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Unplug Illinois: Find It at the Farmstead

Riverview Farmstead Preserve Book Road and Hassert Boulevard, Naperville, IL, United States

You might have seen the buildings at Riverview Farmstead, but how close have you really looked? Our naturalists challenge you to dive into the details and history of the settlement house, limestone house and barn with our Find It! Scavenger Hunt Challenge. A naturalist will be on site to answer questions.

Free

Chalk It Up Lemont

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

Join us for fun chalk art, ice cream, and a DJ! Each participant will be given one pack of chalk and assigned a chalk-block work space. Participants are also welcome to bring extra chalk, chalk pastels and blending tools. One person per block. Prizes will be awarded. 

Free

Unplug North Berwyn

Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center 1529 S Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States

We encourage you to ditch your electronic devices and "UNPLUG" to enjoy everything that the North Berwyn Park District has to offer. Come celebrate Unplug IL day with us! Outdoor games, art, music, flea market and loads of fun!

Free

Go Fly a Kite

Bolingbrook Park District 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join in the fun as we partner with Chicago Kite/Kite Harbor to fill up the skies with kites of all shapes and sizes. Let's see how many we can fly all together. If you already have a kite, bring it to fly and show off. This program requires pre-registration, but you can come and go...

Free

Family Field Day

Centennial Recreation Center (Addison) 1776 W. Centennial Place, Addison, IL, United States

Join us for our Family Field Day. We will have games, water balloons, and snacks. The event will be at Centennial Recreation Center. In case of inclement weather, the event rain out date is July 22, 2023

Free

Nature Detectives: Animal Homes Scavenger Hunt

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

Look high and low for signs of animal homes during this fun scavenger hunt on our trails. Drop-in.

Free
Event Series Splash of Color

Splash of Color

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Stop by to create your own Dive Into Reading -inspired art piece. Use your imagination to create underwater adventures with ocean animals or a relaxing beach scene. Want to show off your work? Submit a picture to kids@palatinelibrary.org or ask a staff member to take your photo to be displayed on the monitors. Saturdays, 10:00...

Free

Summer Craft and Vendor Fair

The Moose Lodge (Des Plaines) 601 N Main Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Featuring local artists and crafters. This event is free and open to the public.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free

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