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Back to School Bonanza

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Celebrate the start of the school year with hands-on activities that highlight everyone’s favorite subjects from A-Z. Explore your creative side with professional artists and musicians, flex your mind and...

Included in general admission

Touch a Truck

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park

Bring your family out to touch and explore the different trucks that keep our community clean, safe, and running smoothly. Children of all ages are welcome to climb on and...

Free

Bounce Back to School

Lombard Common 433 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard

Let’s bounce back to school! Join us for a FREE morning of bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, refreshments, giveaways and entertainment!

Free

Summer Reading Sendoff

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Celebrate with us on the Library Lawn with live music, ice cream from Triple Scoop'd, and fun and games. Extra perks for those who have participated in Summer Reading!

Free

Touch A Truck

Old Quarry School 16100 127th Street, Lemont

Have fun checking out and climbing on trucks, cars and all types of fun vehicles. Free event!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Free

Heritage Fest

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights

Celebrate Cultural Diversity at Heritage Fest on Saturday, August 10 from 10AM-1PM at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum! Free, family-friendly event with performances, food for purchase and the opportunity to...

Back to School Bash

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

Kick off the back-to-school season at Yorktown Center! Join us in Center Court from 10am - 2pm for FREE family fun while you shop. Spin-to-Win: Spend $150 at Yorktown Center...

World’s Fair of Money

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont

The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on display, including the USA’s first...

Free
Event Series Blueberry Festival

Blueberry Festival

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva

The festival will run 10am – 6pm with an attractions area, beer garden (on Sundays the beer garden is open 12 – 5pm), and a grilled food area with music being played...

$16
Event Series Veggie Fest Chicago

Veggie Fest Chicago

Danada South Park 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle

Get ready for one of the largest food festivals in North America! Veggie Fest is a family event, with fun and educational activities that adults can share with their children....

Free
Event Series Taste of Elmwood Park

Taste of Elmwood Park

Central Park (Elmwood Park) 2430 N 75th Avenue, Elmwood Park

Live entertainment, Elmwood Park's finest restaurants, the Taste lounge cocktail bar featuring local DJ's, beer and wine, kids games and rides.    For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Yappy Hour: Dog Carnival

Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates

Join us for a Dog Carnival at the Bridges Beer Garden! FREE Admission & Open to the Public | Bring your family & friends! Puppy Petting Zoo, Puppy Kissing Booth,...

Free
Event Series Darien Fest

Darien Fest

Westwood Park (Darien) 7301 Fairview Avenue, Darien

Come join in the fun at our annual (3) day family friendly, community festival filled with good food, great music, Bingo, a Business EXPO, and a Carnival!   For information...

Event Series Willow Fest

Willow Fest

One Village Circle 1 Village Cir, Willow Springs

Willow Fest Car Show: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friends with Disabilities Carnival: 10:00am - 12:00pm Willow Fest Craft Show: Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 7:00pm Willow Fest BINGO: Saturday and...

Shenanigans on the Green: Northwest Celtic Fest

NOW Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates

Get ready for a day of family fun at Shenanigans on the Green! Join us on Saturday, August 10, and enjoy a spectacular event from 1:00pm to 11:00pm. Best part?...

Free

Country Jam

Gordon Park Ogden & Tilden, La Grange

Get ready to stomp your boots and sing along at La Grange Country Jam! Experience a day filled with toe-tapping tunes, food trucks, local beer vendors, and a lively atmosphere....

Free
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free....

Free
Event Series Fullersburg Days

Fullersburg Days

Fullersburg Woods 3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook

Join a fun-filled weekend of history, nature, and family-friendly activities, including guided nature walks, mill tours, corn-grinding demonstrations, a corn husk doll craft, a photo exhibit, and s’mores. All ages;...

Free
Event Series Wave Wall Moves

Wave Wall Moves

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Gather your family and be part of the excitement every Saturday afternoon with two captivating free performances at the Wave Wall Stage, as part of Navy Pier’s thrilling outdoor live...

Free

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