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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
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

FanCon Pop-up at the Farmer’s Market

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

FanCon is almost here! Members of the FanCon team will be at the Farmer's Market to celebrate and share what activities to expect at FanCon 2024!

Free
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

International Mud Day Celebration

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago

Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. In partnership with Niles-Maine Library.

Free

Mud Day

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

Did you know there was such a thing as International Mud Day? It started in 2009 as a project between Australia and Nepal. Now, people worldwide use this day to...

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

Science Saturday: Animal Encounters

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Fur, feathers, or scales? Explore the many wonders of animal adaptations while getting up-close views of live animals with the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. For children ages 5 and older...

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

Touch-A-Truck

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah

Join us at Thorndale Park for an exciting β€œTouch-A-Truck” event! Explore and climb aboard your favorite vehicles while mingling with your hometown heroes. It promises to be a memorable day...

Free

Eric Carle Celebration

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows

Join us in the colorful celebration of Eric Carle - the beloved author, Illustrator, the creative genius! A day full of fun to encourage creativity and learning with handson activities,...

Free

Nature Obstacle Course

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West 26th Street, La Grange Park

Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop in.

Free

Lemont Food Truck Festival

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Join us for the 3rd Annual Lemont Food Truck Festival, back by popular demand on Saturday, June 29th, hosted in partnership with Brew Avenue Events at The Mount at The...

$10
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

Navy Pier Pride

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Join us for the annual Navy Pier Pride celebration! This free, full-day event celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Festivities include live music, educational programs, performances from...

Free

PRIDE Walk

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Celebrate PRIDE month with a naturalist led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, friends and allies welcome.

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
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 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 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 Music on Grand

Music on Grand

3700 Block of Grand Boulevard 3700 Block of Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Every last weekend of the month June through September, we close down our downtown business district on Grand Blvd. The bars and restaurants extend their outdoor seating area to allow...

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
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
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

Tropicool Pool Party

Family Aquatic Center (Palatine) 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine

Bring your swimsuit and best luau shirt becuase we're bringing the beach to the Family Aquatic Center for this tropical after hours event. Featuring games, raffles, and a special performance...

Included in general admission

Poolside BINGO Party

Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora

Grab your blanket and a few friends and join us for some poolside fun! We will play several rounds of bingo for some summertime fun prizes. There will be plenty...

$13 – $17
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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