Ditch the rulebook, skip the plastic slide, and let your kids build a fort out of actual sticks Not every playground needs to have a slide, swings, and rubber mulch. Nature play spaces flip the script ...

Experience Navy Pier’s free, award-winning fireworks with dazzling displays over the lake and iconic skyline views. Enjoy the spectacular display every Wednesday at 9 PM and Saturday at 10 PM, free ...

The Roselle Lions Club is hosting Roselle’s best block party this summer, the 44th Annual Taste of Roselle July 31st-Aug 2nd 2026. Bring family, friends, and your appetite and come out and enjoy the ...

These performances are FREE to attend. They will be held on Center Stage at Geneva Commons – near the outdoor dining patios of Hacienda Real and Prime Cut. Enjoy live music in a relaxed outdoor ...

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.

Read, sing, and play with baby while engaging with fellow guardians in a Spanish andEnglish setting. Caregivers will also be given a take home craft to enjoy with baby! For children ages 0 - 24 months ...

We put together a day-by-day itinerary so you can make the most out of the last month of summer! There are a lot more ideas in the Kidlist calendar, so you can check that out, too. Join Addison Park ...

If you’re looking for fun things do with kids in Chicagoland, you’ve come to the right place. We’re putting all our local lists onto one big map! This is a great article to bookmark for a day when you ...

The Village of Carol Stream’s Summer Concert Series returns June 11–July 23, bringing live music to the Ross Ferraro Town Center throughout the summer. Held primarily on Thursday evenings, this ...

The oldest farmers market in Illinois makes a return for its' 115th season this summer, 2026! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, decadent baked goods and ...

Looking for something to do in the evening? Staff plan something different each week. It could be building with blocks, family game night, stories and songs, dance party... Come and join the fun! For ...

We’re looking at a beautiful forecast for the weekend ahead, with countless opportunities for summertime fun. Local museums, zoos, and libraries are hosting family-friendly programming, while pools ...