Bubble Palooza
Various Locations IL, United StatesPop! Come play with all manner of foam and suds in this bubble extravaganza! Children are invited to create and interact with bubbles in a variety of ways. Ages 2-5...
Free
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Storytime in the Garden
Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL, United StatesJoin us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will...
Free
Fresh Fest
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome and experience the excitement of our free annual young performers showcase, Fresh Fest! and witness the emergence of fresh talents, fresh voices, and fresh perspectives as they grace the...
Free
Art in Nature
National Grove - South Groveland Avenue and 31st Street, North Riverside, IL, United StatesExplore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in. Grove 1.
Friday Crafternoons
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.
Free
Tween Craft Hour (Taylor’s Version)
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCome spend this not-so-cruel-summer afternoon with us! Join us in our Swiftie era as we craft friendship bracelets and more while listening to music—Taylor’s Version, of course! (Grades 3–5).
Free
Anime Afternoon – FULL
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCome hang out in the Vortex while we watch anime, talk about manga and enjoy Japanese snacks! (Grades 6–12)
Free
Party in the Park
Community Park (Westchester) 10201 Bond Street, Westchester, IL, United StatesLive bands. Food Trucks. Beer Tent. Kids Zone. Musical Guests.
Family Float Night
Cypress Cove (Woodridge) Janes Court, Woodridge, IL, United StatesBring in floats, rafts and other fun items you would like to enjoy in the main pool at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park. Parental supervision in the water is mandatory...
Included in general admission
Summer Concert Series
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United StatesLive music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the...
Free
Float Nights
Lions Park Pool 100 Byrd Court, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesEnjoy the evening at Lions Park Pool floating on your favorite raft. Pool rules apply during this special night out. Daily admissions apply.
Included in general admission
Street Dance
Franklin Avenue Franklin Avenue and 25th Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesYou don’t want to miss this unforgettable annual summer event hosted by the Park District of Franklin Park. There will be live music, local food vendors, free children’s activities, and...
Free
Christmas in July
Woodland Trails Pool 1500 E Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect, United StatesSanta will be visiting the Woodland Trails Pool this July! Join us for decorations, reindeer games, holiday treats, and more! All ages welcome!
Free – $3
Second Fridays: The John Behling & Kehsin Xu Duo
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesKehsin and John play jazz, bossa novas, and lively jazz arrangements of pop tunes. They perform regularly at Le Piano, The Dock, and many private events throughout the Chicago area....
Free
Friday Night Concert Series
Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL, United StatesBring your coolers, blankets and chairs! Free entry. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.
Free
Sounds of Summer
Various Locations IL, United StatesThe complete summer includes Main Stage Concerts on Friday nights, Family Picnic Series on Tuesdays at noon, Battle of the Bands, Palatine Concert Band Shows, and Outdoor Movie Nights –...
Free
Movies Under the Stars
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesBring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza* for these FREE family-friendly movie showings: June 14: The Super Mario Bros. Movie July 12: Trolls: Band...
Free
Unplug Illinois – Come Fly A Kite
Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange ParkUnplug Illinois is a program of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, designed to encourage people to “unplug” from technology and plug into play, creativity, family, and adventure. Unplug Illinois...
Free
Open Bike Night
Naperville Safety Town 1320 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesChildren come bring your bikes to practice riding on the streets of Safety Town. Entrance fee is $5 per child. 4 wheeled, low to the ground bike rentals are available...
$5
Touch-a-Truck and Kids IDs
Bartlett Metra Parking Lot 138 E. Bartlett Avenue, Bartlett, United StatesSee! Touch! Explore! Honk! Open for all ages - emergency vehicles, construction trucks and more. Free Kids ID station by Illinois State Police. For information on more events like...
Free
Bubble Works
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesOn July 13 and 14, from 9 am to 1 pm, Wonder Works Children’s Museum will host our third annual outdoor festival to celebrate the magic and science of bubbles....
$5 – $15
Popsicles in the Park
Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL, United StatesOn Saturday, July 13, people throughout Illinois are encouraged to “unplug” from technology and plug into; play, creativity, family, and adventure. Unplug Illinois promotes getting up and getting out, whether...
Free
Sensory Seeking Story Time
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesThis small group story time is designed for children with sensory processing differences, specifically those who are seeking extra sensory input.
Free
Planet Circus
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesJoin Pocket Circus for their Planet Circus show - a show full of acrobatics, juggling, and magic with lots of audience participation and comedy for the whole family. Tickets available...
Free
Super Saturday: Bubble Bonanza
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesExperience art, science, and a touch of magic with Bubble Ben's interactive bubble show. Best for ages 4 and older with their families. Please register each child attendee using the...
Free
Joyful Noise Music Class
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United StatesGive your baby/toddler the joy of the Musikgarten experience with this engaging class led by Joyful Noise Music Studio! Recommended for ages 0-5 years. Registration is required.
Free
Unplug Illinois
Kemmerling Park and Pool 400 S Prospect Street, Roselle, IL, United StatesUnplug Illinois with a prescription for nature. Join the Roselle Park District at Kemmerling Park as we partner with The Nature Conservation Foundation to engage with nature and experience its...
Free
Unplug Illinois
Ackerman Park (Glen Ellyn) 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesUnplug your electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship, adventure, and family with the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s State-wide initiative. This free community event will consist of fitness,...
Free
Early Childhood Expo and Kite Fest
Maine Park Leisure Center 2701 W Sibley Street, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesParents and children, sample everything the Park District has to offer children age 5 and under, all in one place! Follow our scavenger hunt through the facility to try out...
Free
Unplug Illinois Day
Downers Grove Recreation Center 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesUnplug from devices and plug into play on Saturday, July 13. Unplug Illinois Day will highlight the active programs, sports, and leagues offered by the Downers Grove Park District. Free...
Free
Field Day Unplugged
Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin us for Field Day Unplugged on Saturday, July 13 at McCullough Park (next to Prisco Community Center) to celebrate Unplug Illinois! Unplug Illinois is a campaign created by Illinois...
Free
Illinois Unplugged Day: Backyard Olympics Day
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us at Scoville Park for a day of fun! We’ll be trying our hand at some Olympic events.
Free
Celebrate Illinois Unplug Day at HEParks
South Ridge Park 1450 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United StatesCelebrate Illinois Unplug Day at HEParks! Join us for a day of digital detox and outdoor excitement at HEParks’ Celebrate Illinois Unplug Day! Hosted at the picturesque South Ridge Park...
Free
Field Day Unplugged
Messenger Woods Nature Preserve Bruce Road and Cedar Road, Homer Glen, IL, United StatesCome play in the woods for Unplug Illinois Day(Opens in a new window)! The statewide initiative encourages people to unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship,...
Free
Bensenville Public Works Open House
Bensenville Public Works 717 E Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL, United StatesJoin Bensenville Public Works for a unique experience allowing you to get a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, tools, and equipment required to maintain the village's infrastructure. At this family...
Free
Kids Fest
Wampum Lake Lansing Rd & Willigan Rd, Thornton, IL, United StatesEmbrace the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. Featuring various community partners offering fishing, canoeing, archery and more.
Free
Art Through the Decades
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesUsing the materials provided create your own work of art inspired by famous art movements of the past. All ages. While supplies last. Drop in.
Free
Story Stroll
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesEnjoy a story and a stroll around the Library Reading Garden.
Free
Gardener’s Art Fest
The Growing Place 25w471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesJoin us Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 10 am – 5 pm for the Gardener’s Art Fest! The Gardener’s Art Fest at The Growing Place has been connecting local artists...
Free
Kids Closet Cleanout Kick-Off
Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United StatesJoin us for our Back-to-School Kids Closet Cleanout clothing drive kick-off on Saturday, July 13 from 10am - 5pm in Center Court to make a difference in our community by...
Free
Yoga at the Farm
Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville, IL, United StatesEnjoy a Vinyasa Yoga class at Fischer Farm surrounded by a wooded forest preserve. Mats will be provided, but participants ware free to bring their own. Make sure to bring...
Free
The Eras Tour Party
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynWear your favorite Eras outfit, exchange friendship bracelets, and sing along to The Eras Tour music with other Swifities. For grades 3-8. Sessions from 10:30am - 11:00am or 2:30pm -...
Mammals and More Animal Show
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United StatesJoin the Flying Fox Conservation Fund and learn about some of the most amazing creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone at this unique, hands-on animal program....
Free
Swiftie Celebration
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United StatesCelebrate all things Taylor Swift with us in Style. Come hang out with your fellow Swifties, sing along, and Stay Stay Stay for bracelet making and activities. Please register each...
Free
Picnic in the Park
Lions Park (Warrenville) 3S350 Virginia Avenue, Warrenville, United StatesCelebrate Unplug IL Day with a picnic in the park! Enjoy outdoor games, hot dogs & drinks.
Free
Community Park Grand Opening Bash
Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United StatesJoin us for a fun-filled day celebrating the grand opening of our renovated Community Park. This is a free event for the whole family!
Free
Unplug Illinois Day
The Woodlands at White Oaks Park 111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesUnplug from technology and plug into play, adventure, family, and nature at our FREE community event at White Oaks Park. As part of a state-wide Unplug Illinois initiative, Wood Dale...
Free
Unplug Illinois
Prairie Point Community Park 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego, IL, United StatesJoin the Oswegoland Park District as we unplug our electronic devices and plug into play. Enjoy crafts, games, the splash pad, and more! All Ages, Free!
Free
Summer Market
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesLocal vendors will be on-site for you to purchase handmade crafts, jewelry, food, and more. Please note: Some vendors take credit cards but most are cash-only.
Free
iFest: International Festival Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesRated as the third most diverse suburb of Chicago, Bolingbrook prides itself in its “door-to-door” diversity, providing a place to live, work, and play for all. iFest Bolingbrook: International Festival...
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