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International Mud Day Celebration

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago

Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. In partnership with Niles-Maine Library.

Free

Touch-A-Truck

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah

Join us at Thorndale Park for an exciting “Touch-A-Truck” event! Explore and climb aboard your favorite vehicles while mingling with your hometown heroes. It promises to be a memorable day...

Free

Nature Obstacle Course

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West 26th Street, La Grange Park

Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop in.

Free

PRIDE Walk

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Celebrate PRIDE month with a naturalist led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, friends and allies welcome.

Free
Event Series Music on Grand

Music on Grand

3700 Block of Grand Boulevard 3700 Block of Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

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...

Free
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

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...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

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...

Free
Event Series Summer Fireworks

Summer Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy Chicago’s beloved sky spectacle show every Wednesday night at 9pm and Saturday night at 10pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Gather your loved ones and head...

Free

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