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Vintage Car Show

Oak Park River Forest Museum 129 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Come see dozens of beautiful and rare vintage automobiles on display on the streets around OPRF Museum when we present the third annual Vintage Car Show, co-sponsored by the Oak Park Vintage Auto Club and OPRF Museum. This family-friendly event is free to everyone and will include food trucks as well as music provided by...

Free

Dinopalooza

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

The Dino Days of Summer return this June with Dinopalooza. Join us in celebrating the newest member of our flock, the Chicago Archaeopteryx, before it takes off for the rest of the summer. Find out how our new fossil friend shows scientists where past and present collide and understand what it really means to be...

Included in general admission

Art in the Park

Berwyn Gardens 2100 S. Grove-Wisconsin, Berwyn, IL, United States

Art in the Park is a celebration of art, food, music, nature, and community. This event is rich with creativitty as the park is filled with delicious aromas from a variety of food vendors, lively performances from local musicians, engaging art from local artists and free artistic activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Free
Event Series Riverside Arts Weekend

Riverside Arts Weekend

Guthrie Park (Riverside) 28 Bloomingbank Road, Riverside, IL, United States

Make plans to come enjoy the experience this summer! We look forward to bringing back the juried art fair, along with having a children’s art project, food and drink vendors, live music and dance performances, and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series Burr Ridge Art Fair

Burr Ridge Art Fair

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

The Burr Ridge Art Fair takes place at Village Center, a beautiful upscale lifestyle venue combining high-end living with stores and restaurants. Juried artists from around the country will be showcasing their work at all price points and mediums including paintings, flat arts, jewelry, furniture, ceramics, wearables, fashion, accessories, 3D art pieces, sculptures and more....

Free
Event Series Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Art Fair

Old Town Art Fair Lincoln Avenue and W Wisconsin Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The Old Town Art Fair has been voted America’s #1 Art Fair multiple times!* Stroll the charming, tree-lined streets of Chicago’s historic Old Town Triangle District. You’ll discover 200+ nationally acclaimed artists, a Garden Walk, Live Music, Children’s activities, Food & Drink and more! The Old Town Art Fair is a Fine Art Fair which...

Free
Event Series Wells Street Art Festival

Wells Street Art Festival

Old Town North Avenue and Wells Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Art enthusiasts are guaranteed to find plenty of inspiration when the early summer showcase that is the Wells Street Art Festival celebrates its 49th year. Held on the eponymous strip of Wells Street between North Avenue and Division in Chicago’s historic Old Town neighborhood, it’s a treasure trove of creativity and much more.   For...

Free
Event Series Old Canal Days

Old Canal Days

Lockport Central Square 222 E. Ninth St, Lockport, IL, United States

Lockport Old Canal Days Carnival. Food. Rides. Games. Family Fun. Mega Pass Unlimited Rides all Four Days. $55.00 pre-sold prior to event date; $65 purchased at the event. Once Mega Pass is purchased online, you must bring your receipt to the Lockport Chamber Office to pick up your certificate.   For information on more events...

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