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Family Drop In: Army Birthday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us in celebrating the 249th birthday of the U. S. Army with an afternoon of activities for the whole family. Play popular games with a military twist, camouflage your cupcake, or try out our obstacle course at your boot camp training. Additional activities like Veteran story time and military-themed crafts will also be available.

Included in general admission

Scottish Festival and Highland Games

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

The Chicago Scots are excited to announce the relocation of the 38th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games to our new home at the DuPage County Fairgrounds! Mark your calendars for June 14 and 15, 2024, as we prepare for a memorable celebration of Scottish culture, tradition, skill and athleticism. Stay tuned for more details...

Free – $45
Event Series Friday Crafternoons

Friday Crafternoons

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL, United States

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown Elgin every Friday. Watch for weekly updates on our Downtown Elgin Market Facebook Page.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

Family Game Night

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

Enjoy a night full of family fun with various board games and music! All ages with an adult. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Fridays on the Green

Fridays on the Green

Mount Prospect Village Hall 50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Plan to join us Friday nights throughout the summer for the popular Fridays on the Green Concert Series. Pack a picnic or grab food from one of the many downtown restaurants and settle in for great music. Free parking is available at the Emerson Street Parking Deck, the Metra Commuter Lot (after 5:00 pm), and...

Free

Fun and Food Trucks

Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Kick off the summer with the first of this year’s Fun & Food Trucks events. Eat eclectic local foods in the preserve while having a blast participating in a variety of activities. This event will offer something for the entire family, including live music, outdoor lawn games and a bounce house for the kids, as...

School of Fish

Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Stop by Whalon Lake during Fun & Food Trucks to learn more about our local fish! Test your identification knowledge and angler skills with fishing games. If you follow all the rules, regulations and ethics that go along with fishing, you can win a prize. Plus get information about Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, the Tackle...

Free

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