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Event Series Movie in the Park

Movie in the Park

Batavia Riverwalk 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Summertime movies along the Batavia Riverwalk are back! Bring your child, blankets, pillows, and snacks and enjoy an evening under the stars watching great family movies together outdoors! Movies will begin after the conclusion of our River Rhapsody concerts, at approximately 8:45pm on two evenings.  July 19: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish August 2:...

Free
Event Series Kidlist Park Playdate Series

Kidlist Park Playdate Series

Various Locations IL, United States

The Park Playdate Series is back for the third year! Join us at some of our favorite parks over the summer to enjoy free entertainment, snacks, and connecting with other families in the community. Thursday, July 20 from 10-11:30am: Gordon Park in La Grange Get your face painted by one of the two facepainters that...

Free
Event Series Downtown Downers Grove Sidewalk Sale

Downtown Downers Grove Sidewalk Sale

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join the Downtown Downers Grove retailers for the SALE of the year! The Annual Sidewalk Sale will be held July 20-22, 2023. You do not want to miss the amazing prices that will be waiting for you at more than 20 businesses downtown Downers Grove. Take a break from shopping and dine at one of...

Kids in the Garden

The Growing Place 25w471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL, United States

The Master Gardeners and The Growing Place are teaming up for a day of play in our Naperville gardens. You and your kiddos can rotate through different activity stations as a DJ from Bach to Rock Naperville spins kid-approved tunes. Appropriate for children ages 4-10 years old. Free entry. No registration required. Children must be...

Free

Reptile Rendezvous

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Meet our ambassador reptiles. Learn about their unique adaptations and features.

Free

The Bad Guys Bash

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Whoop it up with The Bad Guys! You're invited to celebrate their latest adventure in the new book Let the Games Begin. Explore some of the silliest moments in Aaron Blabey's popular book series with hands-on, paws-on, or fins-on activities. Best for families with children entering grades 2 and up, but all are welcome. While...

Free
Event Series Move and Groove

Move and Groove

Various Locations IL, United States

All ages. Join us at parks around Des Plaines (weather permitting) for a groovy interactive storytime. When we're done, there will be a chalk obstacle course to enjoy as long as it lasts! June 1. - Des Plaines Manor Park, 500 LaSalle St. June 15 - Eaton Field, 2975 Craig Dr. July 6 - Kylemore...

Free

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