Events Calendar

Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Guess what’s back?! That’s right, the Kids indoor flea market. It’s time to Spring Clean as our wee ones grow! Come out to the Kids Indoor Flea Market to sell those gently used/new unwanted items! Vendors will get a table and two chairs for each space rented. So clear out those totes, and get to...

Celebrate World Turtle Day a little early with morning tea, turtles and creativity! Enjoy a tea bar with light snacks while learning what makes turtles so special. Meet a few of our turtles and watch them chow down on a meal. Afterward, tap into your artistic side and make a turtle craft to take home....

Tour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

Celebrate Chicago’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community with us. AAPI Heritage Month takes place in May to commemorate two dates: May 7, 1843, when the first Japanese immigrant arrived in the US, and May 10, 1869, when the transcontinental railroad, which was built by numerous Chinese immigrant workers, was completed. Included with general...

Start of parade at Main and Wilson. The Lilac Parade is a rain or shine event. It is not, however, a lightening, hail or tornado event.

Tour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

Feeling blue on a Monday? Come watch a movie with us! / ¿Te sientes triste en un lunes? ¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros! May 8: Captain Underpants: First Epic Movie May 22: Space Jam: A New Legacy   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

REGISTER EVERYONE ATTENDING. Let us bring the wildlife to you! Join us in your neighborhood park to enjoy fun stories, interactive games, and meet a featured animal from our nature center! Rascal Raccoon, our cheerful Lyman Woods friend, will lead the story-time and activities while you eat a seasonal treat and learn about local wildlife...

Join us for a free outdoor story time presented by Palatine Public Library. Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy stories under the sun. An adult must remain with the child during the story time. Stories are aimed at children 2-4 years of age.

Babywearing grownups are welcome to join us for a fun and easy dance party! Siblings can join in the fun by putting their own toys or stuffies in slings! Ages 6 months to 5 years with caregiver. Limit 20.

Dump trucks, excavators, and front-loaders - oh my! Drop in to explore the Village of Barrington’s construction vehicles, in celebration of National Public Works Week.

Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities.

Get kindergarten ready with this interactive playtime, brought to you in collaboration with SPARK Aurora. Ages 3-5. Drop-in program Get kindergarten ready with this interactive playtime, brought to you in collaboration with SPARK Aurora.

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40 live music events coming summer 2023! The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series brings the sounds of summer to the heart of Wheaton from May through September. Rotating between outdoor dining destinations, this series gives diners the opportunity to enjoy live music while trying all...

Tour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

In partnership with the Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM), Navy Pier guests can enjoy five fun-filled days of activities for families and children (ages 10 and under) on the last Thursday of each month from January – May and two additional days of activities in September & October. Admission to the Chicago Children’s Museum is free,...

Participants will battle in our Nerf Battleground, which consists of obstacles and barriers for a fun, safe activity that involves strategy and physical fitness. We will supply Nerf guns, foam darts, and eye protection for all participants. Organized games and target shooting will take place.

May 25: ET: The Extra-Terrestrial - Steven Spielberg's masterpiece about a boy and his special bond with an alien from another planet. This edition includes all new bonus features, including a new interview with Steven Spielberg. June 8: The Spy Next Door - Bob Ho is an undercover CIA superspy who decides to give up...

Join the Barefoot Hawaiian Dance Troupe for an exciting night of Pacific Island culture and dance. Dancers will teach and perform a variety of Polynesian, Hawaiian, and Tahitian dances as well as the specialty dances of neighboring islands. All ages.

Get your little ones movin' and groovin' to music, rhythms, songs and more! (Ages 8 months–5 years with a grownup)

Tour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

Join us from May 26 - May 28 in Center Court and immerse yourself in the world of "Elemental"! An exciting multi-city mall tour that invites fans into the world of “Elemental”—a stunning locale only Pixar artists could create—offers an immersive thematic environment for visitors of all ages. Sponsored by Fandango, Dolby and I’m the...

Kids with sensory needs and varied abilities will explore stories, music, movement, and hands-on activities. Adults also attend, siblings are welcome. Registration is required for this interactive small-group storytime, designed for kids who find traditional storytime formats challenging. We’ll enjoy a brief story along with movement, music, and hands-on exploration of sensory materials, recommended for...

Join your friends at the Library for some free-form building fun! We'll provide the LEGOs, you'll show off your skills.

The Lion's Club Red, White & Bar-B-Q is a BBQ competition and festival with a carnival, live music, and food vendors.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Enjoy hands-on activities before settling in for a short movie with a snack. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.

For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies.

Tour the farmhouse to learn how farm families worked together to get spring planting done and what went into planning the kitchen garden. Throughout the spring, you might also get to see the farmers work in fields and the gardens planting the year’s crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...

Kick off summer creating some sandy art together!

Join us from May 26 - May 28 in Center Court and immerse yourself in the world of "Elemental"! An exciting multi-city mall tour that invites fans into the world of “Elemental”—a stunning locale only Pixar artists could create—offers an immersive thematic environment for visitors of all ages. Sponsored by Fandango, Dolby and I’m the...

The Lion's Club Red, White & Bar-B-Q is a BBQ competition and festival with a carnival, live music, and food vendors.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Join us Saturday, May 27 at the Park District of Forest Park Aquatic Center from noon-3:00pm and kick off pool season with a Luau Pool Party featuring a live DJ, games, raffles, & prizes!

Bartlett VFW Post 11018 will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, 5/27, 1 p.m. at the Bartlett Veterans Memorial at Stearns and South Bartlett Road.

Did you know owls cannot digest the hair or bones of the animals they hunt? Join a naturalist for this fun opportunity to learn about owls as we dissect owl pellets. Dig in to investigate what owls have for dinner. Afterward, tune your ears to the trees as we take a hike in the forest...