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Thursday Night Street Markets

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Every other Thursday from June through August, from 4pm to 9pm each evening, The Promenade will host its annual Summer Street Markets with Bright Star Events. Featuring bakers, artisans, handmade crafts, and more, the outdoor event takes place on South Sandberg Way. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s...

Free
Event Series Dual Language Storytime

Dual Language Storytime

Various Locations IL, United States

Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes, and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many languages spoken throughout our wonderful multicultural community. The activities presented are family oriented with stories suitable for the youngest ages. This program welcomes both those...

Free

Giant Marble Maze

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Put your STEM skills to the test as you build a giant marble maze out of cardboard and more! (Grades K–5)

Free

Kids and Krafts

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

A brand-new crafting program for kids ages 3-12! Each month we’ll do a different craft. All supplies will be provided. Registration is Required.

Free
Event Series Downtown Summer Sounds

Downtown Summer Sounds

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7PM at Fountain Square, from July 11 to September 26. For nine of the twelve weeks, Downtown Evanston is collaborating with a different local nonprofit (see below) to select the band, activate the Fountain Square plaza, and help us to ensure that...

Free
Event Series Geneva Classic Car Show

Geneva Classic Car Show

Kane County Government Center 719 S Batavia Avenue, Buildling A, Geneva, IL, United States

Step back in time and join us on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm during July and August at the historic downtown Kane County Courthouse on Third Street as car collectors gather together to show off their rides.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free

Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights

Konow's Corn Maze 16489 S. Cedar Road, Homer Glen, IL, United States

The first 2024 LCCC Thursday night cruise night at Konow's Farm 16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen will be Thursday May 16th from 5 to 8 PM as always please do not arrive before 4:00 PM. A link for a list of bands that will be featured is listed below.   For information on more...

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8–March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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