Party in the Park
Various Locations ILWe're popping into the parks on select days this summer to party with you! Kids of all ages are invited for some good old-fashioned fun. We'll provide bubbles, hula hoops,...
Free
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Free Parking Wednesday
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonNew for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For...
Free
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonA special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come,...
Free
Picnic on the Riverwalk
Amphitheater on the Riverwalk SE Corner of Jackson & Eagle St, NapervilleEnjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. In the event...
Free
Casting on the Pier
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., ChicagoCasting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier...
Included in general admission
Discovery Isle: Snakes
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, RomeovilleDon’t hate! Appreciate the fact that snakes are amazing! Did you know that snakes smell with their tongues? Or that they can eat animals 75% to 100% larger than their...
Free
Open Bike Night
Naperville Safety Town 1320 Aurora Ave, NapervilleChildren 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
Batavia Farmers Market
Downtown BataviaThe Batavia Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 18 through October 26, 2024 from 8:00am to 12:00pm on North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets. The Market...
Free
Summer in the Park
Various Locations ILSundays and Wednesdays at the Community Park 5 to 8:30 PM. Mondays behind Town Hall from 5 to 8:30 PM. Events are weather permitting.
Free
Arbor Evenings
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, LisleThis summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on...
Free – $15
Traveling StoryWalk
Various Locations ILTraveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story...
Free
Kids’ Night at the Car Show
Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, LemontGet your motor running... to Downtown Lemont Cruise Nights? The librarians will be out and about with activities and special guests so be sure to swing by and say 'Hello.'...
Free
Party in the Park
Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West ChicagoHead to The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park for some free, family-friendly entertainment and fun! Enjoy live music, kid activities, and more. August 7: Prairie Station Acoustic August 14: Gooroos August...
Free
Movies and Concerts in Lilacia Park
Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, LombardSpend your summer nights enjoying the park with family and friends. Join us for FREE movies and concerts each month. Bring a blanket, some snacks and your family for an...
Free
Concert in the Park
Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, MedinahJune 12 – The Mackenzie O’Brien Band July 10 – The Wayouts August 7 – The GOOROOS For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...
Free
Music Under the Stars
Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange ParkJune 26 – West Suburban Concert Band July 10 – Strung Out July 17 – Mr. Myers July 24 – Sting Rays July 31 – Telltale Hearts August 7 –...
Free
Summer Concert Series
Woodridge WoodridgePack a cooler and bring your chairs and blanket for a free concert in the park this summer! June 26 at Westminster Park - The Messengers (Country Rock) July 10...
Free
Outdoor Concert Series
Usher Park 201 S Walnut Street, ItascaYour family and friends will enjoy music from a variety of bands from the Chicagoland area. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and a picnic basket. Get ready to hear some...
Free
Live Music Summer Concert Series
Citizens Park (Barrington) 511 N Lake Zurich Road, BarringtonJoin us at Citizens Park (511 Lake Zurich Road) beginning July 10 for our FREE Concerts in the Park Series presented by BMO Bank. 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Robert...
Free
Summer Concert Series
Mayfair Park Mayfair & Wakefield Streets, WestchesterSummer Concert Series - Wednesdays in August. Mayfair Park Softball Field/East. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.
Free
Dancin’ in the Street Summer Concert Series
Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon HillsALL ARE INVITED TO THIS FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Gather your family, friends, and neighbors and head to downtown Clarendon Hills. Bring your own chairs and blankets, and set up your...
Free
Movies on the Lawn
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak BrookJoin us for a summer of outdoor cinema with the Movies on The Lawn series at Oakbrook Center. From timeless classics to family favorites to modern blockbusters, there’s something for...
Free
Wednesday Night Summer Concerts
Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center 375 W. Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookSummer is around the corner, and we can't wait for FREE, live music! Check out the lineup for our Wednesday Night Summer Concerts, every Wednesday starting June 5th at 7:30pm...
Free
Movie in the Park
Various Locations ILEnjoy family friendly films in our beautiful parks under the stars. Bring your own chairs or blankets and sit back and enjoy the show. Movies begin at dusk. Come at...
Free
Free Movies in the Park
Veterans Park District 112 N Wolf Road, NorthlakePlease bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks. Please remember that alcohol and dogs are not allowed on park properties. Movies...
Free
Movies on the Green
Centennial Green 31 S Emerson Street, Mount ProspectAnnouncing the 2024 Movies on the Green schedule! Join us for the following FREE events: June 12 – Super Mario Brothers July 17 – Barbie August 7 – Teenage Mutant...
Free
Summer Fireworks
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoEnjoy 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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