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Fishing Derby

Chesterfield Park 139 Chesterfield Drive, Oswego

Come on out for a great day of fishing. A catch and release tournament with prizes awarded to various categories. Oswego’s Fishin’ Fools club will supply the poles, bait, and...

Family Fishing Day

Johnson Park (Elk Grove Village) 974 David Lane, Elk Grove Village

Get out your tackle box and fishing poles and join us for a free morning of fishing - rain or shine! All state fishing codes will apply. Food is available....

Free

Mess Fest

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

Get ready to get messy!

Included in general admission

Make Music Day

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Come enjoy outdoor music on this festive day.

Free

Pajama Party Storytime

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Come in your pajamas and stay for the fun.

Free

Family PRIDE Swag

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Celebrate PRIDE with festive crafts.

Free

Dog Day of Summer

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah

Visit Thorndale Park for fun and activities with your 4-legged friends.

Free

Puzzle Race

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

Race against other teams to finish your puzzle the fastest.

Free

MLB, Pitch, Hit, and Run

Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park

Compete for a trip to the Finals!

Free

Library 100th Anniversary Party

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Celebrate the library with entertainment, music, crafts, and more. Register to receive event reminders.

Free

TrailPRIDE Celebration

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Celebrate Pride at this family-friendly event.

Free

Pet Expo

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

Visit the mall for pet-friendly fun!

Free

Salute to Service: Family Day

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Honor military families with this special programming at Cantigny Park.

free with parking fees

Drumming in the Garden with Kim Sigafus

Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire

Sign up with the library to participate in this education music session.

Free

Youth Commission- Family Yoga

Grounded Wellness Center 2353 Hassell Road, Suite 102, Hoffman Estates

Registration is required for family yoga.

American Indian Summer Solstice

Schiller Woods W Irving Park Rd and N Cumberland Ave, Chicago

Celebrate with dancing, storytelling and sun-themed art.

Free

Kids Fest

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Join the kid-friendly fun with the Wheeling Park District.

Free

Juneteenth Jubilee

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Join the Forest Preserve District of Cook County as they host activities and performances celebrating Black culture.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free

Hello Summer Fest

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago

Start summer fun with family-friendly activities.

Free

Juneteenth Celebration

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Celebrate Juneteenth with storytelling and crafts.

Free
Event Series Oneness Fest

Oneness Fest

Good Templar Park 528 East Side Drive, Geneva

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Embark on an Extraordinary Journey and Discover a World of Unity and Transformation! Join us at Good Templar Park, Geneva, IL June 21st &...

Summerfest

Ardmore Business District Ardmore Ave and Park Blvd, Villa Park

Kids entertainment runs until 5:00pm at this family-friendly festival.

Free

Street Fest

Randhurst Village 1 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect

Live music, food, games, and much more. Admission and the kids zone are free.

Free

Juneteenth Celebration

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago

Celebrate Juneteenth at this family-friendly event.

Free

Hokusai Japan Fest

McAninch Arts Center 425 Fawell Blvd.,, Glen Ellyn

Enjoy traditional Japanese entertainment and activities.

Free

Juneteenth Suburban Block Party

Harper College Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine

Join the Schaumburg Township District Library and other local organizations as they celebrate Juneteenth with crafts, activities, and much more.

Free

Prospect Heights Block Party

Lions Park (Prospect Heights) 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights

The fun begins at 4:00pm at this annual event!

Free
Event Series Oneness Fest

Oneness Fest

Good Templar Park 528 East Side Drive, Geneva

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Embark on an Extraordinary Journey and Discover a World of Unity and Transformation! Join us at Good Templar Park, Geneva, IL June 21st &...

Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free

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