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ComEd EV800 Rally

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Witness the skills and passion of 45 participants who will be building and racing electric go-karts alongside ComEd mentors in the EV800 Rally. Museum guests can step outside to watch the action.

Mario Party LIVE: End of Summer Reading Bash

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Drop in and meet all your favorite Mario characters, LIVE and in person. Pose for photos with our costumed characters and play a ton of live Mario mini-games. Don't miss our biggest, most exciting event of the summer.

Free
Event Series Mission Math Drop-In

Mission Math Drop-In

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For grades 1–6. Need some help completing your Mission Math packets or want to get your answers checked and explained by a math pro? Stop by the VolunTeen table on the second floor. Mission Math packets can be taken and turned in any time during the Summer Reading Program; this program is for drop-in, one-on-one...

Free
Event Series Scoops with Sparky

Scoops with Sparky

Elmhurst Elmhurst, IL, United States

Scoops with Sparky is coming to your neighborhood! Sparky the fire dog will be traveling through town on July 29th and August 5th with ice cream and fire safety tips from your local fire department. July 29th Ward 1: Second & Elm @ 1 p.m. Ward 2: Glady’s & West @ 2 p.m. Ward 3:...

Free

The Travelling World of Reptiles

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

The show is an up-close, live and extremely “hands-on” experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Seeing and learning about these reptiles will give you a new respect for them and their importance to the environment in which we live. The entire family will enjoy this program which is every bit as entertaining...

Free
Event Series New Movie Afternoon

New Movie Afternoon

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

July 1: Join us on Friday, June 30th to watch the 1982 version of Annie, then come back to watch the 2014 version! July 29: Join us on Friday, July 28th to watch the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz, then come back to watch The Wiz (1978)!

Free

West Suburban Symphony Orchestra

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Bring friends and a picnic to this concert under the stars, and we’ll delight you with music from some of of your favorite films ! The concert includes tunes from E.T., Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney and Pixar movies, and much more. The West Suburban Symphony returns to Cantigny! The orchestra, led by...

included with parking

Strong Kids Triathlon

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL, United States

This exciting race is all about introducing kids to the sport of triathlon. Whether you’ve never raced before or you have experience, this event caters to all ability levels. Swim at the Family Aquatic Center, bike on the Heritage Park trails and run through the Heritage Park campus to the finish line. Register in advance...

$25 – $35

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