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.
Unplug Illinois: Pirate Week at the Park District of Oak Park
Ahoy! This summer, set sail with as we transform the Park District into a swashbuckling adventure!
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 ...
Free Day at Fountain View Fitness Center - Carol Stream Park District
6:00 AM - 5:59 PM
Try out our equipment, tour the facility, and meet with our staff! Join with $0 enrollment available JULY 12 ONLY!
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.
Field Day Unplugged - Fox Valley Park District
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stop by McCullough Park located next to Prisco Community Center for a FREE family-friendly day of games, raffles, and treats!
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!
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.
Unplug Illinois Family Fun Day - Lindenhurst Park District
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Unplug Illinois Family Fun Day with the Lindenhurst Park District! It's time to ditch those screens and dive into a day of excitement and memory-making at the park! Unplug and plug in endless family fun that'll have everyone grinning.
UnPlug Hoffman Estates
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
UnPlug and enjoy Park Family Fun. Inflatables, Yard Games, Kids Yoga and Mindfulness, Entertainment provided by the Bubble Guy at 11 am. Fishing pond, Splash Pad and Playground available.
Unplug Illinois Touch-A-Truck - Park District of La Grange
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a hands-on adventure at our Unplug Illinois Touch-A-Truck event! Kids and families can explore a variety of vehicles, honk horns, and meet the heroes who operate them.
Unplug Illinois Day - Plainfield Park District
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join the Plainfield Park District as we celebrate Unplug Illinois Day with a FREE event at Bott Park! Leave the screens behind and enjoy fun, outdoor activities that connect you with nature and your community.
Unplug Illinois: Fitness in the Park - Streamwood Park District
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Our energetic group fitness instructors will be set up at stations throughout the park, each offering a variety of fun, interactive, and fitness-themed activities for all ages.
Unplug Illinois Day Addison Park District
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Ditch your electronic devices and "unplug!" The Addison Park District will be hosting a variety of family friendly outdoor activities as part of a state-wide celebration highlighting local parks and recreation.
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!
Summer in the Park - Downers Grove Park District
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Experience the excitement of Summer in the Park, a lively event for the whole family! Indulge in a variety of delicious offerings from food trucks, create masterpieces at the chalk art station, or visit the kids’ craft zone for hands-on fun.
Unplug IL Picnic in the Park - Warrenville Park District
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Celebrate Unplug IL Day with a picnic in the park! Enjoy outdoor games, hot dogs & drinks.
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.
Unplug Crete Play Day
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate Unplug Illinois Day with Crete Park District and Crete Police Department! Join us for screen-free fun, games, and community connection. We will have snacks, crafts, games, and more!
Unplug Illinois - Oswegoland Park District
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Oswegoland Park District as we unplug our electronic devices and plug into play. Enjoy crafts, games, and more! Free fun for all ages.
Unplug Illinois at the Winfield Park District
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us at Founders Park on Saturday, July 12 for an afternoon of free family fun! Events include a Dunk Tank, Sidewalk drawing contest, lawn games and much much more!
Unplug Illinois Day - DeKalb Park District
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On Saturday, July 12, agencies across the state will support Unplug Illinois Day by holding events that encourage people throughout Illinois to ditch their electronic devises and "unplug"!
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.
Pool Par-TAY’s Version - Oak Lawn Park District
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable Taylor Swift-themed pool party! Enjoy centennial aquatic center amenities while enjoying Taylor’s greatest hits. Each guest will receive a Taylor swift inspired bracelet upon entry. Don’t miss out of this amazing pool party.
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!
Pleasant Dale Park District Unplugged Party in the Park
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us at the Walker Park playground and pavilion for an evening filled with fun and camaraderie with your family and friends. Activities abound, including crafting, bubble-blowing, sidewalk chalk art, cornhole, sand volleyball, and more!