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Back to School Bonanza

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Celebrate the start of the school year with hands-on activities that highlight everyone’s favorite subjects from A-Z. Explore your creative side with professional artists and musicians, flex your mind and...

Included in general admission

Justin Roberts

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Bring a blanket or a chair and join us on the Library lawn for an end of Summer Reading concert with five-time GRAMMY nominated musician Justin Roberts. In the event...

Free

Summer Reading Sendoff

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Celebrate with us on the Library Lawn with live music, ice cream from Triple Scoop'd, and fun and games. Extra perks for those who have participated in Summer Reading!

Free

Back to School Bash

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

Kick off the back-to-school season at Yorktown Center! Join us in Center Court from 10am - 2pm for FREE family fun while you shop. Spin-to-Win: Spend $150 at Yorktown Center...

World’s Fair of Money

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont

The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on display, including the USA’s first silver dollar from 1794 insured now for $15 million. Sponsored by the American Numismatic Association, more than 500 dealers will be buying and selling rare...

Free

Back to School Bash at The Hub

Berens Park (Elmhurst) 493 North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst

Soak up the last rays of summer at The Hub's Back to School Bash! Enjoy free crafts, lawn games, and 50% off shaved ice specials.

Paleta Fiesta ft. Lucky Diaz

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

For families with children of all ages. No registration required. Oye! My friends! Don't miss your chance to see Grammy award-winning bilingual kid's musician and author Lucky Diaz at this...

Free

Archery: All Ages

Archery: All Ages – FULL

Blackwell Forest Preserve Warrenville

Whether you’re new to the sport or looking for a refresher, join us to learn safety tips, proper shooting techniques, and basic skills. Equipment provided. Ages 9 and up; under...

$5

Luau Party at East End Pool

East End Pool 463 Schiller Avenue, Elmhurst

Soak up the sun and enjoy tropical fun at East End Pool's Luau Party, coming up August 10, 1-4 pm. Have a blast with games, activities and music that will...

Included in general admission

Yappy Hour: Dog Carnival

Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates

Join us for a Dog Carnival at the Bridges Beer Garden! FREE Admission & Open to the Public | Bring your family & friends! Puppy Petting Zoo, Puppy Kissing Booth,...

Free

Country Jam

Gordon Park Ogden & Tilden, La Grange

Get ready to stomp your boots and sing along at La Grange Country Jam! Experience a day filled with toe-tapping tunes, food trucks, local beer vendors, and a lively atmosphere....

Free

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