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Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Lake Park (Des Plaines) 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Free! Purchase your popcorn & drinks starting at 7:00p. Movies begin as soon as it’s dark (around 8:00p). Bring blankets & chairs, a picnic dinner, kick back and enjoy lake breezes as the sun sets. In case of rain, movies are rescheduled for the following Friday. Cancellations will be posted on our website, Facebook and...

Free
Event Series Movies and Food Trucks

Movies and Food Trucks

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United States

Enjoy Movies, Food, & Fun on Friday Nights at Geneva Commons! They’re back! Movies & Food Trucks 2023 is here for the whole family to enjoy this summer. Food Trucks open at 7pm and movies begin at 8pm, all on the Center Green. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome! We’ll announce all of the food...

Free

Movie Drive-In Style

Villa Olivia 1401 W Lake Street, Bartlett, IL, United States

Come out to Villa Olivia for a drive-in movie under the stars. Enjoy a cash bar and a movie under the stars. Food will be available for purchase. Attendance is free. Bring a blanket or rent a golf cart for the full drive-in experience. Attendance is free; Golf cart rental $5/person   For information on...

Free

Concert in the Park

Big Ball Park Longcommon Road and Delaplaine Road, Riverside, IL, United States

Enjoy live music under the stars tonight with The Redmonds! Bring a blanket, snacks, and friends for this free concert.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Meet up for Monarchs

Meet up for Monarchs

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United States

Do you want to play in the dirt? Meet us outside the library for some time in the gardens. We are improving our library gardens for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies.

Free

Back to School Bike Ride

The Westin Chicago North Shore 601 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL, United States

Wheeling Park District and Village of Wheeling are partnering to bring you the first community Back to School Bike Ride. Utilizing the beautiful forest preserve trails that run along the Des Plaines River, this ride is open to all ages and ability levels. There is no fee for this event, but pre-registration is required.

Free
Event Series Kindergarten Kickoff Party

Kindergarten Kickoff Party

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

This special celebration is for kids entering kindergarten this fall. Come party with us to recognize this big step forward! We will have fun activities, games, and crafts to get excited about the first day of school. Please register each child and adult attendee. For children entering kindergarten with an adult.

Free

ScribbleJim of ScribbleMonster

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Jam with ScribbleJim of ScribbleMonster and Wimee's Words as we celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club. Sing, dance, play and share ideas at this collaborative music play concert! On the lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors with limited seating. Guarantee your spot by picking up tickets beginning...

Free

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