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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! ...
On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll find tasty food to eat, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the...
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 18 through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church...
The Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4. The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train...
The Park Ridge Farmers Market is open Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. Our farmers and vendors sell a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty products -...
The Batavia Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 18 through October 26, 2024 from 8:00am to 12:00pm on North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets. The Market...
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...
We are excited for our upcoming season! Our 2024 season is May 11- October 12 from 8:00am- 12:00pm. Shop locally grown products, cheese, handmade pastries, and much more! For...
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.
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...
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,...
Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
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...
Enjoy Can You Hug a Forest? by Frances Gilbert with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed...
Oceans Week: Mermaids, Fish, and Pirates will splash into Wonder Works next week! The museum will be filled with activities celebrating all things fictional and real found in the ocean!...
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...
Bring your family out to touch and explore the different trucks that keep our community clean, safe, and running smoothly. Children of all ages are welcome to climb on and...
Round up and remove a notorious aquatic invader of Illinois waterways - the Rusty Crayfish! Dress for the weather and plan to get wet and muddy. Tools and info provided....
Let’s bounce back to school! Join us for a FREE morning of bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, refreshments, giveaways and entertainment!
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!
Have fun checking out and climbing on trucks, cars and all types of fun vehicles. Free event! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...
Celebrate Cultural Diversity at Heritage Fest on Saturday, August 10 from 10AM-1PM at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum! Free, family-friendly event with performances, food for purchase and the opportunity to...
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) proudly present the 2024 Chicago Air & Water Show, August 10 and 11...
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...
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...
Enjoy a story and a stroll around the Library Reading Garden.
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.
The festival will run 10am – 6pm with an attractions area, beer garden (on Sundays the beer garden is open 12 – 5pm), and a grilled food area with music being played...
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...
Get ready for one of the largest food festivals in North America! Veggie Fest is a family event, with fun and educational activities that adults can share with their children....
Save the date for the annual Taste of Bolingbrook held at The Promenade. Organized by The Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce. Live music, Tasty food, beverage, kids area, beer garden....
A special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages.
Come to the Historical Museum for a day of educational digging! Featuring life-size interactive models depicting archaeological digs, participants will practice their excavation skills and discover artifacts from Indigenous people...
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...
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...
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...
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 — for example, apply...
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,...
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...
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...
Get ready for a day of family fun at Shenanigans on the Green! Join us on Saturday, August 10, and enjoy a spectacular event from 1:00pm to 11:00pm. Best part?...
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....
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....
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...
Join a fun-filled weekend of history, nature, and family-friendly activities, including guided nature walks, mill tours, corn-grinding demonstrations, a corn husk doll craft, a photo exhibit, and s’mores. All ages;...
We are tentatively planning for Saturday, August 10 in the early evening. Ben's Memorial Mile will have a different feel this year, as we will be switching to a road...
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...
On August 10th, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm the Theatre of Western Springs will host the TWS Carnival, a daytime extravaganza! There will be food trucks, music, games, and prizes on the...
Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Come out and enjoy this unique experience, which brings classic and custom cars, live music, and Lombard’s local...
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...
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