Chicagoland Dog Parks and Off-Leash Areas Where Your Pup Can Run Free
As the weather improves, it finally feels fun again to spend some time outside with your dog! But have you ever wondered if there are places that you can bring…
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Mini Golf Chicago: 22 of the Coolest Indoor and Outdoor Courses in Chicagoland
The greater Chicagoland area is fortunate enough to have a plethora of beautiful, fun-filled mini golf options for indoor and outdoor summer fun. You’ll find courses with waterfalls, windmills, nifty…
Gone Fishinโ Derby
Come down to the watering hole for our annual catch-and-release fishing derby. Youโll have an hour to catch as many fish as you can. Prizes will be awarded for largest,…
Oswego Country Market
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. …
Oswego Country Market
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. …
Eldridge Adventure Day
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. Fishing Derby…
Touch-A-Truck
Children of all ages will have the opportunity to explore vehicles close up! Come see a fire truck, school bus, police car, park district trucks and more! Parent supervision is…
Bike Rodeo
Kids will learn about bicycle safety and rules of the road through fun drills and activities at multiple stations. Participants must bring their own bike and wear a fitted bike…
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