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Dog Days of Summer

Beck Lake East River Rd & Central Road, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Enjoy a doggy canoe paddle, nature walk, paw print painting and more! Dogs must be pet/person friendly and remain on leash. Dog Personal Flotation Devices not provided.

Free

Children’s Business Fair

NIU Naperville 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL, United States

The Children's Business Fair gives enterprising young people an opportunity to bring their business ideas to life. The Children's Business Fair allows kidpreneurs to pitch their products and services to real people for a real profit while learning the academic and social skills required to successfully run a business. The Acton Children's Business Fair began...

Resource Fair for People with Disabilities

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

Ray Graham Association is providing a series of free resource fairs for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Family support, life skills, community living, and recreation opportunities help people be happier and healthier. A variety of experts will be available to answer your questions and share resources. Join us on Saturdays, Apr. 29,...

Event Series Downtown Downers Grove Sidewalk Sale

Downtown Downers Grove Sidewalk Sale

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

Join the Downtown Downers Grove retailers for the SALE of the year! The Annual Sidewalk Sale will be held July 20-22, 2023. You do not want to miss the amazing prices that will be waiting for you at more than 20 businesses downtown Downers Grove. Take a break from shopping and dine at one of...

Science Saturday: The Liquid Nitrogen Show – FULL

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

Excitement goes up as the temperature drops in this ultra-cold show! Witness instant phase changes and identify the differences in states of matter as they succumb to the frigid world of liquid gas! Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. This presentation is intended for children ages 5 and older. Please register each adult...

Free

Art of Inflation Balloon Show

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Watch in wonder as Magical Balloon Dude, Dale Obrochta, whips up whimsical, inflatable works of art right before your eyes. It's 'pop' culture at its finest! Tickets available at the Children's Desk beginning Saturday, July 8.

Free

Mark Anderson Cartooning: Toon Time Travelers

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

It's a Mark Anderson Cartooning class! Come with me as we travel through time! Maybe we'll visit the pyramids! Maybe we'll walk with the dinosaurs! Maybe we'll go far into the future and witness...well, I shouldn't spoil it. The thing is, it's all up to you! Decide where we'll go, who we'll meet, what we'll...

Free

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