Events Calendar

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Announcing the grand unveiling of our fresh new identity: the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! 🚀 In 2019, we received a groundbreaking $125M naming gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, this historic donation ensures our legacy and empowers us to revolutionize science discovery and education for generations to come. 🎨 Our new logo, inspired by...

Join us for a morning of fun for you and your furry friends! This event includes an agility course, photo booth and dog-friendly goodies while supplies last. Attendees will have the opportunity to adopt a new best friend from Heartland Animal Shelter! Heartland’s mission is to provide care, humane treatment and adoption for dogs and...

This event, hosted by Special Service Area 27, is free and takes place on Lincoln Avenue between Roscoe and School Street. Returning to Chicago on Saturday this northside event features art for the home including fabulous paintings, sculptures, and fiber pieces, as well as décor, jewelry and more; all hand made by artists and artisans....

Bullerbyn takies place on the same dates as Svenska Skolan, and is a time for singing children's songs, reading stories, and having lots of fun in Swedish. Only Swedish is spoken so we encourage Swedish to be practiced at home too. Free for members. Non-members are asked to make a $5 donation per child/class. Payment...

Join Glenview's favorite spring festival! Enjoy rare cars, kids' activities, food, drinks, and live music while supporting fallen first responders' families.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Join us to celebrate the opening of Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s! Our newest exhibition looks at five major social movements of the 1960s and 1970s through the lens of graphic art. The day includes interactive arts-making, expert speakers, guided tours of the exhibition, and more!

Bounce houses Balloon Sculpting Face painting Petting Zoo Childrens Entertainment Jeanie B & The Jelly Beans

Join us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28: Garlic Mustard Pull May 5, 19: Garden Weeding at Green Lake

Come swap your old styles for new ones! Go Green La Grange will accept all seasonally appropriate footwear to share with the community. They will also accept unusable shoes to be donated and repurposed.

A community event for all ages!  If you haven't seen one of our annual shows, you've been missing out! Each year, the Ice Arena presents a "near professional" production for your enjoyment. The costumes are colorful, the music is energetic and the lighting effects are vibrant. Best of all is watching our Skating School students...

April 21: Pop, rock, classical and music you love. Ken has been entertaining audiences of all ages with his arrangements, original compositions and more. Joining him will be our own, Debra Stombres for a few numbers with her flute. All ages are welcome; registration is required. May 19: J2 Strings is a dynamic violin and...

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) announced program selections for Spring Series: Of Joy, the final installment of Season 46, Abundance. The engagement will include four unique works, once again showcasing the company’s adaptability and deep appreciation for the universal language of dance. A Company Premiere by Johan Inger and several critically acclaimed reprises will constitute...

Bring the whole family out for an evening of golf at White Pines Golf Club’s Family Golf Nights one Sunday each month! The tees have been moved up for the evening, and players can play at their own pace while enjoying an inexpensive meal deal! Family Golf Nights feature affordable rates and a family-friendly environment...

Visit the Library for a playdate the last Monday of each month! Children and their grownups can stop by for some unstructured playtime, read books, socialize, and make new friends. Toys and refreshments will be provided.

Join us for a bubble-tastic party! We'll blow bubbles, have a dance party, and make our own bubble wands to take home. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Cruise on down meet up with old friends, make new friends, talk cars and kick tires. Themed music and food available.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

May is National Water Safety Month! Learn tips and tricks to stay safe this summer. Take the safe swimmer pledge and enjoy games, demonstrations and giveaways from various community members and public service departments. Free Event. No Registration Required. 5:00pm-5:30pm: Dick Pond Athletics Dick Pond Athletics is your one-stop destination for all of your running...

Do you wish you could catch 'em all? Meet up with other Pokémon fans for activities, games, and more fun! Best for children ages 8-11.

Love trucks? Celebrate Public Works Week with truck stories shared by library and Batavia Public Works staff, then climb aboard one of Batavia's big trucks.

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.

Join us Tuesday evenings from May 21st to October 1! 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 Farmer’s Markets.

Help us get Keshav’s Garden ready to grow for summer. In this hands-on experience, complete with gardening expertise provided by the Darien Garden Club, help plant seeds and small plants that will grow in the raised beds. Learn about the garden plan for 2024. Seeds, plants, water, and hand trowels supplied; bring gardening gloves, if...

Open to ages 2-12. Limited seating. Registration required. Join us monthly for bilingual storytime with stories presented in English and Spanish and a craft!

Every Tuesday Starting March 5 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM • Free Program • Pre-Registration Required • For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers • Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...

Join us as we kick-start the summer fun! Play yard games, grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks, and listen to live music from Mel Senese (music begins at 5:30 p.m.). Be sure to check out the Early Learning Center’s community resource fair taking place inside. Everyone in the community is...

Naperville Park District invites the community to celebrate the opening of the Park District’s 138th park, Heritage Place Park, located at 130 N. Wright Street, just east of downtown Naperville. The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 5:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, and an opportunity for children to play on...

Dim the lights! It's time for some space-themed storytime fun inspired by the starry night sky. Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.

The FREE concerts are held Tuesday evenings May 21 through August 13 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies. Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6pm each Tuesday. Music will play between 7 and 8:30pm. Fishel Park is located at 1036 Grove Street in Downers Grove.   For information on more...

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in, bilingual storytime session hosted by the Chicago Public Library (CPL). Throughout this interactive read aloud, CPL readers will feature stories honoring Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month.

Enjoy a craft, activity, and snack with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays. Recommended age: 11-14 years

The 17-year periodical cicadas are set to emerge again this summer! Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate their emergence on a guided hike! Cicada Adventures will take place on the following dates, free, no registration required. Questions? Call 630-933-7248. May 22 • 3 – 6 p.m. • Fullersburg Woods June 1 • 9...

Local farmers market with a variety of stands.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Visit the library monthly and enjoy a variety of stories presented in Polish followed by a craft! Registration is required.

Join us for a fun evening of crafting while you watch "Kung Fu Panda!"

Help us close out the winter season by joining us for a spring-themed bingo. Play alongside friends and family for the chance to win cool prizes! For children and their families, but all ages welcome. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate.

Join us Every Wednesday (weather Permitting) 6-9 for a Free, Fun, Family Event. Bring your car or come check out the cool classic cars, enjoy a great meal with fellow car enthusiasts.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.  

Jesse Aarons is in the 5th grade and has trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school. He becomes upset when new classmate Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and some other striking differences, the two become fast friends. Together, they create Terabithia where they rule as king and queen...

Come to enjoy Ukrainian stories, a chance to socialize, and more! Приходьте, щоб насолодитися українськими історіями, нагодою поспілкуватися та багато іншого!

Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections, plants and more. Come enjoy the bountiful harvest from Midwest growers! Convenient free parking is located nearby.   For information on more events like this,...

The 2024 Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market runs for approximately 23 weeks, Every Thursday, 7am-1pm. First Market date is May 16, 2024 and the last Market date is in October 2024. Downtown Clarendon Hills is home to restaurants and retail, but no groceries. The Chamber’s weekly Farmers Market strives to fill that void...

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Build and play with big and small blocks.

Build and paint your own birdhouse just in time for summer! Grades levels 3-5. Registration required.

Touch-A-Truck, Facility Walk, Meet Public Works Crews, Raffles & Giveaways. Hammer out hunger! Bring a donation for the Glen House food pantry.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Come paint with us at Ehlert park! All materials will be provided.

Join us at this pop-up event to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month with crafts, books, and origami takeaways.

BUBBLES! Enough said. Ages 6-12 years old with a caregiver. Registration required.

The first 2024 LCCC Thursday night cruise night at Konow's Farm 16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen will be Thursday May 16th from 5 to 8 PM as always please do not arrive before 4:00 PM. A link for a list of bands that will be featured is listed below.   For information on more...

Love playing board games? Come play them! Multiple table top games available / ¿Te encanta jugar juegos de mesa? ¡Ven a jugarlos! Múltiples juegos de mesa disponibles.

Get a head start on your summer fishing adventures! Learn rod-and-reel fishing basics in this two-hour workshop covering fundamental fishing skills, including how to put together a pole, knot tying, casting and securing hooks. Safety and ethics will also be covered. In the second hour, program participants will gain hands-on experience while fishing along the...

All acts start at 6:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment as the sun sets for the day! Please note that these events are on Elmhurst Park District property, so please refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages in the park, per Elmhurst Park District policy.   For information...

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important for us to offer a wide variety of entertainment options for the residents of Joliet and surrounding areas,” says Wade Welsh, Rialto Square Theatre Executive...

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. May 23 – Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert May 30 – Kaleidoscope Eyes June 6 – Dynamix June 13 – Industrial Drive June 20 – Hillbilly...

Enjoy a bilingual storytime with songs, stories, and other activities. Disfrute de un espacio de cuentos bilingüe con canciones, cuentos y otras actividades.

The Community Park District and La Grange Park Library are excited to provide this fun and FREE program. Caregivers and children of all ages are invited to join a member of the La Grange Park Library for a fun story time at one of our beautiful parks!

Join us and the Proksa Park's Children's Garden for summer storytimes, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the week.

Join in the fun as we solve puzzles by looking for Blue's paw print clues! We will share stories, sing songs, play games, and make a stylish craft.

Are you ready to game? Drop in to game with others in various gaming systems and games! For ages 12-18 years old. No registration required.

Drop in on a Friday afternoon for a fun family 80s throwback movie!

Live music, carnival, fireworks, and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! 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...

Kickstart your weekends with Friday Night Live, May 24-August 30, 2024, 5:30-8pm at the Main Street Train Station Downtown Downers Grove. Each Friday will showcase a different band for all ages to enjoy. From rock to jazz, pop to blues, our diverse lineup ensures there's something for every music lover. Grab your friends and family...

Ages 3 and older with a caregiver. This interactive movie experience includes props, bubbles, snacks and crafts. How To Train Your Dragon is rated PG for intense action, some scary images and brief mild language. Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.

On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll 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....

The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 18 through Oct. 26, 2024. 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 of...

The Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4.   The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train Station Parking Lot (directly east of the Palatine Train Station) May through October 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.   For information on more events like...

The Park Ridge Farmers Market is open Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. Our farmers and vendors sell a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty products - like fresh cut flowers, honey, breads, sauces, meats and more! Rain or shine, we'll be there!   For information on more events like this, check...

The Batavia Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 18 through October 26, 2024 from 8:00am to 12:00pm on North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets. The Market features produce, baked goods, plants, honey and related farm products. Our vendors must grow, harvest and/or produce at least 75% of market products. NEW THIS...

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

We are excited for our upcoming season! Our 2024 season is May 11- October 12 from 8:00am- 12:00pm. Shop locally grown products, cheese, handmade pastries, and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Learn how to make your very own bubble wand. Try different materials and shapes, and test your creations as you go!

Welcome to the 26th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show. Our show features over 100 fine artists, each hand-selected by a jury for their exceptional talent and unique style. Our artists work with a range of mediums, including Clay/Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing/Illustration, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Wood. This year’s show...

Welcome the return of summer at the 15th annual Barrington Art Festival, Memorial Day Weekend! Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee/breakfast, then soak in unique art from 135+ artists at this long-cherished community tradition. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or plan a creative stop in the Kid Zone. Break...

The 35th Annual Prairie Arts Festival Fine Art & Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale will be held over Memorial Day Weekend outdoors on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center located at 101 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193. Plan Your Weekend: Over 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters - artists of every sort....

In shell-ebration of World Turtle Day on May 23, an interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed by a feeding of our resident Blanding’s turtles.

Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.

Join our leadership team for a day of celebration as we showcase the grand opening of Arndt Park Pool! • 10:30a Ribbon cutting • 11:00a Pool open to public • Giveaways • Refreshments • Fun for your whole family Have an unforgettable summer at Arndt Park Pool!

Wonder Works is gearing up to be both a quiet place to escape the cicadas and a place to learn about our noisy visitors. On Thursdays and Saturdays in June our cicada story times will help children better understand all of the cicadas coming to Chicago in the next few weeks. We are sensitive to...

Clues will be hidden at over 25 different stores and restaurants in downtown La Grange! A map listing all of the participating businesses will guide you through the town. As you follow the clues, you’ll discover little treats, such as a Mad Hatter tea party where Alice herself will be hosting her own tea party...

Live music, carnival, fireworks, and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

The Bike Rodeo is an annual event for children to test their skills on a course designed by the Illinois Secretary of State. The event includes raffles and giveaways, plus prizes for the top-scoring first, second, and third place finishers. The grand prize winner will take home a new bicycle! This event is open to...

Meet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.

Join us for a sensory friendly movie screening. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. Noise cancelling headphones and fidgets will be available to use. This program is intended for those with sensory sensitivities but all are welcome!

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring 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...

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Live music is the best part of summer – enjoy 40+ live music events coming summer 2024! 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...

Enjoy Chicago’s beloved sky spectacle show every Wednesday night at 9pm and Saturday night at 10pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Gather your loved ones and head to the Pier to witness this breathtaking free event. Immerse yourself in the stunning visuals accompanied by a mix of dramatic and popular music, including...