Week of Events
Outdoor Concert
Outdoor Concert
This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available from Mamieโs Toffee & Treats, Golden Eagle Hotdogs, and Aunt Tinaโs Sound Bites. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking...
Picnic, Concert and Fireworks
Picnic, Concert and Fireworks
Picnic, Raffle and Rides: 3-6 p.m. Oakbrook Terrace residents must pick up wristbands and raffle tickets for the picnic portion of the July 4th celebration at Oakbrook Terrace City Hall prior to noon on Fri, July 1. Resident wristbands and raffle tickets are free. Only Oakbrook Terrace residents may purchase nonresidential wristbands for their guests...
Storytime at Kiwanis Park
Storytime at Kiwanis Park
We are again offering summer storytimes at Kiwanis Park (133 South La Grange Rd). Bring a blanket to sit on while you enjoy stories and songs under the sun.
Art at the Peck
Art at the Peck
Join us for our weekly craft time Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. Great for all ages. Come learn about Lombard History and make a craft to take home! This week at Art of the Peck we will be creating our very own Bee Hives! The Peck Homestead has its own bee hive to help pollinate the...
Mystery Movie
Mystery Movie
Take a break from the heat and enjoy a movie in our cool Community Room. We will have clues throughout the week to help you figure out what movie we will be showing! All ages, under 8 with a caregiver. No registration required.
Cantigny Cruise Night
Cantigny Cruise Night
Returning after a stellar first year: Cruise Night Tuesdays! Bring your classic or restored vehicle to the park, mingle with fellow car enthusiasts, and talk shop in the south parking lot. The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will feature extended hours on Tuesdays until 8 pm, May 31 through September 6. The museum will...
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Admission for Tuesdays on the Terrace is free, and walk-up tickets are always available. Register in advance to receive pre-show reminders. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis; there are no pre-reserved seating options. In the event of rain, the event will move indoors to the Edlis Neeson Theater on the museumโs first floor....
Wee Ones Wednesday
Wee Ones Wednesday
This play session runs from 8:30 am to 9:30 am on Wednesday mornings. It is a special session just for children 3 years old and younger with their caregivers. Enjoy a relaxed time at the museum. Plan on visiting more than once? Check out our memberships! This project was made possible in part by the...
Zumba Kids Jr. in the Park
Zumba Kids Jr. in the Park
Join Zumba instructor, Renรฉ Maragh, for a high-energy dance party packed with kid-friendly routines! This program will be held at Kiwanis Park (133 South La Grange Rd). In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside the library with a limited number of participants on a first come basis.
Playscape Readers
Playscape Readers
Join the Learning Experiences Team at the Playscape for a fun story time sure to capture your child's imagination! Included with general admission.
Youth Kayak Fishing Experience
Youth Kayak Fishing Experience
Get out on local lakes with a professional kayak fishing instructor from Chi-Yak Adventures. Using water crafts specifically designed for anglers, you're sure to get into secret spots not reachable from shore. Whether you're looking to learn the skills involved in fishing from a watercraft or to pick up a few pointers for improving your...
Fairy Garden Workshop
Fairy Garden Workshop
Experience a magical time and make Fairy Gardens that you can take home. Ages 4-12. 7 years and under must be accompanied by a guardian.
Railroad Days
Railroad Days
Enjoy four days of fireworks, a carnival, great food, free live entertainment, a parade and much more! The parade begins at 1:00pm on July 10.
Family Night
Neighborhood Movie
Neighborhood Movie
Share this outdoor movie experience with your kids, friends and neighbors. June 9 - Cruella June 23 - Luca July 7- Encanto August 4 - The Mitchells vs. the Machines For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Safety Town Open Road
Safety Town Open Road
Practice being a pedestrian on the sidewalks, use road safety while you ride your tricycle on the streets, and learn about railroad safety near the fully operational crossing gate. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times when visiting Safety Town during Open Road. Participants and must wear a helmet and...
Blandingโs Turtles
Blandingโs Turtles
Learn about the endangered Blandingโs turtle and walk the Willowbrook outdoor exhibit trail with a Willowbrook Interpreter. Blandingโs turtles live in wetlands and marshy areas in the Midwest and Northeast but populations are threatened by habitat loss, automobile traffic, and predators. The libraryโs 2022 Summer Reading Program will benefit the Forest Preserve Districtโs Blandingโs turtle...
Fridays in the Field
Fridays in the Field
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the buildings are closed. Jul. 1 โ Dragonflies & Damselflies Jul. 8 โ Frogs Jul. 15 โ Squirrels Jul. 22 โ Beneath our Feet Jul. 29 โ Wildflowers Aug. 5 โ Fish Aug. 12 โ Grasshoppers...
Take and Make Fridays
Take and Make Fridays
Drop by on Friday each week for some fun crafts to take and make at home over the weekend!
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
Kids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 10: Lollipop Tโ Clown & Pals June 17: Amazing Tomas June 24: Headspin Guy July 8: Jodi Jiggle Jam July 15: Damen Avenue Puppeteers July 22: Music for New People July 29: Get Science August 5: Animal Quest
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
We know where the Friday fun is. Meet up with friends and help us celebrate the best day of the week with games, prizes, and other fantastical activities. Some of our super Friday merriment will be held outdoors but we will always start out our time together indoors.
Railroad Days
Railroad Days
Enjoy four days of fireworks, a carnival, great food, free live entertainment, a parade and much more! The parade begins at 1:00pm on July 10.
Cycle Brookfield Light Up The Night Ride
Cycle Brookfield Light Up The Night Ride
Join Cycle Brookfield for their annual โLight Up The Nightโ Ride. Riders will meet at The Compassion Factory and the ride will begin at 8:30pm. Be sure to โLight Upโ your bike for this 10K slow roll, and donโt forget to wear your helmet! Participation is free, and this is a family friendly event. Cycle...
Movie In The Park
Movie In The Park
All movies are outdoors and feature lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available by Mamieโs Toffee & Treats. Movies take place at the Cantigny bandshell, except as noted, and are free with paid parking. May 27: Wall-E June 3 : CoCo June 10: Encanto...
Yoga on the Green
Yoga on the Green
Join us every Saturday from June 4 to September 17, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., for FREE Yoga on The Green in partnership with LIFETIME Fitness. All participants will be required to bring their own yoga mat.
Kids Fest
Kids Fest
Enjoy this annual event suitable for the whole family! Featuring community partners offering fishing, canoeing, archery and more. Canoe slots limited; all ages. Registration encouraged: https://kidsfest2022.eventbrite.com
Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Join us and the Berwyn Community Gardeners for summer storytimes at Serenity Park, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the week.
Second Saturday Family Program
Second Saturday Family Program
For those who arenโt ready to attend in-person programs yet, weโve created kid-friendly packets of crafts and activities related to Cantigny and the McCormick family. Supplies will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. On the Second Saturday of each month, March through November, McCormick House staff presents a drop-in family program. No registration...
Railroad Days
Railroad Days
Enjoy four days of fireworks, a carnival, great food, free live entertainment, a parade and much more! The parade begins at 1:00pm on July 10.
Gingarte Capoeira Brazilian Dance Workshop
Gingarte Capoeira Brazilian Dance Workshop
Come learn about and watch a demo of the Brazillian art form Capoeira, a fusion of martial arts and dance, by Gingarte Capoeira of Chicago, and maybe even try out a few basic moves yourself. Children and adults will be able to try out some basic capoeira steps guided by one of the Gingarte dancers.
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