Stay and Play
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesStay and play at the library! Come for books, stay for the fun! July 10 - Jumbo Games July 11 - Board Games July 12 - Coloring Bookmarks
Free
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Events Calendar
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Fresh Fest
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome and experience the excitement of our free annual young performers showcase, Fresh Fest! and witness the emergence of fresh talents, fresh voices, and fresh perspectives as they grace the Pier, celebrating the creativity of young musicians, dancers, and artists.
Free
Party on the Patio
The Community House (Hinsdale) 415 West 8th Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesSummertime at The Community House is waiting for you! Pack a lunch, corral the crew and join us for a group "BYOL" on our Patio! Each event will have vendors, entertainment, activities, treats, and Instagram worthy moments you won't want to miss!
Free
Art in Nature
National Grove - South Groveland Avenue and 31st Street, North Riverside, IL, United StatesExplore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in. Grove 1.
Friday Crafternoons
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.
Free
Tween Craft Hour (Taylor’s Version)
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCome spend this not-so-cruel-summer afternoon with us! Join us in our Swiftie era as we craft friendship bracelets and more while listening to music—Taylor’s Version, of course! (Grades 3–5).
Free
Windmill City Festival
Batavia Riverwalk 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesJoin Us July 12-14 at Your Hometown Festival! Big on Family Fun and Traditions Live Bands A Darling Pet Competition Windmill Whirl 5K Food Galore Carnival & Family Activities All Weekend For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Free
Anime Afternoon – FULL
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCome hang out in the Vortex while we watch anime, talk about manga and enjoy Japanese snacks! (Grades 6–12)
Free
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