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Event Series Storytime in the Garden

Storytime in the Garden

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL, United States

Join us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the week.

Free

Concert: Istvan and His Imaginary Band

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

Istvan’s cool, cleverly crafted kids’ concert will entertain kids and adults! Bring a blanket or portable seating. A limited number of lawn blankets will be available. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.

Free

Dinosaur Day

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Stomp on down to the library for some RAWR-some dinosaur games and activities. Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Sessions from 10:30am - 11:30am and 4:30pm - 5:30pm.

Free
Event Series Molly Morrell and her Ukulele

Molly Morrell and her Ukulele

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Join us twice this month for interactive musical activities with Molly Morrell and her ukulele at 11:00 during our special programming time! Molly brings so much joy to the museum with her instrument. Dancing feet are very welcome! No pre-registration is required. This program is made possible thanks to a grant from the Oak Park...

Included in general admission
Event Series Friday Fun Day

Friday Fun Day

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years and older

Free

Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival

800 Church St 800 Church St, Evanston

Downtown Evanston transforms itself into an incredible showcase of all types of original art when the Evanston Art & Big Fork Fest opens for a three day show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 18, 19 and 20. Located on Sherman and Church Streets, in the heart of one of the North Shore’s magnificent lakefront...

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL, United States

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown Elgin every Friday. Watch for weekly updates on our Downtown Elgin Market Facebook Page.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

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