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Event Series La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange

Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections,...

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
Event Series Stories in the Forest

Stories in the Forest

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to 5 years old with adult. Drop in.

$3
Event Series Story and Stroll

Story and Stroll

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Meet in front of the library with your young one in a stroller and join fellow parents/ caregivers for a walk in the park. We will end by the park...

Free

Bilingual Storytime

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood

Join us to have fun, hear stories, & sing songs in English & Spanish during this special bilingual storytime. Ven a divertirte, a escuchar cuentos y a cantar canciones en...

Free
Event Series DuPage County Fair

DuPage County Fair

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton

As one of the largest industries in Illinois, agriculture was the foundation for what is known today as the DuPage County Fair. Over 180 years ago when local farmers felt...

Event Series Lunchtime Live!

Lunchtime Live!

Cerny Park 4S150 River Rd, Warrenville

Pack a lunch, bring a friend and enjoy live musical entertainment. All concerts are located at Cerny Park and begin at 11:30A. June 13: Miss Liz Music June 27: Mr....

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

Christmas in July

Pavilion Aquatic Center 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

Christmas doesn't have to come just once a year! Join us for swimming, plus some Christmas-themed fun and games. All ages are welcome but games will be geared towards elementary...

Included in general admission
Event Series Preschool in the Park

Preschool in the Park

Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora

Join us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free...

Free

Christmas in July

Family Aquatic Center (Palatine) 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine

Dive into the Christmas spirit and join us for some holiday cheer, in the middle of Summer! With decorations, music and games, it may not feel like Winter but it...

Included in general admission
Event Series Time To Go Chorin’

Time To Go Chorin’

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago

Help with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Suggested admission...

$5

LEGO Building

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

Love building and creating? LEGO enthusiasts are invited to meet and work individually or as a group. All supplies will be provided, and your project will be on display until...

Free

Puzzle Party

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: we provide the puzzles, you bring your friends or make new ones while working on puzzles together. Register. Meeting Room. Sessions from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm...

Free

Family Movie

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

Bring the family and enjoy the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone together at the Library.

Free
Event Series Taste Testers

Taste Testers

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

Join us for a snack showdown! Each month, we’ll test a different type of food. You decide the winner! Since this is our last Taste Testers at the temporary location,...

Free

Discover : Fireflies

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

Learn about our favorite glowing bugs and then make your own to take home! Parents welcome~

Free
Event Series Barrington Farmers Market

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Art in Nature

Swallow Cliff Woods North 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills

Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Downtown Summer Sounds

Downtown Summer Sounds

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston

Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7PM at Fountain Square, from July 11 to September 26. For nine of the twelve weeks, Downtown...

Free
Event Series Geneva Classic Car Show

Geneva Classic Car Show

Kane County Government Center 719 S Batavia Avenue, Buildling A, Geneva

Step back in time and join us on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm during July and August at the historic downtown Kane County Courthouse on Third Street as car collectors...

Free
Event Series Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

Downtown Oak Park’s popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out is back! Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday June 6th to August 29th from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants...

Event Series Cruisin Nights

Cruisin Nights

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont

Live music, cool & classic cars, family activities, festival environment - walk with your beverage throughout the event - 3 blocks of downtown closed off and dedicated to classic car...

Free
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
Event Series Evening in the Park

Evening in the Park

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show! This program will be held outdoors at the Wagner Family Pavilion at the 95th Street Community Plaza next to the Library. In...

Free
Event Series Pack the Park

Pack the Park

Various Locations IL

Help us Pack the Park this summer! Enjoy an evening of free games and plenty of popsicles from 6-8pm! Families will have a chance to meet Park District leadership, including...

Free
Event Series Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Classic cars, live music, family activities & more!: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free
Event Series Live at the Lake

Live at the Lake

Various Locations IL

Enjoy free music at our various locations! All concerts start at 7:00pm June 13: The Wayouts June 20: The Messengers June 27: Mr. Myers July 11: Good Clean Fun July...

Free
Event Series Uniquely Thursdays

Uniquely Thursdays

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale

Summer concert series in the park with a great band line up and a vast array of food vendors and businesses with fun giveaways. For information on more events like...

Free
Event Series Wheaton Cruise Nights

Wheaton Cruise Nights

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton

Experience the thrill of classic cars and hot rods at Wheaton Cruise Nights, every Thursday this summer from 6-9pm at Town Square Wheaton. Enjoy music, delicious food, and a vibrant...

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:...

Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Northern Illinois Raptor will bring a Red-tailed hawk, Peregrine falcon, American Kestrel, Great horned Owl, Barred Owl and 2 Eastern Screech owls. We will learn about raptors and their Illinois...

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

Family Night: Backyard Olympics

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For families with children of all ages. Try your hand at IPPL's Backyard Olympics. Events include pool noodle hurdles and javelin throw and bean bag shot put. Program is canceled...

Free
Event Series Concerts on Main

Concerts on Main

Downtown Roselle Main Street, Roselle

Join us for and evening of fun, food, and live music in Downtown Roselle! June 13: Sushi Roll June 27: Cowboy Co. July 11: Beyond the Blonde July 25: Gooroos...

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 Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Oak Brook Park District 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook

The Summer Concert Series is BACK and FREE to the community! July 11: Live Stream July 18: The Neverly Brothers July 25: The Four C Notes August 1: Anchors Away...

Free

Family Craft Night

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

Work together with your family to decorate a birdhouse! All supplies will be provided. For grades K-6 with a caregiver. Registration required. Please only register once per family.

Free
Event Series Summer in the Parks

Summer in the Parks

Various Locations IL

Naperville Park District is hosting a series of outdoor theatre performances by BrightSide Theatre titled, β€œEnchanted Broadway: A Magical Journey of Showtunes and Superstitions.” This series of free performances will...

Free
Event Series Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park

Lincoln Park (St Charles) Main St between 4th and 5th Sts, St. Charles

Arrive early to enjoy a variety of delicious snacks from local restaurants. Bring your blanket and chairs. Enjoy smoke-free and alcohol-free parks. Musicians are subject to change without notice. May...

Free
Event Series Sounds Of Summer Concerts

Sounds Of Summer Concerts

Harmony Park (Arlington Heights) 7 S Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights

Beginning in 2024, the Village of Arlington Heights' Sounds of Summer Concerts will take place on Thursday nights, beginning the first week of June and ending the last week of...

Free
Event Series Summer Park Parties

Summer Park Parties

Various Locations IL

Join us for games, contests, crafts, music, entertainment and more! There is something for everyone, so bring the whole family. Each party will be at a different Itasca Park District...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Each summer, the Village hosts a series of concerts for the community. Taking place on Thursday nights, these concerts provide free fun and entertainment that the whole family can enjoy....

Free
Event Series Sunset Soiree

Sunset Soiree

Downtown Lemont Lemont

Sunset Soiree 2024 Concert Series in Downtown Lemont Presented by the Lemont Park District and the Village of Lemont All Concerts Begin at 7:00 p.m. | Seating Opens at 6:00...

Free
Event Series Rockin’ in the Park

Rockin’ in the Park

North Riverside Park and Recreation 2401 Desplaines Ave, North Riverside

Bring friends, family, and comfy chairs/blankets to kick back and enjoy the sounds of summer! The music line-up will bring big beats to get you on your feet. NO outside...

Free
Event Series Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

Rock out this summer with us! Enjoy the sweet sounds of summer in the most beautiful park in your town. Bring a chair, pack a picnic, sit back and relax...

Free

Summer Sounds on the Green

Village Green (Hoffman Estates) 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates

Summer Sounds on the Green brings great music to the Village Green across the street from the NOW Arena on select Thursdays during the summer months. The music varies from...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Every Thursday from June 13 to August 29, The Promenade welcomes live musicians to The Row from 7pm to 9pm. Guests can bring their own chairs, pick up food and...

Free
Event Series Rockin’ in the Park

Rockin’ in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont

All β€œRockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission to β€œRockin’ in the Park” is free. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is...

Free
Event Series Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

Veterans Memorial Bandshell 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

Gather family and friends for the best in Thursday evening entertainment. Our free concert series offers something for everyone! June 20 - Petty Kings June 27 - Dancing Queen July...

Free

Movie in the Park

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Arrive by 8:00 pm for photos with Princess Peach. Movie starts after sundown. Popcorn, snacks and drinks available to purchase. Based on the Super Mario video games, the animated film...

Free

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