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Great Book Character Scavenger Hunt

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Uh-oh, some characters have escaped from their books and are hidden around the Library. Can you find all ten of them? Stop by the YTS desk to get started. All Ages. Drop in.

Free

Pop-Up Ice Cream Social

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Drop in and enjoy a free scoop of ice cream or sherbet, and enjoy conversation with friends and neighbors. We'll start serving at 5:30 PM and continue while supplies last. Stay and enjoy a presentation from author Gavin Edwards, all about his book Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever.

Free
Event Series STC Live

STC Live

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

​Join us this summer for FREE live music at various St. Charles establishments and on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday evening, from June 5th to August 30th. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Lemont Legends Cruise Nights

Lemont Legends Cruise Nights

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

*All Show Cars are welcome every Wednesday; Trophies are awarded according to the schedule. June 5 Calling All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles June 12 Chevy / Corvettes (Expo Night) June 19 Buick / Oldsmobile / Pontiac (Kids Night) June 26 Jeep / 4x4 July 3 NO SHOW (HOLIDAY) July 10 Ford / Mustang July 17...

Event Series Cruise Nights at Babe’s

Cruise Nights at Babe’s

Babe's Hot Dogs 2600 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Join us Every Wednesday (weather Permitting) 6-9 for a Free, Fun, Family Event. Bring your car or come check out the cool classic cars, enjoy a great meal with fellow car enthusiasts.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.  

Free

Movie Screening: Holes

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL, United States

Young Stanley Yelnats finds himself at Camp Green Lake, where digging a hole a day keeps the warden at bay and "builds character". An ancient family curse still dogs Stanley and he's thrown headlong into the adventure of his life. Stanley and his campmates will have to forge fast friendships to unearth the mystery of...

Free
Event Series Venardos Circus

Venardos Circus

Benedictine University , United States

It’s time to celebrate the arrival of the Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, coming to Lisle. The show will be held at Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd., Lisle, IL, 60532 with its 10th Anniversary edition from August 22 – September 1, 2024. This edition of the awe-inspiring Venardos Circus cast will celebrate a Decade...

$16.95 – $39.95

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