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Characters on Water Street

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville, IL, United States

The Force will be strong in Downtown Naperville on MAY THE 4TH from 9:30AM-11:30AM as costumed characters from a galaxy far, far away will take over Water Street for a FREE family-friendly meet and greet! Visit Downtown Naperville, you must! When it comes to free family fun with characters… THIS IS THE WAY!

Free

Stay and Play at The Library

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

Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

Free

Touch a Truck

Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn) 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Touch-A-Truck is your child’s chance to see their favorite big trucks and things on wheels, interact with the drivers, and take pictures. There will also be a raffle and themed giveaways while supplies last.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

Free Comic Book Day

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us in the Arts and Culture Center and geek out with some free comics and a trivia contest. Participants for trivia have between the hours of 10a-2p to fill out a trivia sheet with answers; winners will receive gift cards to Graham Cracker Comics and will be chosen at random.

Free

Go Fly a Kite

Graf Park 1701 Manchester Rd , Wheaton, IL, United States

This event is perfect for the avid kite-flier or for someone looking to spend a day in the park! Go Fly a Kite is a great event for beginner kite flyers and experts, young and old.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Kite Flying Festivals and Events.

Free

Touch-a-Truck

Towne Park 100 Jefferson Street, Algonquin, IL, United States

Algonquin Recreation is excited bring back our Touch-a-Truck Event at a New Location for 2024! This year the event will be at the Algonquin Public Works Facility for even more trucks to check out. This will be a fun family event that offers hands-on opportunities for children to EXPLORE, CLIMB and TOUCH trucks, emergency response...

Big Trucks

Family Aquatic Center (Palatine) 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Does your child like trucks? Here’s a perfect opportunity for your child to see trucks and other vehicles up close. Some of the vehicles may include a fire truck, police car, school bus, dump truck, and many more. There will be lots of photo opportunities. Parking available at Family Aquatic Center parking lot and Community...

Free

Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Using over a million LEGO® bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club (NILTC) Exhibit brings their awesome display for the weekend! Enjoy the sights and sounds of this fun and one-of-a-kind train exhibit created by the members of this creative and passionate group. LEGO® lovers of...

Free

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