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Insects Behind the Icons: Parasitoids and Xenomorphs

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United States

Parasitoids inspired one of horrorโ€™s greatest icons, the xenomorph from the โ€œAlienโ€ franchise. Learn how the ecology of these insects led to the iconic monster.

Free

Dairy Day

Elk Grove Historical Museum 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Get moo-ving to the Historical Museum for Dairy Day! Join us on Saturday, July 6 from 1 - 3pm to celebrate Elk Grove's agricultural roots with crafts, games and sweet treats for the whole family. There will be no live animals onsite. To learn more visit, https://bit.ly/3Vo3YWd or a Customer Service Counter. 

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 โ€” for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through โ€œInventions Magnifique.โ€ No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission
Event Series 4th of July Festival

4th of July Festival

Melas Park (Mount Prospect) 1500 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

85th annual Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival. See link for full details.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.

Movie – A Bugs Life

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Join us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks!

Free

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

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

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free
Event Series Naperville Salute

Naperville Salute

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

The Naperville Salute is our Family-Friendly Independence Day Hometown Celebration, centered around our appreciation for Veterans, Active Military, First Responders and their Families. The Salute blends community, local entertainment, and family fun. The footprint will encompass Rotary Hill July 5-7, 2024, along the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville.   For information on more events like this,...

Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

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

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicagoโ€™s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside...

Free

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