St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market
Downtown St. Charles IL, United StatesThe Outdoor St. Charles Farmers Market runs June-October Fridays 8-1. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
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Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesUniversity of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26 – Wildflowers Aug 2 – Bats Aug 9 – Squirrels Aug 16 – Deer Aug 23 – Beetles Aug 30 – Fossils
Free
Drop-in Lego
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesDrop in and build something awesome with our many LEGO bricks. No registration required.
Free
Gettysburg Day
Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United StatesCommemorate the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Visit Naper Settlement to experience life in Naperville during the crucial summer of 1863. Hear Lincoln deliver his famous Gettysburg Address, visit a house in mourning over a fallen soldier, and experience the fashion of the day with a Civil War era fashion show. Children ages...
Included in general admission
Storytime in the Garden
Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL, United StatesJoin us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the week.
Free
Brat Tent
Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United StatesThe Barrington Lions Club is thrilled to announce the revival of the beloved Barrington 4th of July Brat Tent Festival, slated to take place from July 3rd to July 6th. After a three-year hiatus, the festival will once again grace our town at the Wool Street Parking Lot adjacent to Moretti’s Restaurant (421 E Main...
Free
Northwest Fourth Fest
Sears Centre Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, United StatesCelebrate the 4th at the biggest party in the suburbs! Join the Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Park District are once again hosting Northwest Fourth-Fest from July 3 to 7. The celebration features carnival rides, live music, family activities, and much more. The Kid's Zone presented by Wintrust returns with FREE activities...
Free
Friday Crafternoons
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.
Free
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