Unplug Illinois Calendar
Unplug at the Park - Wheeling Park District
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
It's time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks.
Plug into Nature - Wheaton Park District
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lincoln Marsh joins the Illinois Park and Recreation Association community awareness campaign to “Unplug Illinois”. Ditch your electronic devices and join us to plug into nature at the Prairie Patch Play Area. Enjoy activities, crafts, and open play!
7th Annual Unplug Illinois Day
The 7th Annual Unplug Illinois Day is Saturday, July 12, 2025 – join park, recreation, and conservation agencies state-wide in planning an event to highlight the programs and facilities that make your community thrive! Unplug Illinois promotes the ...
Splash, Dash & Pedal Bash: Kids' Triathlon & Unplug Illinois Day Celebration - West Chicago Park District
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for an exciting day of adventure at Splash, Dash & Pedal Bash, a kids' triathlon featuring swimming, running, and biking! Celebrate Unplug Illinois Day by taking part in this screen-free event, perfect for families to enjoy!
Active at the Lakefront Park Amphitheater - Fox Lake Parks & Recreation Department
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join the Fox Lake Parks & Recreation Department for a morning of family fun and fitness at the Lakefront Park Amphitheater. We are partnering with local fitness gurus to provide three different types of exercise options for families.
Village of Palos Park; Unplug Illinois Day!
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Embrace the tranquility of Unplug Illinois Day, where we invite you to step away from your screens and step outside. Immerse yourself in artmaking using natural materials, where your imagination is the only limit.
Glencoe Park District Unplug Illinois Day w/ Screen Sanity
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Take in the views from Lakefront Park from a one-day-only climbing wall! Unplug Illinois Day is a day designed to step away from screens and plug into the outdoors.
Nature Scavenger Hunt - Lombard Park District
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
To celebrate Unplug Illinois Day, the Lombard Park District invites families to participate in a Nature Scavenger Hunt.
Unplug Illinois - Roselle Park District
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ditch the devices and Unplug with the Roselle Park District! Join us at the Scout Lodge for a fun morning of activities, including a Foam Party! Don't forget your beach towel and swimsuit. Look in our brochure for all of the way you can Unplug!
Illinois Unplugged - Park District of Oak Park
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pirate Family Day Camp! Gather the crew and set sail for an unforgettable fun adventure day of activities to enjoy Illinois Unplugged and the end of the Park District of Oak Park's Pirate Week!
Popsicles In The Park - Bloomingdale Park District
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Visit us at Circle Park for Popsicles in the Park for an abundance of outdoor fun. Register your family members by July 10 and receive a one-day pass/person to the Oasis Water Park for use during Unplug weekend.
Unplug Illinois - Chalk the Walk - Wauconda Park District
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Celebrate with us and chalk it up in our sidewalk chalk drawing contest at Cook Park. Register one person per family to reserve your sidewalk square "canvas" to unleash your creative artwork on. Chalk is provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Unplug Illinois Day at the Springfield Park District!
Celebrate Unplug Illinois Day on July 12, 2025, with a day full of free, unplugged fun for everyone! Take a break from screens and enjoy complimentary admission to two of Springfield’s most beloved attractions: the Nelson Center Pool & Henson Robinson Zoo.
Motion Explosion for Unplug IL - Wood Dale Park District
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
As part of the state-wide Unplug Illinois initiative, Wood Dale Park District encourages all to join us for games, activities, and NEW this year a big truck exploration zone where children can check them out, sit in, explore, and more!
Unplug Illinois - Algonquin
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We’re bringing the fun with an exciting Bubble Party and a talented Balloon Twister along with a foam party—perfect for kids and families to enjoy a tech-free day filled with laughter and creativity!
Pop Up Picnic - Woodstock Recreation Department
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Woodstock Rec Department is inviting you to disconnect your electronic devices and connect with your community! Pop-in, say hello, have a hot dog (while supplies last) and join in Big Yard Games, Pickleball and Kickball!
Unplug Day at the Beach - Winnetka Park District
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come play at our annual Beach Carnival! Children will spend the afternoon sliding down a giant 25-ft inflatable water slide, playing carnival games, and winning prizes.
Unplug Illinois - Park District of Franklin Park
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Step away from screens and connect with nature! This engaging event encourages environmental awareness about native plants and pollinators and getting creative with nature-inspired crafts with recycled and sustainable materials.
Camping Under The Stars - Buffalo Grove Park District
6:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Bring your tent and share an adventurous overnight campout with friends and neighbors at Willow Stream Park.
Creatures At Crawford - Libertyville Recreation Dept.
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Come adventure out after dark to celebrate Unplug Illinois. Learn about the creatures who go bump in the night. Join us for a live animal presentation then make trail mix and a firefly jar before taking a guided walk in the woods along Butler Lake.
Unplug in Arlington Heights!
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Ditch your devices and "unplug" with bubble-making, cool crafts, games, and live music from Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots!