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Crazy 4 Crayfish

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Learn about the different types of crayfish that call Illinois home, including some species that are transplants to this region! We’ll get into the creek to discover crayfish in their native habitats during this catch and release program. Register for one session only. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet. Apply sunscreen and/or...

Free
Event Series Preschool in the Park

Preschool in the Park

Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora, United States

Join us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free activity for kids ages 3-5Y, no registration required.

Free
Event Series Time To Go Chorin’

Time To Go Chorin’

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

Help with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call...

$5
Event Series Kane County Fair

Kane County Fair

Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S Randall Road, St. Charles, IL, United States

Fox Valley's Top-Rated Summer Event, the Kane County Fair, will take place July 17-21, 2024. FREE acts found throughout Midway Kidbucks Game Show Rhinestone Roper Petting Zoo Kiddy Land Swifty Swine Racing Pigs Fantasy Amusements Ride Co. Miller Lite Sound Stage Classic JP Car Show; Saturday and Sunday all day Woodcarver daily   For information...

Free

Anime Art: Character Design

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United States

Join Julia Goolsby from Blaque Penn Studios as she teaches about the fundamentals of manga and anime character design! At the end of the program, you'll have made your own eye-catching and memorable characters! No supplies needed - just bring yourself! For ages 10-18. Registration required.

Free
Event Series Barrington Farmers Market

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United States

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Open Bike Night

Open Bike Night

Naperville Safety Town 1320 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

Children come bring your bikes to practice riding on the streets of Safety Town. Entrance fee is $5 per child. 4 wheeled, low to the ground bike rentals are available for $3. Cash at the door or purchase entries before event online.  Dates: Thursday, June 13 from 5-7pm Thursday, June 20 from 4-7pm Thursday, June...

$5
Event Series Downtown Summer Sounds

Downtown Summer Sounds

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7PM at Fountain Square, from July 11 to September 26. For nine of the twelve weeks, Downtown Evanston is collaborating with a different local nonprofit (see below) to select the band, activate the Fountain Square plaza, and help us to ensure that...

Free

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