Get Up ‘n Groove in the Park
Surrey Park 95 Surrey Drive, Glen EllynLet's dance and sing to various melodies in this music and movement program! For kids of all ages and their grownups.
Free
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Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Under the Stars
Various Locations IL, United StatesJoin Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Sing songs around the campfire, listen to stories and watch the stars. Under the Stars includes...
Free
Storytime at the Farmers Market
Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesCome visit us select Thursday mornings this summer at the Clarendon Hills Farmerโs Market! Grab a treat at the market, bring a blanket to sit on, and listen to some...
Free
Storytime at the Farmers Market
Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesThe Clarendon Hills Public Library is hosting a Childrenโs Story Time Outdoors During the Farmers Market, the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 11:30am. JUNE 8, JULY 13, AUGUST 10,...
Clay Day
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United StatesLet your imagination run wild with a funfilled, hands-on experience creating unique clay sculptures.
Without Limits: Recreation for All
+1 moreIndividuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling, paddling, rock wall climbing and archery. In partnership with Adaptive Adventures
Free
Art in the Park
Edwin and Elsie Meyn Busse Park 21 S Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesHop over to Pocket Park ready to express yourself with a fun outdoor-inspired art activity. In case of rain, temperatures above 85 degrees, or other inclement weather, this program will...
Free
Parties in the Park
Various Locations IL, United StatesJoin Park District staff as we celebrate an afternoon in the park! Enjoy light snacks, beverages, crafts and more! June 8 at Dunham Place Park August 24 at Concord Square...
Free
Luau Day
Heritage Park Family Aquatic Center 105 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL, United StatesJoin us for this fun Hawaiian-themed pool party!
included in general admission
Chicago Blues Festival
Millennium Park New Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesWith a diverse lineup celebrating the bluesโ past, present and future, the Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition while shining a spotlight on the genreโs contributions to...
Free
Family Bingo Night
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesGeared for children and their families. Let's play Bingo for the chance to win a prize!
Free
An Evening with Summer Camp Staff
Keystone Park West Lake St and Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesEnjoy an evening getting to know your child's camp staff! Grilled hot dogs will be served and fun games will be played.
Free
Family Night
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United StatesThemes change weekly. June 8: Giant Bubble Show June 15: Tie Dye June 22: Animal BINGO June 29: Mad Science July 6: Trolls World Tour Movie July 13: Outdoor Art...
Free
Live Music Series at the Lawn
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWeโve got your Fridays 6-8pm covered this season with summer fun on The Lawn! Enjoy a lively night out with your family and friends while you vibe to the tunes...
Movie Screening
Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL, United StatesMay 25: ET: The Extra-Terrestrial - Steven Spielberg's masterpiece about a boy and his special bond with an alien from another planet. This edition includes all new bonus features, including...
Free
Summer Concert Series
Hoosier Grove Park 700 W Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJune 8: Starlight City July 6: Circle of Fifths August 10: Wait, What? For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.
Free
Music on the Hill
Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United StatesFree family summer event! Bring a blanket and some chairs, and enjoy some outdoor music! Cool off with a treat from Kona Ice. For information on more events like...
Free
Promenade Concert Series
The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesThe Promenade concert series June 8 - August 31, 2023. Every Thursday night 7pm - 9 pm, located on The Row! For information on more events like this, check...
Free
Wheaton Municipal Band Concerts
Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United StatesTreasured events for families throughout Chicago suburban communities The Wheaton Municipal Band is composed of some of the finest band musicians in the metropolitan Chicago area, playing a variety of...
Free
Summer Concert Series
Central Park (Naperville) 104 E. Benton, Naperville, IL, United StatesAll Performances are Free to the Public. Thursday evenings at 7:30pm. Community Concert Center. June 1 - "A Salute to Our Armed Forces" June 8 - "Familiar Tunes" June 15...
Free
Funday Childrenโs Entertainment Series
Vogelei Park (Hoffman Estates) 650 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United StatesCome for the show, then stay and enjoy the whole afternoon at Vogelei! Bring a picnic lunch, play on the playground or the splash pad! June 9: Carole Stephens: Macaroni...
Free
Happy Dog Barkery โ Summer Luau Party
Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesJoin Happy Dog Barkery for their Summer Luau Party from 12:00 โ 5:00 pm.
Midsommarfest
Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesFor three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, food...
Free
Central Park Story Time
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesBring a blanket and positive vibes to Central Park for a drop-in story time with songs, dancing, and fun! Ages 1-8 with caregiver. No registration required.
Free
Summer Music Series
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United StatesLive music is the best part of summer โ enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...
Free
Chicago Blues Festival
Millennium Park New Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesWith a diverse lineup celebrating the bluesโ past, present and future, the Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition while shining a spotlight on the genreโs contributions to...
Free
Live Music Series at the Lawn
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWeโve got your Fridays 6-8pm covered this season with summer fun on The Lawn! Enjoy a lively night out with your family and friends while you vibe to the tunes...
Block Party
Rolling Meadows High School 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesLive music, food trucks, market vendors, and activities are being planned for all ages. 6-7pm: Latin Groove 8-9:30pm: Ashland Craft
Free
Sounds of Summer Concerts
Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL, United StatesEvery summer the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion comes alive with a variety of community events for all ages. This one of a kind outdoor stage and views of Heritage Lake...
Free
Movies in the Park
Lake Park (Des Plaines) 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesFree! Purchase your popcorn & drinks starting at 7:00p. Movies begin as soon as itโs dark (around 8:00p). Bring blankets & chairs, a picnic dinner, kick back and enjoy lake...
Free
Movies and Food Trucks
Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United StatesEnjoy Movies, Food, & Fun on Friday Nights at Geneva Commons! Theyโre back! Movies & Food Trucks 2023 is here for the whole family to enjoy this summer. Food Trucks...
Free
Late Night Swim
Coral Cove Water Park 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL, United StatesIs the summer afternoon sun too hot to handle? Join us after hours for an extended day of splashtastic fun.
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NAMI DuPage Fun Run
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin NAMI DuPage for their 2023 Fun Run This year, NAMI DuPage is joined by Serenity House and the Prevention Leadership Team to have their first-ever Color Run! Help break the...
Touch A Truck
Hanover Park Train Station 1975 W. Lake Street, Hanover Park, IL, United StatesThe Village of Hanover Park invites you to the Annual Touch-A-Truck Event at the Hanover Park Train Station Commuter Lot on Saturday, June 10. The event will be free of...
Free
BRCC Family Fest and Rummage Sale
Burr Ridge Community Church 15W100 Plainfield Road, Burr Ridge, IL, United StatesJoin Burr Ridge Community Church for a Family Fest and Rummage Sale Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Rummage Sale items include clothing, furniture and household items!...
Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesKick off the summer antiques show season on June 10, 2023 at the 1st Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show in Wheaton, Illinois. 45 Dealers from 10 states...
$8
Storytime: Yoga in the Park
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United StatesStorybook yoga combines stretching, moving, and stories! Kids of all ages will move through a sequence of yoga poses to help bring a story to life. A mat or towel...
Free
Nanny Nikki and the Dapper Dude
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesKick start your summer-and Summer Reading Club-with a live musical performance by Grammy-nominated artist Nanny Nikki! Sing and soar at this super stellar show for the whole family! Join us...
Free
In the Grove
Eggers Grove Forest Preserve E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago, IL, United StatesWelcome to the Grove, where plants and creatures and children all grow together. Through songs, play, and stories, little ones and their grown-ups will discover the forest around them and...
Free
Free Summer Family Fun
Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United StatesWeโre ready for some summer family fun at Yorktown Center! Join them on the second Saturdays of June, July, and August from 10am โ 12pm in The Park in Center Court...
Free
Artisan Market
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesThe Oak Brook Artisan Market is returning to Oakbrook Center for two outdoor markets in 2023. Meet and shop the Midwest's finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods + art...
Free
Community Day
Everlasting Word Church (Aurora) 22 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin us for our 2nd Annual Community Day to be held at Everlasting Word Church (22 N. Highland ave) on Saturday, June 10th. This will be a fun family event...
Free
Dino Fest
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesDon't miss the official party to celebrate the arrival of the Spinosaurus, the newest dinosaur at the Field! Dino Fest is the official start of summer at the Field Museum,...
Included in general admission
Chicago Northwest Family Day
Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesCome play at Chicago Northwest Family Day! A FREE childrenโs event bringing together Chicagolandโs BEST attractions. Activities for the kids while you learn more about the attractions in your own...
Free
Live on the Lawn
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesShake out your favorite blanket or chairs, text your friends and make plans to meet up at our second annual Summer Reading Club kickoff event, Live on the Lawn! Live...
Free
Piyesta Pinoy
Bolingbrook Village Hall 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesJoin Outreach at Piyesta Pinoy, a yearly celebration of Filipino culture. We'll be there with fun giveaways, and you can even sign up for Summer Adventure.
Free
Street Eats Festival
Montgomery Park 301 N River St, Montgomery, IL, United StatesThe Village of Montgomery, in partnership with Brew Avenue Events and the Montgomery Foundation, is hosting the 3rd Annual Montgomery Street Eats Fest along River St. in the iconic downtown...
Free
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