Events Calendar

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...

Join the Park District for a nature adventure! Get ready for summer with plenty of activities that will get the family excited about the great outdoors. Free event.

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.

The term Concours come from the early French car shows where owners would show their prized autos to a public audience. These eventually became judged events where the most minute detail of the machines were judged for quality and cleanliness. In the Chicago Region we have five formal Concours that are competitive events that judge...

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 at Happy Acres on Sunday, June 23rd, anytime between 9:30am and 12:30pm for a morning of fishing fun with members of the Itasca Police Department. Bring your fishing gear and bait for a chance to reel in some freshly stocked catfish at our tranquil pond, courtesy of the Itasca Lions Club. If you...

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!...

This five-day festival dates back to 1949. Sponsored by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, it originally began as an event to promote and build business for Geneva at a time, post-WWII, when the economy was booming and Americans were ready to satisfy their consumer appetites. Today, nearly every member of the Geneva community participates in...

Join us to commemorate Juneteenth, Freedom Day! We will have FREE food, music, speakers, activities for all ages, vendors from black-owned businesses, and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

Melt Children’s Clothing is hosting storytime at London Skye in Wheaton. Children’s book author Meg Lindemulder will be reading her newest book. Frank The Frenchie And The Firework Frenzy. There will be a fun craft, snacks and shopping!

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...

Let nature inspire creativity as children explore various art mediums in this hands-on, discovery workshop. Participants will create their own nature-inspired art piece to take home. Art mediums change monthly. This drop-in program meets on-site at the Arboretum. Space is limited. Program tickets are available in the Children’s Garden for the day of your visit...

Carnival, Music, Food, Beer, Entertainment and MORE!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

During this year’s Civic Season at CHM, the Museum will serve as a space to help Chicagoans connect with their community, build new skills, and provide a roadmap to future community participation so we may all be more informed and engaged citizens. Activities include hands-on arts and crafts with local teaching artists, facilitator-led exploration of...

Celebrating Independence Day with carnival rides, food, and music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Join us for Berwyn’s 4th annual FREE cultural event centered in Black history & culture. Juneteenth, or FREEDOM Day, celebrates the emancipation of those enslaved in the U.S. Come celebrate this year’s theme with us: SPIRIT FEST. The event will showcase food, music, vendors, and more   For information on more events like this, check...

Discover tiny creatures in our ponds.

Register at the Aquatic Center by 1:30 pm on the day of the event. There will be a panel of judges to score participants in two divisions: Flow Board and Stand Up. All participants have 60 seconds to show their skills, top scores will compete in the final round for prizes in each division. *All...

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...

Join Elmhurst University alumni and City of Elmhurst staff as they battle for victory in this year’s “Town vs. Gown” old-fashioned baseball game, played by the wildly different rules of 1858. Beginning at 1 p.m., learn about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from the WWII Girls Baseball Living History League and grab your mitt...

Comprised of some of the most exciting veteran and up-and-coming musicians, Shout Section Big Band has become one of the Midwest’s best big bands. Come and enjoy an afternoon of classic big band jazz from the 1930s and 40s, and adaptations of current-day hits in the big band style. All ages are welcome; registration is...

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...

Concerts in Your Park is a Sunday evening summer music series for families and neighbors; each concert is held at a different neighborhood park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a FREE evening of outdoor musical entertainment from 7:00-8:30 pm. Join your friends and neighbors for the musical event coming to your area. June...

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.

Brighten your Monday mornings with cheerful live music concerts. June 10 - Little Miss Ann June 17 - Nanny Nikki June 24 - Miss Katie Sings July 1 - Istvan and His Imaginary Band July 8 - Little Parade July 15 - Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots July 29 - Ralph Covert of Ralph's...

The Museum offers free admission to all on the last Monday of June in 2024. Kids and students receive free admission throughout all of June 2024.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

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.

Join us for an exuberant storytime to honor Pride month! This storytime will feature books, songs, and activities that promote self-expression, identity, and families in the LGBTQ+ community. Participants will also get to make a beautiful rainbow craft to take home.

Drop in at the museum on three select Mondays throughout the summer. Kids and caregivers can explore exhibits on a day reserved for families, play games, and complete a craft (while supplies last). Appropriate for elementary age children accompanied by an adult, no registration required. Craft activity changes monthly. Please note: Due to summer construction,...

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.

JG’s Reptile Show brings you an exciting, educational, interactive, and hands on experience with reptiles found all over the world. Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these amazing animals most people fear and misunderstand.

Ignite your child's curiosity by exploring a variety of hands-on STEAM activities together! Drop in.

Celebrate our 100th birthday with themed activities, games, and crafts. Ages 4-6. Sign up begins 6/10

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....

All ages. No registration necessary. Drop by the Poet Tree Corner and enjoy some tunes! June 24 - Wendy & DB July 1 - Little Miss Ann and Suzi Shelton July 29 - The Dreamtree Shakers

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.

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.

Anything for Selenas! Join us as we watch the famous movie, Selena! Dress up as this famous fashion icon, and don't forget your red lips! Food and drinks provided! Ages 8+ with a caregiver. Registration required.

Meet your Carol Stream Park District Commissioners and enjoy some games and light refreshments.

Join Ms. Joan on the East Lawn for fun themed Bingo games and prizes in the great outdoors.

Enjoy musical concerts and performances spanning a variety of musical genres featuring both local and national talent. Performances are hosted on various weekends from 6-9:30P, June through September. June 6: Wheaton Municipal Band June 13: Wheaton Municipal Band June 20: Wheaton Municipal Band June 21: The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik with Mulberry Street*...

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.

All are welcome to join us for our Bilingual Storytime Series. Registration required. June 24: Polish July 1: Spanish July 16: Chinese

Our windows are bare. Help us create unforgettable summer scenes. Dress for a mess. Call the Ask Me Desk beginning June 1 to sign up as space is limited!

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...

Enjoy the classics of modern cinema on the magnificent two-story screen at Paramount Theatre…for the incredibly low price of just $1 per ticket! Buy tickets at the door. Cash only ($20 bills or less). Concessions available for purchase. Credit/debit cards accepted at concessions. Movies and showtimes are subject to change. Please check back here for...

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...

Put your folding skills to the test and build some paper airplanes with us. We'll have a variety of challenges for you to try out with your plane. To celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge, Read, Renew, Repeat, we'll also be repurposing some recycled paper and bits for your airplanes!

Get ready for a total-body workout all while engaging with your little one in a stroller. Meet us in the Reading Garden where we’ll engage our cores and strengthen our body by doing body weight exercises, then wrap up with cardio by doing laps around the Library. Please bring your own stroller, towel, and water...

Enjoy stories from Barrington Area Library, music from Alloy Horns, a nature walk at Crabtree Nature center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills. Weather permitting. Drop in.

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...

We are again offering summer storytimes at Kiwanis Park. Bring a blanket to sit on while you enjoy stories and songs under the sun.

The Traveling World of Reptiles is an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Don't miss it!

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...

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...

Come craft with us! We'll supply the craft materials. You bring the creativity. Your creations are yours to take home. To celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge, Read, Renew, Repeat, we'll also be using some recycled materials for our crafternoon. You're welcome to bring any supplies you'd like to use and share with others. This is...

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.

The Naper Settlement Farmers Market offers an assortment of goods from mission-based, fair-trade, and local vendors, from coffee to candles, plus fresh produce, pottery, florals, and more on the picturesque grounds of Naper Settlement on Tuesdays from 3-7 PM (June 25-September 7). While you stroll through the museum’s Village Green, you’ll hear acoustic music performances...

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

This free event will be at the Itasca Barking Lot Dog Park. Dogs will be going for gold as they score goals and show off their soccer skills. There will be a puppuccino bar and oppurtnity to take soccer themed pictures with your dog. Is your dog the next Messi? No registration required.

Our friends from the Park Ridge Historical Society will be here to tell us about what it was like to live in Park Ridge over the last 100 years. Drop in.

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:...

Come out to Kopp Park (next to the RecPlex) for a special storytime with the Mount Prospect and Des Plaines Public Libraries. Enjoy stories, games, paletas, and more! This program will be held at Kopp Park, next to the RecPlex, 420 Dempster St. in Mount Prospect. For all ages. No registration necessary. In case of...

Enjoy time with your family and decorate a few cookies. All ages. Sign up begins 6/11.

It’s a fun-filled, family-friendly, free evening of activities and entertainment, close to your backyard. Join us in your neighborhood park for entertainment, interactive games and activities, face painting, arts, crafts, and more. Families are invited to pack a picnic and hang out in the park with us as you enjoy the night’s activities. (aa) June...

Enjoy summer evenings on Oak Park Avenue at the Tinley Park Cruise Nights from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays from June to August. This classic car show has no entry fee, food and beverages for sale and live DJ music! To showcase this fun event, the Village will close Oak Park Avenue to traffic from...

Once a month during Cruise Nights, stop by the pavilion at Village Green for special activities, crafts, giveaways and fun! There is no need to register for these FREE events. Schedule: June 25 July 30 August 27

June 4 - Tractor Night June 11 - GMC Truck Night June 18 - Chevy Truck Night June 25 - Corvette Night July 2 - No Cruise Night July 9 - Import Night July 16 - Bronco Night July 23 - Ford Truck Night July 30 - Jeep Night August 6 - Mustang Night August...

Each night will feature a different local food vendor; and, you can purchase dinner onsite from the food trucks that will be there. For the July 25 concert, you can order from Nino’s, and have your dinner delivered to the park. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will also be available for purchase at every concert....

June 10: Your Differences Make You Magical A magic show for all ages, by Cody Clark Magic, Magician and Autistic Self-Advocate, this show is all about being a good friend working through challenges why differences like me having autism aren't a bad thing June 25: Fire and Ice This spectacular show from Mad Science of...

Pre-concert Fun! Come at 6:30PM before each concert and enjoy a FREE concert and enjoy a FREE activity/or craft for ages 4-10! JUNE 11TH - Generation (Songs from the 70s - Rock Show of Iconic, Popular Hits) Food Trucks: Kona Ice, Golden Eagle, Mahan Family Wines 18TH - Jolly Ringwalds (Favorite 80s Tunes) Food Trucks:...

Step into a portable planetarium and travel from planet to planet as the Discovery Center Museum leads you on an exciting tour of our Solar System. Limited to 25 participants at a time. In partnership with the Roselle Public Library. Registration is required for this event and will begin on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Participants...

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...

Seating opens at 7:00pm. Free to attend. Bring your own lawn chairs. Concessions will be sold. Movie begins at dusk. June 4 - The Little Mermaid (2023) at Centennial Park June 25 - Wonka at Covington North Park July 9 - Jurassic Park at Northview Park For information on more events like this, check out...

Summer Concert Series are back and we can’t wait to see you there. Join us every Tuesday starting June 4th where talented bands will be performing starting at 7 pm at the North Park Baseball Fields. Save these dates for summer music and fun in Franklin Park! June 4 - Kaleidoscope Eyes Kaleidoscope Eyes is...

Naperville’s Millenium Carillon in Moser Tower will host the 2024 Summer Recital Series on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. starting June 4 through August 13, with a Saturday performance on June 22. Audiences are welcome to bring folding chairs and blankets and enjoy the performances from Rotary Hill, located at 443 Aurora Ave., or while...

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. In the event of inclement weather or a heat index above 95 degrees, this program will be moved indoors to the Nichols Community Room.

The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday from 7am to 1pm from June to October in the York & Vallette Business District. Follow the Elmhurst Farmers Market on Facebook for regular updates...

New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Listen to stories and learn new songs in English and Spanish, with playful activities interwoven throughout our time in the great outdoors. For families. No registration necessary. In case of rain, temperatures above 85 degrees, or other inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Presented in partnership with Mt. Prospect Park District and River Trails...

Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Outdoor attendance is open to all, but indoor space is limited to those registered.

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. In the event of inclement weather or a heat index above 95 degrees, this program will be moved indoors to the Nichols Community Room.

Your little one will dig into kinetic sand and ocean sensory slime at this fun, summer-themed story and play time, where we bring the beach to you! (Grades Preschool–2)

Get creative with our Straws® building sets and connect the straws to create buildings, shapes, or anything you can imagine. Ages 5 and up. Drop in.

Join our outreach staff and the Bookmobile this summer for a variety of programs, stories, and games. Free drop-ins, no tickets necessary, all ages welcome. June 5 - Mess Fest June 12 - Super Stolie Guacamole June 19 - Polar Party and Stuffed Animal Field Trip June 26 - Summer Sketchbooks July 3 - Puppet...

Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis...

Get the buzz on the broods this summer with our Meet a Scientist Cicada series! This May and June, Illinois will experience a rare, double-emergence of cicada broods XIX and XIII - a phenomenon that occurs once every 221 years. In honor of these little critters, we are hosting a series of cicada-centric events to...

Enjoy stories, music and movement! All ages with adult. Blanket and picnic lunch are optional. This drop-in program will be held outdoors. When the weather is inclement it will be held indoors at the same location.

Join us this summer for some lunchtime entertainment. These interactive children's shows are a great free way to spend a summer afternoon. A variety of well-known acts will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to our back patio/grass area. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. Concession stand will open at 11:30am. June...

June 26 - Enjoy a crafty day at Smalley Pool with Wacky Wednesday Holidays Crafts, 1-4 pm! Explore your creativity while you create crafts from all different holidays. Regular daily admission rates apply. July 10 - Make a splash and make a rainbow! It's tie-dye day at Smalley Pool, 1-4 pm! Bring an item to...

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Meet us at various local parks in Elk Grove Village for fun outdoor inspired art projects. June 12: Bubble Art @ Fountain Square June 19: Rock Painting @ Appleseed June 26: Flower Pressing @ Olmsted July 3: Red, White & Blue @ Jaycee July 10: Windmill @ Roosevelt July 17: Mandalas @ Marsh July 24:...

Enjoy a fairytale story time and have some fun crafting your own crowns! Refreshments served. Dress up encouraged! Grades 2 and under with an adult.