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Funday Children’s Entertainment Series

Vogelei Park (Hoffman Estates) 650 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Come for the show, then stay and enjoy the whole afternoon at Vogelei! Bring a picnic lunch, play on the playground or the splash pad! June 9: Carole Stephens: Macaroni Soup June 23: Istvan and Imaginary Band July 7: Jason K July 21: Nanny Nikki August 4: Wendy and DB   For information on more...

Free

Happy Dog Barkery – Summer Luau Party

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join Happy Dog Barkery for their Summer Luau Party from 12:00 – 5:00 pm.

Event Series Midsommarfest

Midsommarfest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

For three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, food and free kids’ activities. Midsommarfest kicks off Friday, June 9, 5 p.m. -10 p.m. from Catalpa to Foster and continues Saturday, June 10 and Sunday,...

Free
Event Series Central Park Story Time

Central Park Story Time

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Bring a blanket and positive vibes to Central Park for a drop-in story time with songs, dancing, and fun! Ages 1-8 with caregiver. No registration required.

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Join your friends at the Library for some free-form building fun! We'll provide the LEGOs, you'll show off your skills.

Free

Picnic in the Park

North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

The Arlington Heights Park District’s annual Picnic in the Park event is the official kick off to the summer season! This year, Picnic in the Park will be held on Friday, June 9 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. From live music and entertainment, to bounce houses and food trucks, enjoy a perfect summer evening with family...

Free
Event Series Summer Music Series

Summer Music Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...

Free
Event Series Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

Millennium Park New Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

With a diverse lineup celebrating the blues’ past, present and future, the Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition while shining a spotlight on the genre’s contributions to soul, R&B, gospel, rock, hip hop and more.

Free

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