Premier SUMMER Guide
to the west + far west suburbs of Chicago
*DISCLAIMER: The Branch Moms Local 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.
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POOLS + WATERPARKS
Pools, waterparks, and aquatic centers in and around the Tri-Cities!
SPLASH PADS + SPRAYGROUNDS
Some are free, others are included with entry to the adjoining pool!
FUN ON THE FOX
Bikes. Kayaks. Canoes. Pedal Boats. Stand Up Paddle Boards. Fishing. And MORE!
FAVORITE PARKS + PLAYGROUNDS
Recommendations STRAIGHT from the #FOTFTribe!
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
Happy Campers, we've got a special camp JUST for you!
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)!
DISC GOLF COURSES
Frolfing. Disc Golf. Tom-AY-to... Tom-AH-to.
MINI GOLF
Hole in One + a whole lot of FUN!
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
$3 movies at local theaters!
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.
U-PICK FRUIT FARMS
Nothing says summer quite live u-pick fruits
APPLE ORCHARDS
End of summer, beginning of fall... it's apple season!
NEARBY BEACHES
All of these beaches are drivable from the Tri-Cities
BEST CAMPGROUNDS
All within an easy drive, all with incredible features...