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Event Series Safety City Open Road

Safety City Open Road

Toohey Park Building 1900 Orchard Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff. No drop-off permitted. Children with tricycles and helmets ca ride safely free of charge with a parent or guardian present. Tricycles are available to rent for $5. Two-wheeled bikes, rollerblades and skateboards are not welcome. All participants must bring their own helmet. Only...

Free
Event Series Unplug at the Park

Unplug at the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings.

Free

Family Theater: Squirrel Stole My Underpants

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

A poignantly silly adventure tale for families featuring puppets, original music, a tiny bit of acrobatics, and a giant pile of laundry! A unique performance perfect for the whole family!

Free

Reading is Magic

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Enjoy an entertaining magic show by Zack Percell of TnZ Magic. This show blends comedy, visual magic, escape artistry and more! (Grades K–5 with an adult)

Free
Event Series STC Live

STC Live

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

​Join us this summer for FREE live music at various St. Charles establishments and on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday evening, from June 5th to August 30th. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on Frost Hill. There’s no better way to celebrate the leisurely evenings of summer than this! Admission into the Arboretum and Arbor Evenings will begin at...

Free – $15
Event Series Traveling StoryWalk

Traveling StoryWalk

Various Locations IL, United States

Traveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story and a frozen sweet treat courtesy of the Plainfield Police Department. No need to register. All dates are FREE!

Free

Lemont Legends Cruise Nights

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

*All Show Cars are welcome every Wednesday; Trophies are awarded according to the schedule. June 5 Calling All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles June 12 Chevy / Corvettes (Expo Night) June 19 Buick / Oldsmobile / Pontiac (Kids Night) June 26 Jeep / 4x4 July 3 NO SHOW (HOLIDAY) July 10 Ford / Mustang July 17...

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