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Family Pokémon MeetUp

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Get together with other Pokémon fans to "show and tell" your cards with each other and do a Pokémon-themed craft or activity. Best for families with children ages 5 and older. Please note: You may bring your Pokémon cards to show, but we won't be trading cards during the program. Feel free to exchange contact...

Free
Event Series Downtown Summer Sounds

Downtown Summer Sounds

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7PM at Fountain Square, from July 11 to September 26. For nine of the twelve weeks, Downtown Evanston is collaborating with a different local nonprofit (see below) to select the band, activate the Fountain Square plaza, and help us to ensure that...

Free

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8–March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Join us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers under our tent in what Backyard Oktoberfest refers to as “…one of the most authentic around”. We have a great selection of...

Free – $5

Puzzle Races

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Compete against other teams to see who can complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle fastest. Members of the winning team get bragging rights and free puzzles. Register as a team of up to five, or individually.

Free
Event Series Summer Entertainment Series

Summer Entertainment Series

Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Enjoy musical concerts and performances spanning a variety of musical genres featuring both local and national talent. Performances are hosted on various weekends from 6-9:30P, June through September. June 6: Wheaton Municipal Band June 13: Wheaton Municipal Band June 20: Wheaton Municipal Band June 21: The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik with Mulberry Street*...

Event Series Concerts by the Campfire

Concerts by the Campfire

Springfield Park (Bloomingdale) 269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Spend quality time with your family and enjoy live performances and smores around a campfire. Smores available while supplies last. Bring your own chairs or blankets and some snacks. Washrooms available at the concession stand at Springfield Park. The program is free.

Free

End Of Summer Circle Bash

Village Circle (Elmwood Park) 4 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Join us as we close out summer with an epic circle block party featuring music by 7th Heaven. Turning Point Dance Studio will perform, kids activities, food, drinks and live music from 7-9pm and more!

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