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Event Series Fridays in the Field

Fridays in the Field

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

University 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
Event Series Storytime in the Garden

Storytime in the Garden

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL, United States

Join 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
Event Series Tots in the Park

Tots in the Park

Alcott Center 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

FREE performances for children of all ages. Bring a blanket. In case of inclement weather, performances will be held inside the Alcott Center. June 14 - Super Stolie June 28 - Miss Jamie’s Farm July 19 - Ben Tatar July 26 - Istvan and His Imaginary Band August 2 - Todd Downing Tall Tales and...

Free
Event Series Molly Morrell and her Ukulele

Molly Morrell and her Ukulele

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Join us twice this month for interactive musical activities with Molly Morrell and her ukulele at 11:00 during our special programming time! Molly brings so much joy to the museum with her instrument. Dancing feet are very welcome! No pre-registration is required. This program is made possible thanks to a grant from the Oak Park...

Included in general admission
Event Series Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Kids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 28: Todd Downing July 12: The Headspin Guy July 26: Jay Jay Magic & Bubbles August 2: The Frog Lady August 9: Nanny Nikki   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Friday Fun Day

Friday Fun Day

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years and older

Free
Event Series Freezy Friday

Freezy Friday

Various Locations IL, United States

Freezy Fridays are back this summer! Come beat the heat with the Hoffman Estates Police Department on August 2 at South Ridge Park, 1450 Freeman Rd., for FREEZE POPS for everyone from noon until 1 p.m. UPCOMING FREEZY FRIDAY EVENTS: South Ridge Park, 1450 Freeman Road: August 2 Seascape Aquatic Center, 1300 Moon Lake Blvd:...

Free
Event Series Summer Park Pop-Up Parties

Summer Park Pop-Up Parties

Various Locations IL, United States

Select Mondays and Wednesdays in June, July and August | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Various Parks Join us for FREE at one of the many local Lombard Park District parks on selected Mondays and Wednesdays in June, July, and August from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. We will celebrate unusual national holidays while having fun...

Free

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