National Police Night Out
The Beach Waterpark 161 Commercial Drive, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesFood, games, and giveaways with Wood Dale Police. Free for pass and non-pass holders.
Free
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Movies in the Park
Central Park (Oak Brook) 1500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWelcome to the Oak Brook Park District's Movie in the Park! Bring your blankets, picnic baskets, beverages and lawn chairs for this outdoor showing of our favorite movies. August 6: Elemental August 14: Wish For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Free
Elmhurst Farmers Market
York and Vallette York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United StatesThe Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday from 7am to 1pm from June to October in the York & Vallette Business District. Follow the Elmhurst Farmers Market on Facebook for regular updates...
Free
Party in the Park
Various Locations IL, United StatesWe're popping into the parks on select days this summer to party with you! Kids of all ages are invited for some good old-fashioned fun. We'll provide bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes and more. Free to attend. See you in the park! Wednesday, June 19 - Wilder Park Wednesday, July 17 - Salt Creek Park...
Free
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...
Free
Free Parking Wednesday
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesNew for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Aurora Farmers Market – West
West Plaza (Aurora) 1999 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, United StatesThe oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, decadent baked goods and pastry items, a selection of local food trucks and vendors (including Aurora's famous Dick's Mini Donuts), delicious coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan...
Free
Vacation Green Screen
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesAre you stuck at home and wish you were on vacation? Come to the Library and pretend you're at a far-off vista with a green screen photo.
Free
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