Lilac Time
Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, LombardFriday, May 3 Little Lady Lilac Ball | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Dads and daughters ages 3-11 will dance, play games, enjoy a dessert table and visit the Lilac Princesses....
Free
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Wonder Works for Everyone
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkDuring Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited...
Included in general admission
Glen Ellyn French Market
Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen EllynFeaturing a select group of vendors and live entertainment. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Geneva French Market
Downtown Geneva ILEuropean-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
MSI Free Admission Day
Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, ChicagoAnnouncing the grand unveiling of our fresh new identity: the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! 🚀 In 2019, we received a groundbreaking $125M naming gift from Kenneth C. Griffin,...
Free
Sensory-Friendly Morning
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, ChicagoSensory-Friendly Morning is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the MCA without large crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This includes visitors with sensory sensitivities, disabilities,...
Free
Bark in the Park
Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, WheelingJoin us for a morning of fun for you and your furry friends! This event includes an agility course, photo booth and dog-friendly goodies while supplies last. Attendees will have...
Free
Lincoln Roscoe Spring Art and Craft Fair
Lincoln Square 4400 N. Lincoln Avenue, ChicagoThis event, hosted by Special Service Area 27, is free and takes place on Lincoln Avenue between Roscoe and School Street. Returning to Chicago on Saturday this northside event features...
Free
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, ChicagoWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
GLI Charity Exotic Car Show
Downtown Glenview 974 Railroad Avenue, GlenviewJoin Glenview's favorite spring festival! Enjoy rare cars, kids' activities, food, drinks, and live music while supporting fallen first responders' families. For information on more events like this, check...
Free
Family Sensory Hour
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., ElmhurstThe Family Sensory Hour offers the opportunity for children with special needs to use the Kids' Library in a safe and welcoming environment before the library opens.
Free
Opening Weekend of Designing for Change
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., ChicagoJoin us to celebrate the opening of Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s! Our newest exhibition looks at five major social movements of the 1960s and 1970s...
Included in general admission
Sand Ridge Service Days
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South HollandJoin us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28:...
Free
Spring Fun Fest
Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, RosemontBounce houses Balloon Sculpting Face painting Petting Zoo Childrens Entertainment Jeanie B & The Jelly Beans
Free
Shoe Swap – Go Green La Grange
La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La GrangeCome swap your old styles for new ones! Go Green La Grange will accept all seasonally appropriate footwear to share with the community. They will also accept unusable shoes to...
Free
Family Concert Series
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, StreamwoodApril 21: Pop, rock, classical and music you love. Ken has been entertaining audiences of all ages with his arrangements, original compositions and more. Joining him will be our own,...
Free
Spring Ice Show
Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin ParkA community event for all ages! If you haven't seen one of our annual shows, you've been missing out! Each year, the Ice Arena presents a "near professional" production for...
$10
Sunday Makebreak
Michaels (check your local store)Come in-store for another FREE fun event!
What’s On The Menu?
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River ForestLearn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time.
Free
Spring Series: Of Joy
Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E Randolph Street, ChicagoHubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) announced program selections for Spring Series: Of Joy, the final installment of Season 46, Abundance. The engagement will include four unique works, once again showcasing...
$15 – $110
Family Golf Nights
White Pines Golf Club 500 W. Jefferson, BensenvilleBring the whole family out for an evening of golf at White Pines Golf Club’s Family Golf Nights one Sunday each month! The tees have been moved up for the...
$5 – $10
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