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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

KEVA Plank Build

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

What can you build out of KEVA planks? Drop by anytime from 9:30am-4:00pm to complete our challenges, or just create something of your own!

Free
Event Series Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Disfrute de un espacio de cuentos bilingüe con canciones, cuentos y otras actividades. Stories, songs and activities will be presented both in Spanish and English during this bilingual storytime! Drop...

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
Event Series Hejsan: Story and Craft

Hejsan: Story and Craft

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago

Join us in the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday and Friday of the month. Free (with Museum admission). In May we...

Included in general admission
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

Life Size Chutes and Ladders

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Become a player in our life-size version of the classic game, Chutes and Ladders!

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

Member Only Pajama Camp Out

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

On Friday, August 30, all Wonder Works members are invited to a pajama camping party from 5 – 7pm. Come in your comfiest, snazziest jammies for pretend camping fun under...

free to all members
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
Event Series Fall Carnival

Fall Carnival

Prairie Point Community Park 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego

Like many great things in life, once is just not enough! So, in 2024 Windy City Amusements is bringing the thrills to Oswegoland TWICE! Over Labor Day Weekend, the midway...

Free
Event Series Buffalo Grove Days

Buffalo Grove Days

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove (BG) days began in 1961 and is the biggest and longest-standing tradition in the Village. BG days spans five days and ends on Labor Day. The event, held...

Free
Event Series Taste of Melrose Park

Taste of Melrose Park

Melrose Park Civic Center 1000 North 25th Avenue, Melrose Park

Celebrating our 42nd year. Continuous Free Entertainment All Weekend Long! Unlimited Carnival Rides. Jesse White Tumbling Team. Fireworks Display.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

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 Rockin’ in the Park

Rockin’ in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont

All “Rockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission to “Rockin’ in the Park” is free. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is...

Free
Event Series Movie Night

Movie Night

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

Pack a blanket, and some lawn chairs and join us for a movie in the park! Rides, crafts, and photo opportunities will be enjoyed by all! At dusk all activities...

$13
Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Various Locations IL

Join us with your blankets and lawn chairs! Snacks and refreshments will be for sale to raise funds for Spartan football and cheer. Movies begin at dusk. July 19 at...

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,...

Included in general admission

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