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National Museum of Mathematics Pop Up - 6:30 PM Pick
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Lilac Time
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The Village of Lombard celebrates spring and the blooming of the 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips in Lilacia Park with this annual festival. The festival includes concerts, an arts and crafts fair, botanical tours, a 5K, a parade, and a father-daughter dance. Entry to the park is always free, but some events charge admission.
Kid-friendly events include:
May 3, 6:30 p.m.: Little Lady Lilac Ball at the Lombard Community Building
May 4, 1p.m.: Lilac Queen Coronation at Lilacia Park
May 4, 2:30 p.m.: Concert with Feel Good Party Band at Lilacia Park
May 6, 9:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m..: Story time at Lilacia Park
May 7, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.: Story time at Lilacia Park
May 11, 2p.m.: Kids' Day in Lilacia Park with Nanny Nikki
May 12, 2 p.m.: Mother's Day Concert with Rosie and the Rivets
May 13, 9:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.: Story time at Lilacia Park
May 14, 9:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.: Story time at Lilacia Park
May 18, 8 a.m.: Lilac Mutt Strut 5K and 1 Mile Puppy Path
May 19, 1:30 p.m.: Lilac Day Parade starting at Glenbard East High School