Festivals & Fairs in Quincy, IL

Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Quincy, IL. Big events you don't want to miss.

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Tour: Chicago Sculpture International Project Space

In 2 weeks · Thu, Aug 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC

Join us for a tour of Chicago Sculpture International's Project Space . CSI Project Space is an experimental art space with the intent to develop reach and engagement with the community, bringing fresh perspectives through community-oriented programming. This tour will focus on CSI Project Space's..

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Spanish Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Garfield Ridge Branch · 6348 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL

Join us for the next meeting of our monthly Spanish Book Club! Haga nuevos amigos. Reunámonos en el club de lectura para discutir libros cada mes. (Los niños pueden acompañarte al programa). ¿Preguntas? Llámenos en / Questions? Call us at: 312-747-6094. Accessibility Need sign language...

The Second City’s Improv Supernova: e.t.c. 50th Revue

In 1 week · Fri, Aug 7, 1:00 AM UTC · The Second City Chicago · 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

The Second City’s Improv Supernova blasts open e.t.c.’s 50th Revue with the art form that started it all. No two performances are ever the same – every night is different, delightfully chaotic, and...

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Mystery Book Club - Death at the White Hart

In 2 weeks · Thu, Aug 13, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Logan Square · 3030 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL

Join us for a fun and friendly book discussion of Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall. Current reading selections are available at the Logan Square Branch circulation desk. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please...

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Story Time in Commercial Park

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC

Join Ms. Mary in Commercial Park for story time! I will share songs, rhymes and books. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. How to Attend This event takes place outdoors. In case of rain, temperatures over 90 degrees or below 50 degrees or hazardous air quality, the program is canceled....

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Crafting Circle

In 2 weeks · Thu, Aug 13, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Sulzer Regional Library · 4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

Do you like to knit or crochet? Maybe you like origami. Whatever kind of craft you enjoy, you can come and join a community of crafters. Once a month we will meet to work on our projects and hang out. Bring your own supplies and meet like-minded people. Accessibility Need sign language...

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Friendship Bracelet Workshop

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 8:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Daley, Richard M.-W Humboldt Branch · 733 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

Drop into YOUmedia to make custom friendship bracelets for yourself or to share with friends! Choose from a variety of beads to decorate elastic bracelets or learn to weave a detailed knotted art piece using colorful string. For teens and tweens 10 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language...

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We are Hooked

In 2 weeks · Wed, Aug 12, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · The Library · 190 South LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60603, Chicago, IL

We're a group of passionate crocheters who enjoy creating new projects and sharing ideas. As experienced crocheters and teachers, we welcome you to bring your hooks and yarn and get inspired. Basic crochet knowledge is required to join. Come stitch with us!

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Story Time in Welles Park

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Chicago · 100 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL

Join Sulzer Regional Library in Welles Park for story time! We share songs, rhymes and books. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. How to Attend This event takes place outdoors. In case of rain, temperatures over 90 degrees or below 50 degrees or hazardous air quality, the program is canceled....

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Open Shop

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

Drop in during Open Shop to: Get a brief software overview Find out how we can help with your project Check out what people are making Use a laser cutter, electronic cutter, 3D printer, sewing machine, hot glue guns, and your creativity. Would you rather join a class? Try one of our scheduled...

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Genre Book Club for Adults: Comics and Graphic Novels

In 2 weeks · Mon, Aug 10, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC

Join Clearing Branch for our Genre Book Club. Read a book from the selected genre each month, then talk about what you read in our monthly Zoom discussions. In August, the theme is Comics and Graphic Novels. Can't think of a book? Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out our genre picks each...

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Crafts for Grown-Ups: Watercolor Postcards

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch · 1701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL

Join us for a relaxing and creative evening as we design and paint our own watercolor postcards. Create unique cards perfect for sharing, displaying, or keeping as a special keepsake. No artistic experience required. Ticket required for entry. Starting 30 minutes before program, one ticket per...

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Crafternoons

In 1 week · Fri, Aug 7, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · The Library · 190 South LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60603, Chicago, IL

Drop in on Friday afternoons to get crafty! Every week, we'll whip up a fun and fresh craft for you to create. All supplies will be provided.

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Mother Goose on the Loose Story Time with Ms. My

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Uptown Branch · 929 W. Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL

Join Ms. My for an engaging and interactive story time designed to nurture early literacy skills. This lively session features stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and puppets to encourage learning through play. Children are welcome to bring a stuffed animal or doll for movement activities, as we...

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Knit and Crochet Circle

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL

Join us for some crafting! Bring your own project, or work on a group project with us. If you're new to knitting and/or crocheting, we can help get you started. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...

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Adult Craft: Nature Collage

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chinatown Branch · 2100 S. Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 18+

Come and join the Chinatown Branch in celebrating Summer at CPL by creating your own nature collage inspired by the nature of the city! Construct together your own unique piece of art using mixed media such as newspaper, magazines, and images. All materials will be provided. Space is limited....

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Teen Art Club: Paint and Swap

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Humboldt Park Branch · 1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Come to YOUmedia and have fun with Paint and Swap! Paint on canvas and pass it off to the next person for them to finish! For tweens and teens 11 to 18. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...

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The Short of It: A Short Story Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC

A different kind of book club focusing on narratives that can be read in a single sitting. Short stories are a great way to explore genres, authors, and ideas without the commitment of a longer book. Read a unique story every month and meet virtually with other adults for discussion. This month's...

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Mandala Magnets

In 2 weeks · Fri, Aug 14, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Hegewisch Branch · 3048 E. 130th Street, Chicago, IL

Join us as we decorate mandala-style refrigerator magnets with colorful crystals. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to...

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RPL Sewing Group

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · The Library · 190 South LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60603, Chicago, IL

Let’s Get Caught Up on Projects! This month is open sewing, so bring along any projects that need attention— those from the library group. If you plan on joining us, this is a great time to see what we've been working on. Interested in becoming a member? Come meet us and see what...

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Family Story Time

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Oriole Park Branch · 7454 W. Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL

Children and their families are invited to story time for songs, books and a craft to make together, followed by play time. For kids 0 to 5 and their families. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...

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Little Learners Story Time

In 1 week · Fri, Aug 7, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · McKinley Park Branch · 1915 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL

Join us Friday mornings for 30 minutes of songs and stories! Play time immediately follows. For children 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request.

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Chicago History Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Edgewater Branch · 6000 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL

Join us for a monthly discussion of a book that explores an aspect of the history of Chicago. Books will be available at the first floor circulation desk. This program is in partnership with the Edgewater Historical Society . Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility...

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Canvas and Conversation

In 2 weeks · Wed, Aug 12, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Austin Branch · 5724 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL

Take time to unwind after a long day. Spend a little time painting and reconnecting with yourself and others. Not an artist? Not a problem! All skill levels are welcome. Painting supplies will be provided, and templates will be available. At the end of the program, you will leave with your very own.

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Cozy Crafting

In 2 weeks · Mon, Aug 10, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Merlo Branch · 644 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you like to do cross-stitch or embroidery? Maybe you like origami. Whatever kind of craft you enjoy, you can come and join a community of crafters. Once a month, we will meet to work on our projects and hang out. Bring your own supplies and meet like-minded...

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Crafting Corner

In 2 weeks · Wed, Aug 12, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Brighton Park Branch · 4314 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL

Do you want to make more crafts in 2026? Join us every Wednesday (or Sunday) where we make a new craft or continue a previous craft! ¿Quieres hacer más manualidades en 2026? ¡Únete a nosotros cada Miércoles (o Domingo) para que hagamos una nueva manualidad o continuemos una manualidad anterior!...

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Chatty Crafters

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Clearing Branch · 6423 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, IL

Do you like crafting and conversation? Join us for the Chatty Crafters group. Bring a craft you are working on. Check out other crafts, talk to fellow crafters or just relax and work on your craft. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event?...

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Peace by Piece: A Fiber Art "Commuknity"

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Beverly Branch · 1962 W. 95th Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 6+

Interested in joining Fiber Art "Commuknity" to meet like mind individuals and share your work come to the Beverly branch each Wednesday? This group is open to anyone in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting and other hand stitching. Bring your own supplies and...

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Family Chalk Art

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · The Library · 190 South LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60603, Chicago, IL

Bring your family and join us monthly in decorating the sidewalks in back of the building with chalk to spread some summer fun! We will need chalk, and I plan on making chalk paint out of cornstarch, food coloring/mica power, and water. This will be located behind the library on the river side...

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Twisted Threads: Fiber Arts Club- Crochet Can Coozie

In 1 week · Sun, Aug 9, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Avalon Branch · 8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroidery extraordinaires and more. Join us for a relaxed fiber arts crafting circle. On Sunday sessions, we teach a specific project skill! This month crochet a can coozie Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this..

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Little Readers Story Time

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Rogers Park Branch · 6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL

Join Ms. Tara for a story time especially for preschoolers! We’ll share songs, rhymes, books and early literacy tips. For kids 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email...

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Simple Stitches Crochet Club

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 3, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Austin-Irving Branch · 6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL

Join us for our very popular Austin-Irving Simple Stitches Crochet Club. Bring a work in progress or come to learn basic crochet stitches and chat with other crafters. Yarn and hooks available. Knitters are welcome! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance...

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Bilingual Summer Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Little Village Branch · 2311 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

Join our story time especially for our littlest patrons! We’ll share songs, rhymes and books, plus suggestions for at-home activities in English and Spanish. When weather permits, we will have play time outdoors involving waterplay and sandboxes. For kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Accessibility..

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Reading Came First Book Club: Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Austin Branch · 5615 W. Race Avenue, Chicago, IL

Join us for Reading Came First , a book club that explores the powerful connections between literature, music, identity, and culture. Hosted by rapper, librarian, and Rapbrary founder Roy Kinsey, this monthly gathering creates space for thoughtful conversation about books that challenge, inspire,...

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Food is Fuel Series

In 2 weeks · Wed, Aug 12, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Daley, Richard M.-W Humboldt Branch · 733 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 17–25

"Food is fuel!" Learn all about the healthy choices when grocery shopping, meal planning tips, and the art of creating a "bento box." More detailed information below. Food is Fuel: DIY Grocery Bags WED, Aug 12th @ 4 — 5 PM Hand-stitch or hot glue vibrant felt fruit and vegetable decals onto a...

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Teen Club @ Lincoln Park

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 4, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Lincoln Park Branch · 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL · Ages 10–17

Whether gaming, learning new tech, or just vibing, we've got you covered! Join us this Summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. 3D Printer Silhouette Vinyl Cutter Nintendo Switch DSLR Camera, Green Screen + Studio Lights Laptops + Headphones Button Maker Embroidery +...