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Event Series La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange

Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections,...

Free
Event Series Storytime at the Museum

Storytime at the Museum

Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook

Spark your child’s imagination with stories, songs and other fun activities. After storytime, learn more about our village as you browse through the exhibits. (Ages 2–6 with an adult)

Event Series Chat and Play Cafe

Chat and Play Cafe

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

Ages birth-24 months with a caregiver. Drop in when you can and stay as long as you want for unstructured playtime. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the...

Free
Event Series Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free

Grandparent’s Day Cupcake Decorating Workshop

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

Celebrate your Grandparent with cupcakes! Bring your Grandparent and together we will learn to decorate fall themed cupcakes to take home and share. Please sign up for one session and...

Free
Event Series LEGO® Club

LEGO® Club

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

LEGO enthusiasts are invited to meet and work individually or as a group. All supplies will be provided, and your project will be on display until the next LEGO Club....

Free

The Wild Robot Premiere Party

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Celebrate the upcoming movie premiere of The Wild Robot, based on the novel by Peter Brown, with various activities including robotics and survival.

Free
Event Series Barrington Farmers Market

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Family Pokémon MeetUp

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Get together with other Pokémon fans to "show and tell" your cards with each other and do a Pokémon-themed craft or activity. Best for families with children ages 5 and...

Free
Event Series Downtown Summer Sounds

Downtown Summer Sounds

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston

Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7PM at Fountain Square, from July 11 to September 26. For nine of the twelve weeks, Downtown...

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Join us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling...

Free – $5

Puzzle Races

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Compete against other teams to see who can complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle fastest. Members of the winning team get bragging rights and free puzzles. Register as a team...

Free
Event Series Summer Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series

Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, Wheaton

Enjoy musical concerts and performances spanning a variety of musical genres featuring both local and national talent. Performances are hosted on various weekends from 6-9:30P, June through September. June 6:...

Event Series Concerts by the Campfire

Concerts by the Campfire

Springfield Park (Bloomingdale) 269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale

Spend quality time with your family and enjoy live performances and smores around a campfire. Smores available while supplies last. Bring your own chairs or blankets and some snacks. Washrooms...

Free

End Of Summer Circle Bash

Village Circle (Elmwood Park) 4 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Join us as we close out summer with an epic circle block party featuring music by 7th Heaven. Turning Point Dance Studio will perform, kids activities, food, drinks and live...

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