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Event Series Glendale Heights Fest

Glendale Heights Fest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Known to many as one of the western suburbsโ€™ premier events, Glendale Heights Fest is held in July of each year at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Avenue in Glendale Heights. Enjoy carnival rides and games, along with a great lineup of live music, family fun, and delicious food. Experience the "best fireworks in the...

Globetrotters: Mexico

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

There's a great big world out there - be a part of it! Get to know a new country every month by singing songs, playing games, and making crafts. This month we'll learn about the North American nation of Mexico.

Free

Summer Movie and a Craft

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Escape the heat and make a special craft while we watch the 2023 family musical, "Wonka!" (Grades Kโ€“5)

Event Series Downtown Summer Sounds

Downtown Summer Sounds

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from 5-7PM at Fountain Square, from July 11 to September 26. For nine of the twelve weeks, Downtown Evanston is collaborating with a different local nonprofit (see below) to select the band, activate the Fountain Square plaza, and help us to ensure that...

Free
Event Series Geneva Classic Car Show

Geneva Classic Car Show

Kane County Government Center 719 S Batavia Avenue, Buildling A, Geneva, IL, United States

Step back in time and join us on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm during July and August at the historic downtown Kane County Courthouse on Third Street as car collectors gather together to show off their rides.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free

Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights

Konow's Corn Maze 16489 S. Cedar Road, Homer Glen, IL, United States

The first 2024 LCCC Thursday night cruise night at Konow's Farm 16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen will be Thursday May 16th from 5 to 8 PM as always please do not arrive before 4:00 PM. A link for a list of bands that will be featured is listed below.   For information on more...

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission was free for Illinois residents on weekdays, January 8โ€“March 22. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be on Thursday evenings, 5:00โ€“8:00, June 6โ€“September 26. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Downtown Oak Parkโ€™s popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out is back! Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday June 6th to August 29th from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables...

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