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Event Series Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

Donations appreciated
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

Mini Llama Pinata

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

Decorate a mini llama piñata and display it in the library for Hispanic Heritage Month. When you pick up your llama after October 15, we'll give you candy to place inside. (Grades K–5)

Free
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
Event Series Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights

Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights

Konow's Corn Maze 16489 S. Cedar Road, Homer Glen, IL, United States

The first 2024 LCCC Thursday night cruise night at Konow's Farm 16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen will be Thursday May 16th from 5 to 8 PM as always please do not arrive before 4:00 PM. A link for a list of bands that will be featured is listed below.   For information on more...

Event Series St. Cletus Fall Fest

St. Cletus Fall Fest

St. Cletus Parish 600 W. 55th Street, La Grange, IL, United States

St. Cletus parish and school is hosting our fall fest! It will include games, rides, music, and food. More details to come.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Family Book Tasting

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

Stop by for a snack and a quick “taste” of the featured book as our Librarian reads aloud the first few chapters. If you like it, make sure to check out a copy to continue the reading fun at home!

Free
Event Series Step Into a Story: Wonder Walkers Pop-Up StoryWalk®

Step Into a Story: Wonder Walkers Pop-Up StoryWalk®

Lake Foxcroft Park Roosevelt Road & North Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

The Glen Ellyn Park District is excited to announce a special pop-up StoryWalk® event at Lake Foxcroft Park from Friday, September 6, through Sunday, September 8. This free, family-friendly activity features the beautifully illustrated book Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Wonder Walkers invites readers to explore the wonders of the natural world through the eyes...

Free
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