Free events in Bolingbrook, IL

The Naper Settlement Farmers Market brings free local shopping, live music, activities for kids, and museum programming to the museum’s outdoor park. New this year, Down on the Farm Hour welcomes families with complimentary performances and story time. Adults can take part in free classes on food and nature topics with community organizations and local experts, including backyard chickens and beekeeping. Visitors can also explore the We the People: Naperville and the American Story exhibit and step into historic spaces like the blacksmith shop and a one-room schoolhouse. Admission is free.

Explore meditation in a six-part series designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, offering a gradual pathway toward greater focus and depth. Each session provides generous time for personal practice so you can settle in and build consistency. Participants may begin at any point in the series rather than starting only at the first session. The program is open to everyone and offered free of charge. Sessions are held at the Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center, South Building, which is a smoke-free facility.

Survey Showdown delivers a lively, interactive game night at McBride's North Pub & Grille, hosted by Hope and designed for teams to compete for prizes and bragging rights. The action rotates between familiar formats, from survey questions in the style of Team Feud to word puzzles inspired by Wheel of Letters, creating a fast-paced experience that is simple to pick up. Teams of two or more can take part, entry is free and no RSVP is required. Awards are given to the top three finishers. Food and drink can be purchased, and the format keeps the entire room involved whether playing or cheering from the sidelines.

The Lisle French Market returns with twice the footprint, bringing even more local vendors to explore. This weekly open-air farmers market invites visitors to shop small, support area businesses, and enjoy the fresh air. The experience blends the French Market atmosphere beloved around Chicagoland with the distinctive charm of Lisle. Visit each week to discover new favorites and reconnect with familiar vendors.

Explore a sweet lineup at the farmers market with 1, 2, and 3 pound jars of honey, along with honey bears and honey stix available each week. Creamed honey is offered in limited quantities and can sell out quickly. Depending on availability, you may also find paw wax that is not just for pets, flavored honey like lemon and jalapeño, as well as pollen, honeycomb, and soap. Cash is accepted, and credit cards are welcome with a fee.

Experience a vibrant celebration of local holistic wellness and the arts, featuring exhibitors with aura photography, bodywork, energy work, and intuitive readings such as tarot and astrology. Explore handmade jewelry and gifts, find luxurious spa products, and take part in free workshops. Admission is free, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Enjoy outdoor fun at The Growing Place Aurora with live music from Milkmen’s Kids, pumpkin-themed crafts, lawn games, and food. Admission is free.

Devote about an hour to donate at this Red Cross blood drive. The American Red Cross reports a critical shortage, with donor participation at its lowest level in about 20 years, and timely donations help hospitals avoid delays in lifesaving care. The drive takes place on Sandburg Way, just across the street from Master Axe. Booking a time slot in advance is recommended.

Free entry Commander Night features open Magic gameplay in pods of two to four players. Participants receive a Commander promo plus one of the following bonuses, either a current promo pack, welcome boosters, or a bring a friend promo. Extra deals include 10% off MTG Commander pre-cons for Commander Nights and a buy two, get one free offer on MTG packs, with set limitations.