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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

Beading Bonanza

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

Dive into the colorful world of beading and craft your own distinct creations of intricate artwork!

Free
Event Series Giving Garden

Giving Garden

Indian Trails Public Library - Indian Trails Branch 99 E. Palatine Road, Suite A, Prospect Heights

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Help us plant our Giving Garden. Wear comfy clothes and be prepared to dig in the dirt. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30...

Free

Terrace View Park Celebration

Terrace View Park (Oakbrook Terrace) 17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace

The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is pleased to celebrate the opening of the renovated Terrace View Park playground with a community event on Saturday, July 27 at 10:00am. The event...

Free

SciTech STEM Lab Open House

SciTech 336 McKee Street, Suite P, Batavia

At SciTech, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our STEM Lab and Classroom. This is the perfect opportunity for your child to dive into the world of science,...

Free

Christmas in July

Springbrook Nature Center 130 Forest Avenue, Itasca

Celebrate Christmas in July with us! Enjoy our festive event where you can shop early at our Arts and Crafts Fair by Artisan Markets featuring local artisans and tasty treats...

Free
Event Series Geneva Arts Fair

Geneva Arts Fair

Downtown Geneva IL

For over 20 years, the juried Geneva Arts Fair has risen in attendance and notoriety. The fine arts show showcases fine artisans from around the country. For information on more...

Free
Event Series Art at the Glen

Art at the Glen

The Glen Town Center 2030 Tower Drive, Glenview

Glenview’s spectacular Glen Town Center is home to the 20th annual Art at the Glen on July 29 and 30. More than 140 juried artists from near and far will...

Free
Event Series Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago

Various Locations IL

Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July...

Free

Archery and Games

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest

Adults and families, enjoy trying archery and playing your favorite backyard games. Instruction, equipment and games provided.

Free
Event Series Downtown Block Party

Downtown Block Party

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Our annual Downtown Block Party returns July 26 and 27 with music, food, and plenty of activities for the kids. Get a group of family members or friends together and...

Free

That’s A Wrap! Epic Summer Scavenger Hunt

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

From start to finish, this is like no other scavenger hunt you've done at the library! Search the building to locate family selfie stations, activities, ice cream and more.

Free

Country Farm Fair

Wildwood Nature Center 529 Forestview Avenue, Park Ridge

Enjoy a day down on the farm! Pet cows, chickens, goats, and more in the petting zoo featuring over 20 animals. Head out on a 50Β’ hayride through Wildwood and...

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 Wicker Park Fest

Wicker Park Fest

Wicker Park 1425 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago

As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer festivals, and dubbed "Chicago's Best Street Festival of the Summer " by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing...

Free

Willow Springs Blues Fest

One Village Circle 1 Village Cir, Willow Springs

12:30 – 1:10 The John Millard Band 1:25 – 2:45 Women in the Blues Featuring Sonia Astacio, Sheryl Youngblood, w/ Nick Manos Band 3:00 – 3:45 Robert Kimbrough Sr. Blues...

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...

Insect Inspectors Storytime – FULL

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect

Want to learn some creepy, cool insect facts? Want to see some critters up close? Join us for a bug-themed storytime! This program entails a story, songs, and a craft,...

Free

Dave DiNaso’s Reptile Show

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora

Take in this live, up-close, interactive presentation about several species of amphibians and reptiles from around the globe. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Free
Event Series Make with Wood

Make with Wood

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

If you like to work with your hands, this program is for you! Learn safe hand tool techniques for working with wood and create projects that reflect your own style...

Included in general admission

Books and Banter: Movie Edition

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle

Join other 4th-8thgraders on the fourth Saturday of every month as we discuss a different title. This month, read the book, and then join us as we watch the tv...

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 β€” for example, apply...

Included in general admission

Car Show

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

See a wide selection of classics and classics-in-the-making. Talk to the owners of each vehicle and learn what it takes to find, restore, and maintain these amazing cars. Live music...

Free

Cars, Trucks and Heroes

Chik-fil-A (Bloomingdale) 354 W Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale

Come join us for a free outdoor event! Children can climb on, explore and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles, including emergency vehicles! In addition to the trucks, there...

Free

Turtles

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs

Learn about turtles through hands-on discovery.

Free

World on the Move Exhibit Opening Event

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Be one of the first people in Illinois to experience World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration on the 2nd Floor of the library. In the library parking...

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 Music on Grand

Music on Grand

3700 Block of Grand Boulevard 3700 Block of Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Every last weekend of the month June through September, we close down our downtown business district on Grand Blvd. The bars and restaurants extend their outdoor seating area to allow...

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 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 Reading Pool Party

Gary Morava Recreation Center 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights

Splish, splash-grab your towel. Join us at the pool to celebrate the end of the library’s Summer Reading program with your family and friends.

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...

Free
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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