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Free Comic Book Day

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Comic book shops around the world are giving away comic books free today ? no strings attached ? and we're joining the fun! Celebrate Free Comic Book Day and stop by the Fiction/AV/Teen desk, the Youth desk, or South Branch to pick up your free comic book. Limit one per person while supplies last. Enter...

Free

Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day

Various Locations IL, United States

Pow! Zap! Pew pew! We're celebrating this double holiday with free comic books and all day Star Wars movies! Visit any library location and take home your favorite comic while supplies last. Visit any of our library locations on Saturday, May 4, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up a FREE comic in...

Free
Event Series Art in Wilder Park

Art in Wilder Park

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us for the 27th annual Art in Wilder Park, an Elmhurst tradition and the first outdoor Spring festival in the western suburbs each year. This highly anticipated free two-day event drew over 11,500 visitors in 2023 with over 130 booths of artists selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber arts, and mouth watering...

Free

Craft Supply Swap

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Join us and find treasures for your next project at our craft supply swap. We will have the following categories and more: fabric, yarn, sewing notions, needlepoint, diamond art, scrapbooking supplies, beads, embellishments, art supplies, and more! Golden Ticket Holder may enter the swap at 11am. You will receive a Golden Ticket when you make...

Free

Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

We are excited to be celebrating Lilac Times Arts & Craft Fair 2024!  We are anticipating over 140 vendors, we will have food, entertainment, and a Family zone.  Platinum and Family Zone sponsorships are available.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series Art in Wilder Park

Art in Wilder Park

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us for the 27th annual Art in Wilder Park, an Elmhurst tradition and the first outdoor Spring festival in the western suburbs each year. This highly anticipated free two-day event drew over 11,500 visitors in 2023 with over 130 booths of artists selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber arts, and mouth watering...

Free

Kids Time at the Museum

The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle, United States

INVESTIGATION: Fun with art! Kids can create their own artwork surrounded by art and artifacts from the museum collection.

Free

School District 205 Student Art Show Reception

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us for the opening reception of the annual exhibition that highlights artwork created by students from District 205 schools in our galleries. Artists from 11 different elementary and middle schools will showcase their work from the 2023-2024 school year. Exhibition free and available to the public May 10-12.

Free

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