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Summer Sunday Series: Coffee + Music

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

This summer on Sundays from 10 – 11, Wonder Works Children’s museum will be hosting a Sunday Summer Music and Coffee Series in the Becky Boyce Nature Play Space. Adults will be able to kick back and enjoy some coffee from a local coffee cart and enjoy live music while children play in the sunshine!...

Included in general admission

Fossil Fun

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Become an amateur paleontologist and learn how to discover fossils in your own backyard while learning about the past. Ages 6 & up.

Free

History of Flowers at the Games

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Did you know that olive-leaf wreaths were awarded to commemorate victories at the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece before medals were given? Drop in and learn more fun facts like this at the Conservatory during Olympic Week! No registration required.

Event Series Lincolnshire Art Festival

Lincolnshire Art Festival

Village Green (Lincolnshire) Milwaukee Avenue and Old Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL, United States

Plan your perfect summer day at Lincolnshire’s Village Green!  Grab a tasty breakfast with friends or family at your favorite Lincolnshire spot, then browse original art from 80+ artists. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or visit the Kid Zone for creative projects! Take a break with live music and a cold beer...

Free

Pond Dip Discovery

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Join us as we dip our nets in the water and scoop up our discoveries! Equipment provided. Ages 5 to 12 with adult.

Free
Event Series Northwest Fourth Fest

Northwest Fourth Fest

Sears Centre Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, United States

Celebrate the 4th at the biggest party in the suburbs! Join the Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Park District are once again hosting Northwest Fourth-Fest from July 3 to 7. The celebration features carnival rides, live music, family activities, and much more. The Kid's Zone presented by Wintrust returns with FREE activities...

Free
Event Series Naperville Salute

Naperville Salute

Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk, Naperville, IL, United States

The Naperville Salute is our Family-Friendly Independence Day Hometown Celebration, centered around our appreciation for Veterans, Active Military, First Responders and their Families. The Salute blends community, local entertainment, and family fun. The footprint will encompass Rotary Hill July 5-7, 2024, along the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville.   For information on more events like this,...

Event Series 4th of July Festival

4th of July Festival

Apple Orchard Community Park Stearns Road & S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

The all-volunteer Bartlett Fourth of July Committee invites you to celebrate at Apple Orchard Park, at the corner of Stearns & S. Bartlett roads. The Bartlett 4th of July Festival includes a carnival with rides and games, food, beverages, FREE entertainment for all ages, a turtle race, a parade, onsite presecence of non-profit groups, fireworks...

Free

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