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Event Series Second Tuesday Free Day

Second Tuesday Free Day

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for free museum admission and safety related activities from our community partners. Free Admission sponsored by Invest Aurora.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Kidlist Park Playdate Series

Kidlist Park Playdate Series

Various Locations IL, United States

The Park Playdate Series is back for the third year! Join us at some of our favorite parks over the summer to enjoy free entertainment, snacks, and connecting with other families in the community. Thursday, July 20 from 10-11:30am: Gordon Park in La Grange Get your face painted by one of the two facepainters that...

Free

Treasures Summer Picnic

Treasures 121 S Washington Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Keep the calendars open for August 8th! Treasures is hosting a summer picnic with games, contests, food for purchase, and live music from 6pm-7pm. Did we mention its FREE for entry?! Come join in this fun community event! Come join Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots as the entertain all ages with their clever, witty...

Free

Back to School Loteria

Rand Road Branch 1585 Rand Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Join us for a family-friendly, back to school Loteria. Learn to play La Loteria, a traditional game of chance played throughout Mexico that most resembles BINGO with pictures. All ages. Sign up begins 7/25.

Free
Event Series Pack the Park

Pack the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Help us “Pack the Park” this summer. Enjoy 3 evenings of free activities, giveaways, and a free snack. Families are invited to meet Park District staff. Each night we will have one of our recreation programs showcased. Preschool Park Adventures will also be part of this event.

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

Move Your Body on the Green

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Let’s move and groove outside today!

Free

Family Painting Night

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Sip juice boxes and create a work of art together in this fun paint-by-numbers family program. (One registration per family. To register, visit the Children's Services Desk or call 630.685.4181.)

Free

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