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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

Fishing Derby

Prospect Park (Clarendon Hills) 315 E. Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

Grab your pole and head over to the Prospect Park ponds for our Annual Fishing Derby! The ponds will be stocked with farm-raised catfish and bass for the event. Trophies...

Free
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

Mess Fest

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Celebrate all things MESSY and experience DCM ooey-er, gooey-er, and sloppy-er than ever before during Mess Fest. Dive in, get dirty, and don’t forget to dress for a mess. Outdoor...

Included in general admission

Kids Flea Market

Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center 1529 S Harlem Avenue, Berwyn

Vendors: It's the perfect time to clean out your attic, garage or office items to sell. Buyer: their unwanted items; clothes, toys, games, collectibles, or anything else may be your...

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

Cuentos y Cantos- Bilingual Storytime

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Join us for a bilingual storytime for the entire family! Enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Registration not required. AcompÑñenos para una hora de cuentos bilingües. Disfrute cuentos, canciones y actividades...

Free

Family Bike Challenge

Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park 200 Lindsey Ln, Bolingbrook

All ages welcome. Teams will be given a bike route to travel to stations throughout Bolingbrook to complete a task. Once successful, you will receive a playing card to build...

Free

Pet Expo

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

Join us in Center Court from 10:00am - 4:00pm for a fun-filled day of pet-themed activities for the entire family and your pups! Activities include: - Meet and greet with...

Free

Vineyard Arts Fair and Family Fun Day

Vineyard Church of DuPage 1900 Manchester Rd, Wheaton

We are hosting this event FREE of charge for artists, families, and anyone looking for a day of sun-drenched fun while supporting local artists. The Fair will have something for...

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

Hindi Storytime with The Language Labs

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the...

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

Miss Jamie’s Farm-A Musical Show

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park

Sing, dance, laugh and learn about life down on the farm with Miss Jamie and her puppet animal friends! Kids use the power of their imagination to help with the...

Free

Miller’s Mobile Petting Zoo

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Meet some new animal friends at the petting zoo hosted in our yard!

Free

Catch ‘Em All Bash

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Calling all PokΓ©mon trainers! Come meet Pikachu, and stay for the fun crafts and activities. Can you catch 'em all? Please register each member of the family that will attend...

Free

Oak Park Pride Party

Oak Park Village Hall 123 Madison Street, Oak Park

Celebrate Pride Month during this family-friendly event featuring ice cream, facepainting, a DJ, games, bounce house, a magician and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22...

Free

Summerfest

Ardmore Business District Ardmore Ave and Park Blvd, Villa Park

Attractions include: Kids’ Entertainment (until 5 pm), Great Food, Live Entertainment, local vendors, and a beer garden in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Villa Park Lions Club. Check...

Free

Little Mermaid Swim Party

Bartlett Aquatic Center 620 W Stearns Road, Bartlett

Join Ariel during her visit to the Bartlett Aquatic Center! There will be plenty of games and activities for everyone to enjoy throughout the Aquatic Center. Make sure to take...

Included in general admission

Street Fest

Randhurst Village 1 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect

Kick off the official start to summer at Randhurst Village’s Street Fest! Join us on Saturday, June 22nd from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. for a fun filled family afternoon....

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.

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

Minecraft Engineering – Dinosaur Safari

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! We'll be embarking on a dinosaur safari adventure. Some laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to bring their...

Free

Hello Summer Fest

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago

Join us at Reed-Keppler Park for family fun, bounce houses, games, activities, and live entertainment by Off the Charts!

Free
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

Fiesta de Verano

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

Celebrate the summer with a fiesta in the park with music, food vendors, artists, dancers, and kids' entertainment. You will not want to miss this opportunity to spend a fun...

Free

Swim and Save Coin Dive

The Beach Waterpark 161 Commercial Drive, Wood Dale

Coin dive and giveaways sponsored by Wood Dale Bank & Trust. Free for pass holders, daily admission for non-pass holders.

Included in general admission

Juneteenth Suburban Block Party

Harper College Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine

Join us for a community celebration of Juneteenth. Enjoy an afternoon of music, speakers, crafts, family activities and more. This program is a partnership between the Library, Schaumburg Township, Delta...

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

Tiki Bash

Ottawa Street Pool 23820 W Ottawa Street, Plainfield

Join us at Ottawa Street Pool for an afternoon of Polynesian fun that includes swimming, music, dancing and entertainment. No registration is necessary for this FREE event.

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

Prospect Heights Block Party

Lions Park (Prospect Heights) 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights

4:00-4:30PM DANCE COMPETITION TEAM SHOWCASE 4:00-6:30PM FREE SWIM AT LIONS PARK POOL 4:00-7:00PM FREE OPEN GYM AT GMRC 4:00-7:00PM COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 4:00-8:00PM KIDS ZONE INFLATABLES & GAGA PIT 4:00-8:00PM FACE...

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 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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