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Bartlett Lions Day Dash

James Pate Philip State Park 2050 W Stearns Road, Barlett

We’re back! The Bartlett Lions are proud to present the 19th annual Lions Dash 5K/10K and Kids & Family Dash. Races start and finish at James Pate Phillip Park and...

$10 – $35
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
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
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

Bubble and Chalk Day at The Wildflower Farm

The Wildflower Farm 11332 W Dralle Road, Monee

Event Highlights: • Bubble & Chalk Fun: Each child with paid admission will receive a bubble wand and a pack of chalk to create their own artwork. • Chalk Murals:...

$10

Last Splash Bash

Woodland Trails Park 1500 E. Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect

Join us at our end of the summer hoopla for a day of family fun! There will be huge inflatables to play on, kids craft area, games, all while a...

Free

Trinity Lutheran Community Block Party

Trinity Lutheran Church (Des Plaines) 675 E Algonquin Road, Des Plaines

Food, Fun, Fellowship. Games, Bounce House, Live Music. All are welcome to this free event.

Free

Block Party

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 1190 N Hicks Road, Palatine

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fun and community at our Block Party on Sunday, August 25, from noon to 2 pm! We're pulling out all the stops to...

Free

Plant Market

Skeleton Key Brewery 8102 Lemont Road, Suite 300, Woodridge

Look at this line-up of small businesses ready to unfurl all their plants and planty goods for you at our plant market! UN-BE-LEAF-ABLE!  Burn N Bull food pop-up (because all...

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 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

Addison – Medinah Shriners Parade

Army Trail Nature Center 270 N. Lombard Road, Addison

Empowering our youth for a better tomorrow. Step off time: 3pm. Parade Route: Army Trail Boulevard East to Kennedy Drive Army Trail Nature Center's parking lot will be closed from...

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
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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