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Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside...

Free
Event Series Wave Wall Moves

Wave Wall Moves

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Gather your family and be part of the excitement every Saturday afternoon with two captivating free performances at the Wave Wall Stage, as part of Navy Pier’s thrilling outdoor live dance series – Wave Wall Moves. In collaboration with See Chicago Dance, this series highlights a diverse array of Chicago dance companies, ensembles, and choreographers,...

Free

German Beer Gardens and Summer Concerts

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Play backyard games and enjoy live music with family and friends at these outdoor events inspired by the community beer gardens once common in Schaumburg's farming community. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda will be available for purchase. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following the signs to Merkle Cabin. Events will take place rain...

Free

Food Truck Rally

The Depot/Keystone Park 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

River Forest Park District, Rotary Club of Oak Park – River Forest, and the Village of River Forest presents Food Truck Rally. Join us at Keystone Park West for a variety of food trucks, family activities, inflatables, a beer tent, stage entertainment and more! This family-friendly event is a great finale to summer.   For...

Free

Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Come out and enjoy this unique experience, which brings classic and custom cars, live music, and Lombard’s local businesses together for family-friendly summer events in Downtown Lombard! These FREE summer events take place on Saturdays between June 15th - August 24th, from 6...

Free

Summer Bonfire

Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Join us as we celebrate summer with a bonfire, activities, walks and more.

Free
Event Series Summer Fireworks

Summer Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy Chicago’s beloved sky spectacle show every Wednesday night at 9pm and Saturday night at 10pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Gather your loved ones and head to the Pier to witness this breathtaking free event. Immerse yourself in the stunning visuals accompanied by a mix of dramatic and popular music, including...

Free

Bartlett Lions Day Dash

James Pate Philip State Park 2050 W Stearns Road, Barlett, IL, United States

We’re back! The Bartlett Lions are proud to present the 19th annual Lions Dash 5K/10K and Kids & Family Dash. Races start and finish at James Pate Phillip Park and the course will take you into the beautiful woods of the park. Funds raised are used by the Bartlett Lions for those in need in...

$10 – $35

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