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Event Series Giving Garden

Giving Garden

Indian Trails Public Library - Indian Trails Branch 99 E. Palatine Road, Suite A, Prospect Heights

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Help us plant our Giving Garden. Wear comfy clothes and be prepared to dig in the dirt. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30...

Free

Terrace View Park Celebration

Terrace View Park (Oakbrook Terrace) 17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace

The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is pleased to celebrate the opening of the renovated Terrace View Park playground with a community event on Saturday, July 27 at 10:00am. The event...

Free
Event Series Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago

Various Locations IL

Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July...

Free

Archery and Games

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest

Adults and families, enjoy trying archery and playing your favorite backyard games. Instruction, equipment and games provided.

Free

That’s A Wrap! Epic Summer Scavenger Hunt

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

From start to finish, this is like no other scavenger hunt you've done at the library! Search the building to locate family selfie stations, activities, ice cream and more.

Free
Event Series Wicker Park Fest

Wicker Park Fest

Wicker Park 1425 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago

As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer festivals, and dubbed "Chicago's Best Street Festival of the Summer " by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing...

Free
Event Series Make with Wood

Make with Wood

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

If you like to work with your hands, this program is for you! Learn safe hand tool techniques for working with wood and create projects that reflect your own style...

Included in general admission
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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