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Youth Commission Community Fun Fair

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, United States

Join the Des Plaines Youth Commission at Prairie Lakes Community Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the Community Fun Fair! This free event will feature family-friendly games, community organizations, a scavenger hunt, entertainment from Magician Keith Cobb and more!

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Live 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 heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...

Free

Lilac Time

Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...

Free

Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk

Burnidge Forest Preserve 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL, United States

Celebrate mothers everywhere as we discover the beautiful wildflowers emerging at a local forest preserve. The hike will involve activities for all ages. Adults will enjoy learning interesting wildflower botany and folklore, while the young at heart are sure to love a wildflower scavenger hunt. Bring the whole family!

Free
Event Series Glen Ellyn French Market

Glen Ellyn French Market

Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Geneva French Market

Geneva French Market

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Northbrook Art in the Park

Village Green Park (Northbrook) 1810 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook is your home base for a fantastic summer day! Grab a coffee on Shermer Road with friends or family, then soak in unique art from 85+ artists at the fest. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a stop at the Kid’s Creation Station. Break for...

Free

Mother’s Day Celebration

Volkening Heritage Farm 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Bring the kids to Heritage Farm to create a handmade flower gift for mom before exploring the grounds and meeting our farmyard friends. Admission is free for all! 

Free

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