Pollinator Storytime at the Zoo
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesJoin us for a special pollinator-themed storytime at the Brookfield Zoo!
Free
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Summer Drop-In Days
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSummer 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesIn 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 StatesSee 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
Safety City Open Road
Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSafety 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
Traveling StoryWalk
Various Locations IL, United StatesTraveling 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 StatesJoin 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
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