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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 Stories in the Park

Stories in the Park

Various Locations IL

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and meet the Woodridge Public Library at the park for stories, songs, and lots of fun! Our friends from the Woodridge Park District...

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

Craftpalooza

National Grove - South Groveland Avenue and 31st Street, North Riverside

Kids, get creative! Help decorate a large canvas with stamps, paint and markers. Presented in partnership with the North Riverside Public Library.

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 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
Event Series Party on the Patio

Party on the Patio

The Community House (Hinsdale) 415 West 8th Street, Hinsdale

Summertime at The Community House is waiting for you! Pack a lunch, corral the crew and join us for a group "BYOL" on our Patio! Each event will have vendors,...

Free

Lucky Diaz Musical Concert and Book Signing

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

Dance along to the energetic, sun-filled pop music of multi-Grammy Award winning musician and acclaimed children’s author, Lucky Diaz. After the performance, enjoy an icy paleta/popsicle and a book signing...

Free

Electricity and Magnetism With Fermilab

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

In conjunction with our gallery exhibit Particles and Prairies: Exploring Nature and Physics Through Cyanotype, join members of the Fermilab Outreach team for a hands-on exploration of electricity and magnetism.

Free

Perler Bead Craft Party

Hoffman Estates Branch 1550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates

Drop in and create one-of-a-kind pixelated art pieces with Perler Beads. All materials provided. Creations are yours to keep.

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
Event Series Willow Fest

Willow Fest

One Village Circle 1 Village Cir, Willow Springs

Willow Fest Car Show: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friends with Disabilities Carnival: 10:00am - 12:00pm Willow Fest Craft Show: Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 7:00pm Willow Fest BINGO: Saturday and...

Event Series Taste of Elmwood Park

Taste of Elmwood Park

Central Park (Elmwood Park) 2430 N 75th Avenue, Elmwood Park

Live entertainment, Elmwood Park's finest restaurants, the Taste lounge cocktail bar featuring local DJ's, beer and wine, kids games and rides.    For information on more events like this, check...

Free
Event Series Fridays on the Green

Fridays on the Green

Mount Prospect Village Hall 50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect

Plan to join us Friday nights throughout the summer for the popular Fridays on the Green Concert Series. Pack a picnic or grab food from one of the many downtown...

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

Irish Fest

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights

Enjoy an evening outside on the grounds of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum for Irish Fest! Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy Irish music as well as...

$5
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 Darien Fest

Darien Fest

Westwood Park (Darien) 7301 Fairview Avenue, Darien

Come join in the fun at our annual (3) day family friendly, community festival filled with good food, great music, Bingo, a Business EXPO, and a Carnival!   For information...

Back To School Splash Bash

Soehrman Park Willow Springs Rd and 71st Street, LaGrange

MUST REGISTER BY AUGUST 1. Get ready to make a splash and celebrate the return to school in style at our Back-to-School Splash Bash! Join us at Soehrman Park for...

Free

So Long Summer Swim

Hall Quarry Beach 400 S Water St, Batavia

Say farewell to the Summer of 2024 and kick off the last weekend of the Quarry season! We will have family games, extended house, and more!

Included in general admission

After Hours Community Karaoke

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood

Come to the library to enjoy karaoke after hours. We'll bring the lyrics, backtracks and snacks.

Free

TwiLight Fun Run

Hamilton Reservoir 1037 N Smith Street, Palatine

Light up the night on this 2.25-mile course around Hamilton Park. This is a fun, non-competitive event that starts at sundown. Wear light up running gear or any glow item...

$30 – $35

Lucky Diaz Concert

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

The Des Plaines Public Library welcomes multi-Grammy Award winning musician and celebrated Latine author, Lucky Diaz! Drop by the library at 6:30pm to enjoy a concert followed by a book...

Free
Event Series Riverwalk Music Nights

Riverwalk Music Nights

Riverwalk Park Bandshell (Winfield) 27W530 High Lake Road, Winfield

You are invited back to another year of Riverwalk Music Nights! We have added 2 additional nights for a total of 6 rocking summer nights where you can enjoy a...

Free
Event Series Friday Night Headliners

Friday Night Headliners

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Every summer the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion comes alive with a variety of community events for all ages. This one of a kind outdoor stage and views of Heritage Lake...

Free
Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Various Locations IL

Join us with your blankets and lawn chairs! Snacks and refreshments will be for sale to raise funds for Spartan football and cheer. Movies begin at dusk. July 19 at...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Lufkin Park (Villa Park) 1000 Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park

Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen at Lufkin Park. August 9 - Over the Hedge September 20 - Open Season   For...

Free
Event Series A Night at the Movies

A Night at the Movies

Various Locations (Naperville) Naperville

Join the Naperville Park District outdoors for a fun and free Friday night kick-off to the weekend featuring a family-friendly movie at A Night at the Movies! Bring your own...

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

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