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Morning Solstice Paddle

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

Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & up.

Free

Storytime Picnic

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Have some fun under the sun and enjoy a nature themed storytime & stay after to picnic on the grass. Some snacks will be provided but bringing your own is...

Free

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Elizabeth Postema

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Get the buzz on the broods this summer with our Meet a Scientist Cicada series! This May and June, Illinois will experience a rare, double-emergence of cicada broods XIX and...

Included in general admission

LEGO Zone

LEGO Zone
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

From dinosaurs to cities and towns, there's nothing you can't create with LEGO bricks! Join visiting LEGO Brick Specialists for a playful building challenge, and let your imagination soar! Running...

Included in general admission

Soaking in the Rays with No Toes

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Welcome in the summer season by basking in the sun with No Toes (the bearded dragon). Meet us at Central Park (weather permitting) to read stories or practice those storytelling...

Free

Family Sing- Along

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Warm up your voice and have fun singing along and making music together with Edge Music Academy! Please note: a parent or caregiver must accompany children under 7 years of age.

Free

Kiwanis Scavenger Hunt

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield

Join us in the park for a scavenger hunt adventure. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Free

Cicero Fest

Cicero Fest
Cicero Community Park S Laramie Ave & W 34th St, Cicero

Celebrating Independence Day with carnival rides, food, and music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Pop-Up Party in the Park

Heritage Park (Oakbrook Terrace) 1S325 Ardmore Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace

Put away your electronics and pop no over for some evening family fun. Families will get a chance to play yard games, join a bubble contest, and enjoy popsicles and...

Free

The World’s Largest Swim Lesson

Seascape Family Aquatic Center 1300 Moon Lake Boulevard, Hoffman Estates

Dive into an unforgettable experience with the World’s Largest Swim Lesson! 🌊 This global event aims to spread awareness about the importance of water safety and drowning prevention. Launched in 2010 by the World Waterpark Association and supported by top aquatics and safety organizations, this initiative has been making waves worldwide. Now, you can be...

Free

Pack the Park

Pack the Park
Various Locations IL

Help us Pack the Park this summer! Enjoy an evening of free games and plenty of popsicles from 6-8pm! Families will have a chance to meet Park District leadership, including...

Free

Pride Celebration

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Join us for a family Pride celebration! In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we will have music, crafts, informational resources, giveaways and more to celebrate love, equality and embracing who...

Free

Family Night: Tie Dye

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For families with children of all ages. Get creative and messy at IPPL's Tie Dye Family Night. Bring an item to dye and a plastic bag. Program is canceled in...

Free

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations
Veterans Memorial Bandshell 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

Gather family and friends for the best in Thursday evening entertainment. Our free concert series offers something for everyone! June 20 - Petty Kings June 27 - Dancing Queen July...

Free

Hinkley Flick & Float

Hinkley Flick & Float
Hinkley Pool 25 Busse Highway, Park Ridge

Join us at Hinkley Pool as we float around and enjoy a movie after dark! Bring your favorite pool float for this event to help you relax under the stars and enjoy our first flick and float at the pool. Admission begins at 7:30pm and the movie begins at dusk. Aquatic events are open to...

$10 – $15

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park
Glenbrook Elementary School 315 Garden Circle, Streamwood

Bring your own lawn chairs and join us at Glenbrook Elementary. The movie will be shown and food trucks will have snacks available for purchase. Families can begin arriving at...

Free

Cicero Fest

Cicero Fest
Cicero Community Park S Laramie Ave & W 34th St, Cicero

Celebrating Independence Day with carnival rides, food, and music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Cicero Fest

Cicero Fest
Cicero Community Park S Laramie Ave & W 34th St, Cicero

Celebrating Independence Day with carnival rides, food, and music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Cicero Fest

Cicero Fest
Cicero Community Park S Laramie Ave & W 34th St, Cicero

Celebrating Independence Day with carnival rides, food, and music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations
Veterans Memorial Bandshell 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

Gather family and friends for the best in Thursday evening entertainment. Our free concert series offers something for everyone! June 20 - Petty Kings June 27 - Dancing Queen July...

Free

LEGO Zone

LEGO Zone
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

From dinosaurs to cities and towns, there's nothing you can't create with LEGO bricks! Join visiting LEGO Brick Specialists for a playful building challenge, and let your imagination soar! Running...

Included in general admission

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations
Veterans Memorial Bandshell 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

Gather family and friends for the best in Thursday evening entertainment. Our free concert series offers something for everyone! June 20 - Petty Kings June 27 - Dancing Queen July...

Free

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations
Veterans Memorial Bandshell 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

Gather family and friends for the best in Thursday evening entertainment. Our free concert series offers something for everyone! June 20 - Petty Kings June 27 - Dancing Queen July...

Free

Hinkley Flick & Float

Hinkley Flick & Float
Hinkley Pool 25 Busse Highway, Park Ridge

Join us at Hinkley Pool as we float around and enjoy a movie after dark! Bring your favorite pool float for this event to help you relax under the stars and enjoy our first flick and float at the pool. Admission begins at 7:30pm and the movie begins at dusk. Aquatic events are open to...

$10 – $15

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park
Glenbrook Elementary School 315 Garden Circle, Streamwood

Bring your own lawn chairs and join us at Glenbrook Elementary. The movie will be shown and food trucks will have snacks available for purchase. Families can begin arriving at...

Free

LEGO Zone

LEGO Zone
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

From dinosaurs to cities and towns, there's nothing you can't create with LEGO bricks! Join visiting LEGO Brick Specialists for a playful building challenge, and let your imagination soar! Running...

Included in general admission

Pack the Park

Pack the Park
Various Locations IL

Help us Pack the Park this summer! Enjoy an evening of free games and plenty of popsicles from 6-8pm! Families will have a chance to meet Park District leadership, including...

Free

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations
Veterans Memorial Bandshell 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

Gather family and friends for the best in Thursday evening entertainment. Our free concert series offers something for everyone! June 20 - Petty Kings June 27 - Dancing Queen July...

Free

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations
Veterans Memorial Bandshell 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

Gather family and friends for the best in Thursday evening entertainment. Our free concert series offers something for everyone! June 20 - Petty Kings June 27 - Dancing Queen July...

Free

Hinkley Flick & Float

Hinkley Flick & Float
Hinkley Pool 25 Busse Highway, Park Ridge

Join us at Hinkley Pool as we float around and enjoy a movie after dark! Bring your favorite pool float for this event to help you relax under the stars and enjoy our first flick and float at the pool. Admission begins at 7:30pm and the movie begins at dusk. Aquatic events are open to...

$10 – $15

Pack the Park

Pack the Park
Various Locations IL

Help us Pack the Park this summer! Enjoy an evening of free games and plenty of popsicles from 6-8pm! Families will have a chance to meet Park District leadership, including staff and members of the Board of Commissioners.

Free

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park
Glenbrook Elementary School 315 Garden Circle, Streamwood

Bring your own lawn chairs and join us at Glenbrook Elementary. The movie will be shown and food trucks will have snacks available for purchase. Families can begin arriving at...

Free

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