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Event Series Free Summer Concerts

Free Summer Concerts

La Grange Area Historical Society 444 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

Each month this summer, bring your chair, food, and beverage and enjoy the concert! Take some time to enjoy this year’s museum exhibit too! All donations & tips will go The La Grange Area Historical Society June 23rd 6:30 pm featuring Music by the Pink Raspberry Cats July 28th 6:30 pm Picnic in the Park...

Free
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
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

Gone Fishin’ Derby

Wildwood Nature Center 529 Forestview Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Come to Wildwood Nature Center for the Gone Fishin' Derby at the Maine Park ponds. Registration fee includes one container of bait (wax worms or night crawlers) and all participants receive a goody bag. Additional bait is also available for purchase. Registrants must bring their own poles. There are three different age groups: Ages 4...

$10

Family Fishing Day

Johnson Park (Elk Grove Village) 974 David Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Get out your tackle box and fishing poles and join us for a free morning of fishing rain or shine! All state fishing codes will be applicable. Food is available. All ages, free event. Pre-registration is preferred.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fishing Derbies

Free

Outdoor Flea Market and Kids Toy and Clothing Resale

Darien Sportsplex 451 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Come and join us for our outdoor Flea Market and Kid’s Toy and Clothing Resale at the Darien Sportsplex. Sellers will be assigned 2 parking spaces, 1 for your car & 1 to set up your tables in. You can also set up tables behind your car. You’ll need to pre-register to reserve a spot....

Free

Engineer Your Future

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Find your passion for creative problem-solving and unlock your inner engineer! Connect with professional engineers to explore real-world challenges and produce creative solutions. Kids and families can discover interesting jobs within engineering fields, learn how to turn their passion into a career and get advice on pursuing a future in engineering. This event is included...

included in admission

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