Week of Events
Bee Demo
Bee Demo
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....
Sundae Sunday and Peaches Baseball
Sundae Sunday and Peaches Baseball
The Rockford Peaches are coming to Naper Settlement! Enjoy an afternoon of baseball and history and stay for a sweet ice cream treat! Ice cream is first-come, first-served while supplies last.
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.
โPicnic on Park
โPicnic on Park
Itโs time for a summer celebration of Chicagoโs most famous foods! Join us on the museum grounds for an afternoon filled with family-friendly, food-centric games and craft activities. Explore the Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods exhibit inside the museum. The Rainbow Cone truck will be on hand with free small cones for first...
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...
Story Stroll in the Park
Story Stroll in the Park
Read a story while you stroll! Enjoy activities and read pages from a featured picture book posted at each station along the path. In case of bad weather, the Story Stroll will be in Meeting Room B.
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...
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...
Make New Friends at a Summer Playgroup
Make New Friends at a Summer Playgroup
Join other parents with young children for a welcoming playgroup at Rehm Park! Meet new people. Make new friends. Enjoy the outdoors!
Creative Reuse Sculpture Making
Creative Reuse Sculpture Making
Youth and their families are invited to create a sculpture inspired by Nick Cave: Forothermore with Chicago artist Miriam Bahena-Cardona Bisby outdoors at Seneca Park. This event is held in collaboration with Seneca Park Council. Learn more about events happening at Seneca Park and Eli Schulman Playground on Facebook. MCA Family Days, where Chicago artists...
Dinosaur Dig
Dinosaur Dig
Dig with the dinosaurs at the library! Join Ms. Carlee in an outdoor adventure as we search for dinosaur eggs, excavate fossils, and learn about different kinds of prehistoric plants and animals.
Family Pop Art Night
Family Pop Art Night
Create a keepsake your family will treasure in this collaborative and colorful group/family activity.
Hotdiggity Dog Class
Hotdiggity Dog Class
Are you really taking care of your pup during the hottest days of summer? Join Jesse Flores to learn tips and tricks for caring for your pooch during the Dog Days of summer. From summer bath time to special diets, beat the heat this summer with your best friend and learn how to spoil your...
Moon Stories and Campfire
Moon Stories and Campfire
Enjoy Julyโs full moon fireside at Isle a la Cacheโs amphitheater. Listen to legends and folktales all about the moon and get a chance to take a closer look at the lunar surface with a telescope. We will also provide marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate for sโmores! Feel free to bring camp chairs and blankets...
Moon Walk
Moon Walk
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. All ages. Please bring binoculars, limited pairs to lend.
Bug Scavenger Hunt
Bug Scavenger Hunt
Search the Youth Services department and see if you can spot all the bugs we've hidden! A surprise is in store for kids who can find them all. This scavenger hunt will run continually while prize supplies last, or until our next scavenger hunt arrives. ยกBusque en el departamento de Youth Services y vea si...
Lyman Woods in the Kids Room
Lyman Woods in the Kids Room
Lyman Woods will be here monthly to share with us all sorts of fun facts about the outdoors.
Bee Demo
Bee Demo
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....
Zoo Investigators
Zoo Investigators
Use all your senses to experience the world as an animal would. Get ready to investigate all the unique features that make animals truly remarkable! Science experiments, animal encounters, and other hands-on activities will guide you through the exploration of the amazing animal world. Cosley Zoo will be following State COVID-19 mitigation measures in place...
Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social
Cool off the summer heat with an ice cream sundae treat! Come make your own special sundae with all of your favorite toppings.
Roller Rink Night
Roller Rink Night
Leave the toe stops at the door cause the fun will keep on rolling! Community Park District is opening up our Roller Rink to the public for one night only! July 14 bring the family and experience our pop-up roller rink as we jam the night away with lights and music in your own back...
Family Night
Family Trivia in the Park
Family Trivia in the Park
Join us for an exciting night of trivia in the park and your team may win some fabulous prizes.
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
Live Music at the Roos Pavilion. July 14 - Final Say August 11 - The Jolly Ringwalds August 25 - Wild Daisy For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.
Movies at the Museum
Movies at the Museum
Movies at a Museum will be back at Aurora Regional Fire Museum. View a popular film outdoors at dusk on second Thursdays this summer. Dates are June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11. 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...
Movin’ to the Movies
Movin’ to the Movies
Celebrate all of your favorite movie songs! We will learn new dance moves, use instruments and end with parachute games. (All ages, preschoolers with a grownup)
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!
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...
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
Dinosaur Dig
Dinosaur Dig
Dig with the dinosaurs at the library! Join Ms. Carlee in an outdoor adventure as we search for dinosaur eggs, excavate fossils, and learn about different kinds of prehistoric plants and animals.
Bring Your Own Transportation
Bring Your Own Transportation
Members Only Night! Kids are invited to Bring Your Own Transportation to โcruiseโ the Museum in a whole new way. Big Wheels, Tricycles, and Cozy Coupesยฎ are permitted. (No Motors, Batteries, or Chains. DCM reserves the right to impound unapproved vehicles.) Pre-registration is recommended as this event may sell out. Special Activities Wheel-y Wash Detail...
Oversize Lawn Games at the Park
Oversize Lawn Games at the Park
Everyone is invited to join us for some friendly competition as we play a variety of outdoor games. The event will be held in Elm Park at the corner of Elm & Stone in LaGrange.
Middle School Pool Party
Middle School Pool Party
Come to an exclusive Pool Party for grades 6-8 only! Experience Coral Cove after hours in the dark with a DJ, games, and prizes. Pre-registration qualifies for a discount.
Free Movie Series
Free Movie Series
Presented by Wood Dale Park District and City of Wood Dale. July 15 - Spiderman August 19 - Encanto For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
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.
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...
Youth Fishing Tourney
Youth Fishing Tourney
Parents, bring your young anglers (ages 4-16) out to Lake Harriet for our 2nd annual fishing tourney. Fishing rods and bait are on your own. Members of our Senior Rods Fishing Club will be on hand to measure each catch and to make sure your experience is a positive one. Gift cards will be awarded...
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.
Healing Through Hands: A Reiki Workshop for Families with Young Kids
Healing Through Hands: A Reiki Workshop for Families with Young Kids
Energy healing promotes balance, calmness, focus, relaxation and can decrease pain. Energy is everywhere and within you. Dealing with different emotions can drain energy and bring anxiety. In this workshop, participants will learn techniques on how to use the energy within themselves to heal. This is a group healing session with sound healing vibrations. For kids...
Wheaton Wellness Day
Wheaton Wellness Day
Join the Downtown Wheaton Association for a celebration of wellness in our community! This free event will be packed with fun activities, experiences, and products for sale, all provided by your favorite local businesses. This event will take place July 16, 2022, 11am to 2pm, on the Wheaton Public Library's West Plaza and is free...
Netflix Family Summer Tour
Netflix Family Summer Tour
Netflix Family Summer is going on tour! Highlighting your favorite characters, alongside the new kids and family content dropping all summer, the Netflix Family Summer activity truck will be at Chicago's Polk Bros Park Promenade on July 16th from 11am - 8pm. Your favorite characters will be making an appearance alongside the truckโs family fun...
Outdoor Block Party
Outdoor Block Party
Create your own adventure with family and friends with music, nature play, artmaking projects, games, walks and more.
World Snake Day Hike
World Snake Day Hike
Celebrate World Snake Day! Did you know that snakes smell the air to hunt? And they unhinge their jaw to eat? Join us on this hike to learn basic facts about these incredible reptiles and find out which snakes call Will County home. Maybe we can find some northern water snakes or a small brown...
Splash Bash Saturdays
Splash Bash Saturdays
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of games and contests for all ages! Win fun prizes and much more! Registration is not required for this event. Pool passes and daily admission rates apply.
STEM Exploration Day for Families
STEM Exploration Day for Families
Attention to all parents of kids ages 4-12!! Do you want your child to develop an interest in science? Does your child already have an interest in science, technology, engineering or math? Come to our FREE STEM Exploration Day for lots of hands-on STEM activities to help your child see the fun in STEM! Robotics,...
The Rope Warrior
The Rope Warrior
Join us and be amazed by The Rope Warrior in this interactive, visually entertaining jump rope show. Fun for the whole family! Please register your family (not the individual children) to attend.
Kombilesa Mi
Kombilesa Mi
Coming from San Basilio de Palenque, Kombilesa Mรญ, an Afro-Colombian group that performs an electrifying fusion of traditional music and urban rap, with lyrics in both palenke lenguage and Spanish. The sound of Kombilesaโs Mi based on traditional rhythms from palenque.
Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park
Every 3rd Saturday June-August Ehlert Park, Brookfield This is a free event series! Bring your blankets, chairs, food and drinks out to Ehlert Park for a movie under the stars. Each event will highlight unique entertainment to keep the family engaged in FUN prior to the movie start. Donโt miss an opportunity to kick back...