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Art in Nature

National Grove - South Groveland Avenue and 31st Street, North Riverside, IL, United States

Explore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in. Grove 1.

Event Series Friday Crafternoons

Friday Crafternoons

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.

Free

Tween Craft Hour (Taylor’s Version)

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

Come spend this not-so-cruel-summer afternoon with us! Join us in our Swiftie era as we craft friendship bracelets and more while listening to music—Taylor’s Version, of course! (Grades 3–5).

Free
Event Series Windmill City Festival

Windmill City Festival

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

Join Us July 12-14 at Your Hometown Festival! Big on Family Fun and Traditions Live Bands A Darling Pet Competition Windmill Whirl 5K Food Galore Carnival & Family Activities All Weekend   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free

Anime Afternoon – FULL

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

Come hang out in the Vortex while we watch anime, talk about manga and enjoy Japanese snacks! (Grades 6–12)

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL, United States

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown Elgin every Friday. Watch for weekly updates on our Downtown Elgin Market Facebook Page.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free
Event Series Summerfest

Summerfest

Downtown La Grange La Grange, IL, United States

Check out the stellar lineup of artists gracing our parking lot in DTLG! We're set to rock La Grange like never before. Plus, we'll have a face painter and balloon artist on-site on Saturday and Sunday for the little ones. Stay cool with a variety of beverages including beer, wine, and seltzers, along with a...

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