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Unplug Illinois – Come Fly A Kite

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

Unplug Illinois is a program of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, designed to encourage people to “unplug” from technology and plug into play, creativity, family, and adventure. Unplug Illinois...

Free
Event Series Open Bike Night

Open Bike Night

Naperville Safety Town 1320 Aurora Ave, Naperville

Children come bring your bikes to practice riding on the streets of Safety Town. Entrance fee is $5 per child. 4 wheeled, low to the ground bike rentals are available...

$5

Unplug Illinois

Kemmerling Park and Pool 400 S Prospect Street, Roselle

Unplug Illinois with a prescription for nature. Join the Roselle Park District at Kemmerling Park as we partner with The Nature Conservation Foundation to engage with nature and experience its...

Free

Unplug Illinois

Ackerman Park (Glen Ellyn) 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn

Unplug your electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship, adventure, and family with the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s State-wide initiative. This free community event will consist of fitness,...

Free

Unplug Illinois Day

Downers Grove Recreation Center 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove

Unplug from devices and plug into play on Saturday, July 13. Unplug Illinois Day will highlight the active programs, sports, and leagues offered by the Downers Grove Park District. Free...

Free

Field Day Unplugged

Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora

Join us for Field Day Unplugged on Saturday, July 13 at McCullough Park (next to Prisco Community Center) to celebrate Unplug Illinois! Unplug Illinois is a campaign created by Illinois...

Free

Celebrate Illinois Unplug Day at HEParks

South Ridge Park 1450 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates

Celebrate Illinois Unplug Day at HEParks! Join us for a day of digital detox and outdoor excitement at HEParks’ Celebrate Illinois Unplug Day! Hosted at the picturesque South Ridge Park...

Free

Field Day Unplugged

Messenger Woods Nature Preserve Bruce Road and Cedar Road, Home Glen

Come play in the woods for Unplug Illinois Day(Opens in a new window)! The statewide initiative encourages people to unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship,...

Free

Bensenville Public Works Open House

Bensenville Public Works 717 E Jefferson Street, Bensenville

Join Bensenville Public Works for a unique experience allowing you to get a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, tools, and equipment required to maintain the village's infrastructure. At this family...

Free

Kids Fest

Wampum Lake Lansing Rd & Willigan Rd, Thornton

Embrace the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. Featuring various community partners offering fishing, canoeing, archery and more.

Free
Event Series Windmill City Festival

Windmill City Festival

Batavia Riverwalk 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia

Join Us July 12-14 at Your Hometown Festival! Big on Family Fun and Traditions Live Bands A Darling Pet Competition Windmill Whirl 5K Food Galore Carnival & Family Activities All...

Free

Picnic in the Park

Lions Park (Warrenville) 3S350 Virginia Avenue, Warrenville

Celebrate Unplug IL Day with a picnic in the park! Enjoy outdoor games, hot dogs & drinks.

Free

Community Park Grand Opening Bash

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park

Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating the grand opening of our renovated Community Park. This is a free event for the whole family!

Free

Unplug Illinois Day

The Woodlands at White Oaks Park 111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Unplug from technology and plug into play, adventure, family, and nature at our FREE community event at White Oaks Park. As part of a state-wide Unplug Illinois initiative, Wood Dale...

Free

Unplug Illinois

Prairie Point Community Park 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego

Join the Oswegoland Park District as we unplug our electronic devices and plug into play. Enjoy crafts, games, the splash pad, and more! All Ages, Free!

Free

Summertime Second Saturdays

Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook

Bring the family for a fun new program! In July we’ll talk about medieval symbols as we make small shields and do a needlework activity together. In August we’ll horse...

Free

Jazz Up Glen Ellyn

Downtown Glen Ellyn Main Street & Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn

Coming back stronger than ever is The Downtown Glen Ellyn Jazz Up Music Festival. This is the premiere jazz festival of DuPage County bringing an afternoon line-up of the best...

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

Unplug Illinois Celebration

Denning Park 4903 S. Gilbert Ave, La Grange

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, we encourage people to ditch their electronic devices and “unplug” to enjoy a celebration at Denning Park. Come out to “Chalk the Park”, play on...

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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