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Event Series Schaumburg Farmers Market

Schaumburg Farmers Market

Trickster Cultural Center 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

At the Schaumburg Farmers Market, you’ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats sold by the vendors that produce...

Free

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora

Come out and attend the World’s Largest swim lesson! Water Safety is one of the most important skill to have – take advantage of a free class. The registration form...

Free

Make Music Day

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21st, the longest day of the year. Launched in 1982 in France as the FΓͺte de la...

Event Series Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park

Various Locations IL

The Community Park District and La Grange Park Library are excited to provide this fun and FREE program. Caregivers and children of all ages are invited to join a member...

Free

Family Concert: Justin Roberts

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Four-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts will delight your family with his fun and energetic music. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.

Free

Summer Solstice Celebration

Lincoln Marsh Harrison & Pierce Avenues, Wheaton

Celebrate the start of summer at Lincoln Marsh! Enjoy activities, crafts, and open play. Registration is free and encouraged.

Free
Event Series Swedish Days

Swedish Days

Downtown Geneva IL

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,...

Free
Event Series Bubble Palooza

Bubble Palooza

Various Locations IL

Pop! Come play with all manner of foam and suds in this bubble extravaganza! Children are invited to create and interact with bubbles in a variety of ways. Ages 2-5...

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Garden

Storytime in the Garden

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

Join us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will...

Free

Bilingual Ukrainian Storytime and Craft

Palatine Public Library - Rand Road Branch 1585 Rand Road, Palatine

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Free

Author Event: Doug Cenko

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Author Doug Cenko will read and sign copies of his books Viking Strong and Viking in Love. In conjunction with our Freya exhibit, we welcome Doug Cenko, author of Viking...

Free

Swedish Days Kids Day

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Enjoy a day of fun-filled activities, treats, music, crafts, and more!

Event Series Kids Entertainment Series

Kids Entertainment Series

Downtown Bloomingdale 104 S Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale

Spend quality time with your family and enjoy live performances this summer at the Kids Entertainment Series. Sure to put a smile on everyone’s face, dancing and singing are encouraged!...

Free

Touch-A-Truck

Rolling Meadows Community Center 3705 Pheasant Drive, #2634, Rolling Meadows

Check out all the different vehicles that "roll" through town every day doing important work! The lineup will include everything from fire and police trucks, semis, dump trucks, construction equipment...

Free
Event Series GroveFest

GroveFest

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Carnival, Music, Food, Beer, Entertainment and MORE!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free

Parent and Child Yoga

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Join certified yoga therapist and instructor Cynthia Morel-Pence for a reading of her new children's book Calm as well as breathing and stretching exercises and a brief meditation with sound...

Free
Event Series Friday Crafternoons

Friday Crafternoons

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.

Free

Film Screening: A League of Their Own

Elmhurst History Museum 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst

During World War II, many of the jobs that were left vacant by departing soldiers were filled by women. Not wanting baseball to become a forgotten pastime, team owners decided...

Free
Event Series Summer Fun Series

Summer Fun Series

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Join us every other Friday afternoon in Fox Valley's Center Park for some FREE family fun! Laugh Along Yoga Friday, June 21st from 3pm – 3:45pm in Center Park Laugh...

Free

Taylor Swift Party

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights

Calling all swifties! Shake it off with friendship bracelets, snacks, trivia and more!

Free

Summer Sticker Shindig

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Stop in to dig through our collection of fun stickers and make your own mini sticker album! For ages 4+ with a caregiver.

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown...

Free

Gathering on the Green

Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs

Kids activities, live music, food and drinks, local business & community.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free
Event Series Roselle Cruise Nights

Roselle Cruise Nights

American Legion Post (Roselle) 344 E Maple Avenue, Roselle

The 19th Annual! Roselle Cruise Nights 2024! Every Friday May 31st till Sept. 13th   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Freedom Car Show

Hanover Township Town Hall 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett

Hanover Township is hosting its Freedom Car Show on Friday, 6/21 at the Tiknis Campus (250 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett). Free to the public and fun for everyone, your...

Event Series Skyline Sessions

Skyline Sessions

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Get lost in the captivating tunes of Skyline Sessions and enhance your week with live music! Experience free outdoor shows every Thursday and Friday, at the Wave Wall Performance Platform....

Free
Event Series 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.

Pickle Paradise

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles

Relish the evening celebrating the tangy delights of summer! Engage in trivia with the St. Charles History Museum - did you know St. Charles is named the Pickle Capital of...

Free

Picnic with the Animals

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton

Bring your own picnic and join us for an evening full of fun! Games, activities, animal visits and after-hours access to the zoo are all included in your fee. The...

$11

Kung Fu Panda

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. This interactive movie experience includes props, bubbles, snacks and crafts. Kung Fu Panda is rated PG for sequences of martial arts action. Limit:...

Free

Summer Entertainment Series

Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, Wheaton

Enjoy musical concerts and performances spanning a variety of musical genres featuring both local and national talent. Performances are hosted on various weekends from 6-9:30P, June through September. June 6:...

Event Series Theme Nights

Theme Nights

Woodland Trails Pool 1500 E Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect

Free for pool pass holders, $3 non-pass holders Enjoy a themed evening at Woodland Trails Pool with special music, activities, and surprises! Friday, June 14 – Country Night Friday, June...

Free – $3

Metra Lot Concert: Dancing Queen – An Abba Salute

Barrington Metra Station 201 S. Spring Street, Barrington

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of the greatest pop band in history – sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of...

Free
Event Series Sounds of Summer

Sounds of Summer

Various Locations IL

The complete summer includes Main Stage Concerts on Friday nights, Family Picnic Series on Tuesdays at noon, Battle of the Bands, Palatine Concert Band Shows, and Outdoor Movie Nights –...

Free
Event Series Movies Under The Stars

Movies Under The Stars

Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove

There is no need to buy a ticket or rent a movie on these Friday nights! Available seating is guaranteed in our 54-acre theater that will feature a 40-foot screen...

Free

Movie in the Park

Big Ball Park Longcommon Road and Delaplaine Road, Riverside

Bring a blanket, snacks, and friends to enjoy a free movie in the park! Movie begins at dusk. Movie info will be posted on Facebook.   For information on more...

Free
Event Series Moonlit Movies in the Park

Moonlit Movies in the Park

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Watching a favorite movie outside, under the stars, on a 40-foot screen is a fun and memorable family experience. We make it even better with pre-show activities such as crafts,...

Included in general admission
Event Series Shot in the Dark

Shot in the Dark

Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn

Join us at Holes & Knolls for an after-hours round of mini golf. Using lit balls, you’ll navigate through our glowing obstacles and test your skills against your friends. Children...

$10

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