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Special Summer Fun Days

Sunset Pool (Geneva) 710 Western Avenue, Geneva

Wednesday, June 21 - National Selfie Day - Take a selfie and Tag @Genevaparkdistrict on Instagram or Facebook and get a free soft-served ice cream when you show it to concessions staff. Sunday, July 16 l 5:00-7:00pm - National Ice Cream Day - Free soft served ice cream, while supplies last Tuesday, July 25 l...

Family Game Night and Ice Cream Social

Park District of La Grange 536 East Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Help us close out our Parks and Rec Month celebration with a night of giant yard games and an ice cream social at the Community Center. This is a free event, however, we ask that you sign-up here.

Free

Family Trivia Night

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Drop in between 7-8 pm to work together as a family and test your trivia knowledge. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5-11 years with an adult.

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Free

Bubble Dance Party

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

Get ready to dance and blow bubbles with Ms. Cat! Kids ages 2-5 yrs. with a caregiver can start their morning with a colorful, bubbly dance party. Make your own bubble wands and blow bubbles when you need to take a break from dancing! Registration Required. Limit 15.

Free

National Route 66 Day

Harvester Park 15 W 400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

You won't want to miss this unique play experience on this special day at the only Route 66 themed playground along the entire Mother Road. Route 66 has an important and colorful history in Illinois, and Burr Ridge. Heritage Corridor Destinations, an organization dedicated to establishing tourism partnerships within the communities and counties along The...

Free
Event Series Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday

Norman P. Smalley Pool 665 S. York Street, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Enjoy a super day at Smalley Pool during Wacky Wednesday, 1-4 pm! Fun and games for kids of all ages. Regular daily admission rates apply. June 14 - Superheroes June 28 - Summer Olympics July 26 - Luau August 2 - Pirates

regular admission

Summer Adventures for Kids – Traveling Through Time

Des Plaines History Center 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Join the Des Plaines History Center this summer as we travel through time! Over the course of six weeks, we will explore different eras of human history starting with Ancient Egypt. Learn about castles, mummies, and more in these fun programs for kids ages 5-12! These family programs will be in-person on Wednesdays, starting at...

Free

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