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StoryWalk: Can You Hug a Forest

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont, IL, United States

Enjoy Can You Hug a Forest? by Frances Gilbert with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with...

Free

Oceans Week: Mermaids, Fish, and Pirates

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

Oceans Week: Mermaids, Fish, and Pirates will splash into Wonder Works next week! The museum will be filled with activities celebrating all things fictional and real found in the ocean! Meet and greet a real mermaid Encounter live ocean creatures at a sensory pop-up led by Oak Park Natural Pet & Fish Dress up as...

Included in general admission

Justin Roberts

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Bring a blanket or a chair and join us on the Library lawn for an end of Summer Reading concert with five-time GRAMMY nominated musician Justin Roberts. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors with limited seating. Guarantee your spot by picking up a ticket beginning Saturday, July 27 at...

Free

Touch a Truck

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Bring your family out to touch and explore the different trucks that keep our community clean, safe, and running smoothly. Children of all ages are welcome to climb on and experience these large machines from behind the wheel.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

Rusty Rodeo

Historic Piano Factory Bridge Indiana Street and Brownstone Drive, St. Charles, IL, United States

Round up and remove a notorious aquatic invader of Illinois waterways - the Rusty Crayfish! Dress for the weather and plan to get wet and muddy. Tools and info provided. Families are encouraged to bring their own nets and buckets. Awards for most crayfish, biggest crayfish and more! Drop-ins welcome.

Free

Bounce Back to School

Lombard Common 433 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard, 60148

Let’s bounce back to school! Join us for a FREE morning of bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, refreshments, giveaways and entertainment!

Free

Summer Reading Sendoff

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Celebrate with us on the Library Lawn with live music, ice cream from Triple Scoop'd, and fun and games. Extra perks for those who have participated in Summer Reading!

Free

Touch A Truck

Old Quarry School 16100 127th Street, Lemont, IL, United States

Have fun checking out and climbing on trucks, cars and all types of fun vehicles. Free event!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

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