Dog Admission Days
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, LisleSeveral times a year, The Morton Arboretum hosts Dog Admission Days and Tails on the Trails. These are the only times that dogs not designated as service dogs are allowed...
$5
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Buffalo Grove Farmers Market
Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo GroveFeaturing: 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
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market
Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount ProspectGet the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes...
Free
Wonder Works for Everyone
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkDuring Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited...
Included in general admission
Oswego Country Market
Oswego Country Market 15 Main Street, OswegoShop 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
Glen Ellyn French Market
Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen EllynFeaturing a select group of vendors and live entertainment. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Kids Maker Market and Garage Sale
Downtown Oswego ILWhether you have been crafting up a storm or cleaning out your closets, this is a chance to see what you’ve got! Grab your goods and cash in or shop...
Geneva French Market
Downtown Geneva ILEuropean-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Elmhurst French Market
Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, ElmhurstThe Elmhurst French Market will be located at the municipal lot at 180 W. Park at the corner of Park and Prospect. The duration of the market would be Sundays...
Free
StoryWalk: Can You Hug a Forest
Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, WestmontEnjoy 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...
Free
Summer Sunday Series: Coffee + Music
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkThis summer on Sundays from 10 – 11, Wonder Works Children’s museum will be hosting a Sunday Summer Music and Coffee Series in the Becky Boyce Nature Play Space. Adults...
Included in general admission
Movie In The Park: Arthur The King
The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, LemontAugust 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
Chicago Air and Water Show
North Avenue Beach 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, ChicagoMayor 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...
Free
Oceans Week: Mermaids, Fish, and Pirates
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkOceans 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!...
Included in general admission
Blueberry Festival
Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, GenevaThe 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
Rhea Lana’s of West Chicagoland
Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, LombardRhea Lana’s of West Chicagoland is a bi-annual consignment sale event of high quality, children’s clothes from newborn to teen/junior sizes, shoes, toys, books, dvds, baby equipment, gently used maternity...
Free
Bilingual Storytime (Arabic/English) with Visiting Storyteller Aya Isaac
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, ChicagoJoin 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
Art in the Garden
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, LisleLet 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
Veggie Fest Chicago
Danada South Park 2701 Navistar Circle, LisleGet 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
Taste of Elmwood Park
Central Park (Elmwood Park) 2430 N 75th Avenue, Elmwood ParkLive 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, NapervilleIndian 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
Shredder Chicago Indoor Ski and Snowboard School Grand Opening Open House
Shredder: Indoor Ski & Snowboard School 3800 N Milwaukee Avenue, ChicagoWelcome to the Shredder Chicago North Side Grand Opening Open House! Join us at Shredder: Indoor Ski & Snowboard School for an afternoon filled with excitement and fun as we...
Free
Jo’s Footwork Open House
Jo's Footwork Studio 1500 Walker Street, Western SpringsJoin us at our open houses to register in person, purchase discounted apparel and enter a raffle for FREE dance bags, and a FREE year of dance! NOTE! On August...
Willow Fest
One Village Circle 1 Village Cir, Willow SpringsWillow 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, WheelingCelebrate 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
Darien Fest
Westwood Park (Darien) 7301 Fairview Avenue, DarienCome 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...
LEGO® Building Challenge
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., BataviaDrop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family’s creation will be displayed in the Library for all to...
Free
Live on the Lake
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoEnjoy 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
Summer Concert Series
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonThis 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
Fullersburg Days
Fullersburg Woods 3609 Spring Rd, Oak BrookJoin 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
Summer in the Park
Various Locations ILSundays and Wednesdays at the Community Park 5 to 8:30 PM. Mondays behind Town Hall from 5 to 8:30 PM. Events are weather permitting.
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
Concerts in the Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak ParkJoin 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, NapervilleHave 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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