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Event Series STC Live

STC Live

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

​Join us this summer for FREE live music at various St. Charles establishments and on the newly renovated 1st Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday evening, from June 5th to August 30th. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free

Back to School with Dog Man and Friends

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Enjoy a summer evening at the library to get excited about the fun school year ahead! Best for families with children ages 4-12. Have a blast with family and friends while doing special activities themed around some of your favorite characters like Dog Man and Cat Kid, The Pigeon, Narwhal and Jelly, and The Bad...

Free
Event Series Arbor Evenings

Arbor Evenings

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

This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on Frost Hill. There’s no better way to celebrate the leisurely evenings of summer than this! Admission into the Arboretum and Arbor Evenings will begin at...

Free – $15
Event Series Traveling StoryWalk

Traveling StoryWalk

Various Locations IL, United States

Traveling StoryWalks are a collaboration between the Park District, Plainfield Area Public Library, Joliet Public Library and Plainfield Police Department. The events feature a craft that goes with the story and a frozen sweet treat courtesy of the Plainfield Police Department. No need to register. All dates are FREE!

Free

Kids’ Night at the Car Show

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States

Get your motor running... to Downtown Lemont Cruise Nights? The librarians will be out and about with activities and special guests so be sure to swing by and say 'Hello.' June 19: Crosstown Exotics July 24: Miss Jamie August 7: STEM Night

Free

Lemont Legends Cruise Nights

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

*All Show Cars are welcome every Wednesday; Trophies are awarded according to the schedule. June 5 Calling All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles June 12 Chevy / Corvettes (Expo Night) June 19 Buick / Oldsmobile / Pontiac (Kids Night) June 26 Jeep / 4x4 July 3 NO SHOW (HOLIDAY) July 10 Ford / Mustang July 17...

Event Series Cruise Nights at Babe’s

Cruise Nights at Babe’s

Babe's Hot Dogs 2600 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Join us Every Wednesday (weather Permitting) 6-9 for a Free, Fun, Family Event. Bring your car or come check out the cool classic cars, enjoy a great meal with fellow car enthusiasts.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.  

Free
Event Series Party in the Park

Party in the Park

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

Head to The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park for some free, family-friendly entertainment and fun! Enjoy live music, kid activities, and more. August 7: Prairie Station Acoustic August 14: Gooroos August 21: 28 Days

Free

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