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Nature Detectives: Animal Homes Scavenger Hunt

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Look high and low for signs of animal homes during this fun scavenger hunt on our trails. Drop-in.

Free
Event Series Splash of Color

Splash of Color

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

Stop by to create your own Dive Into Reading -inspired art piece. Use your imagination to create underwater adventures with ocean animals or a relaxing beach scene. Want to show off your work? Submit a picture to kids@palatinelibrary.org or ask a staff member to take your photo to be displayed on the monitors. Saturdays, 10:00...

Free

Summer Craft and Vendor Fair

The Moose Lodge (Des Plaines) 601 N Main Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Featuring local artists and crafters. This event is free and open to the public.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series La Grange Craft Fair

La Grange Craft Fair

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

The 49th annual Craft Fair returns to La Grange on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16. Named one of the top craft fairs in America, it will feature hand-made items from 175 artisans from throughout the Midwest. Visitors attend from throughout the area to browse the one-of-a-kind items including original paintings and yard art...

Little Miss Ann Family Concert

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Little Miss Ann plays upbeat, interactive fun songs that kids will sing, jump and dance along to! This program will be held outdoors at Fishel Park, weather permitting! The rain location is the Kids Program Room. Fishel Park is located at 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515- in the heart of downtown Downers Grove,...

Free
Event Series Family Fun Tent

Family Fun Tent

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

Join us at the Extract Juicery Family Fun Tent on Front Street for free entertainment suited for the whole family on select Saturdays. Energizing juices, smoothies, and more available for purchase from Extract Juicery. Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 10:30am - 11:15am - Giant Bubble Show with TwistiCity Bubbles The bubbles just keep getting bigger...

Free

The Kid-Ups

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

The Kid-Ups band performs an energetic live show of children's music blending in a little humor, storytelling, and audience participation. Bring the whole family! No registration required.

Free

Unplug Illinois Day

Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle, IL, United States

Ditch your electronic devices and join us for unplug Illinois day! We have a day full of fun activities. for the community to get outside and enjoy the parks. We will have and an Inflatable water slide, bounce house, music, treats, crafts, and games. Don’t forget towels and suits, all children should be prepared to...

Free

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