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80’S Day at the Beach Waterpark

The Beach Waterpark 161 Commercial Drive, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Join us for 80’s themed music, giveaways, and more!

Kids Climb Time

Movement Lincoln Park 1460 N Dayton Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Are your kids looking for a climbing adventure? Drop them off for two hours of climbing and activities. Activities include vertical games, age-appropriate basic skills instruction, and tons of climbing, all under the guidance of our qualified instructors. No experience or parental supervision is necessary. Registration Deadline: August 4

$35

Fly By Night Hike

Messenger Woods Nature Preserve Bruce Road and Cedar Road, Home Glen, IL, United States

Moths, bats, fireflies … Discover what flies in the woods when the sun goes down. This night hike highlights nocturnal wildlife that take to the air, including tracking Will County bats using handheld technology.  

Free
Event Series Yoga on the Green

Yoga on the Green

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

Join us every Saturday from June 4 to September 17, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., for FREE Yoga on The Green in partnership with LIFETIME Fitness. All participants will be required to bring their own yoga mat.

Free
Event Series Safety Town Open Road

Safety Town Open Road

Practice being a pedestrian on the sidewalks, use road safety while you ride your tricycle on the streets, and learn about railroad safety near the fully operational crossing gate. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times when visiting Safety Town during Open Road. Participants and must wear a helmet and...

$5 – $8

Cardboard Boat Regatta

Sea Lion Aquatic Park 1825 Short Street, Lisle, IL, United States

Put your engineering hats on...and your bathing suit, too! The Cardboard Boat Regatta is a hilarious special event allowing participants to show off their boat-building skills. Join us at Sea Lion Aquatic Park for a morning of comical fun by testing the waters in your cardboard boat. Compete against other teams or come watch the...

$20 – $30

Saturday Social: Tape Town

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

Come visit Tape Town where you can read books, play games, and explore new activities.  Each taped off section of the room will feature a different activity "town" for you and your children to play and read together.  Explore every town or visit just a few and stay as long as you wish.

Heroes vs. Villians

Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave, St. Charles, IL, United States

Everyone loves a hero! That's certainly true. But sometimes playing a bad guy (or gal) is fun, too. Come dressed as your favorite alter ego to see who wins the battle for being naughty or nice. Create your very own superhero mask aboard the paddlewheel riverboat and visit with a variety of notorious characters. 

$23

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