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Event Series Schaumburg Farmers Market

Schaumburg Farmers Market

Trickster Cultural Center 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

At the Schaumburg Farmers Market, you’ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats sold by the vendors that produce...

Free
Event Series Stay and Play

Stay and Play

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Explore hands-on activities with your little one and mingle with other caregivers during this special play group. Enjoy different play experiences at each session! For ages 0-5; siblings welcome. Caregiver...

Free
Event Series Community Partner Playdate

Community Partner Playdate

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to share resources including developmental screening, early childhood...

Free

WIC Mobile Clinic

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Mobile Clinic brings WIC services to you! WIC programs include nutrition education, healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, and other community referrals. Learn more about...

Free

Playdough Fun

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

We will bring out our collection of play dough and tools, so you can drop in and cook up some fun.

Free
Event Series Fridays in the Field

Fridays in the Field

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs

University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26...

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Garden

Storytime in the Garden

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

Join us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will...

Free

Sensory Play: Farmyard Friends

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Bring your little one for some developmentally-friendly, and fun, sensory play stations. The program may get messy, so please dress appropriately. Please register each child separately.

Free
Event Series Friday Fun Day

Friday Fun Day

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop...

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown...

Free

Family Back to School Bingo Bash

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Come have some family fun with a special bingo night, win some prizes, and listen to some music! All ages with an adult. 

Free
Event Series Family Bingo Night

Family Bingo Night

Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center 800 Saint Charles Road, Glen Ellyn

Spend an evening at Ackerman SFC packed with bingo, pizza, and prizes. We’ll play several rounds starting at 5:30 pm. Prizes, like gift cards and candy, will be awarded at...

$1
Event Series Roselle Cruise Nights

Roselle Cruise Nights

American Legion Post (Roselle) 344 E Maple Avenue, Roselle

The 19th Annual! Roselle Cruise Nights 2024! Every Friday May 31st till Sept. 13th   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Event Series Skyline Sessions

Skyline Sessions

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Get lost in the captivating tunes of Skyline Sessions and enhance your week with live music! Experience free outdoor shows every Thursday and Friday, at the Wave Wall Performance Platform....

Free

North Aurora Cruise Night

Messenger Public Library 113 Oak Street, North Aurora

Start your engines and join us for the Village of North Aurora Cruise Night! Dash plaques will be available for the first 75 vehicles and three awards given: Mayor’s Choice,...

Free
Event Series Riverwalk Music Nights

Riverwalk Music Nights

Riverwalk Park Bandshell (Winfield) 27W530 High Lake Road, Winfield

You are invited back to another year of Riverwalk Music Nights! We have added 2 additional nights for a total of 6 rocking summer nights where you can enjoy a...

Free
Event Series Venardos Circus

Venardos Circus

Benedictine University

It’s time to celebrate the arrival of the Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, coming to Lisle. The show will be held at Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd., Lisle, IL,...

$16.95 – $39.95
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Various Locations IL

June 7 - Trolls Band Together at Robbins Park July 19 - Elf at Hinsdale Community Pool August 23 - Migration at Robbins Park Find details about these, and other...

Free
Event Series A Night at the Movies

A Night at the Movies

Various Locations (Naperville) Naperville

Join the Naperville Park District outdoors for a fun and free Friday night kick-off to the weekend featuring a family-friendly movie at A Night at the Movies! Bring your own...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Lake Park Memorial Pavilion 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines

Come out to Lake Opeka (Lake Park) for the following movies! Movies will start at dusk, at approximately 8:00p. For more information, visit the Des Plaines Optimist Club on Facebook...

Free
Event Series Moonlit Movies in the Park

Moonlit Movies in the Park

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Watching a favorite movie outside, under the stars, on a 40-foot screen is a fun and memorable family experience. We make it even better with pre-show activities such as crafts,...

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