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Event Series Elmhurst Farmers Market

Elmhurst Farmers Market

York and Vallette York and Vallette, Elmhurst

The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...

Free
Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

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...

Free
Event Series Free Museum Days

Free Museum Days

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

On select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days...

Free
Event Series Bingo at Big Woods

Bingo at Big Woods

Big Woods Park 1063 S. Raddant Road, Batavia

Join us at Big Woods Park for outdoor Bingo. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and we'll provide the Bingo cards and fun. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver....

Free
Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago

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...

Included in general admission
Event Series Picture Book Picnic

Picture Book Picnic

Iowa Community Center (Villa Park) 338 N Iowa Avenue, Villa Park

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...

Free
Event Series Kids Klub

Kids Klub

York Center Park District 1609 South Luther Avenue, Lombard

Join us this summer for some lunchtime entertainment. These interactive children's shows are a great free way to spend a summer afternoon. A variety of well-known acts will perform. Bring...

Free

Star Spangled Splash

Centennial Pool (Lemont) 16028 W 127th St, Lemont

Free Pool Party!

Free
Event Series Art at the Park

Art at the Park

Various Locations IL

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...

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 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

Independence Day Extravaganza

Centennial Park (Lemont) 16028 127th St, Lemont

Join us on July 3rd as we celebrate Independence Day Food, kids activities, local brews & drinks, DJ and Fireworks at 9:30 pm For information on more events like this,...

Free

Taste of Oak Brook

Village Sports Core Fields 700 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook

The Village of Oak Brook is thrilled to announce the 2024 Taste of Oak Brook, presented by CD Peacock featuring fireworks sponsored by Wintrust! This much-anticipated annual event promises a...

July 3rd Celebration and Fireworks

Riverfront Park (North Aurora) 25 East State Street, North Aurora

More details to come!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.

Free
Event Series Northwest Fourth Fest

Northwest Fourth Fest

Sears Centre Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates

Celebrate the 4th at the biggest party in the suburbs! Join the Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Park District are once again hosting Northwest Fourth-Fest from July...

Free
Event Series Brat Tent

Brat Tent

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

The Barrington Lions Club is thrilled to announce the revival of the beloved Barrington 4th of July Brat Tent Festival, slated to take place from July 3rd to July 6th....

Free
Event Series Frontier Days

Frontier Days

Recreation Park (Arlington Heights) 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights

So many fun things to fill your 4th of July weekend! We look forward to seeing you! FREE Entertainment and no event fee to attend Frontier Days 2024! Join us...

Free

Independence Day Fireworks

Lisle Community Park 1825 South Short Street, Lisle

Mark your calendar and join us for free live music this summer at Van Kampen Stage in Lisle Community Park! These free concerts will feature everything from rock and roll,...

Free

Independence Day Fireworks

Walker Park (Burr Ridge) 425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge

Family Fun Area with Face Painter, Stilt Walker, Balloon Artist, Dunk Tank, Yard Games, and more! Food Trucks from Nicky Vs, Carny Bros., Zazzos Pizza, Tacos el Amigazo. Reserved parking...

Free
Event Series STC Live

STC Live

Downtown St. Charles IL

​Join us this summer for FREE live music at various St. Charles establishments and on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday evening, from June 5th to...

Free
Event Series Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

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 – $15

Aurora 4th of July Fireworks

RiverEdge Park (Aurora) 360 N. Broadway Street, Aurora

Join the City of Aurora as we celebrate Independence Day by living up to our "City of Lights" name with a spectacular fireworks display on the evening of Wednesday, July...

Free

July 3rd Fireworks Celebration

Maine East High School 2601 Dempster Street, Park Ridge

DJ & Children’s Entertainment β€’ 6:30pm-8:00pm Live Music Entertainment β€’ Starts at 8:00pm Bring a picnic (no alcoholic beverages or grills allowed) to Maine East High School and relax before...

Free

Turbo Turtle Race

Bartlett Aquatic Center 620 W Stearns Road, Bartlett

Kick off your fourth of July weekend with the annual Bartlett Parks Foundation Turbo Turtle Race. The race will be held on Wednesday, July 3rd at 7pm at the Bartlett...

Event Series Movies on the Lawn

Movies on the Lawn

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook

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, there’s something for...

Free

Independence Day Celebration

Lake Park High School - West Campus 500 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle

The tradition of fireworks is returning to Roselle again this summer on July 3. This free event with fun for the whole family includes food trucks along Bryn Mawr Ave....

Free

Independence Day Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Join us on Wednesday, July 3rd as Chicago’s iconic skyline glows with a spectacular Independence Day fireworks display. Navy Pier is the ultimate viewing spot to watch the magic unfold...

Free
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

Romeoville’s Fourth of July Fireworks

Various Locations IL

The Village of Romeoville will be celebrating Independence Day on July 3 with three fireworks shows. To allow residents to view these from their neighborhoods, fireworks will be shot off...

Free

4th of July Festival

Melas Park (Mount Prospect) 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect

85th annual Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival. See link for full details.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations...

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