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Event Series Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

Spend some quality time with your little ones and enjoy free children’s entertainment, sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces. The series takes place from 11am to noon on Wednesdays in July. Participants should bring a blanket and water bottle. Groups are welcome! In anticipation of the heat, this event will be held in...

Free
Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis...

Included in general admission

Bike Race Watch Party

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us at the Library for all of the excitement of the Cycle Brookfield Criterium '24. We've got the coolest view of the race!

Free

Ice Cream with Cops and Firefighters

Usher Park 201 S Walnut Street, Itasca, IL, United States

Enjoy free ice cream, fun and games with Itasca Police Officers and Firefighters! Don't miss out on this great free event.

Free
Event Series Picture Book Picnic

Picture Book Picnic

Iowa Community Center (Villa Park) 338 N Iowa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, United States

Enjoy stories, music and movement! All ages with adult. Blanket and picnic lunch are optional. This drop-in program will be held outdoors. When the weather is inclement it will be held indoors at the same location.

Free
Event Series Geek Week

Geek Week

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Enjoy a themed week full of your favorite fandoms! Monday: Fantasy Day Tuesday: Cartoon/Anime Day Wednesday: Nostalgia Day Thursday: Sci-Fi Day Friday: Superhero Day Saturday *A Tolkien Fan Meetup

Free
Event Series Art at the Park

Art at the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Meet us at various local parks in Elk Grove Village for fun outdoor inspired art projects. June 12: Bubble Art @ Fountain Square June 19: Rock Painting @ Appleseed June 26: Flower Pressing @ Olmsted July 3: Red, White & Blue @ Jaycee July 10: Windmill @ Roosevelt July 17: Mandalas @ Marsh July 24:...

Free
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

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