What free kids events are in Arlington Heights, IL?

Arlington Heights has 28 free upcoming kids and family events, including arts and education activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Arlington Heights?

Arlington Heights offers 9 arts events, 9 education events, 7 community events, 3 sports events. Events are sourced from Arlington Heights Park District, GENERO-C.I.T.Y. Toy Shop.

Where can I find kids events in Arlington Heights this week?

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Arlington Heights from Arlington Heights Park District, GENERO-C.I.T.Y. Toy Shop. Visit kiddochicago.com/events/arlington-heights for the full list, or use the interactive map at kiddochicago.com to filter by age, date, and location.

Free Kids & Family Events in Arlington Heights, IL

Kids & Family Events in Arlington Heights, IL

28 upcoming events · libraries, park districts & community centers · updated daily · 📅 This weekend

Arlington Heights has 28 upcoming kids and family events — 28 free — from 2 local sources: Arlington Heights Park District, GENERO-C.I.T.Y. Toy Shop.

Browse arts, education, community, sports, and more — or use the interactive map to filter by age, date, and distance from your location.

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Unplug Illinois — 2026-07-14 · 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM — North School Park · Free

Kids Concert: Ben Tatar & the Tatar Tots — 2026-07-14 · 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM — North School Park · Free

Lake Terramere Open House — 2026-07-15 · 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM — Lake Terramere · Free

Lecture & Learn – Hometown Hardball: The Arlington Redwings — 2026-07-15 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Arlington Heights Historical Museum · Free

Little Historians – Home Run History — 2026-07-15 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Arlington Heights Historical Museum · Free

Summer Concert: The Wayouts — 2026-07-15 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — North School Park · Free

Lucky Duck Dash — 2026-07-19 · 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM — Pioneer Park · Free

Movie in the Park: Freakier Friday — 2026-07-21 · 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM — Pioneer Park · Free

Summer Concert: AH Community Band & Ice Cream Social — 2026-07-22 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — North School Park · Free

Kids Concert: Nanny Nikki — 2026-07-28 · 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM — North School Park · Free

Summer Concert: Arlington Jazz Exchange — 2026-07-28 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — North School Park · Free

Night in the Heights — 2026-07-29 · 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM — North School Park · Free

Pool Deck Party: Barefoot Hawaiian Polynesian Music and Dance — 2026-08-03 · 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM — Heritage Park · Free

BBQ, Bands & Brews — 2026-08-07 · 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Arlington Heights Historical Museum · Free

Irish Fest — 2026-08-08 · 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM — Arlington Heights Historical Museum · Free

Developmental Playgroup at Arlington Heights Library — 2026-07-14 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Arlington Heights · Free

Developmental Playgroup at the Skokie Public Library — 2026-07-21 · 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM — Arlington Heights · Free

Developmental Playgroup at Arlington Heights Library — 2026-08-11 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Arlington Heights · Free

Story Time — 2026-07-11 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

FREE Lunch Bunch: Open to Everyone — 2026-07-17 · 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

Story Time — 2026-07-18 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

FREE Lunch Bunch: Open to Everyone — 2026-07-24 · 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

Story Time — 2026-07-25 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

FREE Lunch Bunch: Open to Everyone — 2026-07-31 · 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

Story Time — 2026-08-01 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

Story Time — 2026-08-05 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

FREE Lunch Bunch: Open to Everyone — 2026-08-07 · 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

Story Time — 2026-08-08 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop · Free

Event sources for Arlington Heights:

Arlington Heights Park District
GENERO-C.I.T.Y. Toy Shop

Events are scraped daily from public library and park district calendars. KiddoChicago is not affiliated with any listed organization.