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Monsters in Wilder Pop-Up Kid Exhibition

Wilder Park (Elmhurst) 175 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Inspired by featured exhibition Monsters in Wilder Park: A Kid-Powered Art Show, join artist Dave Pryor and explore the world of monster creation. During your visit, you will be able to view and celebrate all monster drawings submitted by over 300 school-aged children for the public art installation. Then, create your own unique monster through...

Free

Eco’s Birthday Party

East End Pool 463 Schiller Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

It's a party at East End Pool! Our Park District mascot, Eco the Raccoon, is throwing a birthday bash today! Come celebrate with games, music and more from 1-4 pm, regular daily admission rates apply.

Included in general admission

Family Day Monster Creations with Artist Dave Pryor

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Inspired by featured exhibition Monsters in Wilder Park: A Kid-Powered Art Show, join artist Dave Pryor and explore the world of monster creation. During your visit, you will be able to view and celebrate all monster drawings submitted by over 300 school-aged children for the public art installation. Then, create your own unique monster through...

Included in general admission
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission

The Steppers are Back

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

Don't miss Stepping at Fox Valley in the Court area, near Entrance #2

Free

Juneteenth Cultural Festival: What About the Children?

Festival Park 132 S Grove Avenue, Elgin

Get ready to groove, laugh, and celebrate at this year's Juneteenth Cultural Festival! This year, it's all about the kids! They're the heartbeat of our community, and we're gearing up for a day filled with family fun and festivities. Don't miss out—invite your friends, neighbors, and even the kind soul who gives you a smile...

Free
Event Series Chi-Soul Fest

Chi-Soul Fest

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

Navy Pier’s annual Chi-Soul Fest returns with a vibrant line-up of free live music Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. The two-day music festival celebrates Chicago soul music and traditions at three lakeside, outdoor settings, the Navy Pier Beer Garden, Wave Wall Stage and the Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park. On Sunday, Chicago’s...

Free

Community Celebrates – Pride

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Celebrate the wonderful things that make our community great in this program series that shares holidays and cultural identities. Join us for stories, activities, and crafts! Register as a family. Children attend with an adult.

Free

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