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.

Food, Dancing, & as Always... German Gemütlichkeit. Live Music & Entertainment All Days of the Event!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

All ages can find their voice by exploring and creating during this year's Summer Fest: Summer Challenge Kickoff. Join us to explore different passions with hands-on crafts and experiences based on our seven different summer challenge badges: Create, Play, Share, Perform, Move, Imagine and Celebrate. By registering for this kick-off event, you are also registering...

Enjoy some magic, comedy, and storytelling about what it's like to live with autism. Learn how having autism makes Cody different, yet still capable as anyone else. Cody Clark grants people permission to radically be themselves. He allows people to savor the simple things in life, to connect with their most cherished memories, to bond...

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s 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...

Get ready to be entertained with wacky magic, dangerous stunts, and general weirdness!

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

Does Roblox rock your socks? Ain't no party like a Mario Party? Then this is the program for you! Play Nintendo Switch and desktop video games with others your age in this fun afternoon program. Grades 3rd - 12th with caregiver. No registration required.

FREE thanks to Carol Guist of Baird & Warner. Monday Miles will be a fun way to be active by running or walking 1, 2, or 3 miles each Monday evening from 6/5-8/7. Come to seven or more Mondays and earn a commemorative 2023 event t-shirt. Work all summer and set your goal for the...

For families with children of all ages. We'll be outside the library having a bubblin' good time! Join us for a bubble party!

Dubbed “the Pied Piper of children’s music”, “Miss Carole” Stephens is a nationally renowned music specialist. Her cross-curricular music and guidance techniques instantly invite all audiences from the youngest child to the oldest adult to join in singing, dancing and rhythmic movement. Miss Carole teaches: HOW – classroom management techniques that really work! WHY –...

Vintage Rides returns to Downtown Wheaton! Now on Liberty Drive, this community favorite event returns on select Tuesdays this June through August. Admire cars from Model Ts to Teslas, and everything in between, as the DJ spins tunes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 6 – DJ’s Choice June 20 – 70s-80s June 27...

For families with children of all ages. We'll be outside the library having a bubblin' good time! Join us for a bubble party!

Join the Streamwood Park District as we kick off the summer. This is a FREE Family Event to attend. Stop by our Craft Fair and make sure to bring cash for any goodies. Want to help your fellow Streamwood residents? Stop by our concession stand to purchase some yummy snacks and a portion of the...

Join the Streamwood Park District, Poplar Creek Library, and other community guests as we celebrate the beginning of summer! This fun and FREE night will include an obstacle course, activities, games, entertainment, vendor fair, and concession stand. No registration is necessary—just drop by!

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for a special outdoor family storytime. Diane Main Park, 200 W 59th St. 0 – 5 years with a caregiver.

Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, weather permitting. If moved indoors, pick up free tickets at our Hoffman Estates Branch 20 minutes prior to start of the program.

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Sing songs around the campfire, listen to stories and watch the stars. Under the Stars includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of summer fun for families! The show is ideal for ages 2-7, but has something for all ages...

From sorting pinecones to digging in smooth seeds, children ages 1–5 will explore the sights, smells, and textures that nature has to offer during this free, open-ended experience. Take in a tall tale during story time, get messy at the process art station, sift and scoop at the sensory bin, or make music.

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Sing songs around the campfire, listen to stories and watch the stars. Under the Stars includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of summer fun for families! The show is ideal for ages 2-7, but has something for all ages...

Drop-in activity stations recommended for children entering kindergarten in the fall, with a participating adult Starting kindergarten is such an important and fun milestone in your family. Each session will feature activity stations based on important school skills to encourage the whole family to get ready for kindergarten!

On Wednesday ONLY, We will start at 4:00pm, and All Parents, family members and Neighbors are invited to join us for FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC, RIDES & WAY MORE FUN!

Come join us for a fun-filled hour of walking or running at scenic Volkening Lake to celebrate Global Running Day! Walk or run as many times around Volkening Lake to celebrate the day. Food will be available to purchase , and Xtra Mile Running will be there with shoes from On Running that you can...

Join your friends and neighbors under the Umbrella Sky installation for Wednesday Nights Live this summer in City Centre! Some of the region’s best tribute bands will be in the North York Plaza from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm every Wednesday from June 7th to August 9th. Enjoy tributes to Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili...

Sunset Yoga Thursday, June 1 • 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 • 6:45-8:15 p.m. Brass from the Past is one of Chicago’s best cover bands. Featuring Chicagoland’s top-tier touring and studio...

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...

Let's dance and sing to various melodies in this music and movement program! For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Sing songs around the campfire, listen to stories and watch the stars. Under the Stars includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of summer fun for families! The show is ideal for ages 2-7, but has something for all ages...

Come visit us select Thursday mornings this summer at the Clarendon Hills Farmer’s Market! Grab a treat at the market, bring a blanket to sit on, and listen to some fun stories, songs and rhymes.

The Clarendon Hills Public Library is hosting a Children’s Story Time Outdoors During the Farmers Market, the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 11:30am. JUNE 8, JULY 13, AUGUST 10, SEPTEMBER 14, OCTOBER 12.

Gather your family and friends for a free afternoon of exciting entertainment at our 2023 Kids Series in the Park! June 8 - Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo July 13 - Afternoon Dance and Foam Party August 10 - Mad Science

Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling, paddling, rock wall climbing and archery. In partnership with Adaptive Adventures

Let your imagination run wild with a funfilled, hands-on experience creating unique clay sculptures.

Join Park District staff as we celebrate an afternoon in the park! Enjoy light snacks, beverages, crafts and more! June 8 at Dunham Place Park August 24 at Concord Square Park

Hop over to Pocket Park ready to express yourself with a fun outdoor-inspired art activity. In case of rain, temperatures above 85 degrees, or other inclement weather, this program will be canceled. While supplies last. No registration necessary.

Join us for this fun Hawaiian-themed pool party!

With a diverse lineup celebrating the blues’ past, present and future, the Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition while shining a spotlight on the genre’s contributions to soul, R&B, gospel, rock, hip hop and more.

Enjoy an evening getting to know your child's camp staff! Grilled hot dogs will be served and fun games will be played.

Themes change weekly.  June 8: Giant Bubble Show June 15: Tie Dye June 22: Animal BINGO June 29: Mad Science July 6: Trolls World Tour Movie July 13: Outdoor Art Party July 20: Garden Games

Kiddie Midway, Spectacular Rides, Family Favorites. Unlimited Ride Specials.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Geared for children and their families. Let's play Bingo for the chance to win a prize!

We’ve 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 |...

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...

The Promenade concert series June 8 - August 31, 2023. Every Thursday night 7pm - 9 pm, located on The Row!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

June 8: Starlight City July 6: Circle of Fifths August 10: Wait, What?   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free family summer event! Bring a blanket and some chairs, and enjoy some outdoor music! Cool off with a treat from Kona Ice.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Treasured events for families throughout Chicago suburban communities The Wheaton Municipal Band is composed of some of the finest band musicians in the metropolitan Chicago area, playing a variety of music ranging from traditional marches to musicals and classics to challenging contemporary pieces.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

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...

Come for the show, then stay and enjoy the whole afternoon at Vogelei! Bring a picnic lunch, play on the playground or the splash pad! June 9: Carole Stephens: Macaroni Soup June 23: Istvan and Imaginary Band July 7: Jason K July 21: Nanny Nikki August 4: Wendy and DB   For information on more...

For three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, food and free kids’ activities. Midsommarfest kicks off Friday, June 9, 5 p.m. -10 p.m. from Catalpa to Foster and continues Saturday, June 10 and Sunday,...

Join Happy Dog Barkery for their Summer Luau Party from 12:00 – 5:00 pm.

Bring a blanket and positive vibes to Central Park for a drop-in story time with songs, dancing, and fun! Ages 1-8 with caregiver. No registration required.

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

With a diverse lineup celebrating the blues’ past, present and future, the Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition while shining a spotlight on the genre’s contributions to soul, R&B, gospel, rock, hip hop and more.

The Arlington Heights Park District’s annual Picnic in the Park event is the official kick off to the summer season! This year, Picnic in the Park will be held on Friday, June 9 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. From live music and entertainment, to bounce houses and food trucks, enjoy a perfect summer evening with family...

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...

Kiddie Midway, Spectacular Rides, Family Favorites. Unlimited Ride Specials.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Live music, food trucks, market vendors, and activities are being planned for all ages.  6-7pm: Latin Groove 8-9:30pm: Ashland Craft

We’ve 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 |...

Free! Purchase your popcorn & drinks starting at 7:00p. Movies begin as soon as it’s dark (around 8:00p). Bring blankets & chairs, a picnic dinner, kick back and enjoy lake breezes as the sun sets. In case of rain, movies are rescheduled for the following Friday. Cancellations will be posted on our website, Facebook and...

Every summer the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion comes alive with a variety of community events for all ages. This one of a kind outdoor stage and views of Heritage Lake make it the perfect venue to enjoy music and movies on the lawn. Bring the whole family to listen and dance to the most in-demand...

Enjoy Movies, Food, & Fun on Friday Nights at Geneva Commons! They’re 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! We’ll announce all of the food...

Is the summer afternoon sun too hot to handle? Join us after hours for an extended day of splashtastic fun.

Join NAMI DuPage for their 2023 Fun Run This year, NAMI DuPage is joined by Serenity House and the Prevention Leadership Team to have their first-ever Color Run! Help break the stigma associated with youth mental illness at the 2023 Run for the Mind 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, and Diaper Dash. This highly anticipated event will...

The Village of Hanover Park invites you to the Annual Touch-A-Truck Event at the Hanover Park Train Station Commuter Lot on Saturday, June 10. The event will be free of admission and will open to the public from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Residents and neighbors are welcomed with their families. The event will feature...

Kick off the summer antiques show season on June 10, 2023 at the 1st Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show in Wheaton, Illinois. 45 Dealers from 10 states will gather under one roof to present the best of Americana. This show was held for many decades at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St....

Join Burr Ridge Community Church for a Family Fest and Rummage Sale Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Rummage Sale items include clothing, furniture and household items! While you shop, stay for our fun family activities like the Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Face Painting, and more! If you get hungry while you...

The Oak Brook Artisan Market is returning to Oakbrook Center for two outdoor markets in 2023. Meet and shop the Midwest's finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods + art on Saturday, June 10 from 10am to 6pm, Sunday, June 11 from 11am to 6pm, Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, October...

Storybook yoga combines stretching, moving, and stories! Kids of all ages will move through a sequence of yoga poses to help bring a story to life. A mat or towel is recommended, as well as clothes your child can move in. This event will be held outside at Kiwanis Park (133 South La Grange Rd)....

Kick start your summer-and Summer Reading Club-with a live musical performance by Grammy-nominated artist Nanny Nikki! Sing and soar at this super stellar show for the whole family! Join us on the lawn (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors with limited seating. Guarantee your spot by picking...

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

We’re ready for some summer family fun at Yorktown Center! Join them on the second Saturdays of June, July, and August from 10am – 12pm in The Park in Center Court for free kids’ events. Be one of the first 100 to attend and receive a goodie bag filled with coupons to your favorite Yorktown Center...

Join us at the Extract Juicery Family Fun Tent on Front Street for free entertainment suited for the whole family on select Saturdays. Energizing juices, smoothies, and more available for purchase from Extract Juicery. Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 10:30am - 11:15am - Giant Bubble Show with TwistiCity Bubbles The bubbles just keep getting bigger...

Don't miss the official party to celebrate the arrival of the Spinosaurus, the newest dinosaur at the Field! Dino Fest is the official start of summer at the Field Museum, not only to welcome our newest dinosaur friend hailing all the way from the Cretaceous but also to celebrate SUE the T. rex, Máximo the...

The Village of Montgomery, in partnership with Brew Avenue Events and the Montgomery Foundation, is hosting the 3rd Annual Montgomery Street Eats Fest along River St. in the iconic downtown Montgomery, IL, riverside area. Set conveniently along the Fox River, Montgomery Park (301 N. River St.) offers plenty of shade, picnic tables, open space, and...

Join Outreach at Piyesta Pinoy, a yearly celebration of Filipino culture. We'll be there with fun giveaways, and you can even sign up for Summer Adventure.

Shake out your favorite blanket or chairs, text your friends and make plans to meet up at our second annual Summer Reading Club kickoff event, Live on the Lawn! Live music from three local bands Ice cream treats from Triple Scoop'd* DIY photo booth to capture the day PRPL picnic blanket giveaway** *Ice cream treat...

Come play at Chicago Northwest Family Day! A FREE children’s event bringing together Chicagoland’s BEST attractions. Activities for the kids while you learn more about the attractions in your own backyard. Stick around to enjoy a meal at the Dining Pavilion and pick out your Father's Day gift.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Community Day to be held at Everlasting Word Church (22 N. Highland ave) on Saturday, June 10th. This will be a fun family event with music, food, and of course housing resources and information. The event is free and open to the public, and in collaboration with many great...

For three nights and two days, this vibrant and diverse community will bring together over 75,000 people to celebrate a proud Swedish summer tradition with eclectic music, great vendors, food and free kids’ activities. Midsommarfest kicks off Friday, June 9, 5 p.m. -10 p.m. from Catalpa to Foster and continues Saturday, June 10 and Sunday,...

Save the date for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from noon – 4 p.m., located at Elmhurst City Hall (209 N. York St.). This new family event, designed for kids & adults with special needs, is brought to you by the Special Kids Day Organization and the City of Elmhurst....

Get comfy, enjoy some popcorn, and join us in the Ferrentino Room for a family movie matinee! June 10: Soul July 1: The Little Mermaid (Animated) August 5: Turning Red

Love is love! Cultivate kindness, inclusion, and being who you are with family-friendly activity stations throughout the library. Each station will feature a craft or activity that celebrates love, acceptance, and pride. Dress up, dress down, or come decked out in rainbow colors to show your support. All are welcome.

Learn how to reduce your energy use and energy costs, and how you can contribute to the shift towards an electric vehicle future. The fair will feature a schedule of short presentations inside the Nature Center, as well as displays and information in the outdoor pavilion near the Nature Center entrance. Admission is FREE for...

Join us at Semillas de Justicia Garden to collaboratively paint a mural which was designed by community members who were asked to imagine what environmental justice looks like to them, and to share their dreams for a healthier Little Village and beyond.

All ages. Join us on the West Plaza to kick-off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Find Your Voice! Grab a free ice cream treat and enjoy a dancing performance by The Barefoot Hawaiian.

Kiddie Midway, Spectacular Rides, Family Favorites. Unlimited Ride Specials.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Erik Rintamaki is an amateur rockhound who made an amazing discovery on the shores of Lake Superior in the spring of 2017. After testing Erik was credited with the Discovery of Yooperlites in Michigan. Since then, Yooperlites have become a worldwide sensation. Erik will be talking about his discovery, where and how to find Yooperlites,...

The Annual STREET DANCE, brought to you by the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, is coming back to Brookfield on Saturday June 10*, 2023! As in years past, we expect hundreds of residents and families to come out and spend a fun filled evening enjoying a mixture of dancing. music, games. activities. food, and beverages at...

With a diverse lineup celebrating the blues’ past, present and future, the Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition while shining a spotlight on the genre’s contributions to soul, R&B, gospel, rock, hip hop and more.

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...