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Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out

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

Join us outside on the lawn for summer sun and fun! If the sun's not out (or the cicadas still are) we'll bring the fun indoors. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Kids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 28: Todd Downing July 12: The Headspin Guy July 26: Jay Jay Magic & Bubbles August 2: The Frog Lady August 9: Nanny Nikki   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Stay and Play

Stay and Play

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Stay and play at the library! Come for books, stay for the fun! July 10 - Jumbo Games July 11 - Board Games July 12 - Coloring Bookmarks

Free
Event Series Fresh Fest

Fresh Fest

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

Come and experience the excitement of our free annual young performers showcase, Fresh Fest! and witness the emergence of fresh talents, fresh voices, and fresh perspectives as they grace the Pier, celebrating the creativity of young musicians, dancers, and artists.

Free
Event Series Party on the Patio

Party on the Patio

The Community House (Hinsdale) 415 West 8th Street, Hinsdale, IL, United States

Summertime at The Community House is waiting for you! Pack a lunch, corral the crew and join us for a group "BYOL" on our Patio! Each event will have vendors, entertainment, activities, treats, and Instagram worthy moments you won't want to miss!

Free

Art in Nature

National Grove - South Groveland Avenue and 31st Street, North Riverside, IL, United States

Explore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in. Grove 1.

Event Series Friday Crafternoons

Friday Crafternoons

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.

Free

Tween Craft Hour (Taylor’s Version)

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Come spend this not-so-cruel-summer afternoon with us! Join us in our Swiftie era as we craft friendship bracelets and more while listening to music—Taylor’s Version, of course! (Grades 3–5).

Free

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