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Picnic in the Park

Florey Park (Rolling Meadows) 3300 Campbell Street, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Wrap up summer with one last celebration! Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy a beautiful evening with live music and entertainment with family and friends in Florey Park. 

Free
Event Series Pack the Park

Pack the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Help us “Pack the Park” this summer. Enjoy 3 evenings of free activities, giveaways, and a free snack. Families are invited to meet Park District staff. Each night we will have one of our recreation programs showcased. Preschool Park Adventures will also be part of this event.

Free

Movies in the Parks

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch a free screening under the stars on our front lawn. The Chicago Park District's Movies in the Parks returns this summer to present free outdoor screenings on our front lawn. There’s no better way to spend a fun summer night than watching a favorite movie outdoors. You'll enjoy the evening, framed by our historic...

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Free
Event Series Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center

Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Join a librarian from the St. Charles Public Library for read-aloud stories, finger plays, songs, and more during this fun program for children from infancy through age 5. Stay and enjoy the interactive exhibits in the Nature Center following the program. For the grand finale of your storytime experience, head out to a nearby LeRoy...

Free
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

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

We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....

$6 – $8
Event Series Movie Mania

Movie Mania

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in movie for families with children of all ages Catch a movie matinee and stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes. June 14: The Bad Guys July 12: Rumble August 9: DC League of Super-Pets

Free

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