Indian Valley Community Band will help kick off the summer season with an outdoor Concert in the Park at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at Knights Park, 1001 N. Latham St., Sandwich. (Photo courtesy Indian Valley Community Band)

June 15

Community Story Time

10:30-11 a.m.

Heartland School 608 E. Veterans Pkwy., Yorkville

The Yorkville Library is hosting community story time for the little ones. Grab the clan for this 30 minutes session. Register at the library’s Youth Service desk. Space is limited. Call (630) 553-4354 for more information or visit http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

June 16

Messing around in the Dirt

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Growing Place, 2000 Montgomery Road, Aurora

Free

Kids ages 5-10 work with the U of I Extension Master Gardeners during this 3-part program that will introduce kids to gardening and nature. Part 2 takes place on July 21 and Part 3 on Aug 18. For more information visit www.thegrowingplace.com.

June 16

PrairieFest Kick-off

3-10:30 p.m.

PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive, Oswego

Free

Oswego’s PrairieFest kicks off this afternoon with rides, games, food and music, right in your own back yard. Lucky Boy’s Confusion takes the main stage at 8:30 p.m. Special needs families can enjoy a modified carnival from 3-5 p.m. Unlimited rides $10. For more information visit www. prairiefest.com.

June 16

Free Concert in the Park

7:30 p.m.

McCullough Park, W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

Grab your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy a concert in the park, performed by the Neverly Brothers. This event is part of an ongoing outdoor concert series. For more information, visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

June 16

Dance Party

10:30-11 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

Dance party at the library presented by Theron Garcia. Register at the Youth Service desk. Call (630) 553-4354 for more information or visit http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

June 17

Sandwich Party in the Park

6-10 p.m.

Knights Park, N. Latham St., Sandwich

Free

Bring your own lawn chair, blanket, and park friendly toys and enjoy an evening in the park. Concessions will be available for purchase beginning at 6:00 p.m. The film Pan will be shown, followed by a free concert. For more information visit sandwichparkdistrict.org.

June 18

Video Production for Teens

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Learn the basics of filming a video, using a green screen, and using video editing software. You must attend both sessions, June 18 and June 25. For kids grades 6-12. For more information call (630) 554-1010 or visit http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/

June 18

KenGen Genealogy Group

1-3 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

Are you researching your family tree or hoping to begin? Both experienced and new genealogy researchers will enjoy the KenGen Genealogy Group sessions. For more information visit http://planolibrary.info/ or call (630) 552-2025.

June 19

Father’s Day at the Waterpark

During hours of operation

Splash Country, Phillips Park Aquatic Center, Winrock Pool, Civic Center Aquatic Park

Fathers accompanied by at least one child will be admitted free to any one of these Oswegoland Park District or Fox Valley Park District waterparks. Visit http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/ or http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/ for more information.

June 19

PrairieFest 5K and Dog Jog

8:30 a.m.

Prairie Point Park, 313 E. Washington St., Oswego

Families love this 5K run that winds through friendly Oswego neighborhoods. Or run the One Mile Prairie Dog Jog on the Prairie Point Path with or without your favorite canine. For details, and to register, visit http://www.prairiefest.com/entry-forms/.

June 20

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” will be shown on the big screen at the historic Paramount Theatre for just $1. Concessions are available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For more information visit www.paramountaurora.com.

June 20

6-7 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Messy Munchkins

Free

Edible goo, rainbow spaghetti, and lots of other sensory experiences will be available. Come dressed for mess. For children ages 0-5 only, with a grown-up. Registration is required and can be done in person or by calling (630) 552-2025.

June 21

Laughter Yoga

7 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Participants will enjoy a demonstration of Laughter Yoga presented by Lauren McLaughlin. For more information call (630) 554-1010 or visit http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/

— Kendall County events calendar–