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50th Anniversary Celebration

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

The West Chicago Park District is celebrating over 50 years of Creating Community. Come celebrate with us and enjoy food and drinks, a roller rink, a car show, a balloonist, a dunk tank, and a henna tattooist. Featured musical performances by the well-renowned Beatles tribute band โ€œAmerican Englishโ€ and Sammy & the Knights.

Free
Event Series Nerf Night

Nerf Night

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Play games with Nerf blasters. Nerf blasters and darts will be provided.

Free

Movie Night in Blackhawk Park

Blackhawk Park (Indian Head Park) Cascade Drive, Indian Head Park, IL, United States

Join the Village of Indian Head Park and SEASPAR for a showing of a family-friendly movie event held underneath the night sky. August 20 - Descendants   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.

Free

Back-to-School Community Picnic

Peg Bond Center 151 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL, United States

EVERYONE is invited to Immanuel's Back-to-School Community Picnic! Weโ€™ll begin at 10AM with outdoor worship featuring Pastor Eric and Immanuel worship leader Jimmy Oโ€™Connell and band. (Please bring lawn chairs to sit in and umbrellas for shade for this hour of worship.) Jimmy will continue to provide music throughout the picnic. Following worship, there will...

Free
Event Series Bee Demo

Bee Demo

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....

Event Series Hummingbird Rooftop Hangout

Hummingbird Rooftop Hangout

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 17, to Sunday, Aug. 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Centerโ€™s green roof and get a vantage point youโ€™ve never experienced before. We will have hummingbird feeders on the roof and...

Event Series Food Drive

Food Drive

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Bring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby.

Event Series Family Enrichment Workshop

Family Enrichment Workshop

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up Learn about the importance of enrichment for the zooโ€™s animals. Cosley Zooโ€™s animals receive enrichment every day. Enrichment lets our animals make choices and exhibit natural behaviors such as climbing, hunting for food, and using their senses. In this workshop, your family will make enrichment activities...

$8

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