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Kids Maker Market and Garage Sale

Downtown Oswego IL, United States

Whether you have been crafting up a storm or cleaning out your closets, this is a chance to see what you’ve got! Grab your goods and cash in or shop this outdoor sale unique, affordable toys and hand made wares. Whether you’re buying or selling, you don’t want to miss this event, held in conjunction...

Event Series Geneva French Market

Geneva French Market

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Elmhurst French Market

Elmhurst French Market

Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United States

The Elmhurst French Market will be located at the municipal lot at 180 W. Park at the corner of Park and Prospect. The duration of the market would be Sundays from June through September, from 9am – 2pm. This was identified as an ideal space and time for the market, with no need for street...

Free

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

Summer Sunday Series: Coffee + Music

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

This summer on Sundays from 10 – 11, Wonder Works Children’s museum will be hosting a Sunday Summer Music and Coffee Series in the Becky Boyce Nature Play Space. Adults will be able to kick back and enjoy some coffee from a local coffee cart and enjoy live music while children play in the sunshine!...

Included in general admission

Movie In The Park: Arthur The King

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

August 11th, 2024, 10:00am Join us for a heartwarming evening under the stars at our "Movie In The Park" event featuring "Arthur The King" followed by a Q&A with racing experts from The US Adventure Racing Association on Sunday, August 11th, as part of Forge Family Fun Sundays at The Mount at The Forge: Lemont...

Free
Event Series Chicago Air and Water Show

Chicago Air and Water Show

North Avenue Beach 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) proudly present the 2024 Chicago Air & Water Show, August 10 and 11 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach serving as show center from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Established in...

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

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