Nerf Night
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesPlay games with Nerf blasters. Nerf blasters and darts will be provided.
Free
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Movie Night in Blackhawk Park
Blackhawk Park (Indian Head Park) Cascade Drive, Indian Head Park, IL, United StatesJoin the Village of Indian Head Park and SEASPAR for a showing of a family-friendly movie event held underneath the night sky. August 20 - Descendants For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Free
Back-to-School Community Picnic
Peg Bond Center 151 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL, United StatesEVERYONE is invited to Immanuel's Back-to-School Community Picnic! Weโll begin at 10AM with outdoor worship featuring Pastor Eric and Immanuel worship leader Jimmy OโConnell and band. (Please bring lawn chairs to sit in and umbrellas for shade for this hour of worship.) Jimmy will continue to provide music throughout the picnic. Following worship, there will...
Free
Bee Demo
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesCurious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....
Hummingbird Rooftop Hangout
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesThis ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 17, to Sunday, Aug. 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Centerโs green roof and get a vantage point youโve never experienced before. We will have hummingbird feeders on the roof and...
Food Drive
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesBring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby.
Family Enrichment Workshop
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United StatesRecommended for families with children ages 5 and up Learn about the importance of enrichment for the zooโs animals. Cosley Zooโs animals receive enrichment every day. Enrichment lets our animals make choices and exhibit natural behaviors such as climbing, hunting for food, and using their senses. In this workshop, your family will make enrichment activities...
$8
Outdoor Concert
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesThis concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available from Mamieโs Toffee & Treats, Golden Eagle Hotdogs, and Aunt Tinaโs Sound Bites. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking...
included with parking
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