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The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...
Welcome to the 2024 Aurora Juneteenth Youth Summit: A DIFFERENT WORLD! Held on Juneteenth – Wednesday, June 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - the Summit will be an...
We're popping into the parks on select days this summer to party with you! Kids of all ages are invited for some good old-fashioned fun. We'll provide bubbles, hula hoops,...
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...
Pick up a Hibiscus Tea Red Drink Kit for your own Juneteenth Celebration! Ingredients and educational resources to understand the history of this delicious drink are included. Read more about...
On select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days...
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...
Grab your pole and team up with police officers from the Forest Preserve District and local village departments, who will help you bait your hook and reel in your biggest...
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.
Join us at The DuSable Museum for our Annual Juneteenth Celebration! Engage with science and technology, enjoy great live performances and fantastic food, shop from over 80 Chicago businesses, visit...
This five-day festival dates back to 1949. Sponsored by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, it originally began as an event to promote and build business for Geneva at a time,...
The Language Labs is here for Ukrainian storytime with stories, songs, games, and a craft! Registration required.
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 us for a special pollinator-themed storytime at the Brookfield Zoo!
Drop by for an easy craft. Join Library Youth Services staff at Engstrom Park for an easy drop-in craft, weather permitting. No registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by a...
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...
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activites for 2-6 year olds! PlayLab PlayDates are free to museum guests, don’t 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, EMT’s....
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...
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 — for example, apply...
Join 7th District Illinois State Representative and Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch for our annual Freedom Day celebration. Entry to this event is free and open to the...
Celebrate Juneteenth with fun crafts and decorate your own red velvet cupcake. (Grades K–5) For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.
In honor of Juneteenth, be inspired by Black innovators. Learn about some inventions and then create a hands-on engineering project with LEGO. For information on more events like this,...
See real-life star maps, planets, and the positions they will be taking in the night sky. Learn where to find certain key constellations, which ones are more visible than others,...
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. ...
Celebrate the premiere of Inside Out 2 with crafts, games and activities!
Make some memories this summer with a fun family movie! Bring your own packaged snacks & covered drinks. Movie: Paw Patrol, the Mighty Movie (2023 Paramount Pictures, Rated PG).
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...
Learn how to groove to Latin American, hip hop, and pop music! Kids should wear gym shoes to dance safely. Grades K- 5.
Juneteenth Freedom Market returns June 19th for a fourth year running, with a brand new venue partner, @saltshedchicago! 🥳 What else is new? We’re hosting on the holiday itself —the...
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...
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...
It’s 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...
This drop-in playtime features a special, immersive theme to explore and pretend play. The Youth Department program room will transform into a unique, child-size world that's the perfect space to...
Celebrate Juneteenth with this all-ages storytelling performance by Oba William King on the history of Juneteenth and highlighting the stories of the African American military regiment that accompanied General Gordon...
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, you’ll dive...
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...
Traveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story...
Get your motor running... to Downtown Lemont Cruise Nights? The librarians will be out and about with activities and special guests so be sure to swing by and say 'Hello.'...
*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...
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...
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...
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...
Teen Record Label Showcase Thursday, May 30 • 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...
The best music is right here in Westmont! We’ve got 3 great, FREE concerts showcasing a variety of music – bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and dance moves...
Spend your summer nights enjoying the park with family and friends. Join us for FREE movies and concerts each month. Bring a blanket, some snacks and your family for an...
Your family and friends will enjoy music from a variety of bands from the Chicagoland area. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and a picnic basket. Get ready to hear some...
Enjoy free live concerts in the park with the Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, a 16-member group. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and picnic dinner. In case of rain or severe...
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, there’s 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...
Calling all sixth, seventh and eighth graders! Join us at East End Pool, 8:30-10:30 pm to swim and listen to music provided by Impulse Entertainment DJs! Drinks and snacks will...
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...
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