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Let’s Go Fly a Kite

Nature Ridge Park (Bartlett) 1899 Westridge Boulevard, Bartlett

Bring your kite and help us celebrate Unplug Illinois. Unplug Illinois is a public service campaign designed to encourage people to get out, unplug, play and engage one another through their local park and recreation agencies. Fly on your own or participate in a kite-flying contest. The categories may include the biggest kite, smallest kite,...

Free

Go Fly a Kite

Bolingbrook Park District 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join in the fun as we partner with Chicago Kite/Kite Harbor to fill up the skies with kites of all shapes and sizes. Let's see how many we can fly all together. If you already have a kite, bring it to fly and show off. This program requires pre-registration, but you can come and go...

Free

Summer Craft and Vendor Fair

The Moose Lodge (Des Plaines) 601 N Main Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Featuring local artists and crafters. This event is free and open to the public.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series La Grange Craft Fair

La Grange Craft Fair

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

The 49th annual Craft Fair returns to La Grange on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16. Named one of the top craft fairs in America, it will feature hand-made items from 175 artisans from throughout the Midwest. Visitors attend from throughout the area to browse the one-of-a-kind items including original paintings and yard art...

Event Series Taste of Park Ridge

Taste of Park Ridge

Summit of Uptown 10 N Summit Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

The Taste of Park Ridge Committee is thrilled to announce the dates for the 2023 Taste of Park Ridge! This sensational celebration of fabulous food, memorable music, and much, much more, will occur in the incomparable ambiance of Uptown Park Ridge from Thursday, July 13th, through Saturday, July 15th, 2023!   For information on more...

Free

Classic Collectors Car Show

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United States

The best of the best are rolling into downtown Barrington Cruise on in for the fun! Reach a VIP audience of Classic Car Collections and Barrington area families for a first-class car show event.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free
Event Series La Grange Craft Fair

La Grange Craft Fair

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

The 49th annual Craft Fair returns to La Grange on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16. Named one of the top craft fairs in America, it will feature hand-made items from 175 artisans from throughout the Midwest. Visitors attend from throughout the area to browse the one-of-a-kind items including original paintings and yard art...

FanCon 2023

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's FanCon 2023! Whether you're Team Marvel, Team DC, or something else entirely, we invite all fans to a day full of in-person fandom. From Dungeons & Dragons to Star Wars, we’ve got a little something for everyone including hands-on workshops, an improv show, video game tournaments, crafts, and...

Free

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