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Event Series Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Market

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago

Every Tuesday this summerβ€”rain or shineβ€”you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza. Many of our beloved vendors will be back at the colorful open-air market...

Free

Flight School: Paper Airplanes

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Put your folding skills to the test and build some paper airplanes with us. We'll have a variety of challenges for you to try out with your plane. To celebrate...

Free

Stroller Fitness in the Reading Garden

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Get ready for a total-body workout all while engaging with your little one in a stroller. Meet us in the Reading Garden where we’ll engage our cores and strengthen our...

Free

Stories and Music in Nature

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Enjoy stories from Barrington Area Library, music from Alloy Horns, a nature walk at Crabtree Nature center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills. Weather permitting. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Jammin’ in June

Jammin’ in June

Village Green Park (Plainfield) Des Plaines and Chicago Streets 1 block south of Lockport, Plainfield

New this summer are Jammin’ in June Concerts featuring family-friendly performances for all ages. All events are FREE and run 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Village Green. No registration is...

Free

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

The Traveling World of Reptiles is an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Don't miss it!

Free
Event Series Recycled Crafternoon

Recycled Crafternoon

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Come craft with us! We'll supply the craft materials. You bring the creativity. Your creations are yours to take home. To celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge, Read, Renew, Repeat, we'll...

Free
Event Series Lombard Farmers Market

Lombard Farmers Market

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard

Join us Tuesday evenings from May 21st to October 1! Get your farm fresh goods, enjoy local vendors and live entertainment, and gather with your community at Farmers Market!  ...

100 Years of Park Ridge History

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Our friends from the Park Ridge Historical Society will be here to tell us about what it was like to live in Park Ridge over the last 100 years. Drop...

Free

Pup Cup

Barking Lot Dog Park 704 N. Rohlwing Road, Itasca

This free event will be at the Itasca Barking Lot Dog Park. Dogs will be going for gold as they score goals and show off their soccer skills. There will...

Free

Storytime in the Park with DPPL

Kopp Park 420 W. Dempster Street, Mount Prospect

Come out to Kopp Park (next to the RecPlex) for a special storytime with the Mount Prospect and Des Plaines Public Libraries. Enjoy stories, games, paletas, and more! This program...

Free

Family Craft Time

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

Enjoy time with your family and decorate a few cookies. All ages. Sign up begins 6/11.

Free
Event Series Field Watchers

Field Watchers

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Every Tuesday Starting March 5 β€’ 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM β€’ Free Program β€’ Pre-Registration Required β€’ For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers β€’ Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity...

Free
Event Series Cruise to Village Green

Cruise to Village Green

Village Green Park (Plainfield) Des Plaines and Chicago Streets 1 block south of Lockport, Plainfield

Once a month during Cruise Nights, stop by the pavilion at Village Green for special activities, crafts, giveaways and fun! There is no need to register for these FREE events....

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

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

Each night will feature a different local food vendor; and, you can purchase dinner onsite from the food trucks that will be there. For the July 25 concert, you can...

Free

Portable Planetarium

Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle

Step into a portable planetarium and travel from planet to planet as the Discovery Center Museum leads you on an exciting tour of our Solar System. Limited to 25 participants...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale

Pre-concert Fun! Come at 6:30PM before each concert and enjoy a FREE concert and enjoy a FREE activity/or craft for ages 4-10! JUNE 11TH - Generation (Songs from the 70s...

Free
Event Series Evening on the Riverwalk

Evening on the Riverwalk

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville

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...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove

The FREE concerts are held Tuesday evenings May 21 through August 13 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies. Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6pm...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park

Summer Concert Series are back and we can’t wait to see you there. Join us every Tuesday starting June 4th where talented bands will be performing starting at 7 pm...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Lemont Lemont

Seating opens at 7:00pm. Free to attend. Bring your own lawn chairs. Concessions will be sold. Movie begins at dusk. June 4 - The Little Mermaid (2023) at Centennial Park...

Free

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