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Event Series Schaumburg Farmers Market

Schaumburg Farmers Market

Trickster Cultural Center 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

At the Schaumburg Farmers Market, you’ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats sold by the vendors that produce...

Free
Event Series Fridays in the Field

Fridays in the Field

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

University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26...

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Garden

Storytime in the Garden

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

Join us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will...

Free
Event Series Tots in the Park

Tots in the Park

Alcott Center 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove

FREE performances for children of all ages. Bring a blanket. In case of inclement weather, performances will be held inside the Alcott Center. June 14 - Super Stolie June 28...

Free
Event Series Molly Morrell and her Ukulele

Molly Morrell and her Ukulele

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

Join us twice this month for interactive musical activities with Molly Morrell and her ukulele at 11:00 during our special programming time! Molly brings so much joy to the museum...

Included in general admission
Event Series Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays

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

Kids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 28: Todd Downing July 12: The Headspin Guy July 26: Jay Jay Magic & Bubbles August 2: The Frog Lady August 9: Nanny...

Free
Event Series Friday Fun Day

Friday Fun Day

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

Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop...

Free
Event Series Freezy Friday

Freezy Friday

Various Locations IL

Freezy Fridays are back this summer! Come beat the heat with the Hoffman Estates Police Department on August 2 at South Ridge Park, 1450 Freeman Rd., for FREEZE POPS for...

Free

Western Family Fun Day

Cypress Cove (Woodridge) Janes Court, Woodridge

Saddle up and join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at Western Family Fun Day! 🤠🌞 Activities and contests for all ages will be available. A detailed schedule of...

Included in general admission
Event Series Summer Fun Series

Summer Fun Series

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Join us every other Friday afternoon in Fox Valley's Center Park for some FREE family fun! Laugh Along Yoga Friday, June 21st from 3pm – 3:45pm in Center Park Laugh...

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown...

Free

Party in Oak Park’s Pleasant District

Pleasant District S. Marion Street and Pleasant Street, Oak Park

Spend some time In the Pleasant District this week, culminating with a Party on Friday, August 2 with special food deals, face painting, and FREE ice cream! 

Free

DJ on the Deck

The Beach Waterpark 161 Commercial Drive, Wood Dale

Music and interactive games provided by DJ Wade! Free for pass holders, daily admission for non-pass holders.

Included in general admission

First Friday: The Captivating Chemistry Show

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Celebrate the end of Summer Challenge and the first Friday of August by watching solids, liquids, and gases combine to create chemical changes that look like magic!! Chemistry becomes apparent...

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays...

Free
Event Series Roselle Cruise Nights

Roselle Cruise Nights

American Legion Post (Roselle) 344 E Maple Avenue, Roselle

The 19th Annual! Roselle Cruise Nights 2024! Every Friday May 31st till Sept. 13th   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

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

Family Fun Night and Twilight Pool Party

Jim Jenson Pavilion 620 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett

Start with the Family Fun Night from 5 to 7 p.m. then walk over to the Bartlett Aquatic Center for the Twilight Pool Party from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Family...

Event Series Romeofest

Romeofest

Romeoville Recreation Center 900 West Romeo Road, Romeoville

RomeoFest is a 4-day long celebration of the Romeoville community with music, food, family entertainment, carnival, car show, artisan market, bingo, tournaments, fireworks, laser show and much more!   For...

Free
Event Series Summer Daze

Summer Daze

Warrenville City Hall 3s258 Manning Avenue, Warrenville

Summer Daze 2024 will be taking place on August 2 & 3! Enjoy live music, beer & wine, delicious food, business booths, and fun for the entire family. Located in...

Event Series North Aurora Days

North Aurora Days

Riverfront Park (North Aurora) 25 East State Street, North Aurora

North Aurora Days 2024 main events will be held at North Aurora Riverfront Park (25 East State Street) with community events spread throughout town! Please see each category below for...

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 Float Nights

Float Nights

Lions Park Pool 100 Byrd Court, Clarendon Hills

Enjoy the evening at Lions Park Pool floating on your favorite raft. Pool rules apply during this special night out. Daily admissions apply.

Included in general admission

First Friday: A Night of Opera Favorites

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Curious about and/or love opera? Fox Valley Opera will bring these powerful tunes to life, revealing the stories and emotions behind the music. Also, enjoy a snack, make a flower...

Free

End of Summer Camp Party and Concert

Children's Farm at the Center 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park

End of Summer Camp Party Gates open at 5:30pm Barn open 6pm-8pm Hayrack rides Open barns Food Sales & Concessions Farm Store Live music featuring Fred N Frendz Admission $10/person...

$10
Event Series Cruisin’ Park Ridge

Cruisin’ Park Ridge

Downtown Park Ridge 15 Prairie Avenue, Park Ridge

To bring consumers into Park Ridge’s Uptown shopping district, the Chamber has created Cruisin' Park Ridge. Local shops and restaurants as well as the Park Ridge Library and other community...

Free
Event Series Summer Entertainment Series

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:...

Event Series Taste of Roselle

Taste of Roselle

Main Street (Roselle) Roselle

The Roselle Lions Club is hosting Roselle’s best block party of the summer, the 41st Annual Taste of Roselle on August 2, 3, and 4, 2024. Bring family, friends, and...

Free

Turtle Trek Race and Raffle

Twin Lakes Recreation Area 1200 East Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine

Don’t miss our annual Turtle Trek Race and Raffle! If you adopt a turtle, you will have a chance to win great prizes as our fleet of plastic turtles will...

Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst

Grab a picnic blanket and join us at Wilder Park. Movie begins at dusk. Free admission. June 7 - The Lorax July 12 - Monsters Inc August 2 - Bolt...

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

Movie Night at the Park

Chestnut Park (Franklin Park) 10105 Chestnut Avenue, Franklin Park

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an unforgettable evening of cinema under the stars in a beautiful park setting. We will be showing The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Free
Event Series Movies Under the Stars

Movies Under the Stars

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza* for these FREE family-friendly movie showings: June 14: The Super Mario Bros. Movie​ July 12: Trolls: Band...

Free

Movie in the Park

Lions Park (Willow Springs) 201 Park St, Willow Springs

Showing Matilda. Hot dogs provided by the Willow Springs Lions Club. While Supplies last.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.  ...

Free
Event Series Moonlit Movies in the Park

Moonlit Movies in the Park

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Watching a favorite movie outside, under the stars, on a 40-foot screen is a fun and memorable family experience. We make it even better with pre-show activities such as crafts,...

Included in general admission
Event Series Movies Under the Moon

Movies Under the Moon

Woodridge Woodridge

Pack a picnic, chairs and blanket for a free movie in the park this summer! Concessions will be available for purchase including popcorn, candy, chips, water and beverages. NEW this...

Free
Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Downtown Bloomingdale 104 S Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale

Bring a chair, blanket, some snacks and don’t forget the family, for a night out under the stars. Enjoy a family friendly movie at Old Town Park this summer. ....

Free

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