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Event Series Elmhurst Farmers Market

Elmhurst Farmers Market

York and Vallette York and Vallette, Elmhurst

The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...

Free
Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered.   For...

Free
Event Series Pop-in Play: Bubbles

Pop-in Play: Bubbles

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5 years, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Get ready for bubbly fun as we experiment...

Free
Event Series Free Museum Days

Free Museum Days

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

On select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days...

Free
Event Series Nature Discovery Days

Nature Discovery Days

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

Free nature-themed self-guided activities for families. No registration is required. August 5-10: Insect Orchestra August 12-17: Dinosaur Discovery Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:00pm Saturday 9:00am...

Free

Not Yet Back to School

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Are your little ones feeling left out because your 'big kid' went back to school? Bring them to the Library on District 303's first day back to school. We will...

Free

Summer Movie and a Craft

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Sing your heart out to this movie while making a microphone craft!

Free
Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago

Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier...

Included in general admission
Event Series Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale

Bring on summer! Grab your kids, friends, and neighbors to enjoy FREE, fun, and socially distant family entertainment. Bring your picnic blanket, pack a lunch, and see a performance you...

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

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...

Included in general admission

Stroll Back to School Bash

Prospect Park (Park Ridge) 733 N Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Don't miss the 7th Annual STROLL Park Ridge Back to School Bash! Get ready for family activities including Toot the Train, a bounce house, games, face painting, and Balloons by...

Event Series Lego Challenge

Lego Challenge

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood

Do you love to build with legos? Bring the whole family & join us monthly for a lego challenge here at the library. Pizza & refreshments will be provided! All...

Free

Family Fishing Clinic

Park St. Claire Conservation Area Lakeland Drive and Seers Drive, Schaumburg

Families are welcome to join Spring Valley staff and volunteers for this free fishing clinic. This clinic is perfect for kids and families without much fishing experience. A limited number...

Free

Birthday Bingo

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect

Celebrate the anniversary of South Branch and the Community Connection Center's opening with a birthday-themed bingo night! Play alongside friends and family for a chance to win fun prizes! For...

Free
Event Series STC Live

STC Live

Downtown St. Charles IL

​Join us this summer for FREE live music at various St. Charles establishments and on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday evening, from June 5th to...

Free
Event Series Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on...

Free – $15

Back to School Bash

Florey Park (Rolling Meadows) 3300 Campbell Street, Rolling Meadows

Wrap up summer with one last hoorah! Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy a beautiful evening with live music and entertainment with family and friends in Florey Park.

Free
Event Series Party in the Park

Party in the Park

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago

Head to The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park for some free, family-friendly entertainment and fun! Enjoy live music, kid activities, and more. August 7: Prairie Station Acoustic August 14: Gooroos August...

Free
Event Series Wednesday Concerts

Wednesday Concerts

Roos Recreation Center 7329 W. Harrison St, Forest Park

June 26 - Classical Blast July 10 - Valius August 14 - Strung Out   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music...

Free

Movie Screening: How to Eat Fried Worms

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park

On his first day at a new school, eleven-year-old Billy goes up against the school bully in a challenge that ends up with a total gross-out date...to eat 10 worms...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Mayfair Park Mayfair & Wakefield Streets, Westchester

Summer Concert Series - Wednesdays in August. Mayfair Park Softball Field/East.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Movies on the Lawn

Movies on the Lawn

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook

Join us for a summer of outdoor cinema with the Movies on The Lawn series at Oakbrook Center. From timeless classics to family favorites to modern blockbusters, there’s something for...

Free
Event Series Music in the Park

Music in the Park

Veterans Park District 112 N Wolf Road, Northlake

Wednesday, August 14 at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Featuring: One Foot in the Groove Wednesday, August 21 at Bulger Park Community Center Featuring: Soul Sacrifice   For information on more...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Central Park (Oak Brook) 1500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook

Welcome to the Oak Brook Park District's Movie in the Park! Bring your blankets, picnic baskets, beverages and lawn chairs for this outdoor showing of our favorite movies. August 6:...

Free
Event Series Summer Fireworks

Summer Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

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...

Free

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