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Ice Cream Social

Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins

Cool off the summer heat with an ice cream sundae treat! Come make your own special sundae with all of your favorite toppings.

$2.50 – $5

S’more Summer Fun

Fullersburg Woods 3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Come relax with a tasty S'more at Fullersburg Woods. Visit the Nature Education Center which will be open late and make S'mores outside in the fireplace. We will provide the supplies for making S’mores (including the roasting forks), and tables and Adirondack chairs will be in the area. Register for your S'mores kit online or...

$5

Family Pizza Making Workshop

Elmhurst History Museum 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Hone your cooking skills with Chef Holston, Executive Chef at Cantigny, as he presents a fun and tasty pizza making workshop. Participants will learn pizza history, decorate their own chef hat, and create a small personal sized pizza to bake at home.  Learn to make pizza dough from scratch and take it home for later...

$20

Island Hike and S’mores

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

Aug. 10 is National S’mores Day! Celebrate the day with a relaxing campfire at Isle a la Cache and indulge in making yourself a s’more β€” or two or three. Stay by the campfire with friends and family while chatting the night away or enjoy a starlit hike around the Island. Feel free to bring...

Free

West Chicago Food Festival

West Chicago City Museum 132 Main Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

The City of West Chicago welcomes you to come visit us in our historic downtown area for another great event - Food Festival! Food Festival is exactly how it sounds - a finger-licking fun festival of food. Enjoy a summer evening filled with live music, a sampling of beverages, and fun activities for all ages....

Back to School Ice Cream Party

Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Toddlers and preschoolers, invite a grown-up to join you for these nights of fun.

$20 – $30

Forest Park Ribfest

Forest Park Picnic Grove 7824 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL, United States

Rib sampling, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, hot dogs, desserts, and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Grandparent’s Day Brunch

Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL, United States

Come celebrate Grandparent’s Day with a lovely catered brunch! Bring the whole family! We’ll have crafts, and play special games. You’ll also be able to take a nice family picture by our fall scene. Please register each person attending. Children 2 & under are free.

$15 – $23

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