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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

Noche de Familia

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

On Thursday, August 15, celebrate the vibrant cultures of Latin America while summer flowers are blooming in the Arboretum’s gardens. This special evening from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. offers families...

Included in general admission
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 Pop-In and Play

Pop-In and Play

Maple Park (Palatine) 316 N. Winston Drive, Palatine

Pop-In & Play Neighborhood Nights are special event nights where Palatine Park District brings the party to your neighborhood park! Families can walk to the park and enjoy free activities...

Free
Event Series Party In The Park

Party In The Park

Various Locations IL

This all ages event includes face painting, bubble guy - Scott Ingerson (Twisticity), balloon artist, grilled hot dogs, chipds, & dessert provided. Bring a picnic blanket & lawn chairs.  June...

Free
Event Series Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Classic cars, live music, family activities & more!: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free
Event Series Third Thursday

Third Thursday

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton

Join us for Third Thursdays at Town Square Wheaton all summer long! With a stellar lineup of live music, shopping specials, and great food and drinks, you won’t want to...

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 Library Movie Night

Library Movie Night

Bartlett Public Library 800 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett

Drop in at the Bartlett Public Library on: Thursday, 8/1 to see Asteroid City (2023 PG-13) Thursday, 8/15 to see Apollo 13 (1995 PG). *Movie selection subject to change -...

Free
Event Series Sounds of Summer

Sounds of Summer

Various Locations IL

The 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 –...

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 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 Live Music on the Hill

Live Music on the Hill

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

Free Family Summer Concerts! Spend your summer evenings enjoying great music in a fantastic park setting. Whether you're coming with your family or looking for a relaxing night out by...

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

The Boy Band Night

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

Join us for a Thursday Throwback concert at the library, featuring The Boy Band Night! They'll be performing all the hits and signature choreography from iconic boy bands like the...

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

Movie in the Park

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Due to the expected weather forecast on the evening of August 1 the event had been rescheduled. Updated event details below: The 2024 Movie in the Park event will take...

Free

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