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Event Series Stay and Play

Stay and Play

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

This drop-in playtime features a special, immersive theme to explore and pretend play. The Youth Department program room will transform into a unique, child-size world that's the perfect space to make new friends!

Free

Juneteenth Celebration Storytelling with Oba William King

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Celebrate Juneteenth with this all-ages storytelling performance by Oba William King on the history of Juneteenth and highlighting the stories of the African American military regiment that accompanied General Gordon Granger to deliver the good news of Special Order #3. This storytelling performance is sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends.

Free
Event Series STC Live

STC Live

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

​Join us this summer for FREE live music at various St. Charles establishments and on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday evening, from June 5th to August 30th. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Pier Dance

Pier Dance

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

Prepare to dance the night away this summer as Pier Dance returns! Let loose and learn new moves with this exciting series of free dance lessons. Each week, you’ll dive into a different dance style taught by top-notch instructors from the city. After the lessons, it’s time to hit the dance floor and show off...

Free
Event Series Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings

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

This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on Frost Hill. There’s no better way to celebrate the leisurely evenings of summer than this! Admission into the Arboretum and Arbor Evenings will begin at...

Free – $15
Event Series Traveling StoryWalk

Traveling StoryWalk

Various Locations IL, United States

Traveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story and a frozen sweet treat courtesy of the Plainfield Police Department. No need to register. All dates are FREE!

Free

Kids’ Night at the Car Show

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States

Get your motor running... to Downtown Lemont Cruise Nights? The librarians will be out and about with activities and special guests so be sure to swing by and say 'Hello.' June 19: Crosstown Exotics July 24: Miss Jamie August 7: STEM Night

Free

Lemont Legends Cruise Nights

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

*All Show Cars are welcome every Wednesday; Trophies are awarded according to the schedule. June 5 Calling All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles June 12 Chevy / Corvettes (Expo Night) June 19 Buick / Oldsmobile / Pontiac (Kids Night) June 26 Jeep / 4x4 July 3 NO SHOW (HOLIDAY) July 10 Ford / Mustang July 17...

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