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Girls Build Day

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Girls Build! Dayβ€”one of the CAC’s signature family offeringsβ€”is a special STEAM festival designed just for girls. During the festival, youth are invited to build, learn and network with professionals in architecture, construction, engineering, design and related fields. The day also includes a keynote speech, where attendees hear from (and ask questions of) a distinguished...

Free

Youth Fishing Derby

Lake Harriet 7000 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge, IL, United States

Parents, bring your young anglers out to Lake Harriet for our 3rd annual fishing tourney. Fishing rods and bait are on your own. Members of the Woodridge Park District Senior Rods Fishing Club will be on hand to measure each catch and to make sure your children have a positive fishing experience. Gift cards will...

$8

Summer Soccer with Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Chicago Fire Community Coachesβ€”and Sparky the mascotβ€”for fun, physical play activities that build focus, social interaction, confidence, creativity and problem-solving! Your feet and your brain will be busy!

Included in general admission

Local Author Fair

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Meet local authors who discuss, answer questions, sell, and sign copies of their books. Live in-person. No registration required.

STEAM Fest

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Celebrate all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) at our annual STEAM Fest.

Free

Berwyn Route 66 Car Show

Berwyn Route 66 Ogden Ave between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland AveStrip between, Berwyn, IL, United States

We'll see you on Sat, Aug 24, 2024 for a stroll down the Mother Road among hundreds of vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. The event also features live entertainment and a variety of hometown eats.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free
Event Series Festival of the Arts

Festival of the Arts

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Returning to picturesque Lake Ellyn, this Fine Art show will be fun for the whole family. Enjoy the fine art of many mediums, live music, children’s entertainment, food & drink.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series Port Clinton Art Festival

Port Clinton Art Festival

Downtown Highland Park 600 Central Avenue, Highland Park, IL, United States

See paintings, sculpture, mixed media work and more. Get your steps in while browsing thousands of art pieces from 260 of the best artists in the country. Have kids? Get creative with Kid Zone art projects, face painting and more. Take a break with a cold beer, specialty coffee, tasty treats and live music. Look...

Free

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