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Animals Around the World

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Join us in welcoming Sharon and Dan from Incredible Bats in an afternoon full of battiness and fun. Explore Animals Around the World as we fly into different types of animals and their environmental impacts. Registration required.

Free

Minecraft Engineering – Dinosaur Safari

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

Join us for a fun and engaging adventure in Minecraft! We'll be embarking on a dinosaur safari adventure. Some laptops available for checkout, but participants are encouraged to bring their own.

Free

Hello Summer Fest

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

Join us at Reed-Keppler Park for family fun, bounce houses, games, activities, and live entertainment by Off the Charts!

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

Fiesta de Verano

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

Celebrate the summer with a fiesta in the park with music, food vendors, artists, dancers, and kids' entertainment. You will not want to miss this opportunity to spend a fun day in the sun experiencing diverse bites of food, art, music and more!

Free

Swim and Save Coin Dive

The Beach Waterpark 161 Commercial Drive, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Coin dive and giveaways sponsored by Wood Dale Bank & Trust. Free for pass holders, daily admission for non-pass holders.

Included in general admission

Juneteenth Suburban Block Party

Harper College Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United States

Join us for a community celebration of Juneteenth. Enjoy an afternoon of music, speakers, crafts, family activities and more. This program is a partnership between the Library, Schaumburg Township, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Northwest Suburban Peace Affiliation.

Free
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free

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