all things geeky, nerdy, and eccentric! Free entertainment includes inflatable bounce houses, arcade-style games, board...

Multicultural Art Fair

Sheldon Peck Homestead 355 E Parkside Avenue, Lombard

Second annual Multicultural Art Fair presented by nonprofit organization Building Love Amongst Cultures. We are celebrating diversity and culture through art in the community.

Free

NNU Celebrates Juneteenth

Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk, Naperville

Come together with Naperville Neighbors United as we commemorate Juneteenth alongside the community. Invite your friends and family to partake in the music and uplifting speeches. Remember to bring your...

Juneteenth Family Festival

110th Street and Longwood Drive 110th & Longwood, Chicago

The Beverly/Morgan Park Juneteenth Family Festival aims to honor our ancestors, celebrate African and African-American cultural heritage, unite our diverse community, and connect Chicago residents with resources and services.  ...

Juneteenth Celebration

Roger C.Claar Performing Arts Center 375 Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook

Join us for a Day of Fun and Celebration! Enjoy live music, line dancing, stepping performances, and more! Fun games, face painting, and crafts for the little ones. Taste delicious...

Event Series Oswego’s PrairieFest

Oswego’s PrairieFest

Prairie Point Community Park 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego

Oswego’s four-day community celebration is brought to you by the Oswegoland Park District, generous business sponsors, civic organizations, and hundreds of volunteers. We warmly invite you to be a part...

Event Series Woodridge Jubilee

Woodridge Jubilee

Woodridge Jubilee corner of Woodridge and Center Drive, Woodridge

Summer doesn’t begin until you attend the Woodridge Jubilee! The annual summer festival, which is organized by the Woodridge Park District and the Village of Woodridge, will take place Thursday,...

Free
Event Series Taste of Des Plaines

Taste of Des Plaines

Downtown Des Plaines Lee Street and Miner Street, Des Plaines

Taste of Des Plaines is a summer street festival that appeals to all ages with two stages for live entertainment, family activities, beer tents, local food vendors and more! Come...

Rainbow Families

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Celebrate Pride Month and learn about different types of family arrangements in the animal kingdom.

Free

Juneteenth Celebration

Bronzeville Children's Museum 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago

Join us for interactive and fun activities at the Bronzeville Children's Museum Annual Juneteenth Celebration.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

$5

Monsters in Wilder Pop-Up Kid Exhibition

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst

Inspired by featured exhibition Monsters in Wilder Park: A Kid-Powered Art Show, join artist Dave Pryor and explore the world of monster creation. During your visit, you will be able...

Free

Eco’s Birthday Party

East End Pool 463 Schiller Avenue, Elmhurst

It's a party at East End Pool! Our Park District mascot, Eco the Raccoon, is throwing a birthday bash today! Come celebrate with games, music and more from 1-4 pm,...

Included in general admission

Family Day Monster Creations with Artist Dave Pryor

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst

Inspired by featured exhibition Monsters in Wilder Park: A Kid-Powered Art Show, join artist Dave Pryor and explore the world of monster creation. During your visit, you will be able...

Included in general admission
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

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...

Included in general admission

The Steppers are Back

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Don't miss Stepping at Fox Valley in the Court area, near Entrance #2

Free

Juneteenth Cultural Festival: What About the Children?

Festival Park 132 S Grove Avenue, Elgin

Get ready to groove, laugh, and celebrate at this year's Juneteenth Cultural Festival! This year, it's all about the kids! They're the heartbeat of our community, and we're gearing up...

Free
Event Series Chi-Soul Fest

Chi-Soul Fest

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Navy Pier’s annual Chi-Soul Fest returns with a vibrant line-up of free live music Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. The two-day music festival celebrates Chicago soul music and...

Free

Community Celebrates – Pride

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Celebrate the wonderful things that make our community great in this program series that shares holidays and cultural identities. Join us for stories, activities, and crafts! Register as a family....

Free

Hive Talkin’

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Join local Beekeeper Konni Vukelic for an engaging presentation about bees. Meet some of the bees (safely contained in an observation hive) that help provide pollination for local farms and...

Free

Pop Up Pride Fest

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg

Join us for Woodfield Mall's Pop Up Pride Fest! We've teamed up with the Kenneth Young Center to bring you this event! LGBTQ+ at Kenneth Young Center will have a...

Free
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free....

Free
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and...

Free
Event Series Wave Wall Moves

Wave Wall Moves

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Gather your family and be part of the excitement every Saturday afternoon with two captivating free performances at the Wave Wall Stage, as part of Navy Pier’s thrilling outdoor live...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...

Free

Summer Celebration

Westfield Old Orchard 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie

Get ready to kick off summer with Westfield Old Orchard at the Summer Celebration Event! Join Old Orchard for an evening filled with live music, delicious food for sale from...

Free
Event Series Summer Fireworks

Summer Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy Chicago’s 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...

Free

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