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4th of July Celebration

Village Circle (Elmwood Park) 4 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Annual parade starts at 9:00am. Celebration at Elmwood Park High School from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Starlight City perform from 7:15pm - 9:15pm. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.   For information on...

Free
Event Series Frontier Days

Frontier Days

Recreation Park (Arlington Heights) 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights

So many fun things to fill your 4th of July weekend! We look forward to seeing you! FREE Entertainment and no event fee to attend Frontier Days 2024! Join us...

Free
Event Series Preschool in the Park

Preschool in the Park

Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora

Join us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free...

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

Independence Day Celebration

Veterans Park (Lyons) 4200 Lawndale Avenue, Lyons

Come spend the Fourth of July with us! Join us for a one day celebration filled with our annual parade, live music, jump castles, slides, games, obstacle courses, 20+ food...

Free

July 4th Celebration and Fireworks

Langum Park 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue, St. Charles

In response to public safety recommendations from the St. Charles Police Department and in collaboration with the City of St. Charles, the fireworks launch was relocated to Langum Park in...

Free
Event Series Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

Downtown Oak Park’s popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out is back! Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday June 6th to August 29th from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants...

Fourth of July Celebration

Rotary Green (Elk Grove Village) 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village

Celebrate America’s Day in Elk Grove Village, brought to you by the Village of Elk Grove and the Lions Club. Enjoy the Fourth of July with live music, food, drinks,...

Free

Sounds Of Summer Concerts

Harmony Park (Arlington Heights) 7 S Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights

Beginning in 2024, the Village of Arlington Heights' Sounds of Summer Concerts will take place on Thursday nights, beginning the first week of June and ending the last week of...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Each summer, the Village hosts a series of concerts for the community. Taking place on Thursday nights, these concerts provide free fun and entertainment that the whole family can enjoy....

Free

Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert

Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove

The annual tradition continues! Come hear the full Symphonic Band perform American, Patriotic, Traditional and Broadway selections in the setting of a good old-fashioned 4th of July concert at Willow...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Willow Stream Park and Pool 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove

Each night will feature a different local food vendor; and, you can purchase dinner onsite from the food trucks that will be there. For the July 25 concert, you can...

Free
Event Series Rockin’ in the Park

Rockin’ in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont

All “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

July 4 Fireworks Display

Frontier Park 3415 Book Rd, Naperville

The fourth annual Naperville Community Fireworks Show is presented by Woody Buick GMC and co-hosted by Naperville Park District and the City of Naperville. Additionally, the Naperville Municipal Band will...

Free

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