Week of Events
Lilac Time
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...
The Diversity of Dance/ La diversidad de la danza
The Diversity of Dance/ La diversidad de la danza
Let's dance to this special day, show your diversity through dance and embrace your culture! / ¡Bailemos en este día tan especial, muestra tu diversidad a través del baile y orgullo de tu cultura! Join us to an afternoon filled with music, dance and culture! We will have the Folkloric dance group Yunen from Aurora....
Dia de los Niños Fiesta
Dia de los Niños Fiesta
Join us for this special holiday celebrating children, literacy, multiculturalism, and bookjoy! We will have live music, snacks, and a free book for the first 60 children. Don’t miss this wonderful event! ¡Acompañanos para esta festividad especial que celebra a los niños, el multiculturalismo y la alegría de leer! Tendremos música en vivo, bocadillos y...
Transportation Exploration Day
Transportation Exploration Day
Come out to our annual Touch-A-Truck event and see vehicles from Police, Fire, Public Works, Army vehicles and more. Learn about the different vehicles, touch, climb aboard and more! • 4–4:45 pm This is a Sensory-Friendly time, where no horns, sirens or lights flashing. • 4:45 pm We will have lights blinking, horns honking, sirens...
Motion Explosion
Motion Explosion
This unique event combines a variety of children’s activities and Touch-a-Truck components into one big Motion Explosion! Your children can explore fire engines, police cars and other working vehicles to learn more about the vehicles and the people who operate them. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Kite...
Spring Bazaar
Spring Bazaar
The Sheila Ray Adult Center’s Bazaar showcases a selection of hand crafted treasures including ceramics, quilted, knitted, jewelry and crocheted items, all made with care and creativity. We will have a raffle, and food available for purchase. Visitors will find the perfect gifts for Mother’s Day and teachers.
Mexico Fest
Mexico Fest
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...
Kite Fly
Kite Fly
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...
Spring Artisan Marketplace
Spring Artisan Marketplace
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...
Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck
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.
Big Trucks
Big Trucks
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...
Art in Wilder Park
Art in Wilder Park
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...
Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club
Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club
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...
Touch-a-Truck
Touch-a-Truck
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...
Go Fly a Kite
Go Fly a Kite
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.
Mexico Fest
Mexico Fest
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...
Stratford Park Ribbon Cutting and 60th Anniversary Kickoff Event
Stratford Park Ribbon Cutting and 60th Anniversary Kickoff Event
Join us in a galaxy not so far, far away right in our own neighborhood of Stratford Park as we embark on a cosmic journey to celebrate a truly iconic moment in time. Come celebrate Stratford Park with a Ribbon Cutting presentation and kickoff to the Bloomingdale Park District’s 60th Anniversary. Join us as we...
May the Fourth Be With You
May the Fourth Be With You
Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Star Wars themed activities, games, and a visit from a special Sith guest! For families. ¡Ven a celebrar el Día de Libos de Cómic con actividades temáticas de Star Wars, juegos y una visita de un invitado especial! Para familias.
KidFest
KidFest
KidFest is a FREE, fun, family event that gets the entire family outside and moving. This is a FREE event located at Citizens Park. When you and your family arrive at the park, check in at one of three registration tents to get your all access wristband in order to participate in the activities. Then,...
Star Wars Day
Star Wars Day
May the force be with you! Enjoy activities throughout the entire library! Stop by the Welcome Table in the Lobby to see a map of the event. Kids, pick up a passport for a chance to win a prize drawing! Activities run through the duration of the event; the passport drawing will be held at...
Touch a Tractor at Crabtree
Touch a Tractor at Crabtree
Interact with some of the important equipment used to preserve and maintain Crabtree.
Spring Fest
Spring Fest
Join us for a day of family-friendly fun, food trucks and fantastic activities that will make your heart bloom! Free admission for all ages; a $5/person activity bracelet will be available for purchase to access the following activities: balloon twister, face painting, inflatables, crafts and other activities.
Naperville Food Truck Festival
Naperville Food Truck Festival
Calling all Foodies! We're returning to the Naper Settlement - the heart of downtown Naperville, to bring you the 2024 Naperville Food Truck Festival. Featuring 25+ of the area's best food trucks, live music entertainment, a Mega bubble Show, Cinco de Mayo beer garden and a local vendor village featuring face painters, balloon artist &...
Minds Matter: Mental Health Fair
Minds Matter: Mental Health Fair
In partnership with the Township of Schaumburg Mental Health Board, join us to learn about different mental health topics from local organizations. Crafts and activities will also be available for all ages.
Jr. Road Rally
Jr. Road Rally
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...
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