Name: Patriotic Picnic
Start: 2026-07-03T12:00:00-05:00
Location: The Little Traveler

The Little Traveler

Celebrate America’s 250th year on the front lawn of The Little Traveler! Come dressed in red, white &amp; blue or your favorite picnic-wear. 
$20 ticket includes a hot dog picnic lunch, beverage, Graham’s ice cream, and a Little Traveler shopping coupon. Tickets must be purchased online. 
Live Music provided by Haley of the Wheels North bluegrass trio.

Local Event: Patriotic Picnic

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Geneva

Illinois

Patriotic Picnic

Celebrate America’s 250th year on the front lawn of The Little Traveler! Come dressed in red, white & blue or your favorite...

Good Templar Park Association

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on&nbsp;Sunday, June 21, Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. Our beautiful, full size, 78 foot Viking ship is based on a 1000 year old excavated ship.&nbsp; Hand built in Norway in 1893, our "VIKING"&nbsp; was sailed by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers non stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic, to become a star attraction of the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.&nbsp;Hear its exciting story, admire its dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking shipbuilders. Open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on 6/21, 6/27 and 6/28 ONLY.Tours led by our friendly, expert guides begin every 15 minutes. No reservations are needed. Enjoy our hands-on displays of Viking style jewelry, tools, weapons and historic images, and enjoy the selection of quality, affordable items from our gift shop. Making a debut this month-original artwork by the creators of Hagar the Horrible, featuring Hagar telling the story of our ship!Cost is still $7 per adult, $4 teens 13-17, and kids 12 and under are free. No price increase since last year.Note: The ship is in a loose gravel floored facility. No flush toilets on site. For more info, visit vikingship.us

Local Event: The VIKINGS are COMING!

St. Charles

The VIKINGS are COMING!

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on Sunday, June 21,...

Playhouse 38

Join author and speaker Niki Sterner for a 2-hour interactive workshop focused on building confidence, overcoming fear, and taking brave action.
What would you do if you stopped waiting to feel ready?
Join us for an inspiring and interactive two-hour workshop designed to help you stop waiting and start moving toward the life you want.
In this workshop, author, speaker, actor, and courage coach Niki Sterner shares the tools that helped her stop hiding from her dreams and start taking action, even when fear was present.
At the heart of Move Forward Messy are three simple practices:
Practice Safe Discomfort: Learn how to take tiny brave actions and move through fear instead of waiting for it to disappear.
Engage in Intentional Play: Discover how curiosity, creativity, experimentation, and play can help you stop overthinking and reconnect with what lights you up.
Embrace Consistent Visibility: Practice showing up, speaking up, and sharing your gifts before you feel completely ready because visibility shapes identity.
Through storytelling, reflection, discussion, and practical exercises, you’ll:
<ul><li>Reconnect with a dream, goal, or desire you may have been putting on hold</li><li>Learn how to build confidence through tiny brave actions</li><li>Discover why play is essential for growth, creativity, and courage</li><li>Understand how visibility changes the way you see yourself and the way others see you</li><li>Choose one simple visibility challenge you can practice for the next 30 days</li></ul>




This is not a lecture. It’s a conversation.
You’ll have the opportunity to reflect on your dreams, connect with others, and leave with one tiny brave step you can take immediately.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, playing small, or waiting for the right time, this workshop is for you.
Because your life matters. Your dream matters. And you matter.

Local Event: Move Forward Messy: A Courage Workshop

Move Forward Messy: A Courage Workshop

Join author and speaker Niki Sterner for a 2-hour interactive workshop focused on building confidence, overcoming fear, and...

Langum Park

The following information is from the St. Charles Park District website: "At 1pm on July 4th, a big red balloon will be displayed above Langum 
Park.&nbsp;If you can see this balloon, you will have a great view of the 
fireworks at DARK.
<ul>
<li>Open Dawn to 11pm (foot traffic only)</li>
<li>Bring your own tables and lawn chairs.</li>
<li>Food Truck: Snack Zone Concessions &amp; <a href="https://sweetsensationsgeneva.company.site/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sweet Sensations</a> · 4pm-DARK</li>
<li>Glow Novelty Sales · 6-9pm: Proceeds benefit the Financial Aid Program</li>
<li>DJ Entertainment · 6:30-9:30pm</li>
<li>Information Tent: First Aid &amp; Lost Children</li>
<li>Softball Fields &amp; Tennis Courts – OPEN FOR SEATING</li>
<li>Restrooms – OPEN</li>
<li>Playground – CLOSED</li>
<li>Parking Lots – CLOSED</li>
<li>Fireworks Launch at DARK
<ul>
<li>The upper east side of the park will be available for viewing.</li>
<li>The lower west side of the park will not be available for viewing.</li>
<li>Guests must remain outside the safety perimeter which will be marked with designated fencing.</li>
<li>Guests will not be allowed the in the grassy area along the Fox 
River Trail across from Langum Park as the safety perimeter extends to 
the Fox River.</li>
<li>Pathways will be closed 10-20 minutes prior to the fireworks show.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Traffic Advisory Information &amp; Map: <a href="https://www.stcharlesil.gov/News-Events/2025-July-4th-Fireworks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">click here</a>"</li>
</ul>
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Local Event: Fireworks Show 

Fireworks Show 

The following information is from the St. Charles Park District website: "At 1pm on July 4th, a big red balloon will be...

Don't throw away your cracked or chipped crystal stemware, vases, or bowls. Our visiting repair expert can make them like new again. Same with your broken china dinnerware and porcelain figurines. That includes collectibles like Hummels, Lladros, and Swarovski.
Mary Lou's Crystal Repair Service has perfected the art of china, porcelain, and crystal repair. Bring in your chipped, broken, or cracked treasures and let our visiting expert work her magic. Glass can't be added to or re-fired, so Mary Lou's process removes chips by grinding and buffing. Her bonding process on broken crystal, china, and porcelain ensures the item will stay intact after repairs, even with water washing.
Free Estimates.&nbsp;Your items will be brought back to Mary Lou's repair shop and then returned to The Little Traveler for pick up at a later date.
<h2>Can't Make the Date?</h2>
The Little Traveler serves as a drop-off point for Mary Lou's Crystal &amp; China Repair Service any time during regular store hours. Bring your items to our Gift Gallery (a/k/a the candle room). Please have your items securely wrapped in bubble wrap or other packing material. You will not pay for repairs until your repaired item has been returned to The Little Traveler for pickup.&nbsp;
<h3>Services Include</h3>
<ul><li>Chip removal. It will be virtually impossible to detect where the repairs were done.&nbsp;</li><li>Re-beveling</li><li>Glass polishing</li><li>Reshaping of spouts on pitchers</li><li>Reattachment of glass stems and bases</li><li>China and porcelain repair</li></ul>
During this event, you can find Mary Lou in our Gift Gallery (a/k/a the candle room).

Local Event: Crystal & China Repair

Crystal & China Repair

Don't throw away your cracked or chipped crystal stemware, vases, or bowls. Our visiting repair expert can make them like new...

🫧✨ Bubble Bash is back! ✨🫧
📅 Saturday, July 11 
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us at Geneva Commons for a FREE, fun-filled, family-friendly celebration! 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Get ready for tons of bubbly fun: 
💦 Foam Zone 
🫧 Bubble Crafts 
🌊 Water Activities 
🎈 Bubble Machines 
🎶 Music &amp; Entertainment 
🎁 FREE Raffle Prizes!
📍 GPS: 602 Commons Drive, Geneva — follow event signs
✨ Don’t miss this splash-tastic day of summer fun!
Event held on private property. Admission subject to capacity. Photos/video may be taken for marketing purposes. While supplies last.

Local Event: Bubble Bash at Geneva Commons

Bubble Bash at Geneva Commons

🫧✨ Bubble Bash is back! ✨🫧
📅 Saturday, July 11 
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us at Geneva Commons for a FREE, fun-filled,...

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You've got your favorite firearms, now you can stock up on ammo and get those accessories you've been wanting!&nbsp;
At the center of this extensive auction is an impressive inventory of ammunition, ranging from thousands of rounds of modern range and sporting caliber ammo—including .22 Long Rifle, 9mm Luger, .223 Remington, and 12-gauge shells—to highly sought-after vintage and collector boxes like .32ACP and US Military surplus .45ACP. Beyond the ammunition cans, bidders will find an expansive selection of firearm accessories, including AR-15 builders kits, high-capacity and vintage rifle and pistol magazines for everything from Colt and Glock to AK-47s and M1 Carbines, and premium optics featuring Leupold scopes and Sig Sauer Romeo 5 red dot sights. The event also showcases a remarkable collection of hand-crafted knives from a local artisan along with vintage switchblade, butterfly, and lockback knives. Professional-grade leather gun belts and holsters, and magnificent taxidermy mounts—including a majestic full strut wild turkey and an upright ring-necked pheasant—culminating in a spectacular centerpiece: a non-firing, demilled M60 Machine Gun display gun.
Preview is Friday before the auction - noon-7pm.&nbsp;Pickup is by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ammo & Accessories Auction

McHenry County

Huntley

Ammo & Accessories Auction

You've got your favorite firearms, now you can stock up on ammo and get those accessories you've been wanting! 
At the center...

Donley Auctions

Join this exclusive online auction featuring the remarkable Koenigsberg record collection hosted by Donley Auctions. Collectors can browse and bid on rare cylinders and vintage media from the comfort of their home. Stay tuned as the full catalog will be made available shortly for prospective bidders.

Local Event: Koenigsberg’s Cylinder Record Collection

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Good Templar Park

The Good Templar Park Cottage Walk (Geneva, IL) takes place June 27–28, 10 AM–4 PM. Tour a collection of unique historic small cottages in a beautiful wooded setting. Admission is $10; children under 12 are free.&nbsp;

Local Event: A Magical Historic Cottage Walk 2026

A Magical Historic Cottage Walk 2026

The Good Templar Park Cottage Walk (Geneva, IL) takes place June 27–28, 10 AM–4 PM. Tour a collection of unique historic small...

Escape to a quiet place among the trees for an enchanting tour of small Swedish cottages and nature. Experience a warm community atmosphere featuring charming architecture and Swedish heritage for only $10 per person, while children under 12 attend for free. Free Parking.&nbsp;

Local Event: Historic Swedish Cottage Walk 

Historic Swedish Cottage Walk 

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