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Dog Sensory Hike

James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Excite your furry buddy’s senses with a special hike, visiting stations of curated items for them to sniff, taste or play with! Arrive any time between 1:00-2:00 pm to enjoy...

Free
Event Series Make with Wood

Make with Wood

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

If you like to work with your hands, this program is for you! Learn safe hand tool techniques for working with wood and create projects that reflect your own style...

Included in general admission

Tie Dye

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Wrap up the end of Summer Reading with Tie Dye!

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...

Included in general admission

Back to School Wellness Fair, Celebration and Neighborhood Festival

Ideal Elementary School 9901 W 58th Street, Countryside, IL, United States

The City of Countryside is again partnering with School District 105 on the Back to School Celebration and Neighborhood Festival scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2024.

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....

Free
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and...

Free
Event Series SJC Fest

SJC Fest

St. John of the Cross 708 51st Street, Western Springs, IL, United States

SJC Fest always has some special activities lined up just for the little ones (and big ones, too).   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

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