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Event Series Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Market

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago

Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—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
Event Series Little Orchard Kids Club

Little Orchard Kids Club

Westfield Old Orchard 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie

Stop by the Little Orchard Kids Club this, Summer. Enjoy story time, snack and craft. Every first and third Tuesday June - August located outside (weather permitting) at the kids...

Free
Event Series Park Pop-Up

Park Pop-Up

Various Locations IL

In celebration of National Park and Recreation Month, we are excited to bring a pop-up play program to our parks in July! Staff members are bringing activities and games to...

Free

Dupage Children’s Museum K-5: Marvelous Magnets

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

DuPage Children's Museum is coming to the library! Explore the properties of magnets through building, investigating, and observing magnets and magnetic forces. Magnetic Models – Use washers to create a...

Free

Unplug Illinois

North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington Heights

It's time to unplug and enjoy some outdoor fun! Join us in celebrating Unplug Illinois with cool crafts and our Kids Concert Series featuring Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots.

Free

Children’s Concert

Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle

Pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and come out to Clauss Park to sing, dance, and think with ScribbleMonster! Audience participation is strongly encouraged. This is a great...

Free
Event Series Turtle Tuesday

Turtle Tuesday

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville

What is green and yellow, has a hard shell and looks awesome? The Blanding’s turtles of Isle a la Cache! Meet some of our ambassador turtles up close as a...

Free

Swiftie Party

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Celebrate all things Taylor at our special Swiftie event. We’ll make friendship bracelets, watch her concert, eat yummy snacks and more! (Grades 6–12)

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!  ...

Family Workshop: Feathered Haven

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to build and paint a cozy home for our feathered friends. We’ll provide all the needed materials and so much more. Register each...

Free
Event Series Park Cookout

Park Cookout

Various Locations IL

Meet your neighbors and enjoy a free picnic in the park! Food is first-come, first-served. All cookouts are 5:30-7:00pm Dates and locations: Tuesday, June 11: Elm Ave Park Tuesday, July...

Free

Family Summer Concert: Miss Jamie

Prospect Park (Park Ridge) 733 N Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Join us at Prospect Park for our family summer concerts! This week features Miss Jamie: Planting Seeds Through Song! Miss Jamie from the Farm takes young kids and their families...

Free

Unplug Illinois Night In The Park

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

In collaboration with The Illinois Parks and Recreation Association, we are urging individuals across Illinois to "UNPLUG" from their electronic devices and embrace the outdoors by enjoying the multitude of...

Free

Family Campfire and S’mores

Denning Park 4903 S. Gilbert Ave, La Grange

Enjoy an evening next to the campfire with your family and neighbors at Denning Park as we celebrate Parks & Recreation Month. All supplies needed to make s’mores will be...

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
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 Community Concert Series

Community Concert Series

York Community High School 355 West Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst

Enjoy a free concert, performed by the Community Band Jazz Ensemble. Performance will take place on the north lawn of York Community High School at 7 pm. Monday, July 15:...

Free

Summer Concert on the Lawn

Bartlett Public Library 800 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett

Everyone is invited to a summer concert by Good Clean Fun on the Bartlett Public Library lawn. Good Clean Fun is a dynamic band that features a playlist of party...

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

Concert: The Stingrays

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

The Stingrays return to WPL! Dance to the greatest rock ‘n roll from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! This energetic foursome will get you on your feet and test your...

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

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