Sign up by July 27. Tee times will vary and divisions may be created based on the number of participants. For ages 10 to adult.

Starting to think about back-to-school? Wondering what great books belong in your library or classroom on day one? Join Kathleen and Lorie for the first of two Summer Happy Hours. We’ll book talk, share ARCs, and have giveaways! Come for the camaraderie, stay for the books! Tickets are free, but please register below ahead of...

Join us as we welcome WWII Girls Baseball Living History players to the Museum to learn more about the players and the game! Members of the Rockford Peaches will be showing off some baseball skills and sharing their love for the history of the game. The league portrays Women’s Baseball as it was played in...

You're invited to our Youth Summer Reading Challenge Finisher Pool Party! Registration is not required. You may bring the whole family!

Wear your favorite PJ’s to class in this upbeat dance camp! Games, crafts, and pom dancing will make this a pajama party to remember. Ages 6-9.

Join the City of Naperville and YMCA on Monday, Aug. 1, for a free night of outdoor family fun and a magical movie under the stars to celebrate National Night Out in Naperville. Not every neighborhood in Naperville hosts a National Night Out event, so the City of Naperville, in partnership with the YMCA, is...

Join us for our open hours! No RSVP required. - Shop for FREE! - Drop off your donations (or drop them off whenever it’s convenient for you in our 24hr donation bin). - VOLUNTEER to sort donations! Please send us a message if you’re coming to volunteer. We’re open to ALL and everything is FREE!...

Classic cars, food, K9 demo, games, tours, touch-a-truck.

Save the date! National Night Out (NNO) will be on Tuesday, August 2! The Woodridge Police Department strongly supports NNO as an opportunity to help build connections and foster a partnership with community members. Whether it’s a simple ice cream party or an all-out festival, NNO is an opportunity to gather with your neighbors and...

National Night Out against Crime is celebrated annual on the 1st Tuesday in August by Law Enforcement Agencies across the United States. The Glendale Heights Police Department invites you and your fmaily to join them on Tuesday, August 2nd, from 6 pm to 8pm at the Village campus, to show your support for crime and...

Enjoy free admission from 6-8pm Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Mill Creek and Sunset Pools.

National Night Out is designed to generate support and participation in local anticrime efforts through the Neighborhood Watch Program, while also strengthening neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships nationwide. Festivities include free open swim, food, games, prizes, music and lots of fun. Help us “Take a Bite Out of Crime!”

Bring your blankets, picnic baskets, beverages and lawn chairs for these outdoor showings of our favorite movies! August 2 - Zootopia August 10 - Encanto   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.

Youth and their families are invited to create a sculpture inspired by Nick Cave: Forothermore with Chicago artist Kat Alice Tae outside 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...

Enjoy the last days of summer with some fun in the sun during our Dog Days of Summer Wacky Wednesday, from 1-4 p.m. at East End Pool. Fun and games for kids of all ages. Regular daily admission rates apply.

Hone your cooking skills with Chef Holston, Executive Chef at Cantigny, as he presents a fun and tasty pizza making workshop. Participants will learn pizza history, decorate their own chef hat, and create a small personal sized pizza to bake at home.  Learn to make pizza dough from scratch and take it home for later...

Learn the basics in a kid-friendly setting. Equipment provided. Ages 9 – 12 with an adult. $10 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.

Free Concerts in August, Wednesday at 7:00pm. Mayfair Park. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Enjoy a hummingbird activity while watching hummingbirds in the Hummingbird Viewing Area.

Who doesn't want to roll around in the mud??? Whether you have heard of this event or not, it is one you don't want to miss. We will provide the mud and some of the sloppiest fun you've ever had with water balloons, sand toys and more! Come in your oldest clothes and prepare to...

Bored of your electronic games? Come out to Isle a la Cache and try your hand at some old-fashioned games. We’ll be sharing traditional French and woodland Indian games both outdoors and indoors. This is a drop-in program; come any time between 1 and 3 p.m.

Join us for 80’s themed music, giveaways, and more!

Spend a fun night making arts and crafts projects together as a family. Choose from a variety of tables staffed by local businesses, clubs, individuals and park district staff, and leave the evening with several completed crafts. All materials provided. Advance registration required.

Are your kids looking for a climbing adventure? Drop them off for two hours of climbing and activities. Activities include vertical games, age-appropriate basic skills instruction, and tons of climbing, all under the guidance of our qualified instructors. No experience or parental supervision is necessary. Registration Deadline: August 4

Join us for a FREE outdoor concert in Kiwanis Park. Bring your picnic dinner, drinks and the family for an evening of FREE entertainment! June 17 Ring Of Music Top 40 |Current Hits June 24 Off the Charts Pop, Rock to Country July 1 Neal Alger Band Classic Pop & Rock in acoustic July 15...

Moths, bats, fireflies … Discover what flies in the woods when the sun goes down. This night hike highlights nocturnal wildlife that take to the air, including tracking Will County bats using handheld technology.  

Make a splash with your friends before heading back to school. Take over Sunset Pool with other middle schoolers and enjoy a night of swimming, games, and fun as you soak up the last days of summer break. Pre-registration is required, and adults/caregivers must be present for check- in and checkout.

Runners will be doused head to toe in different colors at four different locations throughout the ~1.25-mile course! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 runners in age and gender group. Groups will be divided by ages: 4-5 years, 6-7 years, and 8-10 years. Fee includes timing bib, t-shirt, and post-race colorful events. Limited...

Celebrate the Tour de France by participating in our seventh annual family-friendly Junior Tour de Naperville. Ride bikes, tricycles or big wheels. Pedal power only; no motorized vehicles, please. The path at Commissioners Park is 1.246 miles. Parents may walk or ride along with their younger children; older children can challenge themselves by seeing how...

Put your engineering hats on...and your bathing suit, too! The Cardboard Boat Regatta is a hilarious special event allowing participants to show off their boat-building skills. Join us at Sea Lion Aquatic Park for a morning of comical fun by testing the waters in your cardboard boat. Compete against other teams or come watch the...

Come and participate in one of the many sports activities going on at multiple parks.  Three-point shooting contest at Poplar Park Floor hockey shooting skills at Sunrise Park Punt, pass and kick the football down at Woodcrest Park

Come visit Tape Town where you can read books, play games, and explore new activities.  Each taped off section of the room will feature a different activity "town" for you and your children to play and read together.  Explore every town or visit just a few and stay as long as you wish.

This show takes place on the beautiful, tree-lined streets of downtown Wheaton. The Wheaton Art Walk will showcase the work of many juried artists from around the country in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpture and more. In addition to the incredible artwork available for purchase, attendees will be able...

Everyone loves a hero! That's certainly true. But sometimes playing a bad guy (or gal) is fun, too. Come dressed as your favorite alter ego to see who wins the battle for being naughty or nice. Create your very own superhero mask aboard the paddlewheel riverboat and visit with a variety of notorious characters. 

This special STEAM family program explores why and how different animals build such vastly different types of homes, using a variety of materials. Kids will use found natural materials to build their own versions of animal homes during this workshop led by Amy Philips Coffman from partnering organization The Conservation Foundation in Naperville. Exhibition programming...

WE'RE BACK! After 2 long years, our ANNUAL TEEN NIGHT at the National Museum of Mexican Art IS BACK! Galleries open late (no stuffy old people walking slow in front of you) Art activities (make a button!) Mental and sexual health orgs sharing info and resources (free condoms!) FOOD! (Pizza and A NACHO BAR?!?! )