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Event Series Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Market

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago

Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza. Many of our beloved vendors will be back at the colorful open-air market...

Free

Meet a Firefighter

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

For families. Join us outside at the west drive to see a vehicle from the Fire Department up close, and talk to an Elmhurst firefighter. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Park

Storytime in the Park

Various Locations IL

Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Tuesdays:...

Free
Event Series Family Crafternoons

Family Crafternoons

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.

Free
Event Series Lombard Farmers Market

Lombard Farmers Market

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard

Join us Tuesday evenings from May 21st to October 1! Get your farm fresh goods, enjoy local vendors and live entertainment, and gather with your community at Farmers Market!  ...

Event Series Spanish Storytime

Spanish Storytime

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required. Join us monthly for bilingual storytime with stories presented in English and Spanish and a craft!

Free

Lotería at the Library

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

Join us for a family friendly game of Loteria (similar to bingo) and prizes! Open to all ages. Limited to 20 participants. Registration required.

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
Event Series Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)

Free

Family Story Night – Owls

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Register as a family for stories and a craft featuring owls. Geared towards preschoolers but the whole family is welcome to attend.

Free
Event Series Loteria!

Loteria!

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows

Join us to play loteria (bingo), a traditional board game of Latin America, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Free

Partial Lunar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs

A partial total lunar eclipse will be a sight to see!

Free

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