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Chalk the Walk – Unplug Illinois Day

Norman P. Smalley Pool 665 S. York Street, Elmhurst, IL, United States

We'll celebrate Unplug Illinois Day at the pools by chalking the sidewalk. Everyone is invited to help us fill the desk space at East End and Smalley Pool with chalk drawings today!

Included in general admission
Event Series LEGO Gone Wild

LEGO Gone Wild

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

Cure cabin fever by exploring the outdoors with a naturalist to seek tracks, scat, nests and more. Discover how winter can be a great time in nature and how animals can leave us signs of their presence. Once we harness some inspiration, we’ll get building with LEGO. The strong STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and...

Free
Event Series Mission Math Drop-In

Mission Math Drop-In

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

For grades 1–6. Need some help completing your Mission Math packets or want to get your answers checked and explained by a math pro? Stop by the VolunTeen table on the second floor. Mission Math packets can be taken and turned in any time during the Summer Reading Program; this program is for drop-in, one-on-one...

Free

Hare Today, Tortoise Tomorrow

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Join Tortoise as he makes new friends and takes on new challenges attending Animal High. Tortoise must find courage and determination when he competes against the confident and boastful Hare. It is a fun-filled adventure that will have audiences cheering for Tortoise as he discovers friendships and the value of hard work. Bring your imagination...

Free

Puzzlepalooza: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Hey jigsaw puzzle fans, does your team have what it takes to put together a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less?! Team registration required. Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Do you have a team of four who are ready to compete? Sign up your team for the Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! To register your team:...

Free

Lightning Bug Glow Party – FULL

Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United States

Lightning Bugs or fireflies? This fantastic evening will start with a pizza dinner followed by some games and activities before heading outside to the campfire to try and catch some lightning bugs! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Fee includes dinner, activities, and giveaways!

$10 – $15

Open Air Cinema – FULL

Stratford Crossing 142 S Gary Avenue, Bloomingdale

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Stratford Crossing's Open Air Cinema! Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and join us on Saturday, July 15th. Gates open at 7 PM, and the movie starts at 8 PM. Don't miss this magical night of entertainment and community. See you there!   For information...

Free

Dive-In Movie

Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy the movie Frozen while splashing around and enjoying the Aquatic Center’s features. Gates open at 7 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Everyone entering the Aquatic Center must have a ticket. Children under 2 are free. Ticket sales are final and...

$15

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