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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Events Calendar
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Outdoors
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
Fun Fridays
Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West ChicagoKids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 28: Todd Downing July 12: The Headspin Guy July 26: Jay Jay Magic & Bubbles August 2: The Frog Lady August 9: Nanny...
Free
Kids Entertainment Series
Downtown Bloomingdale 104 S Bloomingdale Road, BloomingdaleSpend quality time with your family and enjoy live performances this summer at the Kids Entertainment Series. Sure to put a smile on everyone’s face, dancing and singing are encouraged!...
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
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
Riverwalk Music Nights
Riverwalk Park Bandshell (Winfield) 27W530 High Lake Road, WinfieldYou are invited back to another year of Riverwalk Music Nights! We have added 2 additional nights for a total of 6 rocking summer nights where you can enjoy a...
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
Taylor Swift Dance Party
Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, WheelingCome and shake it off at our amazing evening of Swifties, singing and dancing the night away to Taylor’s most iconic songs. Pick your favorite Eras outfit for this all...
Free
Summer Concert at Hodges Park
Hodges Park (Park Ridge) 101 Courtland Ave, Park RidgePack a picnic dinner and come over to Hodges Park for a summer concert sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. For information on more events like this,...
Free
Rockin’ in the Park
Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, RosemontAll “Rockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission to “Rockin’ in the Park” is free. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is...
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
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
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,...
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