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Kids’ Muster with the DG Fire Department

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove

Join the Downers Grove Fire Department of a morning of fun and games with the firefighters at the Kids' Muster. Kids can take part in the bucket brigade, water ball...

Free

StoryWalk at the Riverwalk

Riverwalk Grand Pavilion in Centennial Park 500 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville

Combine the benefits of literacy, physical fitness, and family fun while walking along the Riverwalk. Pages from a featured picture book will be posted along a designated path. Maps will...

Free

Hummingbird Fest

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont

Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes.

Free

Family Zumba Party

Heritage Park (Wheeling) 582 US-45, Wheeling

Zumba with the whole family! Enjoy a fun and energetic class featuring our awesome Zumba instructors.

Free

Touch a Truck

Butterfield Park District Rec Center 21 West 730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard

Join the Butterfield Park DIstrict as we host our first Touch-A-Truck. The event is to show the community how these different trucks keep our community safe, clean, and running smoothly....

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
Event Series Montgomery Fest

Montgomery Fest

Montgomery Park 301 N River St, Montgomery

Montgomery Fest has brought together neighbors, friends, and families for decades to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer fun. The fest offers various activities and events, including live entertainment, a...

Event Series Bolingbrook Jubilee

Bolingbrook Jubilee

Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook

The Jubilee Craft Show will be open on Sunday from noon until 6:00 pm. The Jubilee's classic car show - Summer Cruze 2024 Saturday opens at 10:00am and will close...

Dog Sensory Hike

James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook

Excite your furry buddy’s senses with a special hike, visiting stations of curated items for them to sniff, taste or play with! Arrive any time between 1:00-2:00 pm to enjoy...

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 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

Park Palooza

Berens Park (Elmhurst) 493 North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst

End the summer on a high note! Join Elmhurst Park District in Berens Park from 4-8 pm for live music, kids activities, games, beer garden and more. Industrial Drive takes...

Free
Event Series Summer Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series

Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, Wheaton

Enjoy 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:...

Star Party and Family Campfire

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg

Join us for a star-studded party celebrating the beautiful summer sky and the end of summer. Enjoy star-related activities, including using a telescope to view the summer constellations and planets,...

$3
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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