Farmers market: Barrington
Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 2 p.m.Shop for fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, pantry items and more. Kids activities take place at 4 p.m. each week. READ MORE
Shop for fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, pantry items and more. Kids activities take place at 4 p.m. each week. READ MORE
Shop for fresh produce, plants and flowers, cheese, baked goods, specialty foods and more. Rain or shine. READ MORE
The 32nd annual event features more than 70 food items priced at $3 or less, plus kids activities, three stages of entertainment and fireworks. READ MORE
Glenview's 12th Annual Art at the Glen Town Center brings art, live music, and local food to the streets. Art activities for kids are an added bonus at this fre... READ MORE
The Port Clinton Art Festival welcomes 200+ artists from all over the world. This festival also offers a Youth Art Division showcasing work from artists ages ei... READ MORE
Bring your own picnic and enjoy music from the Fox Valley Academy Orchestra, Youth Strings and Philharmonic Orchestra and more. READ MORE
Come for a day of horse racing and kids activities including pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting and a bounce house. READ MORE
Dance around a maypole and take a horse-drawn wagon ride at the eighth annual fest, which also features a bonfire lighting, a traditional toast, live music from... READ MORE
Head to downtown Westmont every Thursday night throughout the summer to enjoy a classic car show, live music, children's activities, a fresh market with food an... READ MORE
Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, artwork and more every Thursday from June-August. Marketplace closes at 8 p.m. READ MORE
Ride the arboretum's tram and create a craft every Wednesday and Friday (11 to 11:45 a.m.) until October. READ MORE
This annual Independence Day celebration begins with the parade at noon which is held in downtown Skokie. Niles West High School hosts food, drinks, and music f... READ MORE
Fish with the family at this annual event where children and teens can win prizes. READ MORE
Children ages 5 and up and their families spend the morning (7 to 10 a.m.) learning how to fish and then try their own hand at it. Participants should bring the... READ MORE
Grab your family and head to the annual outdoor festival, which features food and drink vendors, a wine garden, an expo tent, an outdoor market, carnival rides,... READ MORE
The Park District of Oak Park screens the 1980s classic film about a boy who finds himself face-to-face with an extraterrestrial being. READ MORE
The musical production brings 14 Dr. Seuss tales to life, including The Grinch, Yertle The Turtle, The Cat In The Hat, and more. READ MORE
The 42nd annual fest features a parade, a talent competition, a domino competition, live music, food vendors and children's area. READ MORE
Rent a paddle boat in half-hour increments every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the summer. READ MORE