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Plant-stravaganza

Sherman Park 1301 West 52nd Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Plant-stravaganza: pollinator nest building, seed sculptures, and native seed give away. In collaboration with the Sherman Park Library and the Keller Science Action Center of the Field Museum, the Pollinator Solace Columns project hosts a community eco workshop focused on supporting native species in Chicago. Star Farms will join the fun with a pop-up produce...

Free

Summer Reading Party

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Celebrate the start of summer and Summer Reading! Pick up summer reading logs for the whole family, check out books, and have fun! Enjoy face painting, hourly Bingo games, crafts, and afternoon balloon creations. No registration required. All ages.

Free

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

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

All aboard! It's time to kick-off the summer reading program with a big summer party! Get your hand or face painted, watch a movie, craft, play outside with bubbles and chalk, try an indoor scavenger hunt, and have an ice cream treat. Wait until you see the cool summer reading decorations--and destinations--we have waiting for...

Free

Kick-off Party

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

Celebrate our Summer Reading Program with family bingo, face painting, and crafts. Activities are available for kids and adults on the first and second floor.

Free
Event Series Maifest Chicago

Maifest Chicago

Lincoln Square 4400 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Food, Dancing, & as Always... German Gemütlichkeit. Live Music & Entertainment All Days of the Event!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Soaring High in North Aurora

Jewel Middle School 1501 Waterford Road, North Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy a kite-filled sky as professional kite flyers put on a show and fly your own!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Kite Flying Festivals and Events.

Free

Summer Reading Launch Party

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United States

Drop by our summer reading launch party! Tie Dye with us. Get your summer apparel ready to go by tie dying a shirt. The first 100 people get one of our exclusive t-shirts with our logo on it to use. Meet the raptors. Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education will be visiting us. Drop in...

Free

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