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Father’s Day Fishing Derby

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH DAILY ADMISSION TICKET PURHCASE. Dads and kids are invited to bring their lucky fishing pole and join in the fishing action at Blackberry Farm. Prizes will be awarded for most fish, biggest fish and smallest fish caught in Lake Gregory. Parent participation is encouraged. Father's Day Fishing Derby is included in...

Included in general admission
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

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

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside summer views. *Schedule subject to change.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free
Event Series Sounds of Summer Concerts

Sounds of Summer Concerts

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL, United States

Every summer the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion comes alive with a variety of community events for all ages. This one of a kind outdoor stage and views of Heritage Lake make it the perfect venue to enjoy music and movies on the lawn. Bring the whole family to listen and dance to the most in-demand...

Free
Event Series Story Time in the Sun

Story Time in the Sun

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Children (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn, east of the upper parking lot. Sessions run from 10:00am - 10:30am or 10:30am - 11:00am.

Free

Juneteenth Community BBQ

DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United States

Are you ready for summer? We can’t wait to see you at the Juneteenth Community BBQ on June 19. There will be a full day of festivities for the whole family!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

Free

Celebrating All Abilities

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Meet author Anitra Rowe Schulte, author of Dancing with Daddy. Anitra Rowe Schulte, author of Dancing with Daddy, will read her picture book and talk to children and caregivers about creative inspriation, disability representation in children's literature, mobility equipment, and honoring all forms of communication. After her presentation, learn about services offered from Fox Valley...

Free
Event Series What is Juneteenth

What is Juneteenth

Various Locations IL, United States

Juneteenth is considered the country's longest-running African-American holiday, but it took 156 years for the importance of the June 19, 1865, to be officially recognized. Not until June of 2021 was Juneteenth declared a Federal Holiday by signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Join us for stories, crafts, and more as we...

Free

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