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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 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

What’s Buzzing at the Library

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Join us for some bug-themed crafts and activities.

Free
Event Series LEGO Zone

LEGO Zone

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

From dinosaurs to cities and towns, there's nothing you can't create with LEGO bricks! Join visiting LEGO Brick Specialists for a playful building challenge, and let your imagination soar! Running...

Included in general admission
Event Series LEGO Zone Days

LEGO Zone Days

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

From dinosaurs to cities and towns, there’s nothing you can’t create with LEGO bricks! Join visiting LEGO Brick Specialists for a playful building challenge and let your imagination soar!

Included in general admission
Event Series Family Picnic Series

Family Picnic Series

Fred P. Hall Amphitheater 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine

June 4 - Istvan & His Imaginary Band June 18 - Juggler Jason Kollum July 9 - Miss Jamie's Farm July 23 - Nanny Nikki   For information on more...

Free
Event Series Geek Week

Geek Week

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Enjoy a themed week full of your favorite fandoms! Monday: Fantasy Day Tuesday: Cartoon/Anime Day Wednesday: Nostalgia Day Thursday: Sci-Fi Day Friday: Superhero Day Saturday *A Tolkien Fan Meetup

Free

Get Ready for the Olympics! Team USA!

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

You don’t have to go all the way to Paris to get into the Olympic spirit! Join us in making gold medals, torches, Olympic rings, and more! Get ready for...

Free

Miss Make-Believe: The Kindness Show

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park

Join Miss Make-Believe in an enchanting experience that teaches children about the power of kindness. With handmade props and puppets, captivating music and movement activities, vibrant magic tricks, and plenty...

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: Mini Mariners

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

Ahoy there! Let's build mini boats and set them sailing in a kiddie pool. We’ll watch them glide gracefully or maybe even do a somersault! We’ll provide all the needed...

Free

Summer Performance Series: The Art of Inflation

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle

Come enjoy light comedy and awe-inspiring balloon art with Magical Balloon-dude Dale, Art of Inflation. This is an all-ages show that blends comedy, audience participation, balloon twisting, and a dash...

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

Art in the Park

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale

Enjoy an evening of art-related activities at the second annual Art in the Park, in Old Town on the Piazza. Art in the Park will feature a variety of activities,...

Free

Family Date Night at Fitzgerald’s

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Your family deserves a night out. Bring your family to Family Date Night at FITZGERALD'S where you can drop your child off for on-site activities and spend an evening listening...

$40
Event Series Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)

Free
Event Series Family LEGO Club

Family LEGO Club

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

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Bring your imagination and create something unique with Legos. Later, check out our Padlet or share what you’ve made at home and we’ll...

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 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
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

Movie at the Pool

Frontier Park (Arlington Heights) 1933 N Kennicott Drive, Arlington Heights

Come out and watch Moana under the stars at Frontier Pool. There is no cost to attend this event so get there early to grab a spot for this is...

Free

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