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Lilac Time

Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...

Free

DuPage River Sweep

Springbrook Nature Center 130 Forest Avenue, Itasca, United States

Mark your calendar and join a wonderful community tradition. The DuPage County River Sweep is an annual cleanup event that encourages citizens to improve local waterways by removing debris and litter from a section of stream or pond. Restoration projects will also be offered at several sites as an alternative options. Supplies, technical support, snacks,...

Free

Growin’ Green Garden Market

SCARCE 800 S Rohlwing Road, Addison, IL, United States

Do you LOVE gardening? Are you new to gardening? Kick off your gardening season at SCARCE. Visit our market for eco-friendly garden supplies and advice to help you grow green! Organic seedlings – Select SCARCE as your pick-up location for How to get it. Pick up is at the market on May 4th. Native plants...

Free

Touch a Truck

Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn) 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Touch-A-Truck is your child’s chance to see their favorite big trucks and things on wheels, interact with the drivers, and take pictures. There will also be a raffle and themed giveaways while supplies last.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

Go Fly a Kite

Graf Park 1701 Manchester Rd , Wheaton, IL, United States

This event is perfect for the avid kite-flier or for someone looking to spend a day in the park! Go Fly a Kite is a great event for beginner kite flyers and experts, young and old.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Kite Flying Festivals and Events.

Free

Stratford Park Ribbon Cutting and 60th Anniversary Kickoff Event

Stratford Park 201 Meadowlark Road, Bloomingdale, United States

Join us in a galaxy not so far, far away right in our own neighborhood of Stratford Park as we embark on a cosmic journey to celebrate a truly iconic moment in time. Come celebrate Stratford Park with a Ribbon Cutting presentation and kickoff to the Bloomingdale Park District’s 60th Anniversary. Join us as we...

Free

KidFest

Citizens Park (Barrington) 511 N Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL, United States

KidFest is a FREE, fun, family event that gets the entire family outside and moving. This is a FREE event located at Citizens Park. When you and your family arrive at the park, check in at one of three registration tents to get your all access wristband in order to participate in the activities. Then,...

Free

Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

Clues will be hidden at over 25 different stores and restaurants in downtown La Grange! A map listing all of the participating businesses will guide you through the town. As you follow the clues, you’ll discover little treats, such as a Mad Hatter tea party where Alice herself will be hosting her own tea party...

$45

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