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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

Polish Story Time

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

The Language Labs will be here for a Polish language story time, including some basic Polish instruction, and a craft. Register. Program Room.

Free

Storytime with Princess Beauty

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Celebrate 100 years of Summer Reading with Princess Beauty as she reads, sings, and answers questions from the little princes and princesses in the audience. Tickets available at the Children's...

Free
Event Series Character Party

Character Party

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For ages 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Celebrate your favorite characters! Explore and create themed activities and crafts based on your beloved pals. Register for each week you...

Free
Event Series Wild Child on the Road

Wild Child on the Road

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook

We are taking Wild Child on the road this season, visiting different preserves around Will County. Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this...

Free
Event Series Millennium Art Festival

Millennium Art Festival

Downtown Chicago State & Lake, Chicago

This top-ranked three-day show, popping up in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, attracts locals and tourists alike, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the art of 120 juried...

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
Event Series Tots in the Park

Tots in the Park

Alcott Center 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove

FREE performances for children of all ages. Bring a blanket. In case of inclement weather, performances will be held inside the Alcott Center. June 14 - Super Stolie June 28...

Free

Sing and Dance with BroZone

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Sing and dance while watching a movie. Sing and dance along with Branch, Poppy, Viva, and the members of BroZone during this very special movie showing at the Library. Snacks...

Free

Potty Palooza

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Let's get this potty started! Ready to ditch the diapers? Join us for songs and stories to get Littles excited for this big milestone. Get ideas for caregivers to help...

Free
Event Series Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays

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

Kids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 28: Todd Downing July 12: The Headspin Guy July 26: Jay Jay Magic & Bubbles August 2: The Frog Lady August 9: Nanny...

Free

Meet a Scientist: Abbott Laboratories’ Women in STEM

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Abbott Laboratories' Women in STEM scientists visit the Grainger Science Hub to discuss glucose levels in our food, and how we measure the blood glucose levels in our bodies. Abbott's...

Included in general admission

Mini-Golf

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

Enjoy a round of mini-golf right here inside the Aurora Public Library District. Stop in the Kiwanis Children’s Center to pick up your clubs, then explore the holes found on...

Free
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
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
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
Event Series Fridays on the Green

Fridays on the Green

Mount Prospect Village Hall 50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect

Plan to join us Friday nights throughout the summer for the popular Fridays on the Green Concert Series. Pack a picnic or grab food from one of the many downtown...

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.

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

Food Truck Picnic at the Park

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

Join us for a FOOD TRUCK PICNIC at the PARK while enjoying a concert by 7th Heaven! Enjoy great food from all sorts of food trucks. A portion of the...

Event Series Logan Square Arts Festival

Logan Square Arts Festival

Logan Square N Kedzie Avenue & W Logan Boulevard, Chicago

The Logan Square Arts Festival is three-day celebration of the diversity and vitality of our neighborhood taking place on first official weekend of the Summer. Since 2009, over 300,000 guests...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...

Free
Event Series Railroad Days

Railroad Days

Pioneer Park (West Chicago) 479 W Forest Avenue, West Chicago

Railroad Days is back! Join us at Pioneer Park in West Chicago starting Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30. Event include a carnival, regional music acts, kids' activities, fireworks,...

Event Series Prairie Fest

Prairie Fest

Wood Dale Community Park Wood Dale Road and Mittel Drive, Wood Dale

Round up the family for a weekend of fun! Sample tasty morsels, buckle up for carnival rides, play BINGO, register for a Sip & Paint session, stay for a wrestling...

Free
Event Series Riverwalk Music Nights

Riverwalk Music Nights

Riverwalk Park Bandshell (Winfield) 27W530 High Lake Road, Winfield

You are invited back to another year of Riverwalk Music Nights! We have added 2 additional nights for a total of 6 rocking summer nights where you can enjoy a...

Free

Taylor Swift Dance Party

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Come and shake it off at our amazing evening of Swifties, singing and dancing the night away to Taylor’s most iconic songs. Pick your favorite Eras outfit for this all...

Free
Event Series Rockin’ in the Park

Rockin’ in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont

All β€œRockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission to β€œRockin’ in the Park” is free. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is...

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 in the Park

Movies in the Park

Pavilion Community Center 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

Please bring your own snacks, chairs and blankets. June 14: Migration June 28: Elemental July 12: Wonka July 26: Trolls Band Together   For information on more events like this,...

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

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