Visit Your Local Park
Various Locations ILTake a trip to your local park and while visiting take a ride on the Trackless Train, try climbing the portable climbing wall, check out a book with the Fountaindale...
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Outdoors
Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day Weekend
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, BolingbrookThis ongoing program will run from Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday....
Free
Storytime in the Garden
Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, BerwynJoin us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will...
Free
Tots in the Park
Alcott Center 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo GroveFREE performances for children of all ages. Bring a blanket. In case of inclement weather, performances will be held inside the Alcott Center. June 14 - Super Stolie June 28...
Free
Fridays on the Green
Mount Prospect Village Hall 50 S. Emerson Street, Mount ProspectPlan to join us Friday nights throughout the summer for the popular Fridays on the Green Concert Series. Pack a picnic or grab food from one of the many downtown...
Free
School of Fish
Whalon Lake Royce Road, NapervilleStop by Whalon Lake during Fun & Food Trucks to learn more about our local fish! Test your identification knowledge and angler skills with fishing games. If you follow all...
Free
Skyline Sessions
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoGet lost in the captivating tunes of Skyline Sessions and enhance your week with live music! Experience free outdoor shows every Thursday and Friday, at the Wave Wall Performance Platform....
Free
Moose Cruise Night and Friday Night Live
Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers GroveKickstart your weekends with Friday Night Live, May 24-August 30, 2024, 5:30-8pm at the Main Street Train Station Downtown Downers Grove. Each Friday will showcase a different band for all...
Free
Summer Concert Series
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonLive 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...
Free
Friday Night Concert Series
Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, BrookfieldBring your coolers, blankets and chairs! Free entry. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.
Free
Summer in the Circle
Village Circle (Elmwood Park) 4 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkJune 14 - Circle Car Show and Hello Weekend June 20 - 7th Heaven July 11 - Too Hype Crew July 25 - The Boy Band Night August 23 -...
Free
Sounds of Summer
Various Locations ILThe 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 –...
Free
Movie Night
Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, AuroraPack a blanket, and some lawn chairs and join us for a movie in the park! Rides, crafts, and photo opportunities will be enjoyed by all! At dusk all activities...
$13
Movies in the Park
Administrative Building (Forest Park) 7501 Harrison Street, Forest ParkFriday Nights, Movies begin at Dusk. FREE! June 14 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie July 19 - Elemental August 16 - Wonka For information on more events like...
Free
Movies Under the Stars
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonBring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza* for these FREE family-friendly movie showings: June 14: The Super Mario Bros. Movie July 12: Trolls: Band...
Free
Movies in the Park
Pavilion Community Center 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove VillagePlease bring your own snacks, chairs and blankets. June 14: Migration June 28: Elemental July 12: Wonka July 26: Trolls Band Together For information on more events like this,...
Free
Movies in the Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak ParkJoin us for a summer full of some of the best flicks out there! Grab a blanket, dinner or snacks and join usunder the stars to enjoy action, fun and...
Free
Movies Under the Stars
Various Locations ILThis year we will have concessions at each Movie in the Park so come pick out your spot on the lawn and enjoy some snacks. Bring your own blankets and...
Free
Moonlit Movies in the Park
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonWatching a favorite movie outside, under the stars, on a 40-foot screen is a fun and memorable family experience. We make it even better with pre-show activities such as crafts,...
Included in general admission
Movies in the Park
Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. CharlesThe best family-friendly box office favorites from big screen entertainment are coming to St. Charles for FREE! Bring blankets to sit on as the amphitheatre is on a grassy slope...
Free
Wood Dale Movie Night
Various Locations ILJune 14: The Little Mermaid (2023) Viewing at The Beach Waterpark. July 12: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at White Oaks Park August 23: Super Mario Brothers at...
Free
Movies in the Park
Central Park (Elmwood Park) 2430 N 75th Avenue, Elmwood ParkJune 14 - Cars June 27 - Rookie of the Year July 18 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...
Free
Movie in the Park
Downtown Bloomingdale 104 S Bloomingdale Road, BloomingdaleBring a chair, blanket, some snacks and don’t forget the family, for a night out under the stars. Enjoy a family friendly movie at Old Town Park this summer. ....
Free
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