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Free Programs at the Park District

The West Chicago Park District offers a variety of free events and programs throughout the year for people of all ages!

View our upcoming free programs, our past 2025 programs, and our $5 and under programs!

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Current Free Programs
Upcoming Free Programs
$5 and Under
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Park Explorers

Select Tuesdays and Saturdays in Our Parks

We're popping into your neighborhood! Join us for FREE games, crafts and activities in the park! Fun for all kids of all ages. Participants must be supervised by a parent or guardian. No registration required, just come meet us in the park. Click here for all Park Explorer pop-up dates and locations. 

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Battle of the Bands

Saturday, September 19 | 12:00pm

Join us at The Shell for an exciting summer afternoon of live music at Battle of the Bands! Enjoy performances from talented local bands, followed by a special headline performance by 28Days. Bring a chair or blanket, relax with friends and family, and soak in a fun afternoon of music under the summer sky.

2026 Past Free Programs & Events
2025 Past Free Programs

Here is a list of all of our free programs that have already passed for 2026. Most free programs repeat annually, so if you've missed one in 2026 that you're interested in, look for it around the same time next year! 

Jan 19 - 23 | Treetop Escape Free Week

April 30 | ARC Center Open House

May 27 | Chicago Fire Soccer Clinic 

June 13 | Hello Summer Fest 

July 25 | Taco & Art Fest 

June-August | Fun Fridays at The Shell

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