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Event Series Barrington Art Festival

Barrington Art Festival

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United States

Welcome the return of summer at the 15th annual Barrington Art Festival, Memorial Day Weekend! Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee/breakfast, then soak in unique art from 135+ artists at this long-cherished community tradition. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a creative stop in the Kid Zone. Break...

Free
Event Series Prairie Arts Festival

Prairie Arts Festival

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL, United States

The 35th Annual Prairie Arts Festival Fine Art & Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale will be held over Memorial Day Weekend outdoors on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center located at 101 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193. Plan Your Weekend: Over 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters - artists of every sort....

Free

St. Charles Fine Arts Show

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

Welcome to the 26th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show. Our show features over 100 fine artists, each hand-selected by a jury for their exceptional talent and unique style. Our artists work with a range of mediums, including Clay/Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing/Illustration, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Wood. This year’s show...

Free

Turtles of Will County

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

In shell-ebration of World Turtle Day on May 23, an interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed by a feeding of our resident Blanding’s turtles.

Free

Cicada-Palooza

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

Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.

Free

Grand Opening of Arndt Park Pool

Arndt Park Aquatic and Recreation Facility 1990 White Street, Des Plaines, United States

Join our leadership team for a day of celebration as we showcase the grand opening of Arndt Park Pool! β€’ 10:30a Ribbon cutting β€’ 11:00a Pool open to public β€’ Giveaways β€’ Refreshments β€’ Fun for your whole family Have an unforgettable summer at Arndt Park Pool!

Event Series Cicada Program

Cicada Program

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Wonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in June our cicada story times will help children better understand all of the cicadas coming to Chicago in the next few weeks. We are sensitive to...

Included in general admission

Alice in Wonderland Scavenger Hunt

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

Clues will be hidden at over 25 different stores and restaurants in downtown La Grange! A map listing all of the participating businesses will guide you through the town. As you follow the clues, you’ll discover little treats, such as a Mad Hatter tea party where Alice herself will be hosting her own tea party...

$45

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