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Gone Fishin’ Derby

Wildwood Nature Center 529 Forestview Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Come to Wildwood Nature Center for the Gone Fishin' Derby at the Maine Park ponds. Registration fee includes one container of bait (wax worms or night crawlers) and all participants receive a goody bag. Additional bait is also available for purchase. Registrants must bring their own poles. There are three different age groups: Ages 4...

$10

Family Fishing Day

Johnson Park (Elk Grove Village) 974 David Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Get out your tackle box and fishing poles and join us for a free morning of fishing rain or shine! All state fishing codes will be applicable. Food is available. All ages, free event. Pre-registration is preferred.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fishing Derbies

Free

Outdoor Flea Market and Kids Toy and Clothing Resale

Darien Sportsplex 451 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Come and join us for our outdoor Flea Market and Kid’s Toy and Clothing Resale at the Darien Sportsplex. Sellers will be assigned 2 parking spaces, 1 for your car & 1 to set up your tables in. You can also set up tables behind your car. You’ll need to pre-register to reserve a spot....

Free

Engineer Your Future

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Find your passion for creative problem-solving and unlock your inner engineer! Connect with professional engineers to explore real-world challenges and produce creative solutions. Kids and families can discover interesting jobs within engineering fields, learn how to turn their passion into a career and get advice on pursuing a future in engineering. This event is included...

included in admission

Fun Finance Fair for Kids

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Financial literacy CAN be fun! Come learn about financial wellness with learning opportunities, games, raffles, and snacks! Presented in partnership with KCT Credit Union.

Free
Event Series Town Square Concerts and Events

Town Square Concerts and Events

Schaumburg Town Square 200 S Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Sunset Yoga Thursday, June 1 β€’ 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of yoga in Town Square led by our certified yoga instructor, Marti Lahood. Rain location: Central Library Brass From the Past Monday, June 5 β€’ 6:45-8:15 p.m. Brass from the Past is one of Chicago’s best cover bands. Featuring Chicagoland’s top-tier touring and studio...

Free
Event Series State ID for Minors

State ID for Minors

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

The Secretary of State will be issuing State IDs for children 17 and under at this event. Please see the attached document for necessary items that need to be in possession to receive a State ID. State ID for Minors Event is in partnership with Office of the Secretary of State, Illinois State Representative Stephanie...

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