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National Night Out

Westwood Park (Darien) 7301 Fairview Avenue, Darien

Come meet your neighbors and help keep your neighborhoods safe!

Free

National Night Out – Picnic in the Park

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett

Join the Bartlett Lions Club at Bartlett Park where we will be serving hot dogs and chips to help celebrate with the Bartlett Police Department.

Free
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 Little Orchard Kids Club

Little Orchard Kids Club

Westfield Old Orchard 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie

Stop by the Little Orchard Kids Club this, Summer. Enjoy story time, snack and craft. Every first and third Tuesday June - August located outside (weather permitting) at the kids...

Free

Emotions Storytime with National Alliance of Mental Illness

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

Join us for storytime and craft activity focused on emotions with NAMI KDK. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. ** The National Alliance on Mental Illness (Kane...

Free

Let’s Go Camping Storytime

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

Your camping adventure begins here! Flashlight stories, campfire songs, s'mores and more.

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!  ...

Central Park Grand Reopening

Central Park (Naperville) 104 E. Benton, Naperville

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies for renovated playgrounds at Central Park and South Pointe Park The Naperville Park District invites the community to celebrate the official openings of two newly renovated playgrounds at...

Free

National Night Out

Newton Park (Glen Ellyn) 707 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. Touch-A-Truck, evidence tech, drone, and demonstrations along with arts and crafts, entertainment, and ice cream will fill the...

Free

National Night Out

Ehlert Park Congress Park and Elm Avenue, Brookfield

National Night Out is the Brookfield Community’s celebration of our Police, Fire Fighters and First Responders. There will be food, giveaways, bouncy houses, dunk tank, and games.

Free
Event Series National Night Out

National Night Out

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Bring the whole family and join the Wheeling Park District and Wheeling Police Department for a variety of activities for all ages. Get to know your neighbors and the police...

Free

National Night Out

Central Park West 1500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook

The Oak Brook Police Department has teamed up with the Oak Brook Park District to bring you a FREE fun-filled evening designed to celebrate the community. This event will run...

Free

NNO Picnic in the Park

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett

Bartlett Police Department will host its free annual National Night Out “Picnic in the Park” event on Tuesday, 8/6 from 5 until 8:30 p.m. at Bartlett Park located at 102...

Free

National Night Out

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Join the Carol Stream Police Department for National Night Out! Join us for food, music, giveaways, and family fun.

Free

National Night Out

Village of Itasca 550 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca

Come and enjoy this fun family event. Activities will be held at Itasca Waterpark, Library, Municipal Complex and Fire Station. Enjoy raffles, entertainment, food, DUI course, Police Department tours, Touch-A-Truck,...

Free

National Night Out

Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove

Business Expo Buffalo Grove Fire and Police Department Greetings Free giveaways Food available for purchase from Dorfler’s Meat Market and a variety of food trucks

Free

National Night Out

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale

National Night Out is designed to generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts through the Neighborhood Watch Program, while also strengthening neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships nationwide. Festivities include...

Free

National Night Out

North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington Heights

National Night Out will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at North School Park, from 5:30-8:30PM As we celebrate police-community relationships that make Arlington Heights a safer place, join...

Free

National Night Out

Veterans Memorial Bandshell 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

Strengthen our community by supporting police-neighborhood relationships.

Free

National Night Out

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside

First responder vehicles, entertainment, food vendors, demonstrations, free giveaways, fun games, and more!

Free

Bloomingdale Annual National Night Out

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale’s National Night Out event will take place on Tuesday, August 6th, at Circle Park, 172 S. Circle Avenue. The event begins at 5:30 PM and concludes at 8:30 PM...

Free

National Night Out

Rolling Meadows Community Center 3705 Pheasant Drive, #2634, Rolling Meadows

Join the Rolling Meadows Police Department for an evening of community fun, featuring a variety of family activities.

Free

National Night Out Burr Ridge

Harvester Park 15 W 400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge

Burr Ridge Park District & Village of Willowbrook Present National Night Out. Free Event at Harvester Park. No registration needed. 

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

National Night Out

Meineke Park 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg

This FREE national event is designed to heighten awareness of drug and crime prevention, strengthen neighborhood spirit and generate support for local safety programs.  Visit with local police and other...

Free

National Night Out

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

The Prospect Heights Park District, Police Department & Fire Protection District invites you to spend an evening in support of National Night Out. This evening is designed to heighten crime...

Free

National Night Out

Kemmerling Park and Pool 400 S Prospect Street, Roselle

Join the Roselle Park District and Roselle Police Department at Kemmerling Pool for a night of talking to the Roselle Police Department, playing games, enjoying a few refreshments, and swimming....

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

National Police Night Out

The Beach Waterpark 161 Commercial Drive, Wood Dale

Food, games, and giveaways with Wood Dale Police. Free for pass and non-pass holders.

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Central Park (Oak Brook) 1500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook

Welcome to the Oak Brook Park District's Movie in the Park! Bring your blankets, picnic baskets, beverages and lawn chairs for this outdoor showing of our favorite movies. August 6:...

Free

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