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Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Park Central Banquet Hall 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows

The Rolling Meadows Fire Department will serve and cook a delicious pancake breakfast that includes sausage, fresh fruit, coffee, orange juice, and milk! Hosted by the Rolling Meadows Firefighters and...

$8 – $15

Park Pride

Various Locations IL

The Park District will provide volunteers with a t-shirt, work gloves, and tools. This is a great opportunity for students, families, scout troops, churches, local businesses and other organizations to...

Free

Community Garage Sale

Seascape Family Aquatic Center 1300 Moon Lake Boulevard, Hoffman Estates

It’s the perfect time to discover treasures and connect with neighbors. Free to shop – See you there!!!

Free

Free Museum Day Sponsored by Bright Start 529

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Join Wonder Works on May 10 from 9am to 3pm for a free day sponsored by Bright Start 529, an Illinois 529 college savings plan. In addition to free admission,...

Free

Swing into Spring and Community Bike Ride

North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington Heights

Join the Village of AH Commissioners for a bike ride in Arlington Heights, and celebrate spring with crafts, games, rides, live music and entertainment. This dual event is free fun...

Free

Getting Started with T-Trak Model Trains

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

See model trains built with T-Trak, and learn how to get started with members of the Elmhurst T-Trak Club.

Free

NSF STEM Day

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF)! Griffin MSI is joining museums across the country by participating in the NSF’s STEM Day, an event for learners of...

Included in general admission

WonderKids Weekend Edition

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville

Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with...

Free

Kite Fest

Carl R. Hansen Woods Sutton Road and Route 59, Schaumburg

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with all things kites. Timed flying demonstration, crafts and much more.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

National Archery Day Open House

Bartlett Nature Center 2054 W Stearns Road, Bartlett

Try the new sport you have been talking about – for FREE. Donations accepted.

Free

Tower Building Challenge

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

We’ll provide the supplies, you bring the ingenuity to design and build your very own tower using rolled newspapers. How tall and sturdy can you make it?

Free

Puzzle Exchange

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Looking for a way to acquire some new puzzles? Bring in your gently used puzzles and take something different! Bring your puzzles in their original boxes with no missing pieces.

Free

Family Services Day

Neighborhood Resource Center 2260 Algonquin Parkway, Rolling Meadows

This lively pre-Mother's Day celebration is an opportunity to learn more about local social service resources! Guests will enjoy games, live entertainment, face painting, music, massages and complimentary barbecue.

Free

Tinley Park Art and Garden Market

Zabrocki Plaza 17375 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park

The Art and Garden Market features florists, garden centers, art for sale and handmade goods. Whether you’re looking to get a jump-start on your spring gardening or just want to...

Free

WPLD FanCon

Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville

Visit the library for a day of fandom and fun.

Free

National Windmill Day

Batavia Depot Museum 155 Houston St, Batavia

Celebrate National Windmill Day at the Batavia Depot Museum. Join us for a fun-filled, free event where visitors of all ages can discover Batavia's connection to windmills. Learn how these...

Free

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: The Kindness Grows

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs all about Spring and the power of kindness. The Kindness Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and...

Free

Chinese Kite-Making Workshop

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Visit the museum for special kite-making programming.

Included in general admission

Open House and Touch a Truck

Manhattan Village Hall 260 Market Place, Manhattan

Touch-A-Truck event is a hands-on, family-friendly experience where kids and adults can explore a variety of vehicles, from fire trucks and construction equipment to police cars and emergency vehicles. Attendees...

Mill Creek Community Park Grand Opening Celebration

Mill Creek Community Park N 940 Prairie Clover Dr, Geneva

Join us for the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Mill Creek Community Park! Celebrate with us as we showcase these new features: • Universal Playground • Pickleball Courts •...

Free

Ribbon Cutting & Free Cookout

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah

Join the Medinah Park District for this 60th Anniversary Celebration with a ribbon cutting and unveiling of the newly-renovated Thorndale Park with new features: • Playground! • Pavilion! • Beach...

Free

Family Days

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago

Visit the Chicago Architecture Center for hands-on activities.

Free

Kite Festival

Heritage Park (Homer Glen) 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen

Get ready to soar at the Village of Homer Glen's annual Kite Festival, the ultimate spring kick-off event! Watch the skies fill with massive show-stopping kites and jaw-dropping trick performances...

Free

Family Day | Playoffs

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago

Play to win on the final Family Day of the season while exploring Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom.

Free

Kindess Rocks

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Families are invited to paint rocks with original art and messages of kindness to take back to their neighborhoods. Sponsored by Ellie Mental Health....

Free

Family Bike Challenge

Volunteer Park 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook

All ages welcome. Teams will be given a bike route to travel to stations throughout Bolingbrook to complete a task. Once successful, you will receive a playing card to build...

Free

Springfest

Bock Neighborhood Center 1223 W. Sharon Lane, Schaumburg

Join us for a day of family-friendly fun, food trucks, and fantastic activities that will make your heart bloom! Free admission for all ages: a $10/person activity wristband will be...

Free

Let’s Sing

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

Take part in an interactive workshop where everyone is invited to sing, dance, and play along to new songs taught by Spirito Singers Staff. Find out what the Spirito Singers...

Free

Feature Film – The Garfield Movie

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Join us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks! All ages welcome.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Children’s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

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