Wheaton French Market
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United StatesFresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
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Friendly Ford’s 11th Annual Car Show
Schaumburg Boomers 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, United StatesNew location this year as we have outgrown our parking lot! We will be at Schaumburg Boomers Parking Lot 1999 Springinsguth Rd Schaumburg IL 60193 This is still a free show to enter your vehicle. All makes/Models. Bikes welcomed. There is no cost to spectators to come and walk around. Several options of food trucks...
Free
Kids’ Muster with the DG Fire Department
Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesJoin the Downers Grove Fire Department of a morning of fun and games with the firefighters at the Kids' Muster. Kids can take part in the bucket brigade, water ball fight, slide down the fire pole and use a real fire hose to spray a small house. The event concludes with a Tug-o-War between kids...
Free
StoryWalk at the Riverwalk
Riverwalk Grand Pavilion in Centennial Park 500 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville, IL, United StatesCombine the benefits of literacy, physical fitness, and family fun while walking along the Riverwalk. Pages from a featured picture book will be posted along a designated path. Maps will be available at the starting point and participants can read and stroll at their own pace. Craft kits will be provided at the end of...
Free
Hummingbird Fest
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United StatesJoin us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research purposes.
Free
Anniversary Celebration Day
Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United StatesOn August 17, 1974, Cosley Zoo opened as Cosley Animal Farm. Join us to commemorate this day and take part in a scavenger hunt, giveaways, treats, and more. No registration required, regular admission rates apply.
Included in general admission
Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesFree nature-themed self-guided activities for families. No registration is required. August 5-10: Insect Orchestra August 12-17: Dinosaur Discovery Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:30pm
Free
Family Messy Art
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin Miss Shannan for a fun-filled story and a messy, seasonal art activity. Dress for mess! Please register children only, not adults.
Free
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