Bike Safety Carnival
Roos Recreation Center 7329 W. Harrison St, Forest Park, IL, United StatesBike decorating, safety checks, free helmets, and more.
Free
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Summer Reading Party
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesFor families. Celebrate Summer Reading and the start of summer! Pick up summer reading logs for the whole family, check out books and have fun! Enjoy free face painting, games,...
Free
Summer Kickoff
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesCelebrate the start of summer with crafts, much, and more.
Free
Summer Reading Kickoff with Mr. Scott’s Bubble Show
Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesCelebrate the start of summer and sign up for the summer reading program.
Free
Dog Man: Lost in the Library
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United StatesCelebrate the start of summer with DogMan fun.
Free
Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesPlay, listen to storytelling, and sign up for the summer reading program.
Free
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesCelebrate summer reading with outdoor activities at the library.
Free
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesPlay games and enjoy refreshments to kick of summer reading.
Free
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
Unity Day Festival of Cultures
Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United StatesCelebrate the diversity of our community at this festive event.
Free
Uncaged in the Zoo
Lords Park (Elgin) 100 Oakwood Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United StatesClose animal encounters on these Saturdays: May 31 - JG Reptile Road Show June 7 - Chi-Town Exotics June 14 - Anderson Humane featuring Wanda the Woodchuck June 28 -...
Free
Milking Demonstrations
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the farm to learn about shorthorn cows.
$5
Sensory-Friendly Hour
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesVisit the library early for sensory-friendly play sessions.
Free
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon of fun at the library including snacks, movies, and more.
Free
Level Up Summer Challenge Kickoff
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesRegister for summer reading, and attend the environmental fair.
Free
Chores on a Dairy Farm
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesTry your hand at chores from the past at Kline Creek Farm.
$5
Adventures in the Zoo
Lords Park (Elgin) 100 Oakwood Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United StatesDrop in all ages programs on select Tuesdays. All programs free! No registration is required. June 3 - The History of Lords Park Zoo June 10 - Illinois Abby Loves...
Free
Family LEGO Night
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesBuild and create with LEGOs as a family.
Free
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Field Museum is free for Illinois residents every Wednesday!
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesPreschool nature programming. Tickets distributed in advance for participation.
Free
Summer Reading Registration Party
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesCelebrate the start of summer and sign up for summer reading.
Free
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Adler Planetarium on Wednesday nights. Admission is free for Illinois residents.
Free
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission with a suggested household donation of $10.
Donations appreciated
Chores on a Dairy Farm
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesTry your hand at chores from the past at Kline Creek Farm.
$5
Bee Bots Drop-In
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesExplore Bee Bots and learn to code.
Free
Float Your Boat
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesBuild your own boat and test it out.
Free
Family Lego Night
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesPlay and build at the library as a family.
Free
Tractor-Drawn Hayrides
St. James Farm Warrenville, IL, United StatesLearn about the forest preserve’s heritage on this 30-minute ride.
$5
Mini Japanese Art Expo
Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL, United StatesExplore Japanese art at this family-friendly event.
Free
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesCelebrate the start of summer with the library.
Free
First Friday: Community Voices Exhibit Reception
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesVisit the library for special programming the first Friday of every month.
Free
Milking Demonstrations
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the farm to learn about shorthorn cows.
$5
Mayslake Hall Family Friendly Tour
Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesExplore the Mayslake Peabody Estate on this family-friendly tour.
Free
Legotastic Saturday
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesGet creative and build at the library.
Free
Summer Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesVisit the library for meet and greets, music, games, and more.
Free
Saturday STEM Drop-In Program
Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United StatesSpecial STEM programming at Naper Settlement, which is included in general admission.
Free
Level Up Luau: Summer Reading Kick-Off
Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United StatesSign up for summer reading with the Bellwood Public Library.
Free
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
Summer Reading Kick Off Party
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesCelebrate the start of summer and sign up for the library's summer reading program.
Free
Kick-off Party
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesGet ready for summer with fun and games at the Palatine Public Library.
Free
Uncaged in the Zoo
Lords Park (Elgin) 100 Oakwood Boulevard, Elgin, IL, United StatesClose animal encounters on these Saturdays: May 31 - JG Reptile Road Show June 7 - Chi-Town Exotics June 14 - Anderson Humane featuring Wanda the Woodchuck June 28 -...
Free
Summer Reading Kick-off and Ice Cream Social
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesVisit the library for fun and summer reading signups.
Free
Build it
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesReady, set, build! Put on your hard hats and build with us. Stay as long or as little as you want as we build with different materials. Recommended age: 5...
Free
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesSign up for summer reading and have fun at this kickoff party.
Free
Bike Rodeo
Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesThe Glen Ellyn Park District invites kids to learn about bicycle safety and rules of the road through fun drills and activities at various stations. Please note that participants must...
Free
Milking Demonstrations
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the farm to learn about shorthorn cows.
$5
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
Living History: Little Critters
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesLearn about critters and local craftsmen at this educational event.
Free
Summer Library Celebration
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United StatesJoin the fun to kick off summer with the Vernon Area Public Library.
Free
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