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Countdown to Kindergarten

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

Are you ready for Kindergarten? Drop-in to our workshop and sharpen up your skills!

Free

Adler Planetarium: ‘Scopes in the City

Various Locations IL, United States

Adler staff and volunteers bring the museum—and the universe—a little closer to you! With ’Scopes in the City, we lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods and elsewhere. Join us to #LookUp together! Because all ’Scopes in the City events are weather permitting, subscribe to our Adler Events (Digital and In Person) or Night...

Free

National Night Out: Summer Park Parties

Itasca Caribbean Water Park 100 N Catalpa Street, Itasca, IL, United States

Join us for games, contests, crafts, music, entertainment and more! There is something for everyone, so bring the whole family. Each party will be at a different Itasca Park District Park or Facility and will feature new entertainment and activities at each one. Pack a picnic or grab some grub from a food truck. Beat...

Free
Event Series Tuesday Night Markets

Tuesday Night Markets

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us every Tuesday night from 4pm - 8pm in the Fox Yard of Fox Valley. - Over 40 vendors, artisans, bakeries, fresh farm vegetables - Food trucks and beer tent - Live music every event night from 6pm - 8pm - Kid activities, balloons, face painting and bounce house Location: Fox Yard - the...

Free

National Night Out

Prairie Point Community Park 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego, IL, United States

Spending time together makes our neighborhoods safer while simultaneously making it a more caring place to live. Join in as millions of neighbors come together for National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states and military bases worldwide! We’ll have frozen treats, games, and enjoy the Splash Pad to have an unforgettable...

Free

National Night Out

Lisle High School 1800 Short Street, Lisle, IL, United States

Come Celebrate America's Night Out Against Crime! Join us for an evening in honor and support of National Night Out. This event is designed to enhance crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts and strengthen neighborhood spirit and community relations. Family Fun Includes: Lisle Police Department and Lisle-Woodridge Fire...

Free

National Night Out

Downtown Bensenville IL

National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States, held the first Tuesday of August. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. GAMES * FOOD...

Free

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