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Bubbles in the Park

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove

We’re blowing in some giant bubble fun. Geared towards preschoolers, but the whole family is welcome. This program is held outside at Fishel Park. In case of inclement weather, the...

Free

ZAP Storytime at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield

Join the Library’s Miss Kendra and staff from the Brookfield Zoo for a unique storytime all about animals! This special storytime will take place at the Hamill Family Nature Plaza...

Free

Paw Patrol Academy

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Train like a paw patrol pup! Test your skills by completing tasks to earn paw prints and become an honorary member of the paw patrol crew! Please register EVERYONE in...

Free

Insect Fest

Cummings Square 536 N. Harlem Ave, River Forest

Join us for this all-things-insect event! Go on a bug hunt, experience an insect petting zoo, explore bugs through yoga and movement, and create your own insect!

Free

Crazy 4 Crayfish

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles

Learn about the different types of crayfish that call Illinois home, including some species that are transplants to this region! We’ll get into the creek to discover crayfish in their...

Free

Anime Art: Character Design

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

Join Julia Goolsby from Blaque Penn Studios as she teaches about the fundamentals of manga and anime character design! At the end of the program, you'll have made your own...

Free

Taste of Cermak Road

Cermak Road Cermak Road, Berwyn

Pick up a ticket to Berwyn's Taste of Cermak Road on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 5PM-9PM. Join us for this annual tradition and enjoy a mix of small plates...

Tween Movie Night-SRC Edition

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

Need a break from your break? Come to the library for pizza and a movie. In order to keep with our summer theme, "Bee One With Nature," we'll be watching...

Free
Event Series Third Thursday

Third Thursday

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton

Join us for Third Thursdays at Town Square Wheaton all summer long! With a stellar lineup of live music, shopping specials, and great food and drinks, you won’t want to...

Free

Pages in the Park: A Community Reading Event

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Pages in the Park is a new and exciting opportunity to engage, inspire and read with your community in Town Square. The Library will provide the perfect environment to turn...

Free

Antique and Classic Car Show

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside

Enjoy the antique and classic car show! You will get to vote for your favorite car. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. So cruise on over for a great...

Free
Event Series Third Thursday

Third Thursday

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton

Join us for Third Thursdays at Town Square Wheaton all summer long! With a stellar lineup of live music, shopping specials, and great food and drinks, you won’t want to...

Free
Event Series Third Thursday

Third Thursday

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton

Join us for Third Thursdays at Town Square Wheaton all summer long! With a stellar lineup of live music, shopping specials, and great food and drinks, you won’t want to...

Free

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