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FanCon Pop-up at the Farmer’s Market

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

FanCon is almost here! Members of the FanCon team will be at the Farmer's Market to celebrate and share what activities to expect at FanCon 2024!

Free

International Mud Day Celebration

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United States

Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. In partnership with Niles-Maine Library.

Free

Mud Day

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Did you know there was such a thing as International Mud Day? It started in 2009 as a project between Australia and Nepal. Now, people worldwide use this day to...

Free

Touch-A-Truck

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah, IL, United States

Join us at Thorndale Park for an exciting โ€œTouch-A-Truckโ€ event! Explore and climb aboard your favorite vehicles while mingling with your hometown heroes. It promises to be a memorable day...

Free

Nature Obstacle Course

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West 26th Street, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop in.

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin โ€” for example, apply...

Included in general admission

Tropicool Pool Party

Family Aquatic Center (Palatine) 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Bring your swimsuit and best luau shirt becuase we're bringing the beach to the Family Aquatic Center for this tropical after hours event. Featuring games, raffles, and a special performance...

Included in general admission

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