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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 Little Saplings

Little Saplings

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles

In this monthly program, geared for 3-5 year olds, we’ll explore the natural world through a variety of activities specific to the theme of the month. Sessions include a combination...

$5
Event Series Story Trail

Story Trail

Bemis Woods Wolf Rd & 31st St, Westchester

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail completion.

Free

Homeschool Hangout

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!

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
Event Series Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders. If your family does NOT require a modified...

Free
Event Series Make a Paper Mola

Make a Paper Mola

Various Locations IL

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as we read special stories and learn about colorful art styles from Colombia and Panama by making a paper Mola! Ages 4-6 with an adult caregiver....

Free

Adaptive Play Time

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

The DuPage Children’s Museum will bring fun items from the museum for kids to engage with. They will provide an accessible, inclusive environment that will include environment modifications. This program...

Free
Event Series Thursdays in the Field

Thursdays in the Field

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Drop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to connect to nature through fun themed activities for adults and kids. Led by the IL Ext. Master naturalists....

Free

Pirate Party

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Sail down to the Library for some swashbuckling fun to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Touch-A-Truck

Historic Water Tower 10 Pine Ave, Riverside

Most children are simply fascinated with all things motorized. Now’s their chance to explore the vehicles that excite their senses! Come make the lights flash, honk the horn, sound the...

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

Talk like a Pirate Day Party

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

Ahoy Mateys! Come aboard and celebrate all things pirates with us. There will be pirate games, crafts and activities. You might even get to walk the plank. Arrghh!

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

Little Red Rocks

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

Perform or listen to music and poetry during an open-mic night at sunset. 

Free

Fall Food Truck Festival

Hanover Township Town Hall 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett

Join Hanover Township for the 7th annual Fall Food Truck Festival on Thursday, 9/19 from to 8 p.m. at the William Tiknis Campus in Bartlett, 250 S. IL Route 59....

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 Pop-In and Play

Pop-In and Play

Maple Park (Palatine) 316 N. Winston Drive, Palatine

Pop-In & Play Neighborhood Nights are special event nights where Palatine Park District brings the party to your neighborhood park! Families can walk to the park and enjoy free activities...

Free
Event Series Family STEAM Night

Family STEAM Night

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

Drop in between 6-7:30 pm to try out some STEAM activities as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age:...

Free
Event Series Third Thursday

Third Thursday

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton

Join us for Third Thursdays at Town Square Wheaton all summer long! With a stellar lineup of live music, shopping specials, and great food and drinks, you won’t want to...

Free
Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Meineke Park 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg

Join us at the park for an outdoor movie on the lawn. Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy a family-friendly movie experience. Popcorn and snacks will be available...

Free
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

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