Fox Valley Park District
Free Museum Days
Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesOn select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days are the perfect opportunity to explore our historical exhibits with your family or a group of history-loving friends. With free admission, you’ll have access to...
Preschool in the Park
Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora, United StatesJoin us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free activity for kids ages 3-5Y, no registration required.
Preschool in the Park
Spring Lake Park (Aurora) 396 Springlake Lane, Aurora, United StatesJoin us on Thursdays at Spring Lake Park from 1-2 p.m. Kids get to enjoy a fun-filled hour of hands-on literacy, math, science and art activities. This is a free activity for kids ages 3-5Y, no registration required.
Rusty Rodeo
Historic Piano Factory Bridge Indiana Street and Brownstone Drive, St. Charles, IL, United StatesRound up and remove a notorious aquatic invader of Illinois waterways - the Rusty Crayfish! Dress for the weather and plan to get wet and muddy. Tools and info provided. Families are encouraged to bring their own nets and buckets. Awards for most crayfish, biggest crayfish and more! Drop-ins welcome.
Free Museum Days
Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesOn select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Blackberry Farm hosts Free Museum Days that provide FREE admission for Illinois residents as part of a statewide free museum days promotion. These days are the perfect opportunity to explore our historical exhibits with your family or a group of history-loving friends. With free admission, you’ll have access to...
Movie Night
Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesPack a blanket, and some lawn chairs and join us for a movie in the park! Rides, crafts, and photo opportunities will be enjoyed by all! At dusk all activities will shut down and everyone is invited to bring your chairs and blankets and finish the night with a viewing of Super Mario Brothers on...
Touch a Truck
Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesExplore supersized trucks at this FREE event held outside Blackberry Farm's lot! Please note: Blackberry Farm attractions are not available during this event. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.
Pumpkin Patch Pool Party
Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United StatesTake a dip in our floating pumpkin patch at the first Pumpkin Patch Pool Party! Admission includes pumpkin, pumpkin decorating, and refreshments. Enjoy a night of water slides, our awesome inflatable obstacle course, splash zones, zero entry pool, music and more. All Ticket Sales are final and nonrefundable. Children under 2 years old (1 or...
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