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Event Series Northwest Fourth Fest

Northwest Fourth Fest

Sears Centre Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, United States

Celebrate the 4th at the biggest party in the suburbs! Join the Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Park District are once again hosting Northwest Fourth-Fest from July 3 to 7. The celebration features carnival rides, live music, family activities, and much more. The Kid's Zone presented by Wintrust returns with FREE activities...

Free
Event Series 4th of July Festival

4th of July Festival

Apple Orchard Community Park Stearns Road & S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

The all-volunteer Bartlett Fourth of July Committee invites you to celebrate at Apple Orchard Park, at the corner of Stearns & S. Bartlett roads. The Bartlett 4th of July Festival includes a carnival with rides and games, food, beverages, FREE entertainment for all ages, a turtle race, a parade, onsite presecence of non-profit groups, fireworks...

Free
Event Series Frontier Days

Frontier Days

Recreation Park (Arlington Heights) 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

So many fun things to fill your 4th of July weekend! We look forward to seeing you! FREE Entertainment and no event fee to attend Frontier Days 2024! Join us to hear amazing music to rock you through the night. Our performers on our Main and Frontier Stages won’t disappoint.   For information on more...

Free

Insects Behind the Icons: Parasitoids and Xenomorphs

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United States

Parasitoids inspired one of horror’s greatest icons, the xenomorph from the “Alien” franchise. Learn how the ecology of these insects led to the iconic monster.

Free

Dairy Day

Elk Grove Historical Museum 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Get moo-ving to the Historical Museum for Dairy Day! Join us on Saturday, July 6 from 1 - 3pm to celebrate Elk Grove's agricultural roots with crafts, games and sweet treats for the whole family. There will be no live animals onsite. To learn more visit, https://bit.ly/3Vo3YWd or a Customer Service Counter. 

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 strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission
Event Series 4th of July Festival

4th of July Festival

Melas Park (Mount Prospect) 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

85th annual Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival. See link for full details.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.

Movie – A Bugs Life

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Join us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks!

Free

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