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Event Series West Fest Carnival

West Fest Carnival

Maine West High School 1755 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL, United States

West Fest 2024, June 6-9, Family Fun! Kiddie Midway, Spectacular Rides, Games, and Food. Unlimited ride wristband specials and individual ride tickets available. Learn more at mwathleticboosters.org or fantasyamusements.com.

Free
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
Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

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

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! 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

Cicada Social

Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United States

Celebrate a birthday 17 years in the making! Don't miss out on this extraordinary party with self-guided activities set up around the nature center to help us learn more about these incredible insects. Go on a bug hunt to look for live specimens, create a work of art or attempt to collect the most shed...

$12 – $15
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Bring your blanket, lawn chair, friends and family for these special outdoor movies! Refreshments will be available to purchase. Movies will begin after dusk. May 18 - Space Jam at White Pines **$10 cart fee** June 8 - Trolls Band Together at Arbor Park July 20 - Charlotte's Web at Fischer Farm August 3 -...

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Event Series Neighborhood Movie Series

Neighborhood Movie Series

Various Locations IL, United States

All Ages! Share this experience with your kids, friends and neighbors. Movie Start Time: 8:30pm June 8 at Volunteer Park South: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever June 22 at Indian Chase Meadows: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish July 6 at Wipfler Park: Sonic 2 July 20 at UChicago Medicine Advent Health Bolingbrook: Minions: The Rise...

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

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