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Draw Des Plaines Chalk Fest

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Chalk artist Erik Greenawalt will create a 3-dimensional work in chalk and tempera paint on the sidewalk in front of the Des Plaines Public Library. Families are invited to take photos with the work and also to make their own chalk art in designated sidewalk locations around Library Plaza. Plus, craft activity for kids and...

Free
Event Series Scrap Crafts Saturdays

Scrap Crafts Saturdays

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United States

Open to all ages. Limit 2 Craft Per Participants. While Supplies Last. No Registration Required. Join the library during the summer to help use up our leftover extra crafts from some of our previous programs.

Free

Prairie Fest

Corron Farms 7N761 Corron Road, Campton Hills, IL, United States

Music by the Funcles, Wagon Rides, Kids Activities, Farm Tours, 4D's BBQ, Raffles.

Free
Event Series Smoke and Irons Music Fest

Smoke and Irons Music Fest

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

Free Admission. Live Music. Food Trucks. Beer & Beer Tasting. Craft Show. Kids Activities. All proceeds go to Ignite the Courage, a non-profit, 501(c)3 charity organization created and run by Bartlett firefighters. Ignite the Courage provides resources and inspiration for community members and local first responders in need. For more fest details, go to: https://ignitethecourage.org/musicfest

Turtle Parts

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Explore with us some of the similarities and differences between us and turtles. Ages 5-8 w/adult.

Free

Oak Brook Trout Unlimited 50th Anniversary

Central Park (Oak Brook) 1500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

There will be activities for the family, including a chance to learn fly-casting and fly-tying, vendor and gear displays, and information booths. There will be a chance to win door prizes and welcome gifts will be provided while supplies last. Live music by Jeff Troutman and the Parachute Adams Band will begin at 3:00 pm,...

Free
Event Series NERF Attack

NERF Attack

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Participants will battle in our Nerf Battleground, which consists of obstacles and barriers for a fun, safe activity that involves strategy and physical fitness. We will supply Nerf guns, foam darts, and eye protection for all participants. Organized games and target shooting will take place.

$11 – $14
Event Series NERF Attack

NERF Attack

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Participants will battle in our Nerf Battleground, which consists of obstacles and barriers for a fun, safe activity that involves strategy and physical fitness. We will supply Nerf guns, foam darts, and eye protection for all participants. Organized games and target shooting will take place.

$11 – $14

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