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Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!  ...

Free
Event Series Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Train Station 137 W Wood Street, Palatine

The Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4.   The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train...

Free
Event Series Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Farmers Market

Water Street Mall 13 Water St, Aurora

The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and...

Free
Event Series Lisle French Market

Lisle French Market

Downtown Lisle IL

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions. The Farmers Market...

Free
Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices,...

Free

Hodgkins Fest

Hodgkins Park 8997 Lyons Street, Hodgkins

Join us for our annual Village picnic at the Hodgkins Park District! We'll be celebrating all day with a full line-up of fun activities. Full schedule of events available on...

Free

Girls Build Day

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago

Girls Build! Day—one of the CAC’s signature family offerings—is a special STEAM festival designed just for girls. During the festival, youth are invited to build, learn and network with professionals...

Free

Youth Fishing Derby

Lake Harriet 7000 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge

Parents, bring your young anglers out to Lake Harriet for our 3rd annual fishing tourney. Fishing rods and bait are on your own. Members of the Woodridge Park District Senior...

$8

Local Author Fair

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

Meet local authors who discuss, answer questions, sell, and sign copies of their books. Live in-person. No registration required.

STEAM Fest

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Celebrate all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) at our annual STEAM Fest.

Free

Berwyn Route 66 Car Show

Berwyn Route 66 Ogden Ave between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland AveStrip between, Berwyn

We'll see you on Sat, Aug 24, 2024 for a stroll down the Mother Road among hundreds of vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. The event also features live...

Free
Event Series Festival of the Arts

Festival of the Arts

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

Returning to picturesque Lake Ellyn, this Fine Art show will be fun for the whole family. Enjoy the fine art of many mediums, live music, children’s entertainment, food & drink....

Free

Family Concert: Nanny Nikki

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Grammy®-nominated artist Nanny Nikki performs her high energy, interactive musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and an original story! Sing and soar! Drop in. Meeting Room.

Free

Mount Prospect Celebration of Cultures

Kopp Park 420 W. Dempster Street, Mount Prospect

Come to the 2024 Celebration of Cultures. Enjoy Cultural Booths, Ethnic Foods, Crafts from 10,000 Villages and of course Cultural Entertainment. Welcome to the 6th Annual Mount Prospect Celebrations of...

Free

Environmental Resource Fair

Rahlfs Woods 1350 S Park Avenue, Streamwood

Bring the family for some fun and interactive activities while learning how to make your community greener, cleaner, and more sustainable. Join us for an in-person Environmental Resource Fair! A...

Free

Peace In The Streets Summer Block Party at St. Sabina

St. Sabina Catholic Church 1210 West 78th Place, Chicago

1-800-TruckWreck and iHeart Media Chicago are partnering up for a final “Peace In The Streets” block party with St. Sabina Catholic Church to give local families one last celebration before...

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
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 Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free....

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 Wave Wall Moves

Wave Wall Moves

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Gather your family and be part of the excitement every Saturday afternoon with two captivating free performances at the Wave Wall Stage, as part of Navy Pier’s thrilling outdoor live...

Free

Food Truck Rally

The Depot/Keystone Park 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest

River Forest Park District, Rotary Club of Oak Park – River Forest, and the Village of River Forest presents Food Truck Rally. Join us at Keystone Park West for a...

Free

Summer Bonfire

Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland

Join us as we celebrate summer with a bonfire, activities, walks and more.

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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