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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

It’s Juggle Time

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Come and interact with Jason Kollum as he performs his eye-popping balancing, juggling acts, and a variety of other stunts.

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 Summer Music Series

Summer Music Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...

Free
Event Series Town Square Concerts and Events

Town Square Concerts and Events

Schaumburg Town Square 200 S Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Sunset Yoga Thursday, June 1 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of yoga in Town Square led by our certified yoga instructor, Marti Lahood. Rain location: Central Library Brass From the Past Monday, June 5 • 6:45-8:15 p.m. Brass from the Past is one of Chicago’s best cover bands. Featuring Chicagoland’s top-tier touring and studio...

Free

Summer Solstice Hike and Fire

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

School is out for summer! Say goodbye to books, homework and school routines and hello to the first official day of summer. Learn what the summer solstice is while hiking in the forest to see how the sun brings life and makes things grow. Return to the campfire to make s’mores and an outdoor summer...

Free

Kohl Children’s Museum: Vibrations Exploration

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Explore, design, and test musical instruments to discover how sound is created through vibration.

Free
Event Series Art Adventures

Art Adventures

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Sign up and stop in anytime between 2:00- 4:00 pm to make a special summer project. For children ages 2 and up with an adult.

Free

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