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Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Friday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses. Held at the Lombard Community Building; registration required. Saturday, May 4 Lilac Queen Coronation | 1:00 pm Join us as the 2024 Lilac Queen is...

Free
Event Series Glen Ellyn French Market

Glen Ellyn French Market

Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Geneva French Market

Geneva French Market

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

MSI Free Admission Day

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

Announcing the grand unveiling of our fresh new identity: the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! 🚀 In 2019, we received a groundbreaking $125M naming gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, this historic donation ensures our legacy and empowers us to revolutionize science discovery and education for generations to come. 🎨 Our new logo, inspired by...

Free

GLI Charity Exotic Car Show

Downtown Glenview 974 Railroad Avenue, Glenview, United States

Join Glenview's favorite spring festival! Enjoy rare cars, kids' activities, food, drinks, and live music while supporting fallen first responders' families.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free

Opening Weekend of Designing for Change

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us to celebrate the opening of Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s! Our newest exhibition looks at five major social movements of the 1960s and 1970s through the lens of graphic art. The day includes interactive arts-making, expert speakers, guided tours of the exhibition, and more!

Included in general admission
Event Series Sand Ridge Service Days

Sand Ridge Service Days

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Join us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28: Garlic Mustard Pull May 5, 19: Garden Weeding at Green Lake

Free

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