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Calling all nerds! FanCon 2024 is here! Whether you're new to cons or a seasoned regular, we invite you to join us for a full day of fandom at the library and in our parking lot! From Dungeons & Dragons to Percy Jackson and Spiderman, we’ve got a little something for everyone including hands-on workshops,...
Main Stage, Beer and Margarita Tent, Carnival, Food, Booths, Commercial Area, Craft Show & More. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
For over thirty years, the Itasca Lions Club, the Village of Itasca, and the Itasca Park District have united to bring summer celebrations to the community. Early bird tickets for unlimited rides will be available for purchase at the Park District, Village Hall, and the Itasca Community Library beginning in July. ItascaFest will feature a...
Give and get gently used sports equipment at our summer Sportswap event with Go Green Glen Ellyn. Gear up for fall sports and activities at this community exchange and sale. Equipment will be collected the preceding week. Watch for more details to be posted at gepark.org/calendar.
Learn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them.
Families will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Registration and waiver required. Ages 6+ with caregivers. Summer is a great time for families to learn something new, together. Families will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and...
Known to many as one of the western suburbs’ premier events, Glendale Heights Fest is held in July of each year at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Avenue in Glendale Heights. Enjoy carnival rides and games, along with a great lineup of live music, family fun, and delicious food. Experience the "best fireworks in the...
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...
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