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Event Series Sounds of Summer

Sounds of Summer

Various Locations IL, United States

The complete summer includes Main Stage Concerts on Friday nights, Family Picnic Series on Tuesdays at noon, Battle of the Bands, Palatine Concert Band Shows, and Outdoor Movie Nights – all at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater. Also featured is the Thursday Night Acoustic Series at Towne Square. All performances are free, so pack a...

Free
Event Series Prairie Fest

Prairie Fest

Wood Dale Community Park Wood Dale Road and Mittel Drive, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Round up the family for a weekend of fun! Sample tasty morsels, buckle up for carnival rides, play BINGO, register for a Sip & Paint session, stay for a wrestling match and listen to live music! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free
Event Series Music on Grand

Music on Grand

3700 Block of Grand Boulevard 3700 Block of Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Every last weekend of the month June through September, we close down our downtown business district on Grand Blvd. The bars and restaurants extend their outdoor seating area to allow for more outdoor fun beginning Friday morning (when the closure begins). June 29 - Maggie Speaks July 27 - Wayne Baker Brooks August 31 -...

Free
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

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

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside...

Free

German Beer Gardens and Summer Concerts

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Play backyard games and enjoy live music with family and friends at these outdoor events inspired by the community beer gardens once common in Schaumburg's farming community. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda will be available for purchase. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following the signs to Merkle Cabin. Events will take place rain...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...

Free

Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series

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

Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Come out and enjoy this unique experience, which brings classic and custom cars, live music, and Lombard’s local businesses together for family-friendly summer events in Downtown Lombard! These FREE summer events take place on Saturdays between June 15th - August 24th, from 6...

Free

Summer Sunday Series: Coffee + Music

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

This summer on Sundays from 10 – 11, Wonder Works Children’s museum will be hosting a Sunday Summer Music and Coffee Series in the Becky Boyce Nature Play Space. Adults will be able to kick back and enjoy some coffee from a local coffee cart and enjoy live music while children play in the sunshine!...

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