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Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk

Montrose Harbor 4400 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Join us to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It...

Free

Archaeology Day

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Learn about Calumet Region’s cultural history. Activities include archaeology displays, a mock archaeology dig, and more.

Free
Event Series Park Play Dates

Park Play Dates

Various Locations IL

Get ready to play! An early childhood staff member will meet you at the park listed below. Families welcome! No registration needed. Just show up for some fun. Playdates will...

Free

Fall Nature Fest

LaBagh Woods Cicero Avenu and Foster Avenue, Chicago

Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, free give-a-ways, and much more. Presented by the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen and others. For...

Free

Dog Daze

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove

Join us for our third annual Dog Daze Event! Pack up your pooch and plan for a day of fun-filled activities for you and them. For the pups, we will...

Free
Event Series Depot Days

Depot Days

The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle

Discover what life was like more than 100 years ago at Lisle Depot Days, where you'll be transported back in time as you tour the Depot Museum, Beaubien Tavern, Netzley/Yender...

Free
Event Series Oaktoberfest

Oaktoberfest

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy a premier music line up, delicious fall foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and a Kids Root Beer...

Free

Family Relay Games

Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook

Test (or improve) your teamwork skills by navigating a series of high-energy, family-friendly game stations. You can expect to challenge your speed, creativity, balance, problem solving skills, communication and more!...

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

Fish Hidden Lakes Under the Stars

Hidden Lakes Trout Farm 475 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook

Anglers, you’re not dreaming. We are keeping the gates open until dark for nighttime fishing! Fish often become more active at night when the water cools and the moon is...

Free

Skate Party

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago

Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. Grove 15.

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:...

Event Series Chi-Town Skygazers

Chi-Town Skygazers

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Join the Chi-Town Skygazers, an enthusiastic group of astronomers, for a celestial experience under the open sky. Equipped with telescopes, Pier Park becomes a meeting point for people of all...

Free

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