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Event Series Make with Wood

Make with Wood

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

If you like to work with your hands, this program is for you! Learn safe hand tool techniques for working with wood and create projects that reflect your own style and taste. Themes change monthly. This drop-in program meets on-site at the Arboretum. Every 30 minutes between 1:00 and 3:00pm. Space is limited and available...

Included in general admission

Books and Banter: Movie Edition

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United States

Join other 4th-8thgraders on the fourth Saturday of every month as we discuss a different title. This month, read the book, and then join us as we watch the tv show adaptation. Drinks and treats will be served. Registration opens 5 weeks before the book club meeting. This month's book is A Series of Unfortunate...

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

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

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission

Car Show

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL, United States

See a wide selection of classics and classics-in-the-making. Talk to the owners of each vehicle and learn what it takes to find, restore, and maintain these amazing cars. Live music provided by Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones. Food will be available for purchase.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

Cars, Trucks and Heroes

Chik-fil-A (Bloomingdale) 354 W Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, United States

Come join us for a free outdoor event! Children can climb on, explore and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles, including emergency vehicles! In addition to the trucks, there will be other activities. You won't want to miss this event!!!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck...

Free

Turtles

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Learn about turtles through hands-on discovery.

Free

World on the Move Exhibit Opening Event

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Be one of the first people in Illinois to experience World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration on the 2nd Floor of the library. In the library parking lot, enjoy live music and dance performances and refreshments available for purchase from Taco Madre food truck and Sunset Slush (cash only).

Free
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free

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