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...

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.

Whether you have been crafting up a storm or cleaning out your closets, this is a chance to see what you’ve got! Grab your goods and cash in or shop this outdoor sale unique, affordable toys and hand made wares. Whether you’re buying or selling, you don’t want to miss this event, held in conjunction...

On July 13 and 14, from 9 am to 1 pm, Wonder Works Children’s Museum will host our third annual outdoor festival to celebrate the magic and science of bubbles. For two days, children and their families can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities involving bubbles in all shapes and sizes. Tickets for Bubble Works...

Chicago’s iconic Southport Corridor will bloom to life when Southport Art Fest takes over in July of 2024. Featured in TimeOut Chicago as one of the “Best Festivals in Town,” the event will feature an assorted mix of artistic styles and mediums in a picture-perfect Chicago neighborhood. The best artists from all over the country...

Join Us July 12-14 at Your Hometown Festival! Big on Family Fun and Traditions Live Bands A Darling Pet Competition Windmill Whirl 5K Food Galore Carnival & Family Activities All Weekend   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Our Festival opens at 10am-6pm with a large attractions area, delicious grilled concessions and beer garden to enjoy. Music and other fun activities are scheduled throughout each day! Make sure to stop by the bakery for our home made Peaches & Cream Shortcake and Peach Cobbler!   For information on more events like this, check...

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

Check out the stellar lineup of artists gracing our parking lot in DTLG! We're set to rock La Grange like never before. Plus, we'll have a face painter and balloon artist on-site on Saturday and Sunday for the little ones. Stay cool with a variety of beverages including beer, wine, and seltzers, along with a...

The annual Play, Picnic, and Party event is a special community event offering various free activities and a picnic lunch at family-friendly prices. Live music and water inflatables can be found by the Park District, the Library provides many arts and crafts opportunities, and the Village holds a K9 demonstration, petting zoo/animal show, Pot-a-Plant, and...

Main Stage, Beer and Margarita Tent, Carnival, Food, Booths, Commercial Area, Craft Show & More.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Calling all nerds! FanCon 2024 is here! Whether you're new to cons or a seasoned regular, we invite you to join us for a full day of fandom at the library and in our parking lot! From Dungeons & Dragons to Percy Jackson and Spiderman, we’ve got a little something for everyone including hands-on workshops,...

Using the materials provided create your own work of art inspired by famous art movements of the past. All ages. While supplies last. Drop in.

For over thirty years, the Itasca Lions Club, the Village of Itasca, and the Itasca Park District have united to bring summer celebrations to the community. Early bird tickets for unlimited rides will be available for purchase at the Park District, Village Hall, and the Itasca Community Library beginning in July. ItascaFest will feature a...

Give and get gently used sports equipment at our summer Sportswap event with Go Green Glen Ellyn. Gear up for fall sports and activities at this community exchange and sale. Equipment will be collected the preceding week. Watch for more details to be posted at gepark.org/calendar.

Learn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them.

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...

Known to many as one of the western suburbs’ premier events, Glendale Heights Fest is held in July of each year at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Avenue in Glendale Heights. Enjoy carnival rides and games, along with a great lineup of live music, family fun, and delicious food. Experience the "best fireworks in the...

Families will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Registration and waiver required. Ages 6+ with caregivers. Summer is a great time for families to learn something new, together. Families will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and...

Grab the kids and some snacks and join the Butterfield Park District for an outdoor concert. What better way to enjoy a summer afternoon than to spread out a blanket and listen to some great tunes at The Glen.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer...

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...

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...

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 a Youth Services staff member at the Batavia Depot Museum Caboose for storytime, weather permitting. Enoy your favorite books, rhymes and songs. Co-sponsored by Batavia Depot Museum and Batavia Park District.

Stop by and play with life size Kerplunk, So Many Squigz and Giant Tinkertoys, visiting from the DuPage Children's Museum!

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...

Bring your friends and family and join in on the midsummer fun and relaxation as part of the Library’s 125th Anniversary Celebration! Attractions include: Touch a Truck: come see cool vehicles up close (2-4 PM). All About Bees program and craft: learn more about these popular pollinators and then craft outdoors (4-5 PM). Bounce house...

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....

Join us for a fun, hands-on family program featuring reptiles and insects from all over the world! Sessions beginning at 4:00pm and 6:00pm.

Hands– on experiments for the scientist in you! For rising 3rd graders to rising 5th graders.

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.

The Glen Ellyn Park District is excited to announce the return of Sensory Swim Nights! These evenings provide a relaxing and inclusive aquatic environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Sensory Swim Nights offer a quieter pool experience with reduced noise levels. Music, water features, and whistles will be turned off (except for emergencies), and interruptions...

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!

Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

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

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...

Enjoy a free concert, performed by the Community Band Jazz Ensemble. Performance will take place on the north lawn of York Community High School at 7 pm. Monday, July 15: Jazz Band Tuesday, July 16: Concert Band Wednesday, July 17: Orchestra (performing in York Community High School Commons)

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...

Join us for sensory, art, and educational play. Make sure to wear old clothes and be ready for some messy fun while learning about your world. In case of severe weather, we’ll take playtime indoors. 18 months – 5 years with a caregiver.

It's time to unplug and enjoy some outdoor fun! Join us in celebrating Unplug Illinois with cool crafts and our Kids Concert Series featuring Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots.

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...

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...