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Event Series Elmhurst Farmers Market

Elmhurst Farmers Market

York and Vallette York and Vallette, Elmhurst

The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurstโ€™s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...

Free
Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered.   For...

Free
Event Series Nature Walk

Nature Walk

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Enjoy some nature with us this summer. Join us on the library's West Plaza for a walk around Adams Park paired with an activity for all ages. While our outdoor...

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park

Sycamore Trails Park 1500 E Kensington Road, Mount Prospect

Weโ€™re celebrating summer, enjoy Storytime at Sycamore Trails Park! Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great...

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park

Various Locations IL

Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great outdoors. For families. No registration necessary. In case of...

Free
Event Series Picnic on the Riverwalk

Picnic on the Riverwalk

Amphitheater on the Riverwalk SE Corner of Jackson & Eagle St, 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 Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

Spend some quality time with your little ones and enjoy free childrenโ€™s entertainment, sure to put a smile on everyoneโ€™s faces. The series takes place from 11am to noon on...

Free
Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago

Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier...

Included in general admission

Bike Race Watch Party

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Join us at the Library for all of the excitement of the Cycle Brookfield Criterium '24. We've got the coolest view of the race!

Free

Ice Cream with Cops and Firefighters

Usher Park 201 S Walnut Street, Itasca

Enjoy free ice cream, fun and games with Itasca Police Officers and Firefighters! Don't miss out on this great free event.

Free
Event Series Picture Book Picnic

Picture Book Picnic

Iowa Community Center (Villa Park) 338 N Iowa Avenue, Villa Park

Enjoy stories, music and movement! All ages with adult. Blanket and picnic lunch are optional. This drop-in program will be held outdoors. When the weather is inclement it will be...

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
Event Series Art at the Park

Art at the Park

Various Locations IL

Meet us at various local parks in Elk Grove Village for fun outdoor inspired art projects. June 12: Bubble Art @ Fountain Square June 19: Rock Painting @ Appleseed June...

Free
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 โ€” for example, apply...

Included in general admission

The Puppeteers’ Puppet Show

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

Our teen Summer Volunteer Squad presents a puppet show full of animal friends, stories and laughs. For ages 3 and up with caregiver.

Free

Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo

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

Come meet and interact with a variety of live animals. Don't forget your camera!

Free
Event Series LEGO Free Build

LEGO Free Build

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Get creative and show off what you can build! LEGOs provided. For children of all ages, 7 and under with an adult. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Jammin’ in July

Jammin’ in July

Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs

Over 4 consecutive Wednesdays in July, FREE concerts will be held at the Tower Green and will feature rock, country, tribute bands and more. Be sure to bring a blanket,...

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

Popsicles in the Park with Primorse

Waubonsie Lake Park (Aurora) 998 Kautz Road, Aurora

Join Primrose School of East Aurora for a fun evening at Lake Waubonsie Park from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. Bring the whole family and come learn more about...

Free
Event Series Safety City Open Road

Safety City Open Road

Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd, Wheaton

Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or...

Free
Event Series Unplug at the Park

Unplug at the Park

Various Locations IL

Itโ€™s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about...

Free

Family Fun Ride

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Gears2You will be sponsoring a family fun ride the day of the event at 6:15 pm before the men's pro ride. Come out with the family and ride the same...

Free
Event Series Stay and Play

Stay and Play

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

This drop-in playtime features a special, immersive theme to explore and pretend play. The Youth Department program room will transform into a unique, child-size world that's the perfect space to...

Free

Firefly Family Theatre: Under the Stars

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars. Under the...

Free

Bubbles and Chalk

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Join us in the courtyard for bubbles, chalk masterpieces, and maybe a surprise! Please register children only, not adults.

Free
Event Series STC Live

STC Live

Downtown St. Charles IL

โ€‹Join us this summer for FREE live music at various St. Charles establishments and on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday evening, from June 5th to...

Free
Event Series Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on...

Free โ€“ $15

Party in the Park

Jim Jenson Pavilion 620 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett

One of the upcoming Free events to celebrate this legacy is the PARTY IN THE PARK scheduled for Wednesday, July 24 from 6-8pm. This event promises an evening filled with...

Free

Party in the Park Anniversary Celebration

Apple Orchard Community Park Stearns Road & S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett

The Bartlett Park District is celebrating 60 years of creating fun at the FREE to attend Party in the Park! This event promises an evening filled with large backyard games,...

Free
Event Series Kiwanis Summer Concerts

Kiwanis Summer Concerts

Ruggard Gazebo (Villa Park) South Ardmore Avenue & East Central Boulevard, Villa Park

Celebrating 44 years of music! The concession stand opens at 6 pm selling hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, popcorn, soft drinks and more. Alcohol is prohibited on the Prairie Path.  ...

Free

Summer Concert in the Park

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Come join us for an unforgettable summer experience! Our series showcases talented artists and musicians from various genres, providing a perfect opportunity for you to relax, unwind and enjoy the...

Free
Event Series Music Under the Stars

Music Under the Stars

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

June 26 โ€“ West Suburban Concert Band July 10 โ€“ Strung Out July 17 โ€“ Mr. Myers July 24 โ€“ Sting Rays July 31 โ€“ Telltale Hearts August 7 โ€“...

Free
Event Series Concerts In The Park

Concerts In The Park

River Park (Geneva) 151 N. River Lane, Geneva

The Geneva Park District is offering its annual Concerts in the Park series this summer at River Park along the scenic Fox River, weather permitting. The free event will be...

Free
Event Series Midweek Movies

Midweek Movies

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge

Join us for a โœจFREEโœจ movie on The Village Green. ๐ŸŒ™ Movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Takeout Meals Available From: Cooper's Hawk ๐Ÿ The Hampton Social ๐Ÿฆž Olive Tree Mediterranean...

Free
Event Series Movies on the Lawn

Movies on the Lawn

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook

Join us for a summer of outdoor cinema with the Movies on The Lawn series at Oakbrook Center. From timeless classics to family favorites to modern blockbusters, thereโ€™s something for...

Free
Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Prospect Park (Park Ridge) 733 N Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Grab the family and join us for a movie in the park! Movie begins at dusk. In the event of inclement weather, movies are show indoors at the Paula Hassell...

Free
Event Series Summer Fireworks

Summer Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy Chicagoโ€™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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