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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Great Midwest Train Show
Great Midwest Train Show
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...
Market on Canal
Market on Canal
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...
Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair
Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair
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.
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...
Touch A Truck Family Festival
Touch A Truck Family Festival
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...
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...
Spring Festival
Spring Festival
Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
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...
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Join us for a fun, culturally rich Cinco De Mayo celebration surrounded by friends, neighbors and community. Featuring: Mariachi singer Luis Alfredo Folkloric Dancers from La Academia Mexican Dance Academy Juegetas Workshop with artists Miriam Salgado and Alejandro Camacho (For Children under 14 years old)
Hot Dogs and Hot Rods at Sonic Drive-In
Hot Dogs and Hot Rods at Sonic Drive-In
Cruise on down meet up with old friends, make new friends, talk cars and kick tires. Themed music and food available. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
ABC’s of Biking
ABC’s of Biking
For families of all ages; a free event to introduce families to the safety of biking. Please bring your bicycle for a neighborhood group ride at the conclusion of the class.
Getting Started with T-Trak Model Trains
Getting Started with T-Trak Model Trains
See model trains built with T-Trak, and learn how to get started with members of the Elmhurst T-Trak Club. Live in-person. No registration.
Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck
Children of all ages will have the opportunity to explore vehicles close up! Come see a fire truck, school bus, police car, park district trucks and more! Parent supervision is required for this FREE event. The first half hour is sensory-friendly, so please no honking or sirens. For information on more events like this,...
Northbrook Art in the Park
Northbrook Art in the Park
Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook is your home base for a fantastic summer day! Grab a coffee on Shermer Road with friends or family, then soak in unique art from 85+ artists at the fest. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a stop at the Kid’s Creation Station. Break for...
Homeschool Resource Expo
Homeschool Resource Expo
Join us for our first Homeschool Resource Expo! Chat with representatives from local organizations and learn about the unique experiences and resources that are available for homeschooled families.
Open House and Touch a Truck
Open House and Touch a Truck
Please join us! Come tour the Village Hall and Police Department! Bring the kids to climb into all of the unique vehicles from fire trucks, police cars, snow plows, to heavy equipment and other vehicles. Drew's Dogs and the Creamery food trucks will be on site for attendees to purchase food. Balloon twisting fun by...
Kite Festival
Kite Festival
Free admission and free parking. Giant kites, face painting, and food trucks. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Kite Flying Festivals and Events.
Family Fun Fest
Family Fun Fest
Come and enjoy Taiwanese street food and children folkgames! Admission is free. Food tickets and Game tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
Youth Commission Community Fun Fair
Youth Commission Community Fun Fair
Join the Des Plaines Youth Commission at Prairie Lakes Community Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the Community Fun Fair! This free event will feature family-friendly games, community organizations, a scavenger hunt, entertainment from Magician Keith Cobb and more!
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