Chicago, Outdoor Market (9/4 - 10/30): Green City Market, Chicago's only year round farmers' market

Chicago, Fireworks! (8/4 - 10/30): Come see fireworks at the Historic Navy Pier!

Chicago, A Journey In Scotland (4/24 - 9/26): A Journey In Scotland April 24 – September 26, 2010 Take a journey throughout Scotland via the work of more than 30 renowned landscape designers and artists in this inspiring Garden exhibition.

South Elgin, Fox River Trolley Museum (5/9 - 10/23): Experience EDUCATION THROUGH DEMONSTRATION the sights and sounds of this unique part of American history aboard a genuine old-time trolley car.

Peoria, Wheels Of Time Museum (5/5 - 10/31): We are here to entertain and educate. Our mission is to provide a facility where folks of all ages can come to see items representing transportation, industry, farm and home life, as well as entertainment, from times past.

Alton, Kids Space Hayner Public Library (3/1 - 12/31): KidsSpace Traveling Exhibit Coming to Hayner Public Library and Story Time, Easter Celebration, Movie and Craft . See the Description below.

Belleville, Spring Preschool Storytimes (3/1 - 12/23): Come join us for Spring Preschool Storytimes at the Belleville Public Library, 121 East Washington St.

Bloomington, Miller Park Zoo Feed the Animals (3/12 - 12/31): Daily Animal Feeding Schedule – Free with Zoo admission

Chicago, Maxwell Street Market (1/3 - 12/26): The Maxwell Street Market is a Chicago tradition of bargains and bargaining with an international flavor. Flea market finds sold by 518 vendors, Primarily Mexican food stands offering tacos, tamales, beans and rice, along with fresh lem

Chicago, Smart Home: Green + Wired (3/4 - 1/2): The Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit, a fully-functioning, eco-friendly home on the Museum’s grounds, will be transformed for 2010 by Midwest Living.

Chicago, Boxing 101 for Kids (5/22 - 12/11): Boxing 101 for Kids is a weekly class that offers kids the opportunity to build self-confidence, as well as self-defence skills.

Chicago, Comedysportz4kidz: (4/24 - 12/18): Come laugh with your kids as the hit ComedySportz children's show returns to make your child a star!

Chicago, Narrated Dives Wild Reef (2/2 - 12/30): Narrated dives in the schooling fishes habitat of Wild Reef daily at 10:30 a.m.

Chicago, Crown Family PlayLab (3/7 - 12/31): Crown Family PlayLab Now Open! Dig in… Dress up… Explore and grow! Visit the Crown Family PlayLab, a place where you and your child can become scientists, dig up fossils, conduct a symphony, and paint a masterpiece! Open everyday from

Chicago, Spend the Night at the Museum! Dozin' with the Dinos (3/26 - 12/31): Sue the T. rex is having a sleepover! Join us for a night of family workshops, self-guided tours and fun activities; then spread your sleeping bag amidst some of the most popular exhibitions.

Chicago, African Dance & Drum Classes (5/23 - 12/5): Great beginners African Drum & Dance class at Rumble Arts Center. Where you learn dance and drum techniques of Mali, Gambia and Guinea, West Africa.

Chicago, The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows (2/16 - 12/31): The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows is a permanent display of 150 stained glass windows housed in an 800-ft.-long series of galleries along the lower level terraces of Festival Hall.

Chicago, Cultural Uses of Plants (2/3 - 12/30): Program: Cultural Uses of Plants Seasons Offered: Late Fall, Winter Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – noon

Chicago, Friday Karaoke @ Davenport's Piano Bar! Named Best Chicago Karaoke by Citysearch : Karaoke set in one of the best listening rooms in all Chicago! You'll sound and feel like a pro singing from a real stage in Davenport's Cabaret Room...

Chicago, Sailing Adventures Aboard Windy (5/1 - 10/30): Each day of our daily and weekly sailing schedule is unique, with every trip dependent on the direction of the wind. No two tours are alike.

Chicago, Walking Club (2/22 - 12/29): Enjoy an evening by taking a stroll through the beautiful houses and outside gardens of the Garfield Park Conservatory

Chicago, Workshops in Sustainable Vegetable Production (2/13 - 11/27): All workshops are held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the greenhouse classroom at the Arturo Velasquez Institute

Decatur, Animal Crackers at Scovill Zoo (2/6 - 12/4): Youngsters aged 3 – 5 can learn more about the animal kingdom see description

Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln Attractions: Downtown Historic Walking Tour (2/13 - 12/31): Below is an outline for a Walking Tour of Downtown Lincoln. We hope that you will find the time to take this walking tour yourself, as it is rich in the history of Abraham Lincoln, as well as the city of Lincoln, Illinois.

Lisle, The Morton Arboretum: A Captivating Outdoor Gallery (4/9 - 12/31): April 9, 2010 to January 31, 2011 Steelroots will be set amid the enchanting backdrop of the 22-acre Conifer Collection. Explore many of Tobin's sculptures along a half-mile walk through magnificent evergreens.

Peoria, Peoria Zoo (2/22 - 12/31): The Zambezi River Village in Peoria Zoo’s new Africa exhibit

Saint Charles, Kane County Flea Market (3/6 - 12/5): 2010 Kane County Flea Market Show Dates March 6 & 7*, July 31 & August 1, April 3 & 4, September 4 & 5, May 1 & 2, October 2 & 3, June 5 & 6, Nov. 6 & 7, July 3 & 4, December 4 & 5,

Saint Charles, St. Charles Singles Club Dance at the Hilton Garden Inn (1/1 - 12/31): St. Charles Singles Club Dance. Includes 1-hour dance lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm -11 pm. All welcome.

Schaumburg, Celebration 2010 (9/18): Celebration 2010 is a benefit for the Prairie Center for the Arts. Outstanding live music on four stages and gourmet specialties from 14 great restaurants are included in the ticket price which includes a tax-deductible donation.

Sparta, SKEET (3/6 - 12/31): The Complex has 24 skeet fields Mid-West Skeet Classic June 24-27, 2010 State Scholastic Skeet June 26, 2010 Junior World Skeet Championships July 24 - August 1, 2010

Sparta, The Kaskaskia Cowboys (3/13 - 12/11): The Kaskaskia Cowboys are a Cowboy Action Shooting Club affiliated with the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) since 2007.

Springfield, Prairie Land Dance Club (3/21 - 12/31): Large Hardwood Dance Floor ~ Instruction Dances Every Wednesday ~ Friday (& some Saturday nights) Unless Otherwise Indicated! Check the Schedule below for the most current event plans! Dancing from 7 to 10/11pm Everyone Welcome!!

Wadsworth, Tempel Lipizzan (2/20 - 11/29): Performances chronicle the horses’ training from the youngest foals to the most highly trained stallions all performing to musical accompaniment.

Waukegan, Sunday Champagne Brunch Saddle Ridge Banquets (2/28 - 12/27): Come join us for Sunday Champagne Brunch. Serving for over 20 years - IT'S LAKE COUNTY'S BEST KEPT SECRET!

Wheaton, Animal Bytes (4/3 - 10/31): Training demonstrations, animal encounters and more will take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am and 1:30pm, weather permitting, beginning in April.

Wood River, Hoedowners Square Dance Club (2/27 - 12/25): Modern Square Dancing. A square dance is eight people interacting on the dance floor in a spirit of co-operation and teamwork to the direction of a person known as a "caller."

Zion, The Shiloh House (2/20 - 12/31): The residence of Zion’s founder, Dr. John Alexander Dowie, serves as Zion’s museum. Many of Dr. Dowie’s personal belongings are on display in the house.