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Ready, Set, Game: Mario Kart Tournament

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Open to Grades 2-5- Registration is required **Registration will open on June 25th Join us for a very special Ready, Set, Game! Do you think you’re the best at Mario Kart? Come find out during our Mario Kart Tournament. This program has a max of 15 people.

Free
Event Series Barrington Farmers Market

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United States

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Thursday Night Street Markets

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Every other Thursday from June through August, from 4pm to 9pm each evening, The Promenade will host its annual Summer Street Markets with Bright Star Events. Featuring bakers, artisans, handmade crafts, and more, the outdoor event takes place on South Sandberg Way. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s...

Free

Art in Nature

Swallow Cliff Woods North 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills, IL, United States

Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Downtown Summer Sounds

Downtown Summer Sounds

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7PM at Fountain Square, from July 11 to September 26. For nine of the twelve weeks, Downtown Evanston is collaborating with a different local nonprofit (see below) to select the band, activate the Fountain Square plaza, and help us to ensure that...

Free
Event Series Geneva Classic Car Show

Geneva Classic Car Show

Kane County Government Center 719 S Batavia Avenue, Buildling A, Geneva, IL, United States

Step back in time and join us on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm during July and August at the historic downtown Kane County Courthouse on Third Street as car collectors gather together to show off their rides.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free

Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights

Konow's Corn Maze 16489 S. Cedar Road, Homer Glen, IL, United States

The first 2024 LCCC Thursday night cruise night at Konow's Farm 16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen will be Thursday May 16th from 5 to 8 PM as always please do not arrive before 4:00 PM. A link for a list of bands that will be featured is listed below.   For information on more...

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8–March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

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