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Event Series Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

Featuring: locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries, and more. In addition, business sponsored booths and non-profit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses.   For information on...

Free
Event Series Oswego Country Market

Oswego Country Market

Oswego Country Market 15 Main Street, Oswego

Shop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods & honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market.  ...

Free
Event Series Glen Ellyn French Market

Glen Ellyn French Market

Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen Ellyn

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Movie In The Park: Arthur The King

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

August 11th, 2024, 10:00am Join us for a heartwarming evening under the stars at our "Movie In The Park" event featuring "Arthur The King" followed by a Q&A with racing...

Free
Event Series Blueberry Festival

Blueberry Festival

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva

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...

$16

Bilingual Storytime (Arabic/English) with Visiting Storyteller Aya Isaac

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

Join visiting storyteller Aya Isaac at Chicago Children's Museum for a very special Bilingual Storytime in Arabic and English! Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to storytime in Pritzker Playspace,...

Included in general admission
Event Series Art in the Garden

Art in the Garden

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

Let nature inspire creativity as children explore various art mediums in this hands-on, discovery workshop. Participants will create their own nature-inspired art piece to take home. Art mediums change monthly....

included in admission
Event Series Veggie Fest Chicago

Veggie Fest Chicago

Danada South Park 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle

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....

Free
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

India Day Parade and Celebrations

Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk, Naperville

Indian Community Outreach invites you to experience an amazing 10th INDIA DAY COLORFUL PARADE & CELEBRATION featuring a free concert by Salim Sulaimanlike none other on Aug. 11, 2024, at...

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...

International Festival

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Celebrate the diversity of our community. Bring the whole family and explore the cultural richness of Wheeling through authentic live performances, fun activities, and ethnic food. Learn about local organizations...

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...

Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

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...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful...

included with parking
Event Series Fullersburg Days

Fullersburg Days

Fullersburg Woods 3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook

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;...

Free

Noche de Lotería

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

¡Es la hora de jugar a la Lotería! Este será un programa divertido y interactivo para jugar la Lotería con amigos y vecinos. ¡Juega para ganar premios! Para todo la...

Free
Event Series Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park

Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park

Join us for some free, family-friendly entertainment in Scoville Park! Sunday concerts run from 6:00-7:30P with set up beginning at 4:30P. The Park District of Oak Park provides an easily...

Free

Perseids in the Preserves: Whalon Lake

Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville

Have you ever seen a shooting star? You can up your odds by checking out the night sky during the Perseids meteor shower. This is considered one of the brighter...

Free

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