Stories in the Park
Various Locations ILBring a blanket or a lawn chair and meet the Woodridge Public Library at the park for stories, songs, and lots of fun! Our friends from the Woodridge Park District...
Free
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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...
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
Loose Parts Nature Play
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonEngage in a sensory experience with our natural loose parts. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot.
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 everyoneβs face, dancing and singing are encouraged!...
Free
Lawn Reading and Lemonade
Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, BellwoodWe'll bring the books to feed your mind and the lemonade to quench your thirst!
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
COPS Day Picnic
Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover ParkCOPS festivities including emergency vehicle show and Touch-a-Truck, petting zoo, community resource fair, DJ, mascots, games and activities. Free movie at dusk.
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 Entertainment Series
Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, WheatonEnjoy musical concerts and performances spanning a variety of musical genres featuring both local and national talent. Performances are hosted on various weekends from 6-9:30P, June through September. June 6:...
Fridays Rock and Roll in Meadows
Kimball Hill Park 3286 Kirchoff Road, Rolling MeadowsSpend summer evenings in beautiful Kimball Hill Park enjoying live music, food vendors, and community fun! Fridays Rock is brought to you by the City of Rolling Meadows Community Events...
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
Rockinβ the Lakes Concert
Twin Lakes Deck 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, PalatineEnjoy these exciting bands on the deck over looking Donut Lake at Twin Lakes every other Friday night starting in June! Seating is first come, first served. RoccoVinoβs will be...
Free
Friday Night Headliners
Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, WheelingEvery summer the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion comes alive with a variety of community events for all ages. This one of a kind outdoor stage and views of Heritage Lake...
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
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 β...
Free
Movies in the Park
Various Locations ILJune 7 - Trolls Band Together at Robbins Park July 19 - Elf at Hinsdale Community Pool August 23 - Migration at Robbins Park Find details about these, and other...
Free
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
Movie in the Park
Various Locations ILJoin us with your blankets and lawn chairs! Snacks and refreshments will be for sale to raise funds for Spartan football and cheer. Movies begin at dusk. July 19 at...
Free
Movie in the Park
Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, HodgkinsSnacks and drinks will be available to purchase. Free for everyone. Kung-Fu Panda 4. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
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
Family Movie Nights
Riverwalk Park Bandshell (Winfield) 27W530 High Lake Road, WinfieldJoin the Park District at the Riverwalk Park Bandshell for FREE "family friendly" movie showings. Movie titles playing will be posted on our website closer to the showing date. No...
Free
Movie in the Park
Fearn Park (North Aurora) 1501 Waterford Road, North AuroraDisneyβs Encanto will begin playing ~8:30pm (once dark) at Fearn Park! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
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
Movies Under the Moon
Woodridge WoodridgePack a picnic, chairs and blanket for a free movie in the park this summer! Concessions will be available for purchase including popcorn, candy, chips, water and beverages. NEW this...
Free
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