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The First Shot at Gettysburg: History, Reenacting, and Award Presentation

Adams Park (Wheaton) 303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the Illinois National Guard Attend demonstrations in Adams Park, presentations at the Museum and explore tables with relics and artifacts. Wheaton resident Capt. Marcellus Jones fired the first shot at Gettysburg 160 years ago, learn more about his fascinating story and honor local historians. The event is hosted by the...

Free
Event Series Family Movie Matinee

Family Movie Matinee

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Get comfy, enjoy some popcorn, and join us in the Ferrentino Room for a family movie matinee! June 10: Soul July 1: The Little Mermaid (Animated) August 5: Turning Red

Free
Event Series Mission Math Drop-In

Mission Math Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For grades 1โ€“6. Need some help completing your Mission Math packets or want to get your answers checked and explained by a math pro? Stop by the VolunTeen table on the second floor. Mission Math packets can be taken and turned in any time during the Summer Reading Program; this program is for drop-in, one-on-one...

Free

Picnicking for the Glorious Fourth

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Party like the Victorians by bringing your own picnic to enjoy among the natural beauty of Kline Creek Farm at this celebration of our oldest national holiday. Explore our historical picnicking display, and help make a special dairy treat using ice from our ice house. Learn about period music, play historical games, and watch model...

Free

Scavenger Hunt Party

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Everyone is invited to the library to celebrate the completion of the summer Scavenger Hunt in downtown Glen Ellyn! The celebration will include the Big Balloon Show, a theatrical balloon stage show featuring magic, comedy, eye-popping balloon props.

Free
Event Series Dinosaur BINGO

Dinosaur BINGO

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

For families with children of all ages. Do you love dinosaurs and BINGO? Come to the library for a fun event featuring both! Registration required beginning June 19.

Free
Event Series New Movie Afternoon

New Movie Afternoon

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

July 1: Join us on Friday, June 30th to watch the 1982 version of Annie, then come back to watch the 2014 version! July 29: Join us on Friday, July 28th to watch the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz, then come back to watch The Wiz (1978)!

Free

Dinosaur Train at Scoville

Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

Join us in Scoville Park to celebrate #DinosaurWeek with our trackless train on Saturday, from 2-6 PM! The train will be decked out with dinosaur dรฉcor and carry participants all around the Scoville Park walking path. Stay and play with our big blue blocks set up on the lawn or participate in some dino-themed activities...

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