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Pond Safari

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

Along the pond’s edge is vegetation, leaves and good old muck. It makes the perfect habitat for aquatic insects, tadpoles, crayfish and more! Join a naturalist to discover what lies beneath the surface of the ponds at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm. We will arm you with nets and teach you what to look for so...

Free

Studio 60056: Back-to-School Edition

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Decorate a folder and pencil to start the new school year with style! We'll provide an idea and supplies; then you create your own masterpiece!  No registration necessary. While supplies last. For ages 3-12 with an adult. 

Free

End of Summer Bash

Festival Park 132 S Grove Avenue, Elgin

The City of Elgin continues its summer concert series at Festival Park in downtown Elgin with the End of Summer Bash on Saturday, August 19th. Back by popular demand, the End of Summer Bash is bigger and better than last year with new programming, more food vendors, and Elgin’s first-ever drone show. This free event...

Free
Event Series Lions Club Farmers Market

Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside summer views. *Schedule subject to change.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free
Event Series Modified Public Skate

Modified Public Skate

Triphahn Community Center 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

HEParks is dedicated to being an accessible, inclusive environment. Modified Skate Time provides an altered environment which is time without music and less crowds for children and adults. This time is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders. Skaters may skate on rink for rest of public skate if...

$5 – $7

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