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Color Run, Walk and Roll

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

This event is ideal for families or groups of friends who are not afraid to get a little dirty at the 2nd annual Color Run Walk & Roll. The 2-mile course will include fun activities, obstacles, and a touch of color along the way. Participants can either run, walk, or roll (skates, strollers, and/or wagons)...

$20

ABC’s of Biking

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

Whether you are an avid cyclist or a casual bicycle enthusiast, we invite you to join us for ABC’s of Biking – a FREE bicycle safety event Sunday, May 4 from 10-11 a.m. at Park Place Family Recreation Center – in partnership with RUSH Physical Therapy, 550 S. Park Blvd. Led by Streamwood Biking’s Mikie...

Free

Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Food vendors and local artists, along with the Kids Zone for family-friendly activities.

Free
Event Series Art in Wilder Park

Art in Wilder Park

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Annual two-day art show of fine arts and crafts from more than 80 Midwestern artists. Show includes activities for children, musical entertainment, and food vendors.

Free
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Hour

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

We open an hour early on the first Sunday of the month for an adapted, accessible and sensory-friendly Library experience for all. The Children's Department environment will be adjusted. Sensory supports and activities will be available. Therapy dogs from Rainbow Assisted Animal Therapy will also be present. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free

Global Connections: Mexico Fest

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for Mexico Fest, May 2nd-4th, at Navy Pier! Experience an authentic cultural celebration featuring amazing music, dance, performances, art, and more. A free celebration for all! Save the date—schedule to be announced soon! Thank you to our presenting sponsors, ComEd, Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust, and Chicago Sister Cities International, for their support...

Free

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