Events Calendar

So many fun things to fill your 4th of July weekend! We look forward to seeing you! FREE Entertainment and no event fee to attend Frontier Days 2024! Join us to hear amazing music to rock you through the night. Our performers on our Main and Frontier Stages won’t disappoint.   For information on more...

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.

Plan your perfect summer day at Lincolnshire’s Village Green!  Grab a tasty breakfast with friends or family at your favorite Lincolnshire spot, then browse original art from 80+ artists. Make your masterpiece at our live painting class, or visit the Kid Zone for creative projects! Take a break with live music and a cold beer...

Did you know that olive-leaf wreaths were awarded to commemorate victories at the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece before medals were given? Drop in and learn more fun facts like this at the Conservatory during Olympic Week! No registration required.

Join us in Hodges Park on Sunday mornings for free community yoga! Ages 5-12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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!...

Become an amateur paleontologist and learn how to discover fossils in your own backyard while learning about the past. Ages 6 & up.

Join us as we dip our nets in the water and scoop up our discoveries! Equipment provided. Ages 5 to 12 with adult.

The all-volunteer Bartlett Fourth of July Committee invites you to celebrate at Apple Orchard Park, at the corner of Stearns & S. Bartlett roads. The Bartlett 4th of July Festival includes a carnival with rides and games, food, beverages, FREE entertainment for all ages, a turtle race, a parade, onsite presecence of non-profit groups, fireworks...

The Naperville Salute is our Family-Friendly Independence Day Hometown Celebration, centered around our appreciation for Veterans, Active Military, First Responders and their Families. The Salute blends community, local entertainment, and family fun. The footprint will encompass Rotary Hill July 5-7, 2024, along the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville.   For information on more events like this,...

Celebrate the 4th at the biggest party in the suburbs! Join the Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Park District are once again hosting Northwest Fourth-Fest from July 3 to 7. The celebration features carnival rides, live music, family activities, and much more. The Kid's Zone presented by Wintrust returns with FREE activities...

Nature is more than just green, join us on a 1.4-mile guided walk.

85th annual Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival. See link for full details.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 4th of July Parades, Celebrations and Fireworks.

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...

Ms. Kripa Ramdas will teach us to create our own Madhubani art masterpiece by utilizing up-cycled materials. Registration opens Saturday, June 1st. Ages 8-11. Caregiver(s) welcome. Madhubani art is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region of India. Artists create these paintings using various mediums, including their own fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and...

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...

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.

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...

Bring the family and rest under the shade of a tree while a costumed interpreter shares lessons from the world of stories with different historic tales each week. 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.

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

Help with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call...

Let’ s learn the steps of how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. How? By observing them all July!

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....

Celebrate being halfway done with 2024 Summer Reading by making your buttons you’ve earned plus a special button, while enjoying crafts and fun activities for the whole family! Haven’t signed up? Sign up during this event and receive all of the prizes you’ve earned!

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.

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

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.

Attention movie lovers! Get ready for an electrifying cinematic experience as Navy Pier’s beloved outdoor film series, Water Flicks, makes its triumphant return this summer! Dive into the world of SCIENCE with a captivating selection of films. July 8: Back to the Future July 15: Honey I Shrunk the Kids July 22: Elemental July 29:...

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...

Bingo is a game that's fun for all ages! Join us for a special version of this game featuring our very own Rocky Racoon and learn a little about our world while winning prizes!

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...

In celebration of National Park and Recreation Month, we are excited to bring a pop-up play program to our parks in July! Staff members are bringing activities and games to parks and playgrounds for families to enjoy. This self-led play time will include bubbles, chalk and other games. Come meet your neighbors and enjoy the...

Join us for free admission, special activities, scavenger hunt, giveaways, and more from 10am-4pm on the dates below! Each month we will feature several activities, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy will bring a variety of hands-on activities each month. Free Admission sponsored by Invest Aurora. Summer at the Fire Museum is generously presented by...

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

Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.

Do you love BINGO? So do we! Join us for an hour of fun! All materials will be provided, and prizes will be available while supplies last.

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

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...

Select Mondays and Wednesdays in June, July and August | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Various Parks Join us for FREE at one of the many local Lombard Park District parks on selected Mondays and Wednesdays in June, July, and August from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. We will celebrate unusual national holidays while having fun...

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...

Come in to build cool LEGO creations. LEGOs will be provided by the library. Ages 6-11.

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.

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...