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Play backyard games and enjoy live music with family and friends at these outdoor events inspired by the community beer gardens once common in Schaumburg's farming community. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda will be available for purchase. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following the signs to Merkle Cabin. Events will take place rain...
River Forest Park District, Rotary Club of Oak Park – River Forest, and the Village of River Forest presents Food Truck Rally. Join us at Keystone Park West for a variety of food trucks, family activities, inflatables, a beer tent, stage entertainment and more! This family-friendly event is a great finale to summer. For...
Drop in and enjoy a free scoop of ice cream or sherbet, and enjoy conversation with friends and neighbors. We'll start serving at 5:30 PM and continue while supplies last. Stay and enjoy a presentation from author Gavin Edwards, all about his book Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever.
Downtown Oak Park’s popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out is back! Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday June 6th to August 29th from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables...
Every last weekend of the month June through September, we close down our downtown business district on Grand Blvd. The bars and restaurants extend their outdoor seating area to allow for more outdoor fun beginning Friday morning (when the closure begins). June 29 - Maggie Speaks July 27 - Wayne Baker Brooks August 31 -...
Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July 27 Pullman Park - August 17 Grant Park - September 6-8 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer...
Join the library for a set of themed stories while enjoying snacks!
Come have a snack and make some fabulous art on Saturday morning. Completed works of art will be displayed in the Youth Services Department for everyone to admire, with artist permission of course!
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