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Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission

Juneteenth and Father’s Day Festival

Adventure Bay Pool 696 Lee Boulevard, Hillside, IL, United States

Join 7th District Illinois State Representative and Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch for our annual Freedom Day celebration. Entry to this event is free and open to the public. We will also have: Food & Drink Vendors Games & Activities Bounce Houses Vendors, Artists & Entertainers Adventure Bay Pool is not included in...

Free

Kid Inventors

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

In honor of Juneteenth, be inspired by Black innovators. Learn about some inventions and then create a hands-on engineering project with LEGO.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

Free

Discovery Center Indoor Planetarium

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

See real-life star maps, planets, and the positions they will be taking in the night sky. Learn where to find certain key constellations, which ones are more visible than others, how to navigate with just your hand, and see how the night sky changes over time. Register. Meeting Room. Sessions from 2:00pm - 3:00pm or...

Free
Event Series Safety City Open Road

Safety City Open Road

Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or guardian present. Tricycles are available to rent for $5. Two-wheeled bikes, rollerblades and skateboards are not welcome. All participants must bring their own helmet. Only...

Free
Event Series Traveling StoryWalk

Traveling StoryWalk

Various Locations IL, United States

Traveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story and a frozen sweet treat courtesy of the Plainfield Police Department. No need to register. All dates are FREE!

Free

American Indian Summer Solstice

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

Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn the importance of the solstice to the Native community; enjoy traditional Native dancing and hear about the cultural significance of Serpent Mounds.

Free

Meet a Scientist Cicada Series: Elizabeth Postema

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Get the buzz on the broods this summer with our Meet a Scientist Cicada series! This May and June, Illinois will experience a rare, double-emergence of cicada broods XIX and XIII - a phenomenon that occurs once every 221 years. In honor of these little critters, we are hosting a series of cicada-centric events to...

Included in general admission

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