Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...
Join us for a Dog Carnival at the Bridges Beer Garden! FREE Admission & Open to the Public | Bring your family & friends! Puppy Petting Zoo, Puppy Kissing Booth, Temporary Tattoos, and much more. Pet & Kid-Friendly event with games for all! Meet & greet local rescue dogs.
Come join in the fun at our annual (3) day family friendly, community festival filled with good food, great music, Bingo, a Business EXPO, and a Carnival! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Willow Fest Car Show: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friends with Disabilities Carnival: 10:00am - 12:00pm Willow Fest Craft Show: Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 7:00pm Willow Fest BINGO: Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 3:00pm Fireworks Display: Sunday 9:30pm For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Get ready for a day of family fun at Shenanigans on the Green! Join us on Saturday, August 10, and enjoy a spectacular event from 1:00pm to 11:00pm. Best part? Parking, entry, and kid's activities are FREE! We've taken the beloved Northwest Celtic Fest and given it a fresh twist, creating a celebration that combines...
Get ready to stomp your boots and sing along at La Grange Country Jam! Experience a day filled with toe-tapping tunes, food trucks, local beer vendors, and a lively atmosphere. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of all things country!
Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring 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...
We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.
Submit an Event
Click on the button above to submit an event to the Kidlist calendar. We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are reviewed by the Kidlist team.
