Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Round up and remove a notorious aquatic invader of Illinois waterways - the Rusty Crayfish! Dress for the weather and plan to get wet and muddy. Tools and info provided. Families are encouraged to bring their own nets and buckets. Awards for most crayfish, biggest crayfish and more! Drop-ins welcome.
Let’s bounce back to school! Join us for a FREE morning of bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, refreshments, giveaways and entertainment!
Celebrate with us on the Library Lawn with live music, ice cream from Triple Scoop'd, and fun and games. Extra perks for those who have participated in Summer Reading!
Have fun checking out and climbing on trucks, cars and all types of fun vehicles. Free event! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.
Celebrate Cultural Diversity at Heritage Fest on Saturday, August 10 from 10AM-1PM at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum! Free, family-friendly event with performances, food for purchase and the opportunity to meet with local, cultural organizations. Attendees are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair or blankets. Presented in partnership by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library,...
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) proudly present the 2024 Chicago Air & Water Show, August 10 and 11 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach serving as show center from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Established in...
Kick off the back-to-school season at Yorktown Center! Join us in Center Court from 10am - 2pm for FREE family fun while you shop. Spin-to-Win: Spend $150 at Yorktown Center stores that day for a chance to spin our prize wheel, featuring gift cards, free tickets to Funbox + more! Redeem your receipts at the...
The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on display, including the USA’s first silver dollar from 1794 insured now for $15 million. Sponsored by the American Numismatic Association, more than 500 dealers will be buying and selling rare...
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