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Sunset Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Join us for an evening walk in the woods as the sun sets and the fireflies flash. Family program.

Free
Event Series Poolside Movie

Poolside Movie

Butterfield Park District Rec Center 21 West 730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL, United States

Let's go to the movies at the pool. Grab the kids and some snacks and join the Butterfield Park District for an outdoor movie at the aquatic center. What better way to enjoy a summer evening than to spread out a blanket and see a movie at the pool. Be prepared to laugh like a...

Included in general admission

Adler Planetarium: ‘Scopes in the City

Various Locations IL, United States

Adler staff and volunteers bring the museum—and the universe—a little closer to you! With ’Scopes in the City, we lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods and elsewhere. Join us to #LookUp together! Because all ’Scopes in the City events are weather permitting, subscribe to our Adler Events (Digital and In Person) or Night...

Free
Event Series Free Summer Family Fun

Free Summer Family Fun

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United States

We’re ready for some summer family fun at Yorktown Center! Join them on the second Saturdays of June, July, and August from 10am – 12pm in The Park in Center Court for free kids’ events. Be one of the first 100 to attend and receive a goodie bag filled with coupons to your favorite Yorktown Center...

Free

KISS Event with Illinois State Police

Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL, United States

FREE Kid's Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event hosted by the Illinois State Police District 15, Fox Valley Park District Police, and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. The event will offer FREE child identification cards, FREE child safety seat inspections on-site, and touch-a-truck vehicles from Illinois State Police, FVPD Police, Aurora PD, Montgomery PD, Kane...

Free
Event Series Polish Storytime

Polish Storytime

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

For families with children 7 & under with an adult caregiver. All are welcome to this storytime presented in Polish and English by The Language Labs.

Free

Bolingbrook Pride Picnic

Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join us for a fun family picnic and dog rescue benefit (complete with puppy cuddles), music, food, games, and more! Bolingbrook PRIDE aims to support LGBTQ acceptance through family-friendly community activities, and we'd love to have you celebrate with us! All are welcome; kindness is mandatory; bring your friendly and well-behaved doggos on a leash...

Free

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