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Kite Fly

Reiner Park 1101 N. Green Knolls Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Join us as we celebrate Flying 4 Kids, a statewide Kite Fly to promote park districts, recreation agencies, and the park district youth license plate. Bring your kites, and enjoy a day out in the park, playing and exploring wind and motion.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Free

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

Spring Artisan Marketplace

Arts in Bartlett 215 S Main Street, Bartlett, United States

3rd annual Spring Artisan Marketplace downtown Bartlett offers the finest from 65+ local artists, cottage food purveyors, crafters and specialty vendors during this first-of-the-season indoor/outdoor market. Free to attend and hosted by Arts in Bartlett, the event will peak your curiosity with a generous selection of affordable, handmade and one-of-a-kind items for Mother's Day and...

Free

Touch a Truck

Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn) 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Touch-A-Truck is your child’s chance to see their favorite big trucks and things on wheels, interact with the drivers, and take pictures. There will also be a raffle and themed giveaways while supplies last.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

Go Fly a Kite

Graf Park 1701 Manchester Rd , Wheaton, IL, United States

This event is perfect for the avid kite-flier or for someone looking to spend a day in the park! Go Fly a Kite is a great event for beginner kite flyers and experts, young and old.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Kite Flying Festivals and Events.

Free

Touch-a-Truck

Towne Park 100 Jefferson Street, Algonquin, IL, United States

Algonquin Recreation is excited bring back our Touch-a-Truck Event at a New Location for 2024! This year the event will be at the Algonquin Public Works Facility for even more trucks to check out. This will be a fun family event that offers hands-on opportunities for children to EXPLORE, CLIMB and TOUCH trucks, emergency response...

Big Trucks

Family Aquatic Center (Palatine) 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Does your child like trucks? Here’s a perfect opportunity for your child to see trucks and other vehicles up close. Some of the vehicles may include a fire truck, police car, school bus, dump truck, and many more. There will be lots of photo opportunities. Parking available at Family Aquatic Center parking lot and Community...

Free

Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Using over a million LEGO® bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club (NILTC) Exhibit brings their awesome display for the weekend! Enjoy the sights and sounds of this fun and one-of-a-kind train exhibit created by the members of this creative and passionate group. LEGO® lovers of...

Free

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