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Event Series Smoke and Irons Music Fest

Smoke and Irons Music Fest

Apple Orchard Community Park Stearns Road & S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

Free Admission. Live Music. Food Trucks. Beer & Beer Tasting. Craft Show. Kids Activities. All proceeds go to Ignite the Courage, a non-profit, 501(c)3 charity organization created and run by Bartlett firefighters. Ignite the Courage provides resources and inspiration for community members and local first responders in need. For more fest details, go to: https://ignitethecourage.org/musicfest

Frida Destination

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Free to the public! High-scale Frida sculptures, roaming Fridas, folklore dancers, mariachi band, Frida performances, artisan vendors, live music, and more. 

Event Series Live Music Series at the Lawn

Live Music Series at the Lawn

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

We’ve got your Fridays 6-8pm covered this season with summer fun on The Lawn! Enjoy a lively night out with your family and friends while you vibe to the tunes of some of your favorite bands! Live Music Schedule: Friday June 2 | Acoustic Circus Friday June 9 | Soda Unplugged Friday June 16 |...

Back To School Party In The Park

Walker Park (Burr Ridge) 425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Summer is not over until we say it is! Let’s have one more memorable night together before school starts. This event will include games for the kids, entertainment, treats and more.

Free

Wonder Works 20th Birthday

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Why let the kids have all the fun? We're planning a birthday bash for adults 21 and older to help us celebrate 20 years of creativity and learning through play on North Avenue. Event Details Karaoke Commemorative 20th Anniversary Art Project Bags Tournament Games Building Contests Friendship Fun

donations accepted
Event Series Movies and Food Trucks

Movies and Food Trucks

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United States

Enjoy Movies, Food, & Fun on Friday Nights at Geneva Commons! They’re back! Movies & Food Trucks 2023 is here for the whole family to enjoy this summer. Food Trucks open at 7pm and movies begin at 8pm, all on the Center Green. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome! We’ll announce all of the food...

Free

Night of Nature Play

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.

Free

Mount Prospect Family Bike Ride

Kopp Park 420 W. Dempster Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Join the Mount Prospect Special Events Commission for a family bike ride event. Families meet at Kopp Park/RecPlex and kickstands will go up around 9:30 AM. The pre-registration deadline is August 10. Register by filling out and submitting the form.

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