• Forge Fest

    The Forge Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont, IL, United States

    "Celebrate The Forge’s birthday at this weekend long community event! Featuring an incredible music line-up,  discounted activities, vendors and an amazing firework display, this annual celebration is three days of Summer fun that can’t be missed!"-https://www.starevents.com/event/forge-fest/  

  • Colombian Fest

    North Park 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate Colombia with food, music, drinks, and fun!

    $5
  • World Chimpanzee Day

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!

    Free
  • World Chimpanzee Day

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!

    Free
  • Millennium Art Festival

    Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

    "This top-ranked three-day show, popping up in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, attracts locals and tourists alike, giving them plenty of time to enjoy the art of 120 juried artists from near and far. Located just a few blocks north of Millennium Park, guests will see an array of original artwork including paintings, ceramics,...

    Free
  • Naper Nights

    Naper Settlement 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL, United States

    Eat, drink, dance, and hear the best tribute bands perform your favorite hits of different genres! Adults $20, Kids 4-12: $15

    $20
  • Concerts for Conservation: The Verve Pipe

    Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL, United States

    This July, Brookfield Zoo will host our summer concert series, Concerts for Conservation! Enjoy four incredible evenings of live music while relaxing in our beautiful park surrounded by wildlife and nature. Get ready to bring your appetites, blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends! -From the Brookfield Zoo website    

    $45
  • Movies in the Park-Space Jam: A New Legacy

    Douglass Park 1401 S. Sacramento Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

    SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY A rogue artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game. PG | 115 minutes | 2021 *Closed Captioned Start time is approximate, all movies begin at dusk. -From chicagoparkdistrict.com

    Free
  • Movies in the Park-Black Adam

    Euclid Park 9800 S. Parnell Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    BLACK ADAM Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods--and imprisoned just as quickly--Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. PG-13 | 125 minutes | 2022 *Closed Captioned Start time is approximate, all...

    Free
  • Movies in the Park-Hidden Figures

    Armstrong Park 4433 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    HIDDEN FIGURES As the United States races against Russia to put a man into space, NASA finds untapped genius in a group of African-American female mathematicians (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae), who become the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. space exploration history. PG | 127 minutes | 2016 *Closed...

    Free
  • Day Out with Thomas at the Illinois Railway Museum

    Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Rd, Union, United States

    Photo Credit: Forsaken Fotos. Thomas the Train is coming back to the Illinois Railway Museum! The day includes: 20-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™ 20-minute train ride with Percy (additional ticket required) Meet Sir Topham Hatt™ Magic Shows Garden model railroad display The Pied Piper of Percussion Thomas & Friends™ Storytelling and Video...

    $23
  • Arctic Sea Ice Day

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!

    Free
  • World Music and Food Fest

    The Lot 525 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL, United States

    Celebrate different music and foods of the world in Highland Park.

    Free
  • Live on the Lake

    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Navy Pier's live outdoor music series is returning this summer in the Bier Garden! Enjoy some rides on the pier, some live music, delicious food, and some fireworks on Saturday nights! Saturday, July 15 2:00PM-4:30PM Morry Sochat & The Special 20s 5:30PM-8:00PM John Papa Gros 9:00PM-11:10PM Mike & Joe Sponsored by Tangled Roots Brewing Company.

    Free
  • Jazz Up Glen Ellyn

    Downtown Glen Ellyn North Maine Street and Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

    "This year’s festival focuses on the ‘Chicago Sound’, with a wide selection of styles and sounds associated with our great city. Vocalist Paul Marinaro headlines with his group and artistic director Fareed Haque will pay tribute to the late, great Ramsey Lewis. Gus Freidlander will play a set of King Oliver’s Chicago style traditional jazz...

    Free
  • Concerts for Conservation: Macy Gray

    Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL, United States

    This July, Brookfield Zoo will host our summer concert series, Concerts for Conservation! Enjoy four incredible evenings of live music while relaxing in our beautiful park surrounded by wildlife and nature. Get ready to bring your appetites, blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends! -From the Brookfield Zoo website    

    $45
  • Day Out with Thomas at the Illinois Railway Museum

    Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Rd, Union, United States

    Photo Credit: Forsaken Fotos. Thomas the Train is coming back to the Illinois Railway Museum! The day includes: 20-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™ 20-minute train ride with Percy (additional ticket required) Meet Sir Topham Hatt™ Magic Shows Garden model railroad display The Pied Piper of Percussion Thomas & Friends™ Storytelling and Video...

    $23
  • Live on the Lake

    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Navy Pier's live outdoor music series is returning this summer in the Bier Garden! Enjoy some rides on the pier, some live music, and delicious food. Sunday, July 1 2:00PM-4:30PM Flow Tribe 4:30PM-7:00PM DJ Papa G 5:30PM-8:00PM Kofi & The New Roots

    Free
  • Cubs Game

    Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Cubs vs. Washington Nationals Hawaiian Shirt Up to the first 10,000 early arriving fans age 21+Presented by Jim Beam

    $25
  • Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way

    Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago's famous Wiggleworms from the Old Town School of Folk Music are back with free performances at Gallagher Way.  There will be music, movement, bubbles, and plenty of fun for kids and parents! Each week will feature different performers and a different kids' movie will play after the performance. Performers: Liz Klasssen & Shanta Nurullah...

    Free