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Mutt Strutt 5K and 1-Mile

Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard

The Lombard Park District presents its 20th Annual 5K and 1-Mile in conjunction with Lilac Time. Participate with or without your dog in either of these exciting events! Registration includes...

$30

Darien Dash

Darien Swim and Recreation Club 1001 Hinsbrook Avenue, Darien

5K/10K Run & 1-Mile Run/Walk with Fun Run for the kids Official Darien Dash Shirt – your choice of size! Race Bib & Official Timing Chip Snack Bag & Drink...

$30 – $50

Project NICE

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield

Volunteer to help beautify Kiwanis Park.

Free

Oketo Park Rededication

Oketo Park 8950 Oketo Avenue, Morton Grove

Celebrate the reopening of Oketo Park.

Free

Western Springs Touch-a-Truck

Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs

Roll up to the Tower Green and experience the thrill of sitting in big trucks! Children will be allowed to touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel and meet...

Free

Public Works Open House

Romeoville Public Works 615 Anderson Drive, Romeoville

Public Works Open House is coming up on May 17 from 9 am to noon at 615 Anderson Drive. Celebrate National Public Works Week with us. Touch a variety of...

Free

Blooming Fest

Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago

Visit Downtown West Chicago for this family-friendly festival to welcome spring.

Free
Event Series Soap Box Derby

Soap Box Derby

Great Soap Box Derby (Naperville) 1695 Frontenac Road, Naperville

Racing starts around 9am. We are generally finished racing around 3pm. No charge for spectators. You’re welcome to bring a lawn chair as there is no seating. There will be...

Free

Family Explorers: Birds

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Let’s read How to Find a Bird, written by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Diana Suduka, and learn all about birding. Then we’ll take a walk to spot some birds. Drop...

Free

Fishing Derby

Swan Pond Barrypoint Road and Fairbank Road, Riverside

There are two age groups for the derby: 5 - 8 & 9 -12 All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All age groups...

Free

Kindness Day Storytime

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Celebrate Kindness Day with the Fountaindale Public Library.

Free
Event Series Tiny Toes Music

Tiny Toes Music

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

Join us for musical fun with your little one! Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, a storybook and instrument activities especially created for young children. Ages birth-5. Older siblings...

Free

Armed Forces Day

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge

Visit the Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial to honor local veterans.

Free

Smarty Pants Big Balloon Show

Madame Zuzu’s 1876 1st Street, Highland Park

Madame Zuzu's Teahouse and Smarty Pants present the Big Balloon Show as part of their ongoing Saturday Morning Family Event series! As seen on WGN-TV's Morning News, the Big Balloon...

$5

Touch-A-Truck

Heritage Park (Oakbrook Terrace) 1S325 Ardmore Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace

This FREE event allows children to explore different trucks from around the community. They are welcome to climb, honk, and touch these large machines from right behind the wheel!  ...

Free
Event Series Play Day

Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle

Join us for all-inclusive play at the Sensory Garden Playground Play Days. Enjoy FREE special activities! Themes vary each month.

Free

Plant Craft in the Garden

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Join us for a drop-in family craft activity in the library’s garden. Decorate your own flower pot while The Friends of the Library will be holding their Annual Plant Sale...

Free

Kids to Parks Day

Fabbrini Park 1704 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman Estates

Get Outdoors with HEParks for KIDS TO PARKS DAY! Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Kids to Parks Day with us! Bring the family to Fabbrini Park for a FREE day...

Free

Parks and Public Service Day

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

Live demonstrations, touch-a-truck, free treats, and more.

Free

Spring Into History

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Learn about local history and ecosystems at Naper Settlement's special programming.

Included in general admission

DIY Friendship Bracelets

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Celebrate Kindness Day with friendship bracelets.

Free

City of Northlake Open House

Northlake City Hall 55 E North Avenue, Northlake

Come join the city of Northlake Police Department, Public Works Department, & Northlake Fire Protection District for a Day of Family Fun! Food, Station Tours, Activites, Raffles, Touch-A-Truck and more!...

Free

Nature Block Party

Eggers Grove Forest Preserve E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago

Join the family-friendly festivities celebrating our planet.

Free

Spring Clean Flea Market

Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn) 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Shop the sale at our Spring Clean Flea Market! Discover quality items from community members who are selling, bartering, or trading their gently used goods. Admission is free for shoppers,...

Free

Clauss Playground Grand Opening

Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle

Visit the newly updated Clauss Park playground.

Free

Spring Road Pet Parade

Wild Meadows Trace Park Intersection of York Street and South Street, Elmhurst

Help local animal rescues at this family-friendly festival.

Free

Buffalo Grove Police Bike Rodeo

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

Test your bicycle skills at this family-friendly bike rodeo.

Free

Happy 175th Birthday, Little White School Museum

Little White School Museum 72 Polk St, Oswego

Help the Little White School Museum celebrate both Historic Preservation Month and the museum’s 175th birthday with a special presentation on how it was saved from the wrecker’s ball by...

$5

Swing Into Summer

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Get ready for an unforgettable summer! With the warm weather approaching, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some of the most popular outdoor sports. Whether it’s Pickleball, Wiffle Ball, Baseball,...

Free

The Barefoot Hawaiian Dancers

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Watch traditional Hawaiian and Tahitian dance performances.

Free

Minds Matter: Mental Health Fair

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Learn about various mental health topics.

Free

Plant Swap with Sustain DuPage

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Dreaming of Summer and fresh produce from your garden? Get a head start on your garden and join Sustain DuPage at our free Plant Swap! This event is mainly about...

Free

Family Game Night: Go Fish

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

Play fishing-themed games and activities.

Free
Event Series Soap Box Derby

Soap Box Derby

Great Soap Box Derby (Naperville) 1695 Frontenac Road, Naperville

Racing starts around 9am. We are generally finished racing around 3pm. No charge for spectators. You’re welcome to bring a lawn chair as there is no seating. There will be...

Free
Event Series Play Day

Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle

Join us for all-inclusive play at the Sensory Garden Playground Play Days. Enjoy FREE special activities! Themes vary each month.

Free
Event Series Play Day

Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle

Join us for all-inclusive play at the Sensory Garden Playground Play Days. Enjoy FREE special activities! Themes vary each month.

Free
Event Series Play Day

Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle

Join us for all-inclusive play at the Sensory Garden Playground Play Days. Enjoy FREE special activities! Themes vary each month.

Free

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