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Be You Rock Hunt

Downtown St. Charles IL

The 4th Annual St. Charles "Be You" Rock Hunt is back and better than ever! This year, get ready for the thrill of hunting down 20 "Be You" Rocks scattered...

Free
Event Series Stories in the Forest

Stories in the Forest

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to 5 years old with adult. Drop in.

$3
Event Series Circle Park Storytime

Circle Park Storytime

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale

Join the Bloomingdale Public Library for outdoor Storytime in Circle Park. Meet us at the Homola Picnic Shelter and bring your own chair or blanket. In the event of inclement...

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 Downtown Summer Sounds

Downtown Summer Sounds

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston

Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7PM at Fountain Square, from July 11 to September 26. For nine of the twelve weeks, Downtown...

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...

Event Series Skyline Sessions

Skyline Sessions

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Get 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
Event Series Live at the Lake

Live at the Lake

Various Locations IL

Enjoy free music at our various locations! All concerts start at 7:00pm June 13: The Wayouts June 20: The Messengers June 27: Mr. Myers July 11: Good Clean Fun July...

Free
Event Series Uniquely Thursdays

Uniquely Thursdays

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale

Summer concert series in the park with a great band line up and a vast array of food vendors and businesses with fun giveaways. For information on more events like...

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 Park Parties

Park Parties

Various Locations IL

Spend an evening with your neighbors and meet Park District staff as you enjoy free food. Staff bring bubbles, chalk, and other play equipment. These casual gatherings are part of...

Free
Event Series Free Summer Concerts

Free Summer Concerts

Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park Depot 318 E. Kenilworth, Villa Park

Summer Concerts happening on Thursdays begin at 6:30pm. The concession stand opens at 6 pm. June 6 - Petty Cash June 13 - Murley Music June 20 - Chicago's Own...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Oak Brook Park District 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook

The Summer Concert Series is BACK and FREE to the community! July 11: Live Stream July 18: The Neverly Brothers July 25: The Four C Notes August 1: Anchors Away...

Free
Event Series Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park

Lincoln Park (St Charles) Main St between 4th and 5th Sts, St. Charles

Arrive early to enjoy a variety of delicious snacks from local restaurants. Bring your blanket and chairs. Enjoy smoke-free and alcohol-free parks. Musicians are subject to change without notice. May...

Free
Event Series Sounds Of Summer Concerts

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

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Every Thursday from June 13 to August 29, The Promenade welcomes live musicians to The Row from 7pm to 9pm. Guests can bring their own chairs, pick up food and...

Free
Event Series Rockin’ in the Park

Rockin’ in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont

All β€œRockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission to β€œRockin’ in the Park” is free. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is...

Free
Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Mackin Park 15th Street and Maple Avenue, Berwyn

Make sure to bring your blanket and or a lawn chair, some snacks if you'd like and enjoy the movie! June 20 - Wish July 18 - Paw Patrol The...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

The Berwyn Park District and the Berwyn Public Library have teamed up again to bring you Movies in the Park! Movies will start promptly at dusk at Proska Park. June...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Watch a free screening under the stars on our front lawn. The Chicago Park District's Movies in the Parks returns this summer to present free outdoor screenings on our front...

Free

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