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Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family! ...
On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll find tasty food to eat, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the...
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 18 through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church...
The Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4. The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train...
The Park Ridge Farmers Market is open Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. Our farmers and vendors sell a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty products -...
The Lisle Children's Toy & Clothing Resale was first established in 1978 and has a long legacy of community members coming together to sell quality used goods -from one family...
The Batavia Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 18 through October 26, 2024 from 8:00am to 12:00pm on North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets. The Market...
The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and...
We are excited for our upcoming season! Our 2024 season is May 11- October 12 from 8:00am- 12:00pm. Shop locally grown products, cheese, handmade pastries, and much more! For...
This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions. The Farmers Market...
The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices,...
Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
The 5K and 10K River Run takes place annually on the first Saturday of October up and down the scenic Fox River. The USA Track and Field (USATF) certified course...
Explore nature with the whole family! Each hike highlights a different family-friendly preserve featuring a 1-mile loop trail and self-guided activities. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No...
Get your costumes ready and bring the family to Elmhurst Park District's Family Fall Fest at The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace (511 S York St.). Activities include Safety Town...
Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm. August 3 - Whiteboard September 7 - Field...
We invite you to visit our Wastewater Treatment Center for our annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Open House is a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 5...
Activities include: Costume pet parade 10am • Pyramid of hay • Pumpkin painting station with purchase • Craft show • Inflatable • Face painter • and more! Available for purchase:...
Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30...
Clean Out Your Kid's Closet & Come Raid Ours! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Resales.
Using over a million LEGO bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club Exhibit comes to Poplar Creek Library for the weekend....
Has your child outgrown their Halloween costume but it still looks like new? Save the environment and your wallet at our Halloween Costume Exchange! The library is accepting clean, gently...
Sing, dance, and play under the harvest moon. Puppet show geared towards preschoolers but the whole family is welcome. Children must attend with an adult caregiver.
Kick off the Halloween season. Dress to get messy and kick off your Halloween season with the library’s very own Monster Mash! Create your own monster, mix up some monster...
Join us for a free, family-friendly event focused on Halloween-themed crafts for kids at the Hanover Park Park District Community Center. Let your little ones' imaginations run wild with...
Build as far as your imagination will take you in this fun drop-in event the whole family will enjoy. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!
Join us for Life in the Pond: the Science of Turtles! This event will be held outdoors along the shore of Lake St. Benedict. (In case of inclement weather, the...
Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies limited. Presented with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty Group. For information on more events like this, check...
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, our annual Community Hero Day will take place on the grounds of the Fire Museum from 10am-2pm. This event continues to be a success due...
We're excited to announce that Carol Stream will celebrate its 30th anniversary since the first open house in 1994! Join us in celebrating this special milestone and take a tour...
Are you tired of paying too much for clothes that your kids quickly outgrow? When you sell your kid's gently used items and THEN shop at Just Between Friends you'll...
We are excited to announce our inaugural Health & Wellness Empowerment Expo, taking place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM CT at Cultivate Collective! Join...
Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and...
All are invited to drop in for a time of active sensory fun, connection and festivity as we celebrate inclusion through mobile activities, crafts and tools that help serve youth...
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for...
Tiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects...
Come join the Butterfield Park District in its first-ever Fall Fest on October 5th from 11am-1pm! This is an opportunity for families in our community to get together to celebrate...
Come see the fire trucks and fire demonstrations at the Fire Station on Saturday, October 5th from 11 AM to 2 PM. Stop by for some food, refreshments, and meet...
Ladder Trucks, Fire Engines & Ambulances! Firefighter Paramedic Demonstrations and Displays! Together with community partners we invite you to a day of safety kicking off Fire Prevention Week. This year’s...
Family Fun Activities! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Fall Fest offers exciting activities including pumpkin decorating, face painting, bounce house, tractor ride and live owls from the Stillman Nature Preserve. The Mount Prospect Police and Fire Departments will...
Join us for the 3rd annual Celebration of Special Recreation event on October 5th from 11 am to 3 pm. We're celebrating special recreation by offering many adaptive activities for...
Free family fun with crafts, games, hayrides, a scarecrow building contest, live music and entertainment, and more brought to you by the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission! Food...
Journey to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate Star Wars Reads Month! Test your knowledge of the Force, design a droid, and celebrate your love of reading through crafts,...
Learn all about popcorn on an 1890s Midwest farm! You’ll hear the history of popcorn, see how to cook it on a wood-burning stove, and get to sample an array...
The leaves are changing color and there is a nip in the air. This can only mean one thing in Lombard. It’s time for Fall Fest! Join us for this...
Spend an afternoon on the grounds of the Historical Museum with your family and friends enjoying German music, food and fun! Kids can participate in activities and crafts. Food and...
Don't miss out on this one day event sponsored by Grand Subaru, feautring food, fun and live music for the whole family to enjoy. Activities include bounce houses, art vendors,...
The event features food trucks and live entertainment for kids and adults. A $5/person activity bracelet will be available for purchase and it includes access to the following activities: balloon...
Meet local author Bonnie McAuley to discuss her newly published children's book, Highs and Lows, which follows the challenges and triumphs of a family dealing with a child's Type 1...
Ready for some Halloween fun? The Itasca Park District and Village of Itasca are excited to invite your family to attend an afternoon of Halloween activities. Enjoy free games, bounce...
Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5...
Celebrate Illinois oaks and discover fascinating facts about these majestic trees while engaging in a variety of family-friendly activities. • Take part in a guided nature walk. • Try your...
The Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October! Your favorite Downtown eateries compete for your vote with their unique spin on this fan-favorite dish. Ticketholders will enjoy unlimited chili...
What's a hijab? We'll read the heartwarming tale “Noor Needs To Know”. Sisters Ayesha and Fatima will answer questions and share the importance of hijabs. Children with caregivers are welcome.
Activities Include: Zip Line, Euro Bungy, Rock Wall, Bounce House, Face Painting, Obstacle Course, Pumpkin Decorating, Balloon Artist, Hayrides, Giant Slide, Trackless Train, Pumpkin Patch, Food Trucks, and Beer Garden....
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Enjoy a free concert in the park with the Batavia Community Band on September 8 and October 5 from 3-4 p.m. at the Peg Bond Center. For information on...
Food, Beer Tent, Live Music, Kids Activities, Trunk or Treat, Pie Eating Contest, Hay Rides. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals...
Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music on Friday and a mix of Oompah music, modern polka, pop, R&B, and...
Spend a magical evening watching illuminated kites shimmer, shake and dance in the night sky. Enjoy this high-flying, lighted kite show produced by professionals from Chicago Kite, the Midwest's premier...
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