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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

Creation Station: Friendly Fish

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Craft and create with us! We'll provide an idea and supplies then you create your own masterpiece. In this session, design a charming and colorful underwater scene with delightful papers...

Free

Bluey Story Time

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Enjoy a special story time featuring the popular character, Bluey Heeler, and make a Bluey crown. Drop in. Meeting Room.

Free
Event Series Stories in the Park

Stories in the Park

Various Locations IL

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and meet the Woodridge Public Library at the park for stories, songs, and lots of fun! Our friends from the Woodridge Park District...

Free

LEGO Club

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

Calling all Master Builders. Toss those instructions aside and let your imagination soar. Make incredible models using our LEGO bricks! Ages 4 and up. Caregiver required.

Free
Event Series Fridays in the Field

Fridays in the Field

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs

University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26...

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
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

Lawn Reading and Lemonade

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood

We'll bring the books to feed your mind and the lemonade to quench your thirst!

Free
Event Series Kane County Fair

Kane County Fair

Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S Randall Road, St. Charles

Fox Valley's Top-Rated Summer Event, the Kane County Fair, will take place July 17-21, 2024. FREE acts found throughout Midway Kidbucks Game Show Rhinestone Roper Petting Zoo Kiddy Land Swifty...

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 Summer Fun Series

Summer Fun Series

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Join us every other Friday afternoon in Fox Valley's Center Park for some FREE family fun! Laugh Along Yoga Friday, June 21st from 3pm – 3:45pm in Center Park Laugh...

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

Art Extravaganza

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Join us for fun indoor and outdoor art stations, face painting, bubbles, and crafts!

Free

Christmas in July

Hall Quarry Beach 400 S Water St, Batavia

Join Santa at the Quarry and wear your favorite Christmas swim wear! Enjoy Christmas music and a festive Christmas craft.

Included in general admission
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

COPS Day Picnic

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park

COPS festivities including emergency vehicle show and Touch-a-Truck, petting zoo, community resource fair, DJ, mascots, games and activities. Free movie at dusk.

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

Summer BINGO

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect

Cool off from the summer heat at the library with this fun, seasonal-themed bingo session! Play alongside friends and family for a chance to win fun prizes! For families. Register...

Free

Summer Entertainment Series

Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, Wheaton

Enjoy musical concerts and performances spanning a variety of musical genres featuring both local and national talent. Performances are hosted on various weekends from 6-9:30P, June through September. June 6:...

Event Series Elk Grove Rotary Fest

Elk Grove Rotary Fest

Rotary Green (Elk Grove Village) 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village

Enjoy rides and games provided by All Around Amusement. Check out live music Thursday thru Saturday. Food Vendors and Beer Court including wine and seltzers. Rotary Fest is the annual...

Free

Karaoke Night

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Let's get together to sing and have a great evening. Did you know that karaoke originated in Japan with the word "kara" meaning "empty" and "oke" meaning "orchestra"? So, come...

Free

Pool Party with the Police

Woodland Trails Pool 1500 E Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect

Join the Mount Prospect Police Department and River Trails Park District for a night of music, pool games, food giveaways, and much more! All ages welcome!

Free – $3
Event Series Friday Night Headliners

Friday Night Headliners

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Every summer the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion comes alive with a variety of community events for all ages. This one of a kind outdoor stage and views of Heritage Lake...

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

Various Locations IL

June 7 - Trolls Band Together at Robbins Park July 19 - Elf at Hinsdale Community Pool August 23 - Migration at Robbins Park Find details about these, and other...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Administrative Building (Forest Park) 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park

Friday Nights, Movies begin at Dusk. FREE! June 14 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie July 19 - Elemental August 16 - Wonka   For information on more events like...

Free
Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Various Locations IL

Join us with your blankets and lawn chairs! Snacks and refreshments will be for sale to raise funds for Spartan football and cheer. Movies begin at dusk. July 19 at...

Free

Movie in the Park

Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins

Snacks and drinks will be available to purchase. Free for everyone. Kung-Fu Panda 4.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park

Join us for a summer full of some of the best flicks out there! Grab a blanket, dinner or snacks and join usunder the stars to enjoy action, fun and...

Free
Event Series Family Movie Nights

Family Movie Nights

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

Join the Park District at the Riverwalk Park Bandshell for FREE "family friendly" movie showings. Movie titles playing will be posted on our website closer to the showing date. No...

Free

Movie in the Park

Fearn Park (North Aurora) 1501 Waterford Road, North Aurora

Disney’s Encanto will begin playing ~8:30pm (once dark) at Fearn Park! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.

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
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles

The best family-friendly box office favorites from big screen entertainment are coming to St. Charles for FREE! Bring blankets to sit on as the amphitheatre is on a grassy slope...

Free
Event Series Movies Under the Moon

Movies Under the Moon

Woodridge Woodridge

Pack a picnic, chairs and blanket for a free movie in the park this summer! Concessions will be available for purchase including popcorn, candy, chips, water and beverages. NEW this...

Free

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