Events Calendar

Sponsored by Ultimate Ninjas Naperville and Pixels by Emily.

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Fall Food Truck Festival

Hanover Township Town Hall 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett

Join Hanover Township for the 7th annual Fall Food Truck Festival on Thursday, 9/19 from to 8 p.m. at the William Tiknis Campus in Bartlett, 250 S. IL Route 59. Enjoy live music, carnival games, and most importantly, great food and drinks! Come out for a great time and learn more about the programs and...

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
Event Series Pop-In and Play

Pop-In and Play

Maple Park (Palatine) 316 N. Winston Drive, Palatine, IL, United States

Pop-In & Play Neighborhood Nights are special event nights where Palatine Park District brings the party to your neighborhood park! Families can walk to the park and enjoy free activities for the evening that include music, sports, games, crafts and giveaways (while supplies last).

Free
Event Series Family STEAM Night

Family STEAM Night

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Drop in between 6-7:30 pm to try out some STEAM activities as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5 years and up with a caregiver

Free
Event Series Third Thursday

Third Thursday

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us for Third Thursdays at Town Square Wheaton all summer long! With a stellar lineup of live music, shopping specials, and great food and drinks, you won’t want to miss this series chock full of outdoor summer fun!

Free
Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Meineke Park 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Join us at the park for an outdoor movie on the lawn. Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy a family-friendly movie experience. Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase. September 19: Hocus Pocus September 26: Hocus Pocus 2   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor...

Free
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

We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.

Submit an Event
Click on the button above to submit an event to the Kidlist calendar. We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are reviewed by the Kidlist team.