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Super Saturday: Dave Herzog’s Marionettes presents Captain Zork’s Outer Space Adventure

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

All ages. Captain Zork and the crew of the starship Puppetron blast off to entertain the entire galaxy with an out of this world musical marionette variety show full of warp powered fun, laughs, great music and surprises, featuring the amazing marionettes of master puppeteer Dave Herzog. Limit: 120. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before...

Free

90th Anniversary Celebration

Gotskind's Shoes & Clothing 115 W Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, United States

Join Gotskind's Shoes & Clothing as we celebrate our 90th anniversary. With princesses, clown, balloon animals, treats - and a visit from Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli.   No purchase necessary to come celebrate with us.

Free

Character Picnic

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join Town Square Wheaton on July 20 from 11am-1pm for a very special Character Picnic! Meet your favorite princesses and superheroes, and enjoy live music by Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots!

Free

Campus Block Party

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

Create your own adventure with family and friends through music, nature play, games, artmaking, walks and more.

Free

Decorate the Deck

Bartlett Aquatic Center 620 W Stearns Road, Bartlett

Show the Bartlett Aquatic Center staff your artistic ability by helping us decorate the pool deck with your best chalk drawings. Chalk will be provided in designated spaced on the deck for these drawings.

Included in general admission

Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair

Lyon Elementary School 1335 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL, United States

This is a volunteer-run event – the 2nd longest running Art Fair in Illinois. Yes, we have a wonderful home-town history! Conveniently located on the inviting, tree-filled lawn of Lyon School in a northern suburb of Chicago This beloved community tradition dates back to the 1950s. Crowds are drawn in by fine artwork and fine craft, as...

Free

Family Fun Fest

Butterfield Park District Rec Center 21 West 730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL, United States

Ahoy Mates! Come walk the plank with the Butterfield Crew and dive into a day filled with family fun! Your day will be jam packed with fun activities, and a live DJ! The cafe will be open as well to purchase food. Admission to the pool is also FREE during this event. Walk-in participation welcome!...

Free
Event Series Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo's Footwork Studio 1500 Walker Street, Western Springs, United States

Join us at our open houses to register in person, purchase discounted apparel and enter a raffle for FREE dance bags, and a FREE year of dance! NOTE! On August 11 ~ 1-2pm we will have a free class for 2-5 year olds! Games, dancing and fun! Call or email us to reserve your spot!

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