This ongoing program will run from Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Take advantage of the free fishing weekend sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Now’s your chance to fish without a license. Hidden Lakes...

Featuring: locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries, and more. In addition, business sponsored booths and non-profit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Get the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes on rain or shine. Lots of vendors from IIlinois, Michigan and Wisconsin area farmers, specialty crafters, unique food items and other one-of-a-kind vendors. Don’t miss...

The Elmhurst French Market will be located at the municipal lot at 180 W. Park at the corner of Park and Prospect. The duration of the market would be Sundays from June through September, from 9am – 2pm. This was identified as an ideal space and time for the market, with no need for street...

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.

Shop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods & honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Food - Fun - Prizes - Entertainment - Family Activities.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Forget about the robe and slippers; spend the day with Dad at the BURDI Functional Art Car Show! Proceeds benefit Hinsdale Humane Society. Join us on the morning of Sunday, June 16, for a Father's Day event for the whole family. Check out the amazing cars on display and give Dad a special day he...

June 14-17: Enjoy Ducks Away by Mem Fox with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. July 12-15: Enjoy Just a Worm by Marie Boyd with the whole family while you stroll through...

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.

Join us in celebrating 66 years of a Chicago tradition, the Gold Coast Art Fair in Chicago’s Grant Park. Start your friends or family day fueling up with breakfast near the park, then get your steps in while browsing thousands of art pieces from over 200 artists. Take a break at one of our 3...

This summer on Sundays from 10 – 11, Wonder Works Children’s museum will be hosting a Sunday Summer Music and Coffee Series in the Becky Boyce Nature Play Space. Adults will be able to kick back and enjoy some coffee from a local coffee cart and enjoy live music while children play in the sunshine!...

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Join us as Oakbrook Center partners with the Greater Illinois Region of the Classic Car Club of America for our Annual Father’s Day Car Show Sunday June 16 from 11 am to 6pm. The Oakbrook Center Annual Father’s Day car show is the longest running of any car show in the Chicago area and celebrates...

Spend time by the lake with the dads in your life, creating memories and learning skills to increase your fishing successes. All ages. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fishing Derbies

Celebrate Dads in Nature with ART! Join us to hear about Dads in Nature and some unique animal parenting styles and create a Father’s Day Nature Card & Bookmark for the Dads in your life OR simply keep for yourself! Beware..Dad Jokes just might be part of your Art!!

Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues along the trails to find the un-buried treasure.

The entire community is invited to join in Oak Park’s celebration of Juneteenth! This year's theme is Remembering OUR History and Claiming OUR Future. Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 12 Village Hall courtyard Oak Park's Juneteenth festivities begin with a flag-raising ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12...

Show Dad how much he is appreciated by treating him to a trip to the Bartlett Aquatic Center on Father’s Day. During this special event, fathers will receive free admission with the paid admission of a child.

Today we celebrate fatherhood! When the family comes to the pool, fathers swim for free. Participate in father/child dances and games!

Summer doesn’t begin until you attend the Woodridge Jubilee! The annual summer festival, which is organized by the Woodridge Park District and the Village of Woodridge, will take place Thursday, June 15-Sunday, June 18 at Town Centre (corner of Woodridge & Center Drives). Featuring free admission, carnival rides, live music and a variety of food,...

Dad's it's your day - what better way to celebrate than a visit to the pool? Come out for a splash of a time. Be ready for a Dads Only Cannonball Contest followed by a water balloon toss. Daily admission is complimentary for dads and grandads accompanied by a paying child.

Oswego’s four-day community celebration is brought to you by the Oswegoland Park District, generous business sponsors, civic organizations, and hundreds of volunteers. We warmly invite you to be a part of PrairieFest. Whether supporting the festival, hosting an event, or participating in the fun, there’s a place for you. PrairieFest events are held throughout Oswego...

Join us for a summer walk.

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...

Navy Pier’s annual Chi-Soul Fest returns with a vibrant line-up of free live music Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. The two-day music festival celebrates Chicago soul music and traditions at three lakeside, outdoor settings, the Navy Pier Beer Garden, Wave Wall Stage and the Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park. On Sunday, Chicago’s...

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...

Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.

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...

Sundays and Wednesdays at the Community Park 5 to 8:30 PM. Mondays behind Town Hall from 5 to 8:30 PM. Events are weather permitting.

Join us for some free, family-friendly entertainment in Scoville Park! Sunday concerts run from 6:00-7:30P with set up beginning at 4:30P. The Park District of Oak Park provides an easily accessible stage and power. Bands must provide amplification and microphones.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer...

The Farmers Market is located on Chicago ave by Burlington Park with an assortment of vendors onsite. Come and grab your weekly fruits and veggies or have lunch in the park from any one of our local favorite food vendors.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

June 14-17: Enjoy Ducks Away by Mem Fox with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. July 12-15: Enjoy Just a Worm by Marie Boyd with the whole family while you stroll through...

Happy Pride Month! Come to this special all-ages storytime about love, acceptance, and being proud of who you are! ** ** Tickets are available 30 minutes before the start of the program at the Children's Services Desk.

This program will be held outdoors at the Wagner Family Pavilion at the 95th Street Community Plaza next to the Library. In the event of inclement weather or a heat index above 95 degrees, this program will be moved indoors to Meeting Room A/B.

Ciesz się dwujęzyczną opowieścią z piosenkami, opowieściami i innymi zajęciami. Stories, songs and activities will be presented both in Polish and English during this bilingual storytime!

This program provides an opportunity for kids and adults to try their hands at different activities and allows them to learn about the importance of farms like this. 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.

Children will have a great time as they learn (and take home) a collection of thrilling and entertaining tricks! They will learn card tricks, vanishing effects, and much more.

Join us for a weekly cruise night where all makes and models are welcome! Prizes will be awarded to registered cars fitting the weekly theme. Monday nights, June 3, 2024 through August 26, 2024 *No event on June 10, 2024* View cars on State Street between 9th & 11th St. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m....

Families with children. Registration is required. Come by the library to enjoy our impressive selection of Legos with the whole family!

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.

Join us for an LGBTQ+ friendly story and a colorful craft. In honor of Pride Month, we'll read a heart-warming story celebrating diverse identities and their expressions. Attendees can enjoy making a rainbow craft that celebrates all our differences. For ages 2-5 and their families, but all ages welcome.

Ages 14 & under must attend with an adult. Volunteers from the West Suburban Humane Society spotlight their favorite cats that need a home. Attendees are allowed on a first-come-first-served basis. The duration of the program may be adjusted to maintain cats' well-being.

Sundays and Wednesdays at the Community Park 5 to 8:30 PM. Mondays behind Town Hall from 5 to 8:30 PM. Events are weather permitting.

In partnership with the Village of Skokie, visit the west parking lot every Monday evening from 6:00 pm-sunset featuring classic car hobby entertainment, music and giveaways for the entire family.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Lemont Public Library reads some fun, interactive stories! Chalk, bubbles, popsicles, and some fun will follow!

Join your favorite librarians and the Lemont Park District Fun Squad for special outdoor storytimes at local parks. On June 3, you'll also have a chance to meet the Joliet Slammers' mascot, Spike. June 3 & July 29: Mayfair Park June 17 & Aug 19: Virginia Reed Park July 15: Kettering Park

Looking for a fun way to spend quality family time together? Come join us at the library each month where we will feature activities, games, crafts, music and movies! Drop-in. No registration required.

Teen Record Label Showcase Thursday, May 30 • 6-7 p.m. A live music showcase from the talented teen musicians of the Library's Teen Record Label. Rain location: Central Library FeelGood Party Band Monday, June 3 • 6:45-8:15 p.m. FeelGood is a fun, energetic, Chicago-based tribute band. The name of the band is exactly what every...

Acompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.

Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza. Many of our beloved vendors will be back at the colorful open-air market offering their fresh fruits and vegetables, cut and potted flowers, baked goods, cheeses, spices, and more. This year, the MCA Counter will be participating along...

Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

DuPage Children's Museum is coming to the library! Engage in different engineering challenges to construct buildings, forts, and arches as they explore the science behind creating stable and balanced structures. Strong Structures – Build and design your own city. Work with others to engineer the tallest buildings you can! Play Like Engineers – Let’s play!...

Stop by the Little Orchard Kids Club this, Summer. Enjoy story time, snack and craft. Every first and third Tuesday June - August located outside (weather permitting) at the kids play area near L.L. Bean. June 4th: Enjoy storytime 10-10:30am and a bubble show 11am - 11:35am June 18th: Enjoy storytime, craft and snack July...

Sing and dance along to Jim's silly songs. Jim Gill is a musician and author known for celebrating active play. In concert, Jim strums energizing rhythms on his banjo while everyone sings, claps, dances, and spins along to his silly and inspiring musical games. Each concert is more than a show to watch – it...

Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages and their grownups. Tuesdays: Lake Ellyn Park Wednesdays: Co-Op Park Thursdays: Newton Park

New this summer are Jammin’ in June Concerts featuring family-friendly performances for all ages. All events are FREE and run 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Village Green. No registration is necessary. Schedule: June 4 – Miss Jamie’s Farm June 11 – Istvan & His Imaginary Band June 18 – Nanny Nikki June 25 – Todd...

Join the fun on Tuesday afternoons with the Naperville Park District at Children’s Lunch-Hour Entertainment. This free event, which is hosted in several different locations in Naperville, features a variety of engaging performances that will delight kids and adults alike! All shows begin at 11:30 am and last for approximately 45 minutes. June 11: Super...

June 4 - Istvan & His Imaginary Band June 18 - Juggler Jason Kollum July 9 - Miss Jamie's Farm July 23 - Nanny Nikki   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Take a break from the summer sun with our series of book-themed movies. Popcorn will be provided. Registration required. June 11: The Bad Guys June 18: Ferdinand June 25: Horton Hears a Who! July 2: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs July 9: DC League of Super-Pets July 16: The Lorax July 23: How to...

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.

Tuesdays from 4-7pm. June 11th-October 15th 2024.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.