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Shenanigans on the Green: Northwest Celtic Fest

NOW Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Get ready for a day of family fun at Shenanigans on the Green! Join us on Saturday, August 10, and enjoy a spectacular event from 1:00pm to 11:00pm. Best part? Parking, entry, and kid's activities are FREE! We've taken the beloved Northwest Celtic Fest and given it a fresh twist, creating a celebration that combines...

Free

Country Jam

Gordon Park Ogden & Tilden, La Grange, IL, United States

Get ready to stomp your boots and sing along at La Grange Country Jam! Experience a day filled with toe-tapping tunes, food trucks, local beer vendors, and a lively atmosphere. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of all things country!

Free
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside...

Free
Event Series Fullersburg Days

Fullersburg Days

Fullersburg Woods 3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Join a fun-filled weekend of history, nature, and family-friendly activities, including guided nature walks, mill tours, corn-grinding demonstrations, a corn husk doll craft, a photo exhibit, and s’mores. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free admission; $5 per s'mores kit for four. No registration. Questions? Call 630-850-8110.

Free

Ben’s Memorial Mile

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

We are tentatively planning for Saturday, August 10 in the early evening. Ben's Memorial Mile will have a different feel this year, as we will be switching to a road race along with our usual community festival and afterparty. Stay tuned for more information!   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Event Series Wave Wall Moves

Wave Wall Moves

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Gather your family and be part of the excitement every Saturday afternoon with two captivating free performances at the Wave Wall Stage, as part of Navy Pier’s thrilling outdoor live dance series – Wave Wall Moves. In collaboration with See Chicago Dance, this series highlights a diverse array of Chicago dance companies, ensembles, and choreographers,...

Free

Carnival – Carnivale: A Fundraising Celebration for the Theatre of Western Springs

Theatre of Western Springs 4384 Hampton Ave.,, Western Springs, IL, United States

On August 10th, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm the Theatre of Western Springs will host the TWS Carnival, a daytime extravaganza! There will be food trucks, music, games, and prizes on the theatre lawn for families to enjoy. All proceeds benefit TWS and CTWS as we enter our 96th season. From 7:00pm - 10:00pm, the festivities will transform...

$10 – $15

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