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Nature Obstacle Course

Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West 26th Street, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop in.

Free
Event Series Civic Season: Community Day

Civic Season: Community Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

During this yearโ€™s Civic Season at CHM, the Museum will serve as a space to help Chicagoans connect with their community, build new skills, and provide a roadmap to future community participation so we may all be more informed and engaged citizens. Activities include hands-on arts and crafts with local teaching artists, facilitator-led exploration of...

Free

Lemont Food Truck Festival

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Join us for the 3rd Annual Lemont Food Truck Festival, back by popular demand on Saturday, June 29th, hosted in partnership with Brew Avenue Events at The Mount at The Forge: Lemont Quarries. Indulge in a culinary adventure as 12+ food trucks converge for a day of delicious bites, accompanied by live music, a vibrant...

$10
Event Series Logan Square Arts Festival

Logan Square Arts Festival

Logan Square N Kedzie Avenue & W Logan Boulevard, Chicago, IL, United States

The Logan Square Arts Festival is three-day celebration of the diversity and vitality of our neighborhood taking place on ๏ฌrst of๏ฌcial weekend of the Summer. Since 2009, over 300,000 guests have enjoyed the festival and we have raised tens of thousands of dollars for neighborhood non-pro๏ฌts. Each year the LSAF features artists of varying disciplines,...

Free

Navy Pier Pride

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

Join us for the annual Navy Pier Pride celebration! This free, full-day event celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Festivities include live music, educational programs, performances from local LGBTQIA+ artists, on-site resources from community partners and more. Notable acts include: The Chicago Gay Menโ€™s Chorus, The Lakeside Pride Marching Band, Ariana DJ...

Free

PRIDE Walk

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Celebrate PRIDE month with a naturalist led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, friends and allies welcome.

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 Prairie Fest

Prairie Fest

Wood Dale Community Park Wood Dale Road and Mittel Drive, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Round up the family for a weekend of fun! Sample tasty morsels, buckle up for carnival rides, play BINGO, register for a Sip & Paint session, stay for a wrestling match and listen to live music! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free

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