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Event Series Itasca Fest

Itasca Fest

Washington Park (Itasca) 400 Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL

For over thirty years, the Itasca Lions Club, the Village of Itasca, and the Itasca Park District have united to bring summer celebrations to the community. Early bird tickets for unlimited rides will be available for purchase at the Park District, Village Hall, and the Itasca Community Library beginning in July. ItascaFest will feature a...

Sportswap

Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center 800 Saint Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Give and get gently used sports equipment at our summer Sportswap event with Go Green Glen Ellyn. Gear up for fall sports and activities at this community exchange and sale. Equipment will be collected the preceding week. Watch for more details to be posted at gepark.org/calendar.

Bug-a-Palooza

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Learn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them.

Free

Family Self Defense

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

Families will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Registration and waiver required. Ages 6+ with caregivers. Summer is a great time for families to learn something new, together. Families will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and...

Free
Event Series Glendale Heights Fest

Glendale Heights Fest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Known to many as one of the western suburbs’ premier events, Glendale Heights Fest is held in July of each year at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Avenue in Glendale Heights. Enjoy carnival rides and games, along with a great lineup of live music, family fun, and delicious food. Experience the "best fireworks in the...

Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside...

Free
Event Series Concerts at the Glen

Concerts at the Glen

Glen Briar Park (Glen Ellyn) 21W730 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Grab the kids and some snacks and join the Butterfield Park District for an outdoor concert. What better way to enjoy a summer afternoon than to spread out a blanket and listen to some great tunes at The Glen.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer...

Free
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

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

This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking in the seating area. No pets. No alcohol.   For information on more...

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