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The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurstโs great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...
New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For...
Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great outdoors. For families. No registration necessary. In case of...
Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement...
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...
Your little one will dig into kinetic sand and ocean sensory slime at this fun, summer-themed story and play time, where we bring the beach to you! (Grades Preschoolโ2)
Join our outreach staff and the Bookmobile this summer for a variety of programs, stories, and games. Free drop-ins, no tickets necessary, all ages welcome. June 5 - Mess Fest...
Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier...
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...
Get creative with our Strawsยฎ building sets and connect the straws to create buildings, shapes, or anything you can imagine. Ages 5 and up. Drop in.
Enjoy stories, music and movement! All ages with adult. Blanket and picnic lunch are optional. This drop-in program will be held outdoors. When the weather is inclement it will be...
Meet us at various local parks in Elk Grove Village for fun outdoor inspired art projects. June 12: Bubble Art @ Fountain Square June 19: Rock Painting @ Appleseed June...
June 26 - Enjoy a crafty day at Smalley Pool with Wacky Wednesday Holidays Crafts, 1-4 pm! Explore your creativity while you create crafts from all different holidays. Regular daily...
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 โ for example, apply...
Our teen Summer Volunteer Squad presents a puppet show full of animal friends, stories and laughs. For ages 3 and up with caregiver.
Enjoy a fairytale story time and have some fun crafting your own crowns! Refreshments served. Dress up encouraged! Grades 2 and under with an adult.
Straight from their performance at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, join the beloved teddy bear Corduroy and friends as they share their favorite stories about friendship and belonging. Maybe you'd like to...
The Farmers Market will return June 5 - October 9, Wednesdays from 2:30 - 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza near the Historic Water Tower, located at 10 Pine Avenue. ...
Join us for an up-close experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world!
Get ready to throw it back to the 90โs at the Navy Pier Summer Block Party, a classic Chicago tradition held along the South Dock, featuring live bands, DJs, and...
This program supports struggling readers by letting them practice reading a short book to a dog. While kids wait their turn, they can play some fun reading games. Grades 1...
Local farmers market with a variety of stands. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโs Markets.
The Batavia Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 18 through October 26, 2024 from 8:00am to 12:00pm on North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets. The Market...
Sundays 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.
Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or...
Itโs time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about...
Prepare to dance the night away this summer as Pier Dance returns! Let loose and learn new moves with this exciting series of free dance lessons. Each week, youโll dive...
This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on...
Free event at Centennial Park. Bring your own kite. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Kite Flying Festivals and Events.
New this summer - Three Wednesday night concerts! Make it a great evening event-place your order with RoccoVinoโs inside the Clubhouse and take it outside to enjoy some relaxing music...
*All Show Cars are welcome every Wednesday; Trophies are awarded according to the schedule. June 5 Calling All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles June 12 Chevy / Corvettes (Expo Night) June...
Join us Every Wednesday (weather Permitting) 6-9 for a Free, Fun, Family Event. Bring your car or come check out the cool classic cars, enjoy a great meal with fellow...
Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo on Wednesdays in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a...
June 26 - Classical Blast July 10 - Valius August 14 - Strung Out For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music...
Come join us for an unforgettable summer experience! Our series showcases talented artists and musicians from various genres, providing a perfect opportunity for you to relax, unwind and enjoy the...
This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to...
Teen Record Label Showcase Thursday, May 30 โข 6-7 p.m. A live music showcase from the talented teen musicians of the Library's Teen Record Label. Rain location: Central Library FeelGood...
Welcome back to our summer cultural arts concert series featuring a variety of lively, eclectic musical acts showcasing a diverse range of tunes. Bring family friends, lawn chairs and blankets...
June 26 โ West Suburban Concert Band July 10 โ Strung Out July 17 โ Mr. Myers July 24 โ Sting Rays July 31 โ Telltale Hearts August 7 โ...
Pack a cooler and bring your chairs and blanket for a free concert in the park this summer! June 26 at Westminster Park - The Messengers (Country Rock) July 10...
ALL ARE INVITED TO THIS FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Gather your family, friends, and neighbors and head to downtown Clarendon Hills. Bring your own chairs and blankets, and set up your...
Join us for a summer of outdoor cinema with the Movies on The Lawn series at Oakbrook Center. From timeless classics to family favorites to modern blockbusters, thereโs something for...
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 โ...
Summer is around the corner, and we can't wait for FREE, live music! Check out the lineup for our Wednesday Night Summer Concerts, every Wednesday starting June 5th at 7:30pm...
Enjoy family friendly films in our beautiful parks under the stars. Bring your own chairs or blankets and sit back and enjoy the show. Movies begin at dusk. Come at...
Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks. Please remember that alcohol and dogs are not allowed on park properties. Movies...
Enjoy Chicagoโs 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...
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