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Event Series Summerfest

Summerfest

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

Check out the stellar lineup of artists gracing our parking lot in DTLG! We're set to rock La Grange like never before. Plus, we'll have a face painter and balloon artist on-site on Saturday and Sunday for the little ones. Stay cool with a variety of beverages including beer, wine, and seltzers, along with a...

Play, Picnic and Party

Village Green (Elk Grove Village) 901 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

The annual Play, Picnic, and Party event is a special community event offering various free activities and a picnic lunch at family-friendly prices. Live music and water inflatables can be found by the Park District, the Library provides many arts and crafts opportunities, and the Village holds a K9 demonstration, petting zoo/animal show, Pot-a-Plant, and...

Free

FanCon 2024

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Calling all nerds! FanCon 2024 is here! Whether you're new to cons or a seasoned regular, we invite you to join us for a full day of fandom at the library and in our parking lot! From Dungeons & Dragons to Percy Jackson and Spiderman, we’ve got a little something for everyone including hands-on workshops,...

Free
Event Series Taste of Westmont

Taste of Westmont

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Main Stage, Beer and Margarita Tent, Carnival, Food, Booths, Commercial Area, Craft Show & More.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free
Event Series Itasca Fest

Itasca Fest

Washington Park (Itasca) 400 Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL

For over thirty years, the Itasca Lions Club, the Village of Itasca, and the Itasca Park District have united to bring summer celebrations to the community. Early bird tickets for unlimited rides will be available for purchase at the Park District, Village Hall, and the Itasca Community Library beginning in July. ItascaFest will feature a...

Sportswap

Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center 800 Saint Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Give and get gently used sports equipment at our summer Sportswap event with Go Green Glen Ellyn. Gear up for fall sports and activities at this community exchange and sale. Equipment will be collected the preceding week. Watch for more details to be posted at gepark.org/calendar.

Bug-a-Palooza

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Learn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them.

Free

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