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Event Series The Forge Art Walk

The Forge Art Walk

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Experience the arts like never before at the world's largest adventure park! Immerse yourself into art and nature, in our outdoor festival of art. The Forge Art Walk is on August 26th and 27th from 10am-4pm. This event is only $5 per ticket and will grant you access a weekend of artsy festivities, including: Live...

$5

Robin’s Dog Stars

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

Did you know National Dog Day is August 26th?β€― Get ready for aβ€―great time with Robin's Dog Stars. Dogs will perform tricks during this 45-minute show; attendees can pet the dogs at the end of the show. All ages. Caregiver required.

Free

Fishing: All Ages

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve 3S580 Naperville Rd, Naperville, IL, United States

Don’t rely on luck to catch fish! Learn basic skills to help make your family outings successful. All ages; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. Register online or at 630-933-7248.

$5

Family Fun Fest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us in the Museum parking lot, located on the corner of Foster and Ashland (location will be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate), for a day of family fun. Festivities include games, crafts and more. Of course, we will be serving Swedish food as well! Most things at the festival will be...

Free

Celebration of Cultures

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

Celebrate our diversity at the annual Mount Prospect Celebration of Cultures! Located at Kopp Park outside RecPlex (420 Dempster Street), all ages and abilities are invited to attend this free community event. Celebration of Cultures will feature cultural booths, ethnic entertainment, fair trade crafts from 10,000 Villages, and food from around the world. Want to...

Free

Pop Art Display Celebration

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Join us in celebration of the community artists who contributed to the Pop Art Display on the Gallery Wall and throughout the library! Light refreshments will be provided.

Free

LEGO Community Build: Main Street

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Let's rebuild downtown! Stop by anytime during the program to add to our community build! Viewing available the following day.

Free

Pierogi and Fun

Schiller Park Metra Station 4555 Ruby Street, Schiller Park, IL, United States

Bring your appetite and sample many varieties of Pierogies, sausages, potatoes pancakes, and other refreshments including cold beer. Enjoy children's activities, live music, and a DJ. All proceeds will benefit Gift from the Heart Foundation.

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