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Event Series Casting on the Pier

Casting on the Pier

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis...

Included in general admission
Event Series Picture Book Picnic

Picture Book Picnic

Iowa Community Center (Villa Park) 338 N Iowa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, United States

Enjoy stories, music and movement! All ages with adult. Blanket and picnic lunch are optional. This drop-in program will be held outdoors. When the weather is inclement it will be held indoors at the same location.

Free
Event Series Kids Klub

Kids Klub

York Center Park District 1609 South Luther Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Join us this summer for some lunchtime entertainment. These interactive children's shows are a great free way to spend a summer afternoon. A variety of well-known acts will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to our back patio/grass area. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. Concession stand will open at 11:30am. June...

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission

Juneteenth and Father’s Day Festival

Adventure Bay Pool 696 Lee Boulevard, Hillside, IL, United States

Join 7th District Illinois State Representative and Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch for our annual Freedom Day celebration. Entry to this event is free and open to the public. We will also have: Food & Drink Vendors Games & Activities Bounce Houses Vendors, Artists & Entertainers Adventure Bay Pool is not included in...

Free

Juneteenth Cupcakes and Crafts

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

Celebrate Juneteenth with fun crafts and decorate your own red velvet cupcake. (Grades K–5)   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

Free

Kid Inventors

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

In honor of Juneteenth, be inspired by Black innovators. Learn about some inventions and then create a hands-on engineering project with LEGO.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

Free

Discovery Center Indoor Planetarium

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

See real-life star maps, planets, and the positions they will be taking in the night sky. Learn where to find certain key constellations, which ones are more visible than others, how to navigate with just your hand, and see how the night sky changes over time. Register. Meeting Room. Sessions from 2:00pm - 3:00pm or...

Free

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