Glen Ellyn French Market
Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen EllynNational Paper Airplane Day
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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 Farmer’s 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 Farmer’s Markets.
St. Charles Fine Arts Show
St. Charles Fine Arts Show
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...
Barrington Art Festival
Barrington Art Festival
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...
Prairie Arts Festival
Prairie Arts Festival
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....
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...
National Paper Airplane Day
National Paper Airplane Day
We will be celebrating National Paper Airplane Day for the second year in a row with different planes the children can make and then test. Come see what flies and what crashes!
Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day Ceremony
The Village Board and Veterans Memorial Commission invite you to the 2024 Memorial Day Observance at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial on Sunday, May 26 at 11:00 am. The ceremony will include a performance by the Spring Valley Concert Band and Medinah Highlanders Pipes and Drums. Please join us as we celebrate, honor, and remember those...
Spring Fling Festival
Spring Fling Festival
Live music, carnival, fireworks, and more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Buildapalooza
Buildapalooza
Join Sturdy Shelter Brewing for a Buildapalooza (LEGO® free-build for all ages!) and LEGO® Drive supporting Bricks of Hope! Bring the whole family out on May 26th from 1-4pm CST to Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia for a LEGO® free-build (for all ages!), good beer, and food! Nearly 200lbs. of bricks provided! And don't forget...
Live on the Lake
Live on the Lake
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...
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. For information on more...
Rockin’ in the Park
Rockin’ in the Park
All “Rockin’ in the Park” concerts will run from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission to “Rockin’ in the Park” is free. Outside food and coolers are prohibited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. For information on more events...
Memorial Day Parade and Picnic
Memorial Day Parade and Picnic
River Forest Park District, Village of River Forest, and Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park are proud to present the 98th annual River Forest Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Community Picnic on Monday, May 27. The parade kicks off at 9:30 AM beginning at Augusta and Ashland, traveling south on Ashland to Lake Street, then...
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 106th Elmhurst Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024. This annual event will begin at 9:30 a.m. starting at York & Third St., and will make its way to Wilder Park. Starting from Third...
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
The Village of Arlington Heights' 105th Annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27th, 2024. This annual event is organized by the American Legion and Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights. The parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. sharp. The parade begins at Arlington Heights Road and Sigwalt Street, goes west to...
Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade
Join us for the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27th beginning at 9:30am. Step-off location will be at Bryn Mawr and Catalpa. Any group wishing to participate, please register at itascaparkdistrict.com A Memorial Service will be held immediately following the parade at Usher Park.
Memorial Day Parade and Services
Memorial Day Parade and Services
The Western Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 10778 announces the annual Western Springs Memorial Day parade and observance ceremony on Monday, May 27, 2024.The parade will begin at 10 am on Hillgrove Avenue near the Western Springs Service Club Pool and proceed east towards Grand Avenue. Following the parade, a brief service will...
Memorial Day Annual Parade and Remembrance Ceremony
Memorial Day Annual Parade and Remembrance Ceremony
The Ross Bishop VFW Post #5696 presents Lisle's Memorial Day celebration. This year's festivities will begin with a parade that will begin at Lisle Junior High School, 5207 Center Avenue and will proceed down Main Street to Burlington Avenue, ending on Center Street at the Lisle Veterans Memorial, 4721 Center Avenue. Spectators are invited to...
Memorial Day Walk and Remembrance
Memorial Day Walk and Remembrance
For more than three decades, Bartlett has honored its deceased veterans with a Memorial Day Walk and Remembrance. Please come and join this commemoration on Monday, 5/27. It begins at 10 a.m. at Bartlett Park, Oak and North Avenues, with an American Legion flag retirement ceremony. At 10:30 a.m. veterans, scouts, civic groups, bagpipers and...
Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day Ceremony
Please join us as we honor and remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Memorial Day Procession
Memorial Day Procession
Hosted by Village of Hinsdale, supporting the Hinsdale American Legion Post 250. We welcome veterans and scout troops to partake in the procession. The procession begins at 10AM from 3rd Street, near Hinsdale Middle School. It will head west to Washington and North on Washington to Memorial Hall. A ceremony will follow the conclusion of...
Community Memorial Day Observance
Community Memorial Day Observance
The public is invited to attend a joint Memorial Day Observance that will be held Monday, May 27 in both Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg. The Hoffman Estates portion of the event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial site located in front of the Hoffman Estates Police Department at 411 W....
Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade
The Naperville Memorial Day Parade kicks off at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, May 27. Save the Date! The route will be starting at Centennial Beach, east to Jackson to North on Main, East on Benton across Washington, ending at Court Place.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day Ceremony
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th at 11:00 am at Veterans Memorial Park, we honor the memory of the brave men and women who died while serving our country. The Glendale Heights VFW Post 2377 will conduct a "Fallen Warrior Ceremony" followed by a solemn wreath laying ceremony. This includes a flag and color guard...
Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade
Join your friends and neighbors at the Mount Prospect Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by VFW Post 1337 and American Legion Post 525. The parade starts near Village Hall and ends at the Veterans Memorial Bandshell (411 S. Maple St.). Following the parade is a Ceremony of Remembrance, featuring a keynote speaker and patriotic music performances....
Memorial Day Service
Live on the Lake
Live on the Lake
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...
Hot Dogs and Hot Rods at Sonic Drive-In
Hot Dogs and Hot Rods at Sonic Drive-In
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.
Bess the Book Bus: Pop-Up Book Fair
Bess the Book Bus: Pop-Up Book Fair
Bess the Book Bus is coming to town! Kids can line up on the library's lawn to take their turn picking out a free bot to grow their own home libraries.
Lombard Farmers Market
Lombard Farmers Market
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.
Candyland Mini Golf
Candyland Mini Golf
Gumdrops, lollipops, and candy galore! Join the library for a sweet mini-golf adventure! Refreshments provided.
Family Craft Time/La Hora de Manualidades Familiares
Family Craft Time/La Hora de Manualidades Familiares
Disfrute el tiempo con tu familia creando diseños con Cuentas Perler. Para todas las edades. Registrese a partir del 14/5. Enjoy time with your family and create Perler Bead designs. All ages. Sign up begins 5/14.
Field Watchers
Field Watchers
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:...
Family Date Night
Family Date Night
You guys deserve a night out. Bring your family to Family Date Night at FITZGERALDS where you can drop your child off for on-site activities and spend an evening listening to FREE live music with dinner and drinks from BABYGOLD BARBECUE. Tickets for childcare are $40 and include a kid friendly meal, as well as...
Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series
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...
Little Builders
Little Builders
Let's build together! Stop by the Early Childhood Program Room to play with some of our special building blocks!
Puzzle and Game Exchange Open House
Puzzle and Game Exchange Open House
Bring a puzzle or take a puzzle. You can also bring games to exchange. Please make sure your puzzles have all the pieces. This event will be held at the Hanover Park branch. No registration required.
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 Farmer’s Markets.
Arbor Evenings
Arbor Evenings
This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on Frost Hill. There’s no better way to celebrate the leisurely evenings of summer than this! Admission into the Arboretum and Arbor Evenings will begin at...
Explore Indian Culture with the Meher Dance Company
Explore Indian Culture with the Meher Dance Company
Explore South Asian culture through storytelling and dance with the Meher Dance Company in this interactive family program. (Babies–Grade 5 with an adult) This event is intended for children and adults to participate together.
Cruise Nights at Babe’s
Cruise Nights at Babe’s
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.
Family Craft Night
Family Craft Night
Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature upcycled materials to create our craft with.
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Join us for an Open Mic Night where all talents shine! Whether you're a comedian cracking jokes, a musician sharing your tunes, or a poet reciting your verses, we welcome you to participate. Don't miss out on this opportunity to express yourself and entertain others! Sign up here. This is an all ages program.
Summer Fireworks
Summer Fireworks
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...
La Grange Farmers Market
La Grange Farmers Market
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,...
Clarendon Hills Farmers Market
Clarendon Hills Farmers Market
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...
Morning on the Plaza
Morning on the Plaza
Spend your morning with us on the Library's West Plaza! We'll have games and activities set up under our tents and will take a stroll or two around Adams Park to take in some nature!
Librarian Puppet Show
Librarian Puppet Show
Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.
Cicada Program
Cicada Program
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...
Brain Busters Intergenerational Trivia
Brain Busters Intergenerational Trivia
Your child will be partnered with and adult buddy to compete against other teams in this battle of the brains.
LEGO Beach Build
LEGO Beach Build
Create the perfect LEGO vacation spot with this community build! DUPLOS will be available for our younger friends. A video of the build will be available the following day on our YouTube page.
Art Lab
Art Lab
Use your imagination, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills to experiment with different art forms and media.
Cream of Wheaton
Cream of Wheaton
Entertainment | Carnival | Business Expo | Arts & Crafts | Food Vendors Discounted carnival wristbands will be sold at the Community Center and DuPage County Historical Museum in mid-May. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Crafter’s Corner
Crafter’s Corner
Come and get crafty at Crafter’s Corner! This program is crafting free time for all ages! Is there a craft that you’ve always wanted to try? Or do you need some extra space for a craft that you’ve been working on? Drop in anytime from 5:00-6:00 pm and stay for however long you need or...
Skyline Sessions
Skyline Sessions
Get lost in the captivating tunes of Skyline Sessions and enhance your week with live music! Experience free outdoor shows every Thursday and Friday, at the Wave Wall Performance Platform. Let the stunning skyline provide the backdrop as you indulge in a diverse array of genres and styles performed by solo artists and small ensembles....
Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights
Lemont Classic Car Club Cruise Nights
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...
Table Top Thursday
Table Top Thursday
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.
Parent Reading Night
Parent Reading Night
Join us for a special family reading night. Author Theresa Parilla will be reading her book "Shape Towns" and children will be able to explore shape related sensory and play stations.
Rockin’ in the Park
Rockin’ in the Park
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will kick off its summer season with the return of its “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series. The 2024 series will begin Sunday, May 26 and feature a post-show fireworks display. Free concerts will continue every Thursday and select Friday evenings from May...
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. May 23 – Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert May 30 – Kaleidoscope Eyes June 6 – Dynamix June 13 – Industrial Drive June 20 – Hillbilly...
Homeschool Connect
Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
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.
Touch-A-Truck
Touch-A-Truck
Join us for a family-friendly event where little drivers are given the green light to sit behind the wheel, and honk the horns to their little heart's desire in every type of vehicle imaginable! Enjoy a noisy free sensory friendly hour from 10:30am - 11:30am. For information on more events like this, check out...
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Start the Summer Reading season off with a party at the Library! Once you sign up for summer reading, you'll get access to: Petting Zoo Music Balloon Artists Bluey™ Tech Petting Zoo T-Shirt Giveaway Free Kona Ice® Food Truck (food available for purchase)
Cream of Wheaton
Cream of Wheaton
Entertainment | Carnival | Business Expo | Arts & Crafts | Food Vendors Discounted carnival wristbands will be sold at the Community Center and DuPage County Historical Museum in mid-May. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Tween K-Pop Dance Party
Tween K-Pop Dance Party
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the end of the school year with crafts, snacks, and awesome K-pop dance moves! Grades 5-8. No registration required but space is limited to the first 20 participants.
Skyline Sessions
Skyline Sessions
Get lost in the captivating tunes of Skyline Sessions and enhance your week with live music! Experience free outdoor shows every Thursday and Friday, at the Wave Wall Performance Platform. Let the stunning skyline provide the backdrop as you indulge in a diverse array of genres and styles performed by solo artists and small ensembles....
Fridays on the Green
Fridays on the Green
Plan to join us Friday nights throughout the summer for the popular Fridays on the Green Concert Series. Pack a picnic or grab food from one of the many downtown restaurants and settle in for great music. Free parking is available at the Emerson Street Parking Deck, the Metra Commuter Lot (after 5:00 pm), and...
Roselle Cruise Nights
Roselle Cruise Nights
The 19th Annual! Roselle Cruise Nights 2024! Every Friday May 31st till Sept. 13th For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
La Grange Carnival
La Grange Carnival
Our lively community carnival has been a La Grange tradition for over three decades and features spectacular rides with LED light displays, family favorites like bumper cars and Ferris wheel, games of chance, engaging games for children, and concessions. It is staged in the central business district on Harris Avenue between La Grange Road and...
Moose Cruise Night and Friday Night Live
Moose Cruise Night and Friday Night Live
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...
Concert in the Park
Concert in the Park
Join us for our first ever Concert in the Park with the band Final Say this summer on Friday, May 31st. Enjoy an evening of dancing and live music at Knolls Community Park. We will set up a stage, bring out food and drink vendors and celebrate the beginning of summer. Don’t forget to bring...
Rob Roy’s Live on the Deck
Rob Roy’s Live on the Deck
Come out to the 10th Hole Bar & Grill and enjoy music, appetizers, and drinks. Take in the scenery, sit back with friends, and enjoy the summer evenings at Rob Roy Golf Course. There will be live music performed on Fridays from 7–10 pm. • May 31: Steven Zane • June 21: Johnny Burnett •...
Downers Grove Farmers Market
Downers Grove Farmers Market
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....
Oak Park Farmers Market
Oak Park Farmers Market
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...
Palatine Farmers’ Market
Palatine Farmers’ Market
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...
Park Ridge Farmers Market
Park Ridge Farmers Market
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...
Naperville Farmers Market
Naperville Farmers Market
Build 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 Farmer’s Markets.
Cream of Wheaton
Cream of Wheaton
Entertainment | Carnival | Business Expo | Arts & Crafts | Food Vendors Discounted carnival wristbands will be sold at the Community Center and DuPage County Historical Museum in mid-May. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Fishing Derby
Fishing Derby
Want to learn how to fish in a fun and safe environment? Join us for our Fishing Derby event. On Saturday, June 1 starting at 8:00am at Plum Grove Reservoir on the campus of Harper College. Just $5 to participate and no registration required. Special thanks to our event organizers West Suburban Bass Anglers.
Batavia Farmers Market
Batavia Farmers Market
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...
Brookfield Farmers Market
Brookfield Farmers Market
Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions. The Farmers Market runs each Saturday June 1st through October 12th from 8am to 1pm in the lot of the Village of Brookfield building. For information on more...
Wheaton French Market
Wheaton French Market
Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Aurora Farmers Market
Aurora Farmers Market
The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, decadent baked goods and pastry items, a selection of local food trucks and vendors (including Aurora's famous Dick's Mini Donuts), delicious coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan...
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 Farmer’s Markets.
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
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.
Elk Grove Farmers Market
Elk Grove Farmers Market
The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, breads, drinks and much more. The Market is located at the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex parking lot (901 Wellington Avenue), adjacent to the Elk...
Annual Fishing Derby
Annual Fishing Derby
Please come out and enjoy a morning of family fishing fun at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area! Trophies for largest fish caught by weight, smallest fish by length, and most fish caught will be given. Catch the tagged fish and receive a special reward! Raffle prizes will be given following the trophy presentation. Live bait...
LaGrange Pet Parade
LaGrange Pet Parade
The La Grange Pet Parade began in 1947 by the La Grange Chamber of Commerce, whose president was Ed Breen of Breen’s Cleaners, intending to bring the community together around the idea of a pet and child costume contest parading down the main street of the village. The parade grew to include entries from local...
Family Day at Lake Park
Family Day at Lake Park
Come out and enjoy everything that beautiful Lake Park has to offer! • Fun Family Activities • Golf and Foot - Golf on the 18-hole course • Paddle boats and kayaks • Live entertainment • Inflatables for kids • Touch A Truck • Plenty of delicious food!
Prospect Heights Community Day
Prospect Heights Community Day
Fire and Police Station Tours, Public Works Equipment Display, Children's Activities and Clown, Raffle.
1st Saturday Children’s Craft
1st Saturday Children’s Craft
Families, join in the fun as the Bartlett Depot Museum brings back the First Saturday Free Children’s Craft on the first Saturday of each month. The craft in March celebrates the return of spring! No registration is needed and supplies are limited. The depot museum, located at 100 W. Railroad Avenue, will be open from...
Cicada Adventures
Cicada Adventures
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...
IKES Fish for Fun
IKES Fish for Fun
You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes for category winners, and refreshments for all. Event subject to weather. Ages 15 & under. In partnership with the City of Elgin and the Izaak Walton League-Elgin.
Milking Demonstrations
Milking Demonstrations
See the farm’s heritage Shorthorn cows hand-milked the 1890s way. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.
Play for All
Play for All
Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and Chicago Children’s Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will...
Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest
Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest
The 9th Annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest is Saturday, June 1, from 10-3 p.m. The location is Historic Stacy's Corners, 800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn. Great vintage vehicles are on display near Stacy's Tavern Museum. Grab a bite to eat from Heavenly Hot Dogs between 11-2 p.m. A free talk on historic autos...
Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival
Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival
A jewel in the western suburbs of Chicago! Located in the heart of historic downtown Hinsdale, the Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival has been a cherished tradition and is celebrating its 50th year! The show hosts 85-100 artists throughout the shady trees of Burlington Park. With the Burlington Northern rail system nearby, as well as Hinsdale's...
Cavalcade of Planes
Cavalcade of Planes
At the Cavalcade of Planes you will enjoy all kinds of fun. There will be many types of aircraft to see both flying and on the ground. You can experience a great event including, formation flying, helicopter demonstrations, and much more! Sorry - No Pets or Outside Alcohol. For information on more events like...
Nature Play For All
Nature Play For All
Children of all abilities can play and explore nature through accessible activities in The Morton Arboretum’s lush 4-acre Children’s Garden during this special Nature Play for All weekend event, organized in collaboration with Benedictine University and SEASPAR, the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation. Activities include Painting with Nature, Planting a Seed, American...
Park Play Dates
Park Play Dates
Get ready to play! An early childhood staff member will meet you at the park listed below. Families welcome! No registration needed. Just show up for some fun. Playdates will not be rescheduled in case of inclement weather. Sunshine is expected every day! Activities are geared for ages 7 & under. June 1 at Pottawatomie...
Summer Kickoff Party
Summer Kickoff Party
Sign up for Summer Reading and celebrate the season of sunshine at this all-ages outdoor event! Register for a reminder email or drop in. What's happening? Summer Reading sign-up Button making Rock painting Lawn games Water play (for littles) Art projects with Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art MakerLab crafts LIVE Entertainment from: Tunes with Tim...
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.
Summer Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party
Summer Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party
Celebrate Summer Reading with live music and free tacos! Meet live birds, and much more. ¡Celebre la lectura de verano con música en vivo y tacos gratis! Conozca aves vivas y mucho más. Enjoy the reveal of the Library's new logo and mascot's name Live music by Istvan & His Imaginary Band & DJ Omarin...
Summer Library Adventure Kick-off
Summer Library Adventure Kick-off
All ages. Kick-off the Summer Library Adventure with a craft project, games and snacks. Sign up and get your reading log at the Branch or on the Beanstack app. No registration.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Enjoy summer treats, crafts, activities, and sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge. All ages with an adult. No registration required.
Churchville Schoolhouse Open House
Churchville Schoolhouse Open House
Celebrate the end of the school year with family-friendly festivities at the historic Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse! Listen to the Conrad Fischer Singers and learn to dance a Virginia reel with folk music by the Cook County Revelers at this National Register of Historic Places landmark. Play old-fashioned games, take a lesson with a 1910 schoolteacher,...
Summer Learning Kickoff Celebration
Summer Learning Kickoff Celebration
We are kicking off our Summer Learning Challenge with a showcase of amazing creations by the Windy City LEGO Users Group at the Lemont Township Community Center, 16300 Alba Street.
Cicada Program
Cicada Program
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...
Dual Language Storytime
Dual Language Storytime
Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes, and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many languages spoken throughout our wonderful multicultural community. The activities presented are family oriented with stories suitable for the youngest ages. This program welcomes both those...
Unity Day Festival of Cultures
Unity Day Festival of Cultures
Join the Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission for the 2024 Unity Day: Festival of Cultures on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Village Hall to celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of the many multicultural customs and traditions representing the Hoffman Estates community. Mayor Bill McLeod will start off the celebration with...
La Grange Carnival
La Grange Carnival
Our lively community carnival has been a La Grange tradition for over three decades and features spectacular rides with LED light displays, family favorites like bumper cars and Ferris wheel, games of chance, engaging games for children, and concessions. It is staged in the central business district on Harris Avenue between La Grange Road and...
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Enjoy complimentary fun including an ice cream truck, a remote control car racing challenge, an inflatable slide, music, and more! Held in main parking lot. In case of rain, will be moved indoors.
Get Booked
Get Booked
Join us for a new spin on our summer reading program. Come & get booked here at the library! There will be snacks, activities and chances to win books and other prizes!
Summer Reading Kick-off and Ice Cream Social
Summer Reading Kick-off and Ice Cream Social
All ages. Join us on the West Plaza to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Read, Renew, Repeat! Grab a free ice cream treat and enjoy some strolling magical entertainment with Gary Kantor while listening to some DJ'ed tunes!
Live Music on the Plaza with Katie Kostner
Live Music on the Plaza with Katie Kostner
Kick-off summer with live music by a local favorite, Katie Kostner. Weather permitting this event will be held on the Library's Plaza.
Summer Challenge Kick-Off: The Big Balloon Show
Summer Challenge Kick-Off: The Big Balloon Show
Kick off Summer Challenge with Smarty Pants! Join us for award-winning balloon twisting, innovative balloon fun, and a one-of-a-kind event! Kick-off this year's Summer Challenge with the Big Balloon Show by Smarty Pants! Before or after the show, make sure to sign up for the Summer Challenge in the lobby or through the website starting...
Live on the Lake
Live on the Lake
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...
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
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.
Movie – Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Turner Park Grand Opening
Turner Park Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting at 3:30pm. Live Music - Semple from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Bounce house, crafts, food and beer.
Chicago Dance Month Kickoff Celebration
Chicago Dance Month Kickoff Celebration
Chicago Dance Month kicks off with an opening celebration featuring a dynamic mix of performances from companies and artists that span genres and countries. Featured performances by: La Mecca Dance, Nejla Yatkin, Prince Adrian, Praize Productions: Rize Pro Elite, Ayodele Drum & Dance and more! Audience members are encouraged to bring a blanket and have...
Concerts in the Park
Concerts in the Park
June 1 - Semple June 20 - Our So Called Band August 16 - Croozin' The Loop For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.
Summer Fireworks
Summer Fireworks
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...
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