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FanCon 2024

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Calling all nerds! FanCon 2024 is here! Whether you're new to cons or a seasoned regular, we invite you to join us for a full day of fandom at the...

Free
Event Series Taste of Westmont

Taste of Westmont

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Main Stage, Beer and Margarita Tent, Carnival, Food, Booths, Commercial Area, Craft Show & More.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free
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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Free

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