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Big Trucks

Ron Beese Park 50 Rotary Drive, Barrington, IL, United States

Your entire family is going to love this event! We park dozens of “Big Trucks” in the parking lot at Ron Beese Park and then open them up for children to climb in and explore! Fire engines, garbage trucks, village vehicles, tow trucks and more will be on hand to help your children have fun...

Free

Archery: Open House

Blackwell Forest Preserve Warrenville, IL

Learn about equipment, try some of the basics with a certified instructor, and talk to representatives from local archery groups at this fun family event. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-933-7248.

Free

Summer Daze Car Show

Downtown Warrenville Butterfield Road and Batavia Road, Warrenville, IL, United States

Downtown Warrenville – near the intersection of Rt 56 (Butterfield) & Batavia Road 9:00A-2:30P *Awards Announcement at conclusion of judging (approximately 2:30 p.m.) We ask that all Car Show participants wait until all awards have been announced to leave their parking spot for the safety of spectators and other participants. Pre-registration is only $15.00 (Deadline...

Touch a Truck

Jewel Middle School 1501 Waterford Road, North Aurora, IL, United States

Join the fun as surrounding agencies participate in this educational and entertaining event for kids of all ages. Come watch exciting fire and rescue demonstrations and mingle with emergency crews.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free
Event Series Destination Asia Festival

Destination Asia Festival

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Bring your family and friends to be transported across the globe as you explore the beautiful cultures and traditions of Asia. Taste delicious food from local vendors, experience new music, and take in traditional dances and performances that pay homage to this part of the world. This family-friendly weekend will be the cultural event of...

included in admission

Super Saturday: Choose Your Own Balloon Adventure

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Bring the whole family to this interactive show packed with magic, comedy, and Smarty's giant balloons! For families. Please register each child and adult attendee.

Free

Reptile Show

Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

The Village's Youth Commission is hosting a free Reptile Show on Saturday, August 3 at 10 am at Village Hall for children and their grown-ups! To register for this fun, family-friendly show, call Hallie Karle at 847-781-2606.

Free

Touch-A-Truck

Park Place Family Recreation Center 550 S. Park Boulevard, Streamwood, IL, United States

Children and adults of all ages will have truckloads of fun during our Touch A Truck event. This free family event allows you to interact with vehicles in all shapes and sizes. Come take pictures with trucks that include fire engines police cars park district vehicles and more.   For information on more events like...

Free

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