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Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Little Explorers

Little Explorers

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln, Channahon, IL, United States

Activities may include a story, a hike, hands-on activities, crafts and free play.

Free
Event Series Family Movie

Family Movie

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Bring a blanket and pillow to enjoy a movie on our big screen! Closed Captioning is provided. July 13 - Minions August 15 - Penguins of Madagascar August 21 - Paddington

Event Series Aurora Farmers Market – West

Aurora Farmers Market – West

West Plaza (Aurora) 1999 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, United States

The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, decadent baked goods and pastry items, a selection of local food trucks and vendors (including Aurora's famous Dick's Mini Donuts), delicious coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan...

Free
Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis...

Included in general admission

Build-It! STEM/¡Constrúyelo!

Palatine Public Library - Rand Road Branch 1585 Rand Road, Palatine, United States

Hazte creativo con nuestra colección de Magformers®. Conecta las formas magnéticas para crear edificios, otras formas o cualquier cosa que te puedas imaginar. Para edades de 5 y mayor. Entrada libre. Get creative with our Magformers® collection. Connect the magnetic tiles to create buildings, shapes, or anything you can imagine. Ages 5 and up. Drop...

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission
Event Series Riverside Farmers Market

Riverside Farmers Market

Historic Water Tower 10 Pine Ave, Riverside, IL, United States

The Farmers Market will return June 5 - October 9, Wednesdays from 2:30 - 7 p.m. at Centennial Plaza near the Historic Water Tower, located at 10 Pine Avenue.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

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