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Event Series Vintage Rides

Vintage Rides

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Vintage Rides returns to Downtown Wheaton! Now on Liberty Drive, this community favorite event returns on select Tuesdays this June through August. Admire cars from Model Ts to Teslas, and everything in between, as the DJ spins tunes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 6 – DJ’s Choice June 20 – 70s-80s June 27...

Free

Picnic in the Park

Florey Park (Rolling Meadows) 3300 Campbell Street, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Wrap up summer with one last celebration! Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy a beautiful evening with live music and entertainment with family and friends in Florey Park. 

Free
Event Series Pack the Park

Pack the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Help us “Pack the Park” this summer. Enjoy 3 evenings of free activities, giveaways, and a free snack. Families are invited to meet Park District staff. Each night we will have one of our recreation programs showcased. Preschool Park Adventures will also be part of this event.

Free

Willow Fest Benefit Car Show

Willow Springs Car Show Archer Ave and Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL

The Can’t-Miss Summer Event! The Annual Willow Springs Benefit Car Show drives into the Village Circle at Archer and Willow Springs Road for another evening of fun and entertainment for family and friends. Enjoy an evening of live music, food, beer, and the best collection of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles in the Midwest. Free...

Free
Event Series Cruise Night

Cruise Night

BMO Lot (Barrington) 210 W Station Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Cruise Night is back each Thursday Night starting June 15 (except for National Night Out on August 3, more information to come!). Join host Bob the DJ for a perennial summer favorite with Barrington's fun Cruise Night cars. Weekly Themes: June 15: Ford Mercury June 22: Corvette June 29: Red, White & Blue July 6:...

Back-to-School Event

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United States

oin us for our FREE Back-To-School event at #GenevaCommons on Friday, August 11th from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM in front of the Bell Tower. We’ll be handing out awesome goodies, until supplies last. ONE PER CHILD. ✏️📏 Don’t miss out on these other great opportunities, on the same day: ✏️ Free Yoga session with...

Free
Event Series Smoke and Irons Music Fest

Smoke and Irons Music Fest

Apple Orchard Community Park Stearns Road & S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

Free Admission. Live Music. Food Trucks. Beer & Beer Tasting. Craft Show. Kids Activities. All proceeds go to Ignite the Courage, a non-profit, 501(c)3 charity organization created and run by Bartlett firefighters. Ignite the Courage provides resources and inspiration for community members and local first responders in need. For more fest details, go to: https://ignitethecourage.org/musicfest

Frida Destination

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Free to the public! High-scale Frida sculptures, roaming Fridas, folklore dancers, mariachi band, Frida performances, artisan vendors, live music, and more. 

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