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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

Low-Sensory Mornings

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Low-Sensory Mornings provide exclusive early access to Griffin MSI from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., allowing you to explore with exhibits with modified lighting and sound. Your tickets also include Museum...

$6.50 – $11
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

Blessing of the Backpacks

Faith United Methodist Church (Downers Grove) 432 59th Street, Downers Grove

Faith UMC will be having our Blessing of the Backpacks during service on August 18th. Students will be blessed as they begin the new school year. Bring your backpacks! We...

Free
Event Series Wine and Art Walk

Wine and Art Walk

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

Visit the Arboretum on Saturday, August 17 or Sunday, August 18 for a juried art show featuring photography, woodturning, jewelry, painting, ceramics, fused glass, and more from Midwest artists. Guests...

Included in general admission
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
Event Series Montgomery Fest

Montgomery Fest

Montgomery Park 301 N River St, Montgomery

Montgomery Fest has brought together neighbors, friends, and families for decades to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer fun. The fest offers various activities and events, including live entertainment, a...

Nature Scavenger Hunt

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Join us for some Scavenger Hunt fun! We’ll start at our base camp, break into groups with a list of Nature items and activities you need to collect or do...

Free

Back to School Picnic

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

This free picnic features lunch off the grill, informational booths, meet & greet with BSD 100 teachers, games and more! Say goodbye to Summer in style! Join us for a...

Free
Event Series SJC Fest

SJC Fest

St. John of the Cross 708 51st Street, Western Springs

SJC Fest always has some special activities lined up just for the little ones (and big ones, too).   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Games on the Lawn at Seascape

Seascape Family Aquatic Center 1300 Moon Lake Boulevard, Hoffman Estates

🏖️☀️ Join us for Games on the Lawn at Seascape! ☀️🏖️ Make the most of your summer with fun activities at Seascape Family Aquatic Center. This is a FREE event...

Included in general admission
Event Series Bolingbrook Jubilee

Bolingbrook Jubilee

Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook

The Jubilee Craft Show will be open on Sunday from noon until 6:00 pm. The Jubilee's classic car show - Summer Cruze 2024 Saturday opens at 10:00am and will close...

Patron Appreciation Day

Jefferson Pool 341 Harvard Ave, Villa Park

DJ Josh will be on the deck to celebrate Patron Appreciation Day Sunday, August 18 from 1-5. $4 Pizza and $1 soda can be purchased on deck.

Included in general admission
Event Series Summer in the Parks

Summer in the Parks

Various Locations IL

Naperville Park District is hosting a series of outdoor theatre performances by BrightSide Theatre titled, “Enchanted Broadway: A Magical Journey of Showtunes and Superstitions.” This series of free performances will...

Free
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

Kids and Youth Tailgate Party

Kingswood United Methodist Church 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove

Join Kingswood Church for a back-to-school Tailgate Party for kids and youth. This FREE community event features food, games, and a bounce house. Learn more about school-year programs and service...

Free
Event Series Family Golf Nights

Family Golf Nights

White Pines Golf Club 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville

Bring the whole family out for an evening of golf at White Pines Golf Club’s Family Golf Nights one Sunday each month! The tees have been moved up for the...

$5 – $10
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

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