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Treasures Summer Picnic

Treasures 121 S Washington Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Keep the calendars open for August 8th! Treasures is hosting a summer picnic with games, contests, food for purchase, and live music from 6pm-7pm. Did we mention its FREE for entry?! Come join in this fun community event! Come join Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots as the entertain all ages with their clever, witty...

Free
Event Series Vintage Rides

Vintage Rides

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Vintage Rides returns to Downtown Wheaton! Now on Liberty Drive, this community favorite event returns on select Tuesdays this June through August. Admire cars from Model Ts to Teslas, and everything in between, as the DJ spins tunes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 6 – DJ’s Choice June 20 – 70s-80s June 27...

Free

Back to School Loteria

Rand Road Branch 1585 Rand Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Join us for a family-friendly, back to school Loteria. Learn to play La Loteria, a traditional game of chance played throughout Mexico that most resembles BINGO with pictures. All ages. Sign up begins 7/25.

Free

Picnic in the Park

Florey Park (Rolling Meadows) 3300 Campbell Street, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Wrap up summer with one last celebration! Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy a beautiful evening with live music and entertainment with family and friends in Florey Park. 

Free
Event Series Pack the Park

Pack the Park

Various Locations IL, United States

Help us “Pack the Park” this summer. Enjoy 3 evenings of free activities, giveaways, and a free snack. Families are invited to meet Park District staff. Each night we will have one of our recreation programs showcased. Preschool Park Adventures will also be part of this event.

Free

Movies in the Parks

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch a free screening under the stars on our front lawn. The Chicago Park District's Movies in the Parks returns this summer to present free outdoor screenings on our front lawn. There’s no better way to spend a fun summer night than watching a favorite movie outdoors. You'll enjoy the evening, framed by our historic...

Free
Event Series Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Play at Farm-in-the-Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Free
Event Series Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center

Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Join a librarian from the St. Charles Public Library for read-aloud stories, finger plays, songs, and more during this fun program for children from infancy through age 5. Stay and enjoy the interactive exhibits in the Nature Center following the program. For the grand finale of your storytime experience, head out to a nearby LeRoy...

Free

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