Glen Ellyn French Market
Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen EllynWeek of Events
Take and Make
Stop by the Youth Services department to pick up your very own craft kit to enjoy at home, available while supplies last!
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 Farmerโs 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 Farmerโs 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 Farmerโs Markets.
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 yearโs crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...
Bloomingdale Maker’s Market
Bloomingdale Maker’s Market
The Bloomingdale Maker's Market was started in the Summer of 2020 by Alicia Eisenmann of Delish Cakes. The market was called "Maker's Market" and was created as a safe space for people to sell their goods during Covid. What started with 12-18 vendors in 2020 quickly grew to 60 vendors for the 2021 season. The...
Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day Observance
The Village Board and Veterans Memorial Commission invite you to the 2023 Memorial Day Observance at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial, located next to Village Hall, 301 E Irving Park Road, on Sunday, May 28 at 11:00 am. The ceremony will include a performance by the Spring Valley Concert Band and Medinah Highlanders Pipes and Drums....
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 โElementalโโa stunning locale only Pixar artists could createโoffers an immersive thematic environment for visitors of all ages. Sponsored by Fandango, Dolby and Iโm the...
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.
Live on the Lake
Live on the Lake
Navy Pierโs weekly outdoor live music series features Chicagoโs 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...
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking in the seating area. No pets. No alcohol. May 28: Gold Dust Dreams...
Rockin’ in the Park
Rockin’ in the Park
Rosemontโs Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will kick off its summer season with the return of the โRockinโ in the Parkโ free summer concert series. The 2023 series will begin Sunday, May 28. Free concerts will continue every Thursday and select weekend and holiday evenings from June 1 through August 31,...
Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade
Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in cooperation with the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst veterans organizations, will host the 105th Elmhurst Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, 2023. This annual event will begin at 9:30 a.m. starting at York and Third St., and will make its way to Wilder Park. Starting from Third...
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Annual Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony From the Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights: Memorial Day is dedicated to honoring and remembering our Nationโs Fallen Heroes. In Arlington Heights, we especially honor and remember Arlingtonโs Fallen Heroes โ the 59 individuals from our town who died in the service of our Nation. Memorial Day Parade:...
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Join us this upcoming Memorial Day as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. On May 29 at 9:30 AM, the annual Memorial Day parade kicks off at Village Hall (50 S. Emerson St.). The parade will travel south on Emerson St. to Lincoln St., then east to Lions Park. The...
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 yearโs crops. Tours leave on the hour. Suggested admission donation of $5 per...
Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day Observance
Observance begins at 10AM at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial and then moves to Schaumburgโs St. Peter Lutheran Church & School where the outdoor program begins at 10:45 am.
Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade
The 2023 Memorial Day Parade, hosted by the Park Ridge American Legion Post 247, will step off from South Park at 10:00 am on Monday, May 29.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
The parade will begin at Veterans Memorial on Park Ave., proceed west on Main Street, left on Dundee Avenue and right into Evergreen Cemetery. The service at Evergreen Cemetery will begin following the parade.
Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade
A Memorial Day Observance Ceremony will be held at Central Park following the parade, beginning at approximately noon. Members of the community are invited to join us as we conduct our memorial services and to come out to observe the parade. We also ask that you participate in the National Moment of Remembrance by observing...
Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day Ceremony
The Des Plaines American Legion Post 36 and Des Plaines Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 311 will be hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony at Lake Park on Monday, May 29 beginning at 11 a.m. to recognize all the men and women who served and died in all our wars. All are welcome to attend.
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking in the seating area. No pets. No alcohol. May 28: Gold Dust Dreams...
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.
Nature Story Trails
Nature Story Trails
Follow a short trail and read a childrenโs nature story along the way. Then stop by the Museum to pick up an activity bag so you can start your own adventure at home.
Storytime at Hoffman Estates Park Districtโฏโฏโฏ
Storytime at Hoffman Estates Park Districtโฏโฏโฏ
Gather at Willow Park for special, summer storytimes. All Ages Drop-In. Held offsite at Willow Park, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates. Questions, call Debbie Albig (HEPD), 847-285-5442.
Downtown Tinley Cruise Nights
Downtown Tinley Cruise Nights
Enjoy summer evenings on Oak Park Avenue at the Tinley Park Cruise Nights from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays from Macy 30 to Aug. 29. This classic car show has no entry fee, food and beverages for sale and live DJ music! To showcase this fun event, the Village will close Oak Park Avenue to...
Bike Decorations
Bike Decorations
Get your bike ready for summer with some handlebar streamers and a personalized license plate. Make your bike stand out from the crowd as you zip around the neighborhood this summer!
Summer Music Series
Summer Music Series
Live music is the best part of summer โ 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...
Summer Night Markets
Summer Night Markets
On the last Wednesday of the month, from May 31 through August 30, from 6PM-9PM invite your friends and family to join the fun by dressing up in theme with our tenant partners, staff, and creatives. Shop local small businesses (each of which will have a limited-edition item exclusive to the theme), and enjoy free...
Live Music Concerts
Live Music Concerts
It's summer! Grab a blanket, food and come out to enjoy various Chicago area bands! May 31 - Funky Mojo Daddy (Blues) June 7 - The Red Roses (Indie Pop) June 14 - Fantasy Band (Motown R&B) June 21 - Rhythm Giants (Alternative) June 28 - Just the 80's Band (80's) July 5 - Vinyl...
Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish kicks off the Movies in the Parks series this summer. Moviegoers should bring their own chairs or blankets. We also recommend bug spray and your favorite movie snacks and beverages. May 31 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish @ Lake Ellyn Park June 14 - Minions: The Rise...
Move and Groove
Move and Groove
All ages. Join us at parks around Des Plaines (weather permitting) for a groovy interactive storytime. When we're done, there will be a chalk obstacle course to enjoy as long as it lasts! June 1. - Des Plaines Manor Park, 500 LaSalle St. June 15 - Eaton Field, 2975 Craig Dr. July 6 - Kylemore...
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of Summer Reading. Weโre having a party โ with activities, giant bubbles, and popcorn! -- to kick off the fun. Drop in. BALibrary Lawn.
Family BINGO
Family BINGO
Open to all ages. Limited to 20 participants. Registration required. Join the library to play a fun game of BINGO! Win a game, pick a prize!
Thursday Night Out
Thursday Night Out
Downtown Oak Parkโs popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out is back! Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday between June 1st to August 31st from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out....
Cruisin Nights
Cruisin Nights
Live music, cool cars, family activities, festival environment - walk with your beverage throughout the event - 3 blocks of downtown closed off and dedicated to classic car parking! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
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.
Maifest Chicago
Maifest Chicago
Food, Dancing, & as Always... German Gemuฬtlichkeit. Live Music & Entertainment All Days of the Event! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Naperville Police Department Social
Naperville Police Department Social
The Naperville Police Foundation is hosting a June 1 neighborhood social featuring games, FREE Andy's Frozen Custard and an opportunity to mingle with Chief Arres and other members of the Naperville Police Department! Join us on June 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 95th Street Community Plaza (next to the library).
Free Summer Concerts
Free Summer Concerts
Summer Concerts happening on Thursdays begin at 6:30pm. The concession stand opens at 6 pm. June 1 - Petty Cash June 8 - Sushi Roll June 15 - Downhillers June 22 - Rockin' Fenderskirts June 29 - Reckless August 3 - Mr. Myers August 10 - Chicago's Own Piano Man Band August 17 - Murley...
Town Square Concerts and Events
Town Square Concerts and Events
Sunset Yoga Thursday, June 1 โข 6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of yoga in Town Square led by our certified yoga instructor, Marti Lahood. Rain location: Central Library Brass From the Past Monday, June 5 โข 6:45-8:15 p.m. Brass from the Past is one of Chicagoโs best cover bands. Featuring Chicagolandโs top-tier touring and studio...
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 โ Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert June 1 โ Yankee Cowboy June 8 โ Nu Blu June 15 โ Blooze Brothers June...
LEGO Build
Rockin’ in the Park
Rockin’ in the Park
Rosemontโs Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will kick off its summer season with the return of the โRockinโ in the Parkโ free summer concert series. The 2023 series will begin Sunday, May 28. Free concerts will continue every Thursday and select weekend and holiday evenings from June 1 through August 31,...
Concerts on the Village Green
Concerts on the Village Green
Mark your calendars! The Concerts on The Village Green return for a new season, every Thursday at Burr Ridge Village Center. Tickets are not required, however RSVPs are encouraged in order to receive event updates and more. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged. You may arrive as early as 6:00pm to grab your spot and relax...
Dancing with the Band: Live Music Night
Dancing with the Band: Live Music Night
Join us for an evening of fun and upbeat jazz with the Switch Time Jazz Group. Sit and listen with the crowd, or move to the music on the dance floor at Garden Terrace located in the Pavilion. This event benefits Sheila Ray Adult Center. Light refreshments and pastries provided by Jarosch Bakery. For...
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
All Performances are Free to the Public. Thursday evenings at 7:30pm. Community Concert Center. June 1 - "A Salute to Our Armed Forces" June 8 - "Familiar Tunes" June 15 - "Looking Upward" June 22 - Naperville Big Band June 29 - CANCELED July 6 - "A Patriotic Concert" (originally scheduled on June 29) July...
The Summer of Movies
The Summer of Movies
Bring a blanket or your favorite low-rise lawn chair and join your neighbors for a FREE movie at a park near you! All movies will begin at Dusk. Concessions will be available for purchase! June 1: DC League of Super-Pets @ South Grove Park June 15: Free Willy @ Smart Oaks Park June 29: Encanto...
St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market
St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market
Check updates on their Facebook page. Details have not yet been released for the 2023 year. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโs Markets.
Timbercrest-Woods Neighborhood Garage Sale
Timbercrest-Woods Neighborhood Garage Sale
Timbercrest-Woods Neighborhood Garage Sale โ Friday, Saturday & Sunday, JUNE 2 - 3 โ 4. 53rd annual garage sale with over 40 households participating. Maps and garage sale directory available at www.TimbercrestWoods.com. Signs are on Schaumburg Rd west of Roselle Rd -- and on Roselle Rd south of Schaumburg Rd. Rain or Shine.
Get Moving: Stories in the Park
Get Moving: Stories in the Park
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and meet the Woodridge Public Library at the park for stories, songs, and lots of fun! Our friends from the Woodridge Park District are bringing a craft for us to make. This is a free program, open to the public. Please see the Park District website for other...
Summer First Fridays
Summer First Fridays
Whatโs better than summer nights? Summer nights filled with creative play! This summer, weโre staying open LATE on the first friday of June, July and August. Join us at Wonder Works on June 2, July 7 and August 4 anytime from 10am โ 6pm to celebrate summer with creative play. We canโt WAIT to PLAY...
Elgin Farmers Market
Elgin Farmers Market
We are excited for the 2023 season! Stay tuned for more events and happenings in Downtown Elgin. Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Farmers Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown Elgin every Friday. For information on more events...
Under the Stars with Firefly Family Theatre
Under the Stars with Firefly Family Theatre
Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Enjoy puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of summer fun for families!
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...
First Friday: Mind Reading and Magic with the Great Boodini
First Friday: Mind Reading and Magic with the Great Boodini
It's First Friday in Geneva! Bring the whole family for a Mind Reading Show hosted by The Great Boodini! The Great Boodini has been performing for over 10 years dazzling audiences with his magic and humor. This show is going to be jaw-droppingly amazing and will entertain the whole family! Every First Friday, an array...
Solve the Skulls and Furs Mystery
Solve the Skulls and Furs Mystery
Stop by Whalon Lake during Fun & Food Trucks to put your native mammal knowledge to the test with the Hidden Oaks Nature Center naturalists! Touch the teeth on an animal skull and decide: Is it a carnivore or herbivore? A predator or prey? What animal is it? Next, feel some animal furs, check out...
First Fridays
First Fridays
First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...
La Grange Carnival
La Grange Carnival
Itโs coming! Everyone in the family will enjoy the thrills and excitement of the La Grange Carnival at this much-loved local tradition, presented Express Med Spa and other local businesses. Weโre kicking off summer with a weekend of rides, games and attractions. Afternoon and evening unlimited ride specials are featured. For information on more...
Roselle Cruise Nights
Roselle Cruise Nights
The 18th Annual! Roselle Cruise Nights 2023! Every Friday June 2nd till Sept. 8th For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
Fun and Food Trucks
Fun and Food Trucks
Kick off the summer with the first of this yearโs Fun & Food Trucks events. Eat eclectic local foods in the preserve while having a blast participating in a variety of activities. This event will offer something for the entire family, including live music, outdoor lawn games, giveaways and a bounce house for the kids....
Maifest Chicago
Maifest Chicago
Food, Dancing, & as Always... German Gemuฬtlichkeit. Live Music & Entertainment All Days of the Event! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
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.
Fridays on the Green
Fridays on the Green
Unpack those lawn chairs and blankets, the Village has another entertaining season of free outdoor concerts this summer. All shows start at 6 PM. Restrooms available inside Village Hall. June 2 | Jay Goeppner and the Backdated Band An international Beatles cover band playing the greatest rock songs of the 60's and 70's June 16...
STC Live
STC Live
Performances are spread throughout town. Check the music schedule below to see what artist will be performing at what venue. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.
Summer Reading Juggling Jamboree
Summer Reading Juggling Jamboree
Kick off the summer and the Summer Reading Program with songs, dancing, and a performance by the Juggling extraordinaire Jason Kollum. All ages.
Live Music Series at the Lawn
Live Music Series at the Lawn
Weโve got your Fridays 6-8pm covered this season with summer fun on The Lawn! Enjoy a lively night out with your family and friends while you vibe to the tunes of some of your favorite bands! Live Music Schedule: Friday June 2 | Acoustic Circus Friday June 9 | Soda Unplugged Friday June 16 |...
Cruisin’ Park Ridge
Cruisin’ Park Ridge
Park Ridge Chamber wants to bring car enthusiasts and the community together for a fun night out. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
First Fridays Summer Dance Concert
First Fridays Summer Dance Concert
Sponsored by Ascension, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Village of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Park District. This event is located at the Town Square gazebo at the corner of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads. Lawn chairs are permitted. Come to Town Square where you can relax while enjoying live music, dancing, friends and warm summer nights. First Fridays...
Movies and Food Trucks
Movies and Food Trucks
Enjoy Movies, Food, & Fun on Friday Nights at Geneva Commons! Theyโre back! Movies & Food Trucks 2023 is here for the whole family to enjoy this summer. Food Trucks open at 7pm and movies begin at 8pm, all on the Center Green. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome! Weโll announce all of the food...
Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park
Please bring your own snacks, chairs and blankets. June 2: Encanto June 23: Puss in Boots 2 July 14: Beauty and the Beast August 4: Space Jam 2 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Moonlit Movies in the Park
Moonlit Movies in the Park
Some things are just more fun outside! Bring the family and watch a favorite flick on our new 40-foot inflatable screen. All movies are outdoors and feature lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions (including popcorn) will be available for purchase from Mamieโs Toffee and Treats...
Naperville Farmers Market
Naperville Farmers Market
Enjoy a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You'll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโs Markets.
Oak Park Farmers Market
Oak Park Farmers Market
The Oak Park Farmersโ 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...
Family Day at Lake Park
Family Day at Lake Park
Come out and enjoy everything that beautiful Lake Park has to offer! โข Golf & Foot Golf on the 18-hole course โข Paddle boats, and kayaks Plusโฆ โข Live entertainment โข Inflatables for kids โข Climbing wall โข Food Truck
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 Farmerโs Markets.
Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck
This family-friendly event allows children of all ages to explore and experience a variety of large vehicles from fire engines to tow trucks to squad cars. Attendees will be encouraged to touch, climb, and ask questions about the different vehicles and how the machines help assist the community. Please note that from 9 a.m. to...
Prospect Heights Community Day and Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Prospect Heights Community Day and Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Fire and Police Station Tours, Public Works Equipment Display, Children's Activities and Clown, Raffle.
Egg Drop Challenge
Egg Drop Challenge
Bring your engineering creativity and build a structure that will protect a raw egg from a 15-foot drop! Weโll provide the eggs, supplies, guidance, height and clean up!
Plant-stravaganza
Plant-stravaganza
Plant-stravaganza: pollinator nest building, seed sculptures, and native seed give away. In collaboration with the Sherman Park Library and the Keller Science Action Center of the Field Museum, the Pollinator Solace Columns project hosts a community eco workshop focused on supporting native species in Chicago. Star Farms will join the fun with a pop-up produce...
Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest
Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest
Enjoy a delightful selection of vintage and antique automobiles in the space behind Stacy's Tavern Museum. The Glen Ellyn History Center will host talks on historic automobiles throughout the day. Heavenly Hot Dogs will be on site selling lunch. Stacy's Tavern Museum will be open for tours. Presentation of awards at 2:45. Free to the...
Clean-Up, Green-Up
Clean-Up, Green-Up
Celebrate the fifth Annual Clean-Up, Green-Up Day at Westlake Park by helping with park cleanup, invasive species removal, landscaping and more! Organized by Westlake Park Adopt-A-Park sponsor Simmons Knife &Saw, this volunteer event celebrates community pride and civic responsibility. To volunteer please email parks@bloomingdaleparks.org.
Summer Reading Party
Summer Reading Party
Celebrate the start of summer and Summer Reading! Pick up summer reading logs for the whole family, check out books, and have fun! Enjoy face painting, hourly Bingo games, crafts, and afternoon balloon creations. No registration required. All ages.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Kick off our Summer Reading Challenge with us! Games, prizes and more while supplies last! Featuring music by The Doyle DeRosia Duo and Landon James as Elvis. Please bring your own chair.
In the Grove
In the Grove
Welcome to the Grove, where plants and creatures and children all grow together. Through songs, play, and stories, little ones and their grown-ups will discover the forest around them and learn how we are all connected. By: Co-created by Eleanor Kahn, Katie Norregaard, and Julie Ritchey
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Get ready for Summer Reading and join us at the library for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Food and beverages will be served along with fun games for the whole family! Just come on in and drop by! No registration required.
La Grange Carnival
La Grange Carnival
Itโs coming! Everyone in the family will enjoy the thrills and excitement of the La Grange Carnival at this much-loved local tradition, presented Express Med Spa and other local businesses. Weโre kicking off summer with a weekend of rides, games and attractions. Afternoon and evening unlimited ride specials are featured. For information on more...
Kick-off Party
Kick-off Party
Celebrate our Summer Reading Program with family bingo, face painting, and crafts. Activities are available for kids and adults on the first and second floor.
Unity Day Festival of Cultures
Unity Day Festival of Cultures
Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission presents Unity Day Festival of Cultures! Come celebrate your culture and learn about someone elseโs! RSVP by May 26.
Maifest Chicago
Maifest Chicago
Food, Dancing, & as Always... German Gemuฬtlichkeit. Live Music & Entertainment All Days of the Event! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
All aboard! It's time to kick-off the summer reading program with a big summer party! Get your hand or face painted, watch a movie, craft, play outside with bubbles and chalk, try an indoor scavenger hunt, and have an ice cream treat. Wait until you see the cool summer reading decorations--and destinations--we have waiting for...
Soaring High in North Aurora
Soaring High in North Aurora
Enjoy a kite-filled sky as professional kite flyers put on a show and fly your own! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Kite Flying Festivals and Events.
Under the Stars with Firefly Family Theatre
Under the Stars with Firefly Family Theatre
Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Enjoy puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of summer fun for families!
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Start your summer on the right note at our Summer Reading Kick-off Party! Bring your family and friends, pick-up your reading packet, and partake in the plentiful outdoor activities. Offerings will include a giant inflatable obstacle course, a videogame truck with the latest technology, a magician, an ice cream truck, a lemonade stand, a prize...
Summer Challenge Kick-Off: Robin’s Dog Stars
Summer Challenge Kick-Off: Robin’s Dog Stars
Celebrate the start of Summer Challenge with us and watch an amazing performance by Robin's Dog Stars! Fun for the whole family! It had been Robin's lifelong dream to be a dog trainer so she could help others with their dogs to live joyful together. Since 1990 Robin has successfully trained thousands of dogs. Robin...
Summer Reading Launch Party
Summer Reading Launch Party
Drop by our summer reading launch party! Tie Dye with us. Get your summer apparel ready to go by tie dying a shirt. The first 100 people get one of our exclusive t-shirts with our logo on it to use. Meet the raptors. Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education will be visiting us. Drop in...
House of Kapwa Opening Ceremony E(ART)H CHICAGO
House of Kapwa Opening Ceremony E(ART)H CHICAGO
Let us Rest together, breathe together, grieve together, and weave together at the unveiling of the House of Kapwa public sculpture. How will we move mountains to protect our Earth future if we do not pause to process the mountains of our unprocessed ecological and spiritual grief? The House of Kapwa is an interactive and...
Redemptive Plastics Progressive Opening Event
Redemptive Plastics Progressive Opening Event
Experience a progressive event where youโll visit 3 different locations highlighting Redemptive Plastics functional artworks and their ecological benefits. Bringing together art and community to transform plastic from a waste material to a valued community resource. Stop #1: A valued community partner, weโll visit the Austin Branch of the Chicago Public Library which serves Austin,...
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...
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Kicking off the summer season in Millennium Park, this FREE inspirational music festival brings audiences of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the power of Gospel music. The 2023 lineup features Praize Production RIZE Youth Company, Choir Nation and GRAMMYยฎ Award winners Karen Clark Sheard and Tye Tribbett on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage....