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Celebrating Sylvia Townsend and Black Ballet

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Celebrate Black dancers with us and create your very own bookmobile ballerina craft! Inspired by the book, "Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina." (Grades K–2)

Event Series Vintage Rides

Vintage Rides

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

Vintage Rides returns to Downtown Wheaton! Now on Liberty Drive, this community favorite event returns on select Tuesdays this June through August. Admire cars from Model Ts to Teslas, and everything in between, as the DJ spins tunes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 6 – DJ’s Choice June 20 – 70s-80s June 27...

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Free
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

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

We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....

$6 – $8

Back to School Craft

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Make pencil toppers and more!

Free
Event Series Music in the Park

Music in the Park

Veterans Park (Lyons) 4200 Lawndale Avenue, Lyons, IL, United States

Music in the Park is back! Join us starting this Wednesday, July 12 - Wednesday, August 30 for our weekly Music in the Park. Each week a different band will take the stage from 6 PM - 9 PM at Veterans Park. There will also be various food vendors throughout the summer. So mark your...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Mayfair Park Mayfair & Wakefield Streets, Westchester, IL, United States

Food and drinks will be available onsite for purchase during the event; additional food vendors will be added. August 2: The 1985 August 9: Vintage Vinyl August 16: Suena Latin Jazz August 23: Soda August 30: Triple Replay   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Live Music Concerts

Live Music Concerts

Roger C.Claar Performing Arts Center 375 Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

It's summer! Grab a blanket, food and come out to enjoy various Chicago area bands!  May 31 - Funky Mojo Daddy (Blues) June 7 - The Red Roses (Indie Pop) June 14 - Fantasy Band (Motown R&B) June 21 - Rhythm Giants (Alternative) June 28 - Just the 80's Band (80's) July 5 - Vinyl...

Free

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