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Jr. Road Rally

Warrenville Park District 3S260 Warren Avenue, Warrenville, IL, United States

On your mark, get set, GO! We are turning the Recreation Center Parking Lot into a racetrack. Children ages 3-8 are invited to bring their personal Power Wheel and compete in a friendly race. The competition will be divided into two age classes’ ages, 3-5 and 6-8 competing separately. Trophies will be awarded for 1st...

free to attend, fee to participate

Lilac Time

Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...

Free

Great Midwest Train Show

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

For over 40 years the nation’s largest monthly model train show. See over 500 tables of new and used model trains, accessories, parts, and more for sale, as well as free giveaways to attendees and a DCC train layout for kids to operate. Show Features: Hundreds of Tables of Trains for Sale Exhibitors from Across...

$7

Market on Canal

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

We’ve waited all winter to be reunited with the amazing vendors at Market on Canal. We are so proud of this sweet, outdoor vintage and handcrafted market that includes over 45 selected vendors, live music, food trucks, and drinks. It’s a vibe you can find nowhere besides downtown Lemont! What to expect 🗝️ vintage and...

$5

Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

We are excited to be celebrating Lilac Times Arts & Craft Fair 2024!  We are anticipating over 140 vendors, we will have food, entertainment, and a Family zone.  Platinum and Family Zone sponsorships are available.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series Art in Wilder Park

Art in Wilder Park

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us for the 27th annual Art in Wilder Park, an Elmhurst tradition and the first outdoor Spring festival in the western suburbs each year. This highly anticipated free two-day event drew over 11,500 visitors in 2023 with over 130 booths of artists selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber arts, and mouth watering...

Free

Touch A Truck Family Festival

Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL, United States

Be part of the BIGGEST fundraising event of the season! Join us for a day filled with hands-on excitement for the whole family. Children learn about trucks, cars and other vehicles by looking, climbing and playing on 40+ vehicles, plus music, train rides, food trucks and more at this outdoor family festival. By participating, YOU...

$25 – $35
Event Series Mexico Fest

Mexico Fest

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

In partnership with Consulado General de México en Chicago & The Governments of Chihuahua, Nayarit, and Querétaro, Mexico Fest will feature music and dance performances from Mexican artists. Explore a one-of-a-kind mercadito experience partnered with more than 30 vendors curated by the consulate featuring handicrafts, jewelry, hats, clothing, dolls, blankets, bags, artwork and more. Participate...

Free

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