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Event Series Fridays in the Field

Fridays in the Field

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26 – Wildflowers Aug 2 – Bats Aug 9 – Squirrels Aug 16 – Deer Aug 23 – Beetles Aug 30 – Fossils

Free
Event Series Visit Your Local Park

Visit Your Local Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Take a trip to your local park and while visiting take a ride on the Trackless Train, try climbing the portable climbing wall, check out a book with the Fountaindale Public Library Bookmobile and see the puppet show.All times are from 10:00 am–12:30 pm. June 7 - Central Park June 14 - Remington Lakes Sports...

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Garden

Storytime in the Garden

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL, United States

Join us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the week.

Free

Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Join us outside on the lawn for summer sun and fun! If the sun's not out (or the cicadas still are) we'll bring the fun indoors. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Kids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 28: Todd Downing July 12: The Headspin Guy July 26: Jay Jay Magic & Bubbles August 2: The Frog Lady August 9: Nanny Nikki   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free
Event Series Stay and Play

Stay and Play

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Stay and play at the library! Come for books, stay for the fun! July 10 - Jumbo Games July 11 - Board Games July 12 - Coloring Bookmarks

Free
Event Series Fresh Fest

Fresh Fest

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

Come and experience the excitement of our free annual young performers showcase, Fresh Fest! and witness the emergence of fresh talents, fresh voices, and fresh perspectives as they grace the Pier, celebrating the creativity of young musicians, dancers, and artists.

Free
Event Series Party on the Patio

Party on the Patio

The Community House (Hinsdale) 415 West 8th Street, Hinsdale, IL, United States

Summertime at The Community House is waiting for you! Pack a lunch, corral the crew and join us for a group "BYOL" on our Patio! Each event will have vendors, entertainment, activities, treats, and Instagram worthy moments you won't want to miss!

Free

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