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Adler Planetarium: ‘Scopes in the City

Various Locations IL, United States

Adler staff and volunteers bring the museum—and the universe—a little closer to you! With ’Scopes in the City, we lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods and elsewhere. Join us to #LookUp together! Because all ’Scopes in the City events are weather permitting, subscribe to our Adler Events (Digital and In Person) or Night...

Free
Event Series Free Summer Family Fun

Free Summer Family Fun

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United States

We’re ready for some summer family fun at Yorktown Center! Join them on the second Saturdays of June, July, and August from 10am – 12pm in The Park in Center Court for free kids’ events. Be one of the first 100 to attend and receive a goodie bag filled with coupons to your favorite Yorktown Center...

Free

KISS Event with Illinois State Police

Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL, United States

FREE Kid's Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event hosted by the Illinois State Police District 15, Fox Valley Park District Police, and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. The event will offer FREE child identification cards, FREE child safety seat inspections on-site, and touch-a-truck vehicles from Illinois State Police, FVPD Police, Aurora PD, Montgomery PD, Kane...

Free
Event Series Polish Storytime

Polish Storytime

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For families with children 7 & under with an adult caregiver. All are welcome to this storytime presented in Polish and English by The Language Labs.

Free

Bolingbrook Pride Picnic

Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join us for a fun family picnic and dog rescue benefit (complete with puppy cuddles), music, food, games, and more! Bolingbrook PRIDE aims to support LGBTQ acceptance through family-friendly community activities, and we'd love to have you celebrate with us! All are welcome; kindness is mandatory; bring your friendly and well-behaved doggos on a leash...

Free

Ravinia in Ridgewood

Ridgewood Park 5530 Grand Avenue, Western Springs, IL, United States

Ravinia in Ridgewood is an annual summer music fest in Ridgewood Park. People in the neighborhood look forward to Ravinia in Ridgewood each year, since it started in 2017 and its popularity has grown every summer. This is a free, family event for residents of Western Springs and its neighbors.   For information on more...

Free

Frida Kahlo Fest

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

Frida Fest will celebrate the life of Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist, who is remembered for her self-portraits, pain and passion, and bold, vibrant colors.  Many artists will present their own work in the form of painting, song, and dance. Check out special performances by Diego Trillo, La China del Bajio, Nancy Lopez, Sherlyn Padilla,...

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