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Family Messy Art

Family Messy Art

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Join Miss Shannan for a fun-filled story and a messy, seasonal art activity. Dress for mess! Please register children only, not adults.

Free

SLSF Free Family Viper Car Show

Finn McCool's 1941 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg

Come see Dodge Vipers up close! Take your photo in the front seat of a Viper. This event is hosted by the Viper Owners Association of Illinois. There will be...

Free

Super Saturday: Dave Herzog’s Marionettes presents Captain Zork’s Outer Space Adventure

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

All ages. Captain Zork and the crew of the starship Puppetron blast off to entertain the entire galaxy with an out of this world musical marionette variety show full of warp powered fun, laughs, great music and surprises, featuring the amazing marionettes of master puppeteer Dave Herzog. Limit: 120. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before...

Free

90th Anniversary Celebration

Gotskind's Shoes & Clothing 115 W Jefferson Avenue, Naperville

Join Gotskind's Shoes & Clothing as we celebrate our 90th anniversary. With princesses, clown, balloon animals, treats - and a visit from Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli.   No purchase necessary...

Free

Campus Block Party

Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland

Create your own adventure with family and friends through music, nature play, games, artmaking, walks and more.

Free

Decorate the Deck

Bartlett Aquatic Center 620 W Stearns Road, Bartlett

Show the Bartlett Aquatic Center staff your artistic ability by helping us decorate the pool deck with your best chalk drawings. Chalk will be provided in designated spaced on the deck for these drawings.

Included in general admission

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo's Footwork Studio 1500 Walker Street, Western Springs

Join us at our open houses to register in person, purchase discounted apparel and enter a raffle for FREE dance bags, and a FREE year of dance! NOTE! On August...

Free Family Summer Event

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Bass Pro Shops family fun event while back-to-school shopping! Make your own trail mix, learn about easy steps to practice conservation, and take-home flower seed paper to grow your own...

Free

FireUp Food Truck Fest

Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove

Mark your calendars! The Fire Up! Food Truck Fest is BACK for 2024! Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 3177 is brining back their popular food truck fest on...

Family Day: Donkey Hodie Cast Appearance with Puppet Demo and Workshop

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst

Donkey Hodie and her friends, Purple Panda and Bob Dog, visit the museum to present a behind-the-scenes puppet demonstration. Following a 1:00pm live-action puppet demonstration will be a 2:00pm meet-and-greet...

Included in general admission

Chris Fascione: Juggling Funny Stories

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. Full of energy, humor and imagination, Chris creates...

Free

Duncan Law Group Family Fun Ride

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

Give your family the chance to take a spin on the closed Tour of Lake Ellyn course alongside the pros. Don’t forget to stop by the Sarah Coe Design tent...

Free

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo's Footwork Studio 1500 Walker Street, Western Springs

Join us at our open houses to register in person, purchase discounted apparel and enter a raffle for FREE dance bags, and a FREE year of dance! NOTE! On August...

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo's Footwork Studio 1500 Walker Street, Western Springs

Join us at our open houses to register in person, purchase discounted apparel and enter a raffle for FREE dance bags, and a FREE year of dance! NOTE! On August...

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo's Footwork Studio 1500 Walker Street, Western Springs

Join us at our open houses to register in person, purchase discounted apparel and enter a raffle for FREE dance bags, and a FREE year of dance! NOTE! On August...

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