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Bilingual Storytime (Arabic/English) with Visiting Storyteller Aya Isaac

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join visiting storyteller Aya Isaac at Chicago Children's Museum for a very special Bilingual Storytime in Arabic and English! Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to storytime in Pritzker Playspace, and visitors of all ages are invited to storytime on the 2nd Floor in our Book Nook Area. Stories include Brown Bear (أيُها الدُب البُنيِّ),...

Included in general admission
Event Series Art in the Garden

Art in the Garden

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Let nature inspire creativity as children explore various art mediums in this hands-on, discovery workshop. Participants will create their own nature-inspired art piece to take home. Art mediums change monthly. This drop-in program meets on-site at the Arboretum. Space is limited. Program tickets are available in the Children’s Garden for the day of your visit...

included in admission
Event Series Veggie Fest Chicago

Veggie Fest Chicago

Danada South Park 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle, United States

Get ready for one of the largest food festivals in North America! Veggie Fest is a family event, with fun and educational activities that adults can share with their children. The Children’s Tent includes 1) an entire section of the grounds dedicated to activities and entertainment for your children, and 2) a separate play area...

Free
Event Series Taste of Elmwood Park

Taste of Elmwood Park

Central Park (Elmwood Park) 2430 N 75th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Live entertainment, Elmwood Park's finest restaurants, the Taste lounge cocktail bar featuring local DJ's, beer and wine, kids games and rides.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free

India Day Parade and Celebrations

Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk, Naperville, IL, United States

Indian Community Outreach invites you to experience an amazing 10th INDIA DAY COLORFUL PARADE & CELEBRATION featuring a free concert by Salim Sulaimanlike none other on Aug. 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Naperville. Highlights include large decorated floats, colorful Indian folk, classical and modern dances, food, drinks, children's area, fashion show, concert, shopping of...

Free

Shredder Chicago Indoor Ski and Snowboard School Grand Opening Open House

Shredder: Indoor Ski & Snowboard School 3800 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, United States

Welcome to the Shredder Chicago North Side Grand Opening Open House! Join us at Shredder: Indoor Ski & Snowboard School for an afternoon filled with excitement and fun as we officially open the doors to our new facility. Come check out our brand-new facility and learn more about our ski and snowboard offerings. You will...

Free
Event Series Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo’s Footwork Open House

Jo's Footwork Studio 1500 Walker Street, Western Springs, United States

Join us at our open houses to register in person, purchase discounted apparel and enter a raffle for FREE dance bags, and a FREE year of dance! NOTE! On August 11 ~ 1-2pm we will have a free class for 2-5 year olds! Games, dancing and fun! Call or email us to reserve your spot!

Event Series Willow Fest

Willow Fest

One Village Circle 1 Village Cir, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Willow Fest Car Show: Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friends with Disabilities Carnival: 10:00am - 12:00pm Willow Fest Craft Show: Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 7:00pm Willow Fest BINGO: Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 3:00pm Fireworks Display: Sunday 9:30pm   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

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