Summer in the Park
Various Locations IL, United StatesSundays and Wednesdays at the Community Park 5 to 8:30 PM. Mondays behind Town Hall from 5 to 8:30 PM. Events are weather permitting.
Free
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Safety City Open Road
Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesSafety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or guardian present. Tricycles are available to rent for $5. Two-wheeled bikes, rollerblades and skateboards are not welcome. All participants must bring their own helmet. Only...
Free
Unplug at the Park
Various Locations IL, United StatesIt’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings.
Free
Stay and Play
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesThis drop-in playtime features a special, immersive theme to explore and pretend play. The Youth Department program room will transform into a unique, child-size world that's the perfect space to make new friends!
Free
Juneteenth Celebration Storytelling with Oba William King
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United StatesCelebrate Juneteenth with this all-ages storytelling performance by Oba William King on the history of Juneteenth and highlighting the stories of the African American military regiment that accompanied General Gordon Granger to deliver the good news of Special Order #3. This storytelling performance is sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends.
Free
STC Live
Downtown St. Charles IL, United StatesJoin us this summer for FREE live music at various St. Charles establishments and on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday evening, from June 5th to August 30th. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.
Free
Pier Dance
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPrepare to dance the night away this summer as Pier Dance returns! Let loose and learn new moves with this exciting series of free dance lessons. Each week, you’ll dive into a different dance style taught by top-notch instructors from the city. After the lessons, it’s time to hit the dance floor and show off...
Free
Arbor Evenings
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesThis summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on Frost Hill. There’s no better way to celebrate the leisurely evenings of summer than this! Admission into the Arboretum and Arbor Evenings will begin at...
Free – $15
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