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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 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 Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago

Various Locations IL

Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July...

Free

Community Helpers Stay and Play

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

Meet and play with some local community helpers! Arlington Heights police officers and other people from the village will lead some engaging play activities. For families with children ages 2-5....

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
Event Series Good Old Days Festival

Good Old Days Festival

Downtown Winfield Church Street and Beecher Avenue, Winfield

This year, Winfield is celebrating their 57th annual Good Old Days festival. Live music, games, children's entertainment, delicious food, trolley rides, a parade, and much more.   For information on...

Event Series Rock the Block Party

Rock the Block Party

Elmhurst City Centre 147 North York Street, Elmhurst

Enjoy a two day festival full of bands, food, drinks, free family fun zone and so much more! Friday – September 6 4 pm • Cary Kanno 5:15 pm •...

First Friday: Sing and Soar with Nanny Nikki

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Join us for some family fun with a performance by Nanny Nikki! Grammy ® Nominated Artist, Nanny Nikki loves to sing, and to bring life to classic children's songs for...

Free

Candy DNA Discoveries

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect

Your DNA is the building blocks of life! Join us for a fun STEAM program. Best for families with children ages 8-11. We'll investigate these complex strands via a sweet,...

Free
Event Series Fridays on the Green

Fridays on the Green

Mount Prospect Village Hall 50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect

Plan to join us Friday nights throughout the summer for the popular Fridays on the Green Concert Series. Pack a picnic or grab food from one of the many downtown...

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays...

Free
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 Itasca Oktoberfest

Itasca Oktoberfest

Washington Park (Itasca) 400 Irving Park Road, Itasca

Join us for German food, drinks, live music & entertainment! Friday, September 6 - 5-10:30 pm Tapping of the first keg with Mayor Pruyn at 5pm -Bratwurst Brothers from 7-10pm...

Event Series St. Cletus Fall Fest

St. Cletus Fall Fest

St. Cletus Parish 600 W. 55th Street, La Grange

St. Cletus parish and school is hosting our fall fest! It will include games, rides, music, and food. More details to come.   For information on more events like this,...

Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Glenbrook Elementary School 315 Garden Circle, Streamwood

Bring your own lawn chairs and join us at Glenbrook Elementary. The movie will be shown and food trucks will have snacks available for purchase. Families can begin arriving at...

Free
Event Series Cruisin’ Park Ridge

Cruisin’ Park Ridge

Downtown Park Ridge 15 Prairie Avenue, Park Ridge

To bring consumers into Park Ridge’s Uptown shopping district, the Chamber has created Cruisin' Park Ridge. Local shops and restaurants as well as the Park Ridge Library and other community...

Free
Event Series Platzkonzert Germanfest

Platzkonzert Germanfest

Hideaway Brew Garden & Bar 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates

2024's Platzkonzert Germanfest returns for an Oktoberfest-style celebration featuring Hofbrau beer, authentic German food, live music, free kids activities, and more! Friday, Sept. 6 6:00 p.m. - Fest opens! Keg...

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

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