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Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!  ...

Free
Event Series Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Farmers Market

Water Street Mall 13 Water St, Aurora

The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and...

Free
Event Series Lisle French Market

Lisle French Market

Downtown Lisle IL

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions. The Farmers Market...

Free
Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices,...

Free
Event Series Open Bike Night

Open Bike Night

Naperville Safety Town 1320 Aurora Ave, Naperville

Children come bring your bikes to practice riding on the streets of Safety Town. Entrance fee is $5 per child. 4 wheeled, low to the ground bike rentals are available...

$5

Transportation Zoo

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Loaders and Mixers and Plows, Oh My! Join us in the Museum’s parking lot to explore some exciting vehicles at DCM’s Transportation Zoo. Let your imagination drive your play as...

Included in general admission
Event Series 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

Dog Day of Summer

Beck Lake East River Rd & Central Road, Des Plaines

Calling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings include adoption opportunities, canoe paddles, sniff walks, paw print Olympic medals, pictures, creative reuse toys, training tips, treats and more. Dogs must be pet...

Free
Event Series Super Sensational Saturdays

Super Sensational Saturdays

Lufkin Park (Villa Park) 1000 Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for fun-filled Saturday mornings. Enjoy great family entertainment, bubbles & dancing in the street, crafts, and face painting will make for...

Free
Event Series Play Day

Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle

Join us for all-inclusive play at the Sensory Garden Playground Play Days. Enjoy FREE special activities! Themes vary each month.

Free

Classic Car Show

Abbey Farms 2855 Hart Road, Aurora

Save the date for a journey through automotive history at Abbey Farms' 2nd Annual Classic Car Show on July 20th from 10 am to 2 pm! Join us for a...

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

Voyage en France

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Join us for a day filled with French-inspired delights and cultural experiences at Voyage en France! On Saturday, immerse yourself in the charm of France with partners including Alliance Français,...

$15

Comicopolis

White Oak Public Library - Lockport Branch 121 E 8th Street, Lockport

Lockport’s 8th annual Comic and Fandom Con just keeps getting bigger and better! 60+ artists, writers, and specialty vendors selling one of a kind merchandise at affordable prices. Cosplay costume...

Free
Event Series Peach Festival

Peach Festival

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva

Our Festival opens at 10am-6pm with a large attractions area, delicious grilled concessions and beer garden to enjoy. Music and other fun activities are scheduled throughout each day! Make sure...

$16

The Frog Lady

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians in one-of-a kind herpetology programs that will educate and entertain.

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

Character Picnic

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton

Join Town Square Wheaton on July 20 from 11am-1pm for a very special Character Picnic! Meet your favorite princesses and superheroes, and enjoy live music by Ben Tatar and the...

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...

Included in general admission

Family Fun Fest

Butterfield Park District Rec Center 21 West 730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard

Ahoy Mates! Come walk the plank with the Butterfield Crew and dive into a day filled with family fun! Your day will be jam packed with fun activities, and a...

Free

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...

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

Victorian Crafts

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton

Create beautiful Victorian greeting cards, needle point, or quilt square using bits of lace, material, feathers, pearls, beads, and buttons.

Free

Minecraft Mania: Water Park Mayhem

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! We'll be causing some water park mayhem. Some laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to bring their own.

Free

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
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

Latin (sub)Urban Art Walk

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville

Join us for the Inaugural Latin sub(URBAN) Art Walk in Downtown Naperville on Saturday, July 20 from 1-4PM. FREE TO ATTEND. Held in partnership with the DuPage Hispanic Alliance, come...

Free
Event Series Crosstown Exotics

Crosstown Exotics

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park

Get an interactive experience with live reptiles and fascinating insects that highlight the wonders of the animal kingdom. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding and appreciation for these incredible creatures.

Free

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
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free....

Free
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
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

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

Taco and Art Fest

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago

Join us at Reed-Keppler Park for live music, entertainment, art, children’s activities and Taco Wars, where local food vendors will compete for the title of Best Taco! Special performances by...

Free
Event Series Wave Wall Moves

Wave Wall Moves

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Gather your family and be part of the excitement every Saturday afternoon with two captivating free performances at the Wave Wall Stage, as part of Navy Pier’s thrilling outdoor live...

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:...

Summer Insect Extravaganza

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg

This 'bug-centric' event helps everyone develop a healthy respect and fascination for the amazing diversity of inset life found at Spring Valley. Enjoy games and crafts, and search for insects...

$3
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Various Locations IL

Bring your blanket, lawn chair, friends and family for these special outdoor movies! Refreshments will be available to purchase. Movies will begin after dusk. May 18 - Space Jam at...

varies
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

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