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Gather your family and be part of the excitement every Saturday afternoon with two captivating free performances at the Wave Wall Stage, as part of Navy Pier’s thrilling outdoor live dance series – Wave Wall Moves. In collaboration with See Chicago Dance, this series highlights a diverse array of Chicago dance companies, ensembles, and choreographers,...
Play backyard games and enjoy live music with family and friends at these outdoor events inspired by the community beer gardens once common in Schaumburg's farming community. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda will be available for purchase. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following the signs to Merkle Cabin. Events will take place rain...
River Forest Park District, Rotary Club of Oak Park – River Forest, and the Village of River Forest presents Food Truck Rally. Join us at Keystone Park West for a variety of food trucks, family activities, inflatables, a beer tent, stage entertainment and more! This family-friendly event is a great finale to summer. For...
Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Come out and enjoy this unique experience, which brings classic and custom cars, live music, and Lombard’s local businesses together for family-friendly summer events in Downtown Lombard! These FREE summer events take place on Saturdays between June 15th - August 24th, from 6...
Join us as we celebrate summer with a bonfire, activities, walks and more.
Enjoy Chicago’s beloved sky spectacle show every Wednesday night at 9pm and Saturday night at 10pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Gather your loved ones and head to the Pier to witness this breathtaking free event. Immerse yourself in the stunning visuals accompanied by a mix of dramatic and popular music, including...
We’re back! The Bartlett Lions are proud to present the 19th annual Lions Dash 5K/10K and Kids & Family Dash. Races start and finish at James Pate Phillip Park and the course will take you into the beautiful woods of the park. Funds raised are used by the Bartlett Lions for those in need in...
Featuring: locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries, and more. In addition, business sponsored booths and non-profit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
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