Archery and Games
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesAdults and families, enjoy trying archery and playing your favorite backyard games. Instruction, equipment and games provided.
Free
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Library Olympics
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesCelebrate the 2024 Olympic games! Stop by for fun themed activities, and join us for special timed events at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Free
Let the Games Begin! The Origins of Sports
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesDuring this fun-filled program presented by Histories for Kids, ancient athlete βDiscus Meterβ will lead you through time to discover the beginnings of some of todayβs most enjoyable sports pastimes....
Free
Cops and Bobbers
Various Locations IL, United StatesGrab your pole and team up with police officers from the Forest Preserve District and local village departments, who will help you bait your hook and reel in your biggest...
Free
Casting on the Pier
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesCasting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier...
Included in general admission
Fishing Derby
Patriots Park (Downers Grove) 501 55th Place, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesReel in three hours of family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby. This is a free event, but registration is required at dgparks.org. Longest and shortest fish in each age...
Free
Boating in the Park
Lake Ellyn Boathouse 645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesRent a kayak, canoe, or a pedal boat. Boating in the Park is open to all ages, however, all boating participants required to properly wear and fit into the provided...
$10
NNO Putt, Chip and Drive Crime Out Family Golf Event
Bartlett Hills Golf Club 800 W. Oneida Ave, Bartlett, IL, United StatesCome to the National Night Out Family Golf Event and help Putt, Chip & Drive Crime Out! Tee off is at 1 p.m. Cool prizes and great family fun. Pre-registration...
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