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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 SJC Fest

SJC Fest

St. John of the Cross 708 51st Street, Western Springs, IL, United States

SJC Fest always has some special activities lined up just for the little ones (and big ones, too).   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

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

Community Block Party

The Grove Church 6600 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, United States

Food, bounce houses, an ice cream truck, and more!

Free

Park Palooza

Berens Park (Elmhurst) 493 North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

End the summer on a high note! Join Elmhurst Park District in Berens Park from 4-8 pm for live music, kids activities, games, beer garden and more. Industrial Drive takes to the stage 4-5:30 pm and Nashville Electric Company performs 6-8 pm.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Free

American Girl Doll Book Club: After Hours Event

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Join us for our first AGDBC After Hours Event for our Doll Sleepover Party! We will watch an American Girl Doll movie, play games, win prizes, make crafts and eat delicious food! Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your doll or plushie too!

Free
Event Series Downtown Lisle Car Shows

Downtown Lisle Car Shows

Downtown Lisle IL, United States

2024 Downtown Lisle Car Show Dates: May 18 June 15 July 20 August 17 September 21 6:00 - 9:00 PM These fun and family-friendly events are the perfect way to enjoy warm, summer nights. During events, Main Street, Burlington Avenue and a portion of the Commuter Parking Lots are transformed into a block party where...

Free

Noche Caribena

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

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is honored to present to you some of the most prominent artists from Puerto Rico and Chicago at Noche Caribeña at the Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park. This concert promises an eclectic mix of musical genres, ranging from Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean folk to popular Latin American hits, big band...

Free

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