Dog Admission Days
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, LisleSeveral times a year, The Morton Arboretum hosts Dog Admission Days and Tails on the Trails. These are the only times that dogs not designated as service dogs are allowed...
$5
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Buffalo Grove Farmers Market
Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo GroveFeaturing: locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries, and more. In addition, business sponsored booths and non-profit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses. For information on...
Free
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market
Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount ProspectGet the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. โ 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes...
Free
Eldridge Adventure Day
Eldridge Park (Elmhurst) 363 West Commonwealth Lane, ElmhurstJoin the Park District for a nature adventure! Get ready for summer with plenty of activities that will get the family excited about the great outdoors. Free event.
Free
Porsche Concours
The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, BolingbrookThe term Concours come from the early French car shows where owners would show their prized autos to a public audience. These eventually became judged events where the most minute...
Free
Oswego Country Market
Oswego Country Market 15 Main Street, OswegoShop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods & honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market. ...
Free
Glen Ellyn French Market
Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen EllynFeaturing a select group of vendors and live entertainment. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโs Markets.
Free
Geneva French Market
Downtown Geneva ILEuropean-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโs Markets.
Free
Elmhurst French Market
Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, ElmhurstThe Elmhurst French Market will be located at the municipal lot at 180 W. Park at the corner of Park and Prospect. The duration of the market would be Sundays...
Free
Milking Demonstrations
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West ChicagoSee the farmโs 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
Fish with the Cops
Happy Acres Park (Itasca) Bryn Mawr Avenue and Maple Avenue, ItascaJoin us at Happy Acres on Sunday, June 23rd, anytime between 9:30am and 12:30pm for a morning of fishing fun with members of the Itasca Police Department. Bring your fishing...
Free
Summer Sunday Series: Coffee + Music
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkThis summer on Sundays from 10 โ 11, Wonder Works Childrenโs museum will be hosting a Sunday Summer Music and Coffee Series in the Becky Boyce Nature Play Space. Adults...
Included in general admission
Swedish Days
Downtown Geneva ILThis 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
Juneteenth Commemoration
First United Methodist Church (Elmhurst) 232 S York Street, ElmhurstJoin us to commemorate Juneteenth, Freedom Day! We will have FREE food, music, speakers, activities for all ages, vendors from black-owned businesses, and more! For information on more events...
Free
Storytime at London Skye
Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, WheatonMelt Childrenโs Clothing is hosting storytime at London Skye in Wheaton. Childrenโs book author Meg Lindemulder will be reading her newest book. Frank The Frenchie And The Firework Frenzy. There...
Free
Art in the Garden
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, LisleLet nature inspire creativity as children explore various art mediums in this hands-on, discovery workshop. Participants will create their own nature-inspired art piece to take home. Art mediums change monthly....
included in admission
Summer Concert Series
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonLive music is the best part of summer โ enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...
Free
Civic Season: Community Day
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., ChicagoDuring this yearโs Civic Season at CHM, the Museum will serve as a space to help Chicagoans connect with their community, build new skills, and provide a roadmap to future...
Free
Cicero Fest
Cicero Community Park S Laramie Ave & W 34th St, CiceroCelebrating Independence Day with carnival rides, food, and music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Pond Dippinโ
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonDiscover tiny creatures in our ponds.
Free
Berwyn Juneteenth Joy Fest
Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, BerwynJoin us for Berwynโs 4th annual FREE cultural event centered in Black history & culture. Juneteenth, or FREEDOM Day, celebrates the emancipation of those enslaved in the U.S. Come celebrate...
Free
FlowRider Competition
GH20 Aquatic Center 240 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale HeightsRegister at the Aquatic Center by 1:30 pm on the day of the event. There will be a panel of judges to score participants in two divisions: Flow Board and...
Family Concert Series: Shout Section Big Band
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, StreamwoodComprised of some of the most exciting veteran and up-and-coming musicians, Shout Section Big Band has become one of the Midwestโs best big bands. Come and enjoy an afternoon of...
Free
Vintage Baseball Game
Elmhurst University 190 Prospect Avenue, ElmhurstJoin Elmhurst University alumni and City of Elmhurst staff as they battle for victory in this yearโs โTown vs. Gownโ old-fashioned baseball game, played by the wildly different rules of...
Free
Live on the Lake
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoEnjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicagoโs best bands, along with regional and...
Free
Summer in the Park
Various Locations ILSundays 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.
Free
Concerts in the Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak ParkJoin us for some free, family-friendly entertainment in Scoville Park! Sunday concerts run from 6:00-7:30P with set up beginning at 4:30P. The Park District of Oak Park provides an easily...
Free
Concerts In Your Park
Various Locations (Naperville) NapervilleConcerts in Your Park is a Sunday evening summer music series for families and neighbors; each concert is held at a different neighborhood park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets...
Free
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