The Back to School Fair is scheduled for Wednesday August 10th from 11am-6pm at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. This year’s fair will be drive-through and require pre-registration. As of right now, all spots are filled up, but you can place yourself on a waitlist if additional spots become available. DCHD will also be providing free...
Aug. 10 is National S’mores Day! Celebrate the day with a relaxing campfire at Isle a la Cache and indulge in making yourself a s’more — or two or three. Stay by the campfire with friends and family while chatting the night away or enjoy a starlit hike around the Island. Feel free to bring...
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....
Join Smarty Pants for a hilariously fun adventure under the sea with an all-new Big Balloon Show - "Balloons Under the Sea!" This show features magic, comedy, interactive storytelling and of course, Smarty's famous giant balloon props in a show suitable for all-ages. This show is free and open all families as part of their August Kids...
Use all your senses to experience the world as an animal would. Get ready to investigate all the unique features that make animals truly remarkable! Science experiments, animal encounters, and other hands-on activities will guide you through the exploration of the amazing animal world. Cosley Zoo will be following State COVID-19 mitigation measures in place...
Live Music at the Roos Pavilion. July 14 - Final Say August 11 - The Jolly Ringwalds August 25 - Wild Daisy For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.
Movies at a Museum will be back at Aurora Regional Fire Museum. View a popular film outdoors at dusk on second Thursdays this summer. Dates are June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Celebrate all of your favorite movie songs! We will learn new dance moves, use instruments and end with parachute games. (All ages, preschoolers with a grownup)
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