Summer Fun in Illinois
Pools & Waterparks
Pools, waterparks, and aquatic centers!
Splash Pads & Spraygrounds
Some are free, others are included with entry to the adjoining pool!
Mini Golf
Hole in ONE and a whole lotta FUN!
Favorite Parks & Playgrounds
Best in the area!
Apple Orchards & U-Pick Farms
End of Summer and beginning of Fall, it's apple picking season.
Markets & Farmstands
Indoor and Outdoor Markets happening!
Festivals &
Special Events
Parades, Festivals, Car Shows, AND MORE!
Summer Concerts
FREE + MUSIC =
GREAT TIME!
Fireworks
WHEN + WHERE to catch a firework show in the western suburbs
Hiking & Biking
Hitting the trails has never been so easy!
Forest Preserves & Natural Areas
Nature is beautiful... and costs ZERO DOLLARS.
MUSEUMS + NATURE CENTERS
Most of these are FREE (or inexpensive)!
Outdoor Movies
FREE Movies & Picnic DInner = Cheap Fun!
Outdoor Rec Map
Easy to use map with outdoor activities near you!
Cruise Nights & Car Shows
Classic. Vintage. Muscle. All the cars for your fanatic.
Nearby Beaches
All of these beaches are drivable from our area
Best
Campgrounds
All within an easy drive, all with incredible features...
Disc Golf Courses
Frolfing!
*DISCLAIMER: The Branch Moms either communicates directly with business owners and organizations or visits their respective websites listed on this page to curate the events and experiences we share with the community.
We rely on the validity of their websites and the insight of those we speak to so we can do our best to track which events and experiences will and will not be occurring. Understandably, it is impossible for our team to catch them all.