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Firefly Family Theatre: Under the Stars

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars. Under the Stars includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of summer fun for families! The show is ideal for ages 2-7, but has something for...

Free

Bubbles and Chalk

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Join us in the courtyard for bubbles, chalk masterpieces, and maybe a surprise! Please register children only, not adults.

Free
Event Series STC Live

STC Live

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

​Join us this summer for FREE live music at various St. Charles establishments and on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday evening, from June 5th to August 30th. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings

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

This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on Frost Hill. There’s no better way to celebrate the leisurely evenings of summer than this! Admission into the Arboretum and Arbor Evenings will begin at...

Free – $15

Party in the Park

Jim Jenson Pavilion 620 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

One of the upcoming Free events to celebrate this legacy is the PARTY IN THE PARK scheduled for Wednesday, July 24 from 6-8pm. This event promises an evening filled with large backyard games, inflatables, DJ, crafts, a foam party and more. Food trucks will be available for food purchase. It will take place at the...

Free

Kids’ Night at the Car Show

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States

Get your motor running... to Downtown Lemont Cruise Nights? The librarians will be out and about with activities and special guests so be sure to swing by and say 'Hello.' June 19: Crosstown Exotics July 24: Miss Jamie August 7: STEM Night

Free

Party in the Park Anniversary Celebration

Apple Orchard Community Park Stearns Road & S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

The Bartlett Park District is celebrating 60 years of creating fun at the FREE to attend Party in the Park! This event promises an evening filled with large backyard games, inflatables, DJ, crafts, a foam party and more. Food trucks will be available for food purchase.

Free

Lemont Legends Cruise Nights

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

*All Show Cars are welcome every Wednesday; Trophies are awarded according to the schedule. June 5 Calling All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles June 12 Chevy / Corvettes (Expo Night) June 19 Buick / Oldsmobile / Pontiac (Kids Night) June 26 Jeep / 4x4 July 3 NO SHOW (HOLIDAY) July 10 Ford / Mustang July 17...

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