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Mr. Freeze of Fermilab Science Adventures

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

A fun way to introduce young people to science, Mr. Freeze, aka Jerry Zimmerman, will inspire and educate with hands-on experiments and interactive activities.

Free

Pet Parade

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Show off your furry friend at The Promenade Bolingbrook's pet parade, set for Saturday June 24 Friendly pets are welcome (but no livestock), and space is limited to the first 500 pets that are registered. Even if you don't have a pet, you can still join in the fun by bringing your "pet-like" stuffed animal...

Free
Event Series Summer Music Series

Summer Music Series

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Live music is the best part of summer โ€“ enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...

Free

Duck Race

Coral Cove Water Park 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL, United States

The Carol Stream Parks Foundation is holding our Annual Duck Race on Saturday, June 24 at 7 pm at Coral Cove Water Park. โ€œAdoptโ€ a duck for your chance to win $300 cash, $150 cash or other great prizes including rounds of golf and gift certificates to area businesses! All net proceeds are used to...

$5

Bat Hike

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

Bats are more than just a Halloween decoration; they are also essential for a healthy ecosystem. Join a naturalist as we learn about these fascinating creatures of the night. Go batty over the neat adaptations these small nocturnal mammals possess then embark on a hike to find them. Bats communicate using high-pitched sounds, so we...

Free
Event Series Lions Club Farmers Market

Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโ€™s Markets.

Free

Fish with a Cop

Happy Acres Park (Itasca) Bryn Mawr Avenue and Maple Avenue, Itasca, IL, United States

On Sunday, June 25th, bring your fishing pole and bait to Happy Acres to fish with members of the Itasca Police Department. The pond will be freshly stocked with catfish by the Itasca Lions Club. If you catch on with a tag, remove the tag, and bring it to ItascaFest this year to possibly win...

Free

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