Glen Ellyn French Market
Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen EllynBike Ride and Safety Day
Wild Meadows Trace Park Intersection of York Street and South Street, ElmhurstKids Indoor Flea Market
Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North RiversideWeek of Events
Lions Club Farmers Market
Lions Club Farmers Market
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 Farmerβs Markets.
Geneva French Market
Geneva French Market
European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
Glen Ellyn French Market
Glen Ellyn French Market
Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
Bike Ride and Safety Day
Bike Ride and Safety Day
Meet at Wild Meadows Trace for bike safety tips and rules of the road with our bike safety team followed by a 2-mile bike ride along the Prairie Path! Bike helmet fitting and quick bike safety check. Free bike safety lights and ice cream, bike obstacle course, change to win a bike and helmet raffle....
Kids Indoor Flea Market
Kids Indoor Flea Market
Guess whatβs back?! Thatβs right, the Kids indoor flea market. Itβs 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...
Spring Planting on the Farm
Spring Planting on the Farm
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 yearβs crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...
Teatime with Turtles
Teatime with Turtles
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....
Northbrook Art in the Park
Northbrook Art in the Park
Art in the Park returns to Northbrookβs Village Green Park on May 20 and 21 in downtown Northbrook! The park is a beautiful tree shaded venue perfect for seeing more than 80 artists showing paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Live music in the gazebo, festival food, and youth art activities make this a family-friendly...
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden
Let nature inspire creativity as children explore various art mediums in this hands-on, discovery workshop. Participants will create their own nature-inspired art piece to take home. Art mediums change monthly. This drop-in program meets on-site at the Arboretum. Space is limited. Program tickets are available in the Childrenβs Garden for the day of your visit...
Family Event: AAPI Heritage Month
Family Event: AAPI Heritage Month
Celebrate Chicagoβs 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...
Turtles of Will County
Turtles of Will County
In shell-ebration of World Turtle Day on May 23, a naturalist will be giving a turtle-ly informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed by a feeding of our resident Blandingβs turtles. Isle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or...
Lombard Lilac Parade
Lombard Lilac Parade
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.
Family Golf Nights
Family Golf Nights
Bring the whole family out for an evening of golf at White Pines Golf Clubβs popular Family Golf Nights one Sunday each month during the summer months! The tees have been moved up for the evening, and players can play at their own pace while enjoying an inexpensive meal deal that includes a hot dog,...
Spring Planting on the Farm
Spring Planting on the Farm
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 yearβs crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...
Science Explorers
Science Explorers
All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.
Movie Mondays
Movie Mondays
Feeling blue on a Monday? Come watch a movie with us! / ΒΏTe sientes triste en un lunes? Β‘Ven a ver una pelΓcula 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.
Cruise Nights at the Sonic Drive-In
Cruise Nights at the Sonic Drive-In
Cruise on down meet up with old friends, make new friends, talk cars and kick tires. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
Rascal Raccoon’s Traveling Zoo
Rascal Raccoon’s Traveling Zoo
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...
Story Time in the Park
Story Time in the Park
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 Dance Party
Babywearing Dance Party
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.
Lombard Farmers Market
Lombard Farmers Market
Join us Tuesday evenings from May 23 to October 17! Get your farm fresh goods, enjoy local vendors and live entertainment, and gather with your community at Farmers Market! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
Food Truck Round Up
Food Truck Round Up
Join us for our first-ever Food Truck Round Up on Tuesday, May 23 at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park! From 5-8 p.m., food trucks will be serving up great bites, The ShapeShifters band will be live on stage, and Friendship Park Conservatory will be hosting an open house. Everyone in the community is invited to...
Blacksmith Shop Open House
Blacksmith Shop Open House
Drop by our Blacksmith Shop and see our blacksmiths working at the forge. Our blacksmiths will be able to answer any questions on their techniques and tools. Also, learn about our upcoming classes. Free event. No registration required.
Family LEGO Club
Family LEGO Club
Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Bring your imagination and create something unique with Legos. Later, check out our Padlet or share what youβve made at home and weβll display it online. Limit:25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
KICK BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVILION IN FISHEL PARK! The FREE concerts are held Tuesday evenings May 23 through August 15 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies. Watch the concerts in person at Fishel Park! Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at...
Touch A Truck At The Library
Touch A Truck At The Library
Dump trucks, excavators, and front-loaders - oh my! Drop in to explore the Village of Barringtonβs construction vehicles, in celebration of National Public Works Week.
Nature is Accessible Drop-In Event
Nature is Accessible Drop-In Event
Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities.
SPARK Playgroup
SPARK Playgroup
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.
Family Mini Golf
Family Mini Golf
Create a mini-golf hole as a family! Once all mini-golf holes have been created, families will play their way around the room! One registration per family. (All ages, preschoolers with a grownup)
Summer Music Series
Summer Music Series
Live music is the best part of summer β 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...
Clarendon Hills Farmers Market
Clarendon Hills Farmers Market
Join us for the 2023 Clarendon Hills Farmers Market! Every Thursday May 18 through October 19. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
La Grange Farmers Market
La Grange Farmers Market
The outdoor market will run rain or shine every Thursday 7 am - 1 pm May 11th through October 26th and will feature 30 local and regional small batch vendors. It's located on Harris Avenue between La Grange Road and Sixth Avenue. Convenient free parking is available nearby. The market will provide fruits, vegetables, flowers,...
Nature Play Date
Nature Play Date
Bring your little one for open nature play time! Enjoy Rolling Knolls while helping your children connect with nature.
Discovery Hour
Discovery Hour
Drop into the Children's Department and see what you and your little one will discover! From science and technology to building and crafting, you never know what you and your little one will discover at this open-ended, hands-on, drop-in program!
Free Family Days
Free Family Days
In partnership with the Chicago Childrenβs 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 β May and two additional days of activities in September & October. Admission to the Chicago Childrenβs Museum is free,...
Spring Planting on the Farm
Spring Planting on the Farm
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 yearβs crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...
Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights
Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights
Thursday May 18th will be the first LCCC cruise nite at Konows Farm from 5 to 8 PM, please do not arrive before 4:30 PM. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
NERF Attack
NERF Attack
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.
Movie Screening
Movie Screening
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...
Aloha Summer: Pacific Island Dancing
Aloha Summer: Pacific Island Dancing
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.
Concerts in the Park
Concerts in the Park
Arrive early to enjoy a variety of delicious snacks from local restaurants. Bring your blanket and chairs. Enjoy smoke-free and alcohol-free parks. Musicians are subject to change without notice. 2023 Schedule May 25 β Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert June 1 β Yankee Cowboy June 8 β Nu Blu June 15 β Blooze Brothers June...
Mini Movin’ and Groovin’
Mini Movin’ and Groovin’
Get your little ones movin' and groovin' to music, rhythms, songs and more! (Ages 8 monthsβ5 years with a grownup)
Spring Planting on the Farm
Spring Planting on the Farm
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 yearβs crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...
Elemental Experience
Elemental Experience
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 βElementalββa stunning locale only Pixar artists could createβoffers an immersive thematic environment for visitors of all ages. Sponsored by Fandango, Dolby and Iβm the...
SENSEsational Story Hour
SENSEsational Story Hour
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. Weβll enjoy a brief story along with movement, music, and hands-on exploration of sensory materials, recommended for...
Western Springs French Market
Western Springs French Market
Local farmers market with a variety of stands. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
Cuisine at the Crossroads
Cuisine at the Crossroads
Join the Village of North Aurora at Cuisine at the Crossroads! This event features a line-up of delicious food trucks for you to sample and enjoy!
Moose Cruise Night and Friday Night Live
Moose Cruise Night and Friday Night Live
The Moose Cruise Night, sponsored by the Moose Lodge is located on Warren Avenue between Forest and Main as well as Lot A, 4:00-8:00pm. Warren Avenue will be closed from Forest to Main. Space is limited and registration not available. The Live Entertainment will be held 6:00-8:00pm at the Main Street Train Station, sponsored by...
Red, White, and Bar-B-Que
Red, White, and Bar-B-Que
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.
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Join your friends at the Library for some free-form building fun! We'll provide the LEGOs, you'll show off your skills.
Dumpling Day
Dumpling Day
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.
Oak Park Farmers Market
Oak Park Farmers Market
The Oak Park Farmersβ Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 20 through Oct. 28, 2023. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...
Downers Grove Farmers Market
Downers Grove Farmers Market
On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, youβll find tasty food to eat, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the Downtown Downers Grove Market! Join in the fun and support the Y in the parking lot outside the Main Street Train Station from 7 a.m....
Lisle French Market
Lisle French Market
This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
Batavia Farmers Market
Batavia Farmers Market
Batavia MainStreet is so excited for the 28th season of the Batavia Farmersβ Market. Saturdays, May 20th through October 28, 8:00 am to noon on North River Street between Wilson Street and Spring Street! We have carefully curated 50+ vendors weekly to provide you with a wide array of options. *The market moves to Peg...
Wheaton French Market
Wheaton French Market
Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerβs Markets.
St. Charles Fine Arts Show
St. Charles Fine Arts Show
The 25th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show will take place over Memorial Day Weekend, rain or shine. Free admission and parking available. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.
Elemental Experience
Elemental Experience
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 βElementalββa stunning locale only Pixar artists could createβoffers an immersive thematic environment for visitors of all ages. Sponsored by Fandango, Dolby and Iβm the...
Sandy Family Craft
Veterans Memorial Service
Veterans Memorial Service
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies.
Spring Planting on the Farm
Spring Planting on the Farm
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 yearβs crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...
Barrington Art Festival
Barrington Art Festival
Downtown Barrington is the setting for the 14th annual Barrington Art Festival, which takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. This beloved art fest fills the streets with 120 artists from near and far showing and selling art in all media including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, wearables and more! Live music and...
Giving Garden
Giving Garden
Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Help us plant our Giving Garden. Wear comfy clothes and be prepared to dig in the dirt. Limit: 20. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Red, White, and Bar-B-Que
Red, White, and Bar-B-Que
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.
Opening Day Luau
Opening Day Luau
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!
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Come test your bicycle skills on a course designed by the Illinois Secretary of State! Awards will be given to first, second, and third place winners in each age group at the end of the rodeo. There will be a raffle for free giveaways, including the grand prize of a new bicycle! Winners do not...
Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day Ceremony
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.
Live on the Lake
Live on the Lake
Navy Pierβs weekly outdoor live music series features Chicagoβs best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside summer views. *Schedule subject to change. For information on more events like this, check...
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Come view the coolest classic cars around at the west commuter parking lot (Northwest Hwy. and Main St.) on Saturdays from May 13 to September 30, 3 - 9 PM. This free event is sponsored by the Mount Prospect Lions Club. Shows are weather dependent. For information on more events like this, check out...
Whoooooβs for Dinner
Whoooooβs for Dinner
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...