Several times a year, The Morton Arboretum hosts Dog Admission Days and Tails on the Trails. These are the only times that dogs not designated as service dogs are allowed on the grounds of the Arboretum. Service dogs are welcome at no cost daily, and should be identified when entering at the gatehouse. These special...

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 Classic Car Show returns to the 3700 block of Grand Blvd on July 21st, 2024. We expect 100+ cars to register. Prizes will be awarded. Businesses on the street will be open for business and ready to welcome our guests.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic...

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.

During Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited number of families so that we can best prepare the Wonder Works environment for a sensory friendly play session. We are thrilled to offer two...

Rhea Lana's is an award-winning semi-annual children's consignment event! Hundreds of families sell thousands of gently used, HIGH-QUALITY children's clothes, shoes, toys, books, DVDs, baby equipment, gently used maternity clothes, and much much more at affordable prices. Our events are open to the public ONE WEEK only!   For information on more events like this,...

Get creative at the Glencoe Festival of Art with more than 100 artists on your perfect summer day with art, food, and fun! Start the day at your favorite Glencoe breakfast spot, then enjoy thousands of paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, and more! Stop at the Kid Zone for fun art projects and face painting. Take...

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.

Chicago Grit Cycling Series, Creekside Artisan Market, Kidzone and Family Bike Ride.

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...

This is a volunteer-run event – the 2nd longest running Art Fair in Illinois. Yes, we have a wonderful home-town history! Conveniently located on the inviting, tree-filled lawn of Lyon School in a northern suburb of Chicago This beloved community tradition dates back to the 1950s. Crowds are drawn in by fine artwork and fine craft, as...

Rent a kayak, canoe, or a pedal boat. Boating in the Park is open to all ages, however, all boating participants required to properly wear and fit into the provided Glen Ellyn Park District life jacket before entering the lake. No registration required. Cash payment only.

The Family Sensory Hour offers the opportunity for children with special needs to use the Kids' Library in a safe and welcoming environment before the Library opens. Live in-person. Registration required.

Fox Valley's Top-Rated Summer Event, the Kane County Fair, will take place July 17-21, 2024. FREE acts found throughout Midway Kidbucks Game Show Rhinestone Roper Petting Zoo Kiddy Land Swifty Swine Racing Pigs Fantasy Amusements Ride Co. Miller Lite Sound Stage Classic JP Car Show; Saturday and Sunday all day Woodcarver daily   For information...

Join us at our open houses to register in person, purchase discounted apparel and enter a raffle for FREE dance bags, and a FREE year of dance! NOTE! On August 11 ~ 1-2pm we will have a free class for 2-5 year olds! Games, dancing and fun! Call or email us to reserve your spot!

Don’t let the “Sunday Blues” get the best of you. Enjoy a free Sundae with your pick of toppings. Limit one per person.

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...

Enjoy rides and games provided by All Around Amusement. Check out live music Thursday thru Saturday. Food Vendors and Beer Court including wine and seltzers. Rotary Fest is the annual fundraising event for The Elk Grove Rotary Club. Funds help support local, regional, national and international causes. Enjoy rides, live music, food and drinks while...

Come in-store for another FREE fun event!

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. We'll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore.

Students from Midwest Conservatory of Music present a Chamber Music Concert as the culmination of their annual week-long Summer Chamber Music Camp. The vision of the Midwest Conservatory of Music is to provide opportunities for quality music education and enrichment in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago by offering private music lessons and performance opportunities for...

Enjoy a bilingual storytime in both English and Hindi. Rhymes, music, and more will be featured. Children of all ages and their caregiver(s).** Tickets available 30 minutes before program begins at the Children's Reference Desk. Children of all ages and their caregiver(s).