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Lilac Times Arts and Craft Fair

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

We are excited to be celebrating Lilac Times Arts & Craft Fair 2024!  We are anticipating over 140 vendors, we will have food, entertainment, and a Family zone.  Platinum and Family Zone sponsorships are available.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series Art in Wilder Park

Art in Wilder Park

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us for the 27th annual Art in Wilder Park, an Elmhurst tradition and the first outdoor Spring festival in the western suburbs each year. This highly anticipated free two-day event drew over 11,500 visitors in 2023 with over 130 booths of artists selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber arts, and mouth watering...

Free

Kids Time at the Museum

The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle, United States

INVESTIGATION: Fun with art! Kids can create their own artwork surrounded by art and artifacts from the museum collection.

Free

Touch A Truck Family Festival

Kohl Children's Museum 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL, United States

Be part of the BIGGEST fundraising event of the season! Join us for a day filled with hands-on excitement for the whole family. Children learn about trucks, cars and other vehicles by looking, climbing and playing on 40+ vehicles, plus music, train rides, food trucks and more at this outdoor family festival. By participating, YOU...

$25 – $35
Event Series Mexico Fest

Mexico Fest

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

In partnership with Consulado General de México en Chicago & The Governments of Chihuahua, Nayarit, and Querétaro, Mexico Fest will feature music and dance performances from Mexican artists. Explore a one-of-a-kind mercadito experience partnered with more than 30 vendors curated by the consulate featuring handicrafts, jewelry, hats, clothing, dolls, blankets, bags, artwork and more. Participate...

Free

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, United States

Join us for a fun, culturally rich Cinco De Mayo celebration surrounded by friends, neighbors and community. Featuring: Mariachi singer Luis Alfredo Folkloric Dancers from La Academia Mexican Dance Academy Juegetas Workshop with artists Miriam Salgado and Alejandro Camacho (For Children under 14 years old)

Free

Spring Festival

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!

Free

Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club

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

Using over a million LEGO® bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club (NILTC) Exhibit brings their awesome display for the weekend! Enjoy the sights and sounds of this fun and one-of-a-kind train exhibit created by the members of this creative and passionate group. LEGO® lovers of...

Free

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