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Cicada Social

Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United States

Celebrate a birthday 17 years in the making! Don't miss out on this extraordinary party with self-guided activities set up around the nature center to help us learn more about these incredible insects. Go on a bug hunt to look for live specimens, create a work of art or attempt to collect the most shed...

$12 – $15
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Bring your blanket, lawn chair, friends and family for these special outdoor movies! Refreshments will be available to purchase. Movies will begin after dusk. May 18 - Space Jam at White Pines **$10 cart fee** June 8 - Trolls Band Together at Arbor Park July 20 - Charlotte's Web at Fischer Farm August 3 -...

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Event Series Neighborhood Movie Series

Neighborhood Movie Series

Various Locations IL, United States

All Ages! Share this experience with your kids, friends and neighbors. Movie Start Time: 8:30pm June 8 at Volunteer Park South: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever June 22 at Indian Chase Meadows: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish July 6 at Wipfler Park: Sonic 2 July 20 at UChicago Medicine Advent Health Bolingbrook: Minions: The Rise...

Free
Event Series Summer Fireworks

Summer Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy Chicago’s beloved sky spectacle show every Wednesday night at 9pm and Saturday night at 10pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Gather your loved ones and head to the Pier to witness this breathtaking free event. Immerse yourself in the stunning visuals accompanied by a mix of dramatic and popular music, including...

Free

Just for Kids Fishing Derby

Blackwell Forest Preserve Warrenville, IL

Bring the family to this friendly fishing competition just for kids 15 and younger with raffles and prizes for the biggest catches. Ages 15 and under with an adult. Free. Register online, at the event, or at 630-933-7248.

Free

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Get the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes on rain or shine. Lots of vendors from IIlinois, Michigan and Wisconsin area farmers, specialty crafters, unique food items and other one-of-a-kind vendors. Don’t miss...

Free

Touch-A-Truck

Battistoni Beam Polivka Orthodontics 922 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

Join Battistoni Beam and Polivka Orthodontics as we host this FREE event. We hope to see you there!!! Rain or shine.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free
Event Series Oswego Country Market

Oswego Country Market

Oswego Country Market 15 Main Street, Oswego

Shop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods & honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

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