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Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

Offering food trucks and over 40 vendors on site. Special events during select weeks. Located at the Naperville Metra Station, just a short walk from DuPage Children's Museum.

Free

Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Popular local farmers' market near downtown in the train station parking lot. A short walk away from Fishel Park or the Downers Grove Public Library, which made our list of 10 Best Childrenโ€™s Libraries with Play Areas.

Free

Fishing Derby

Chesterfield Park 139 Chesterfield Drive, Oswego

Come on out for a great day of fishing. A catch and release tournament with prizes awarded to various categories. Oswegoโ€™s Fishinโ€™ Fools club will supply the poles, bait, and...

Event Series Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Farmers Market

Water Street Mall 13 Water St, Aurora, IL, United States

Food trucks, a variety of vendors, and locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Located a few blocks away from the Santori Library, as well as the Aurora Regional Fire Museum.

Free
Event Series Lisle French Market

Lisle French Market

PrairieWalk Pond Lincoln Avenue & Garfield Avenue, Lisle, IL, United States

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโ€™s Markets.

Free
Event Series Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL, United States

Locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, local honey, bakery goods, and unique artisan pieces. Each week there will be family entertainment, too. Next to Kiwanis Park.

Free
Event Series Wheaton French Market

Wheaton French Market

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

One of the largest markets in the area, with farm-fresh produce, artisan shops, local businesses, live music, and more. Located a short drive away from Cosley Zoo and Northside Park, one of our Top 10 Best Playgrounds as voted by our readers.

Free

Family Fishing Day

Johnson Park (Elk Grove Village) 974 David Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Get out your tackle box and fishing poles and join us for a free morning of fishing - rain or shine! All state fishing codes will apply. Food is available....

Free

Mess Fest

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Get ready to get messy!

Included in general admission

Make Music Day

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

Come enjoy outdoor music on this festive day.

Free

Pajama Party Storytime

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Come in your pajamas and stay for the fun.

Free

Family PRIDE Swag

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

Celebrate PRIDE with festive crafts.

Free

Dog Day of Summer

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah, IL, United States

Visit Thorndale Park for fun and activities with your 4-legged friends.

Free
Event Series Play Day

Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle, IL, United States

Join us for all-inclusive play at the Sensory Garden Playground Play Days. Enjoy FREE special activities! Themes vary each month.

Free

Puzzle Race

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Race against other teams to finish your puzzle the fastest.

Free

MLB, Pitch, Hit, and Run

Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park, IL, United States

Compete for a trip to the Finals!

Free

Library 100th Anniversary Party

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Celebrate the library with entertainment, music, crafts, and more. Register to receive event reminders.

Free

TrailPRIDE Celebration

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Celebrate Pride at this family-friendly event.

Free

Pet Expo

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United States

Visit the mall for pet-friendly fun!

Free

Salute to Service: Family Day

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

Honor military families with this special programming at Cantigny Park.

free with parking fees

Drumming in the Garden with Kim Sigafus

Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United States

Sign up with the library to participate in this education music session.

Free

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