Events
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Sep 25, 2026 | 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Trickster Cultural Center, Schaumburg, IL
Produce, cheeses, flowers, honey, meat, and other locally made items found. Weekly entertainment, with schedule to be released.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market, St. Charles, IL
The outdoor St. Charles Farmers Market takes place along Riverside Avenue, just north of the Municipal Center.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Forest Park Public Library, Forest Park, IL
Explore sensory play at this pop-up programming.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville, IL
Families can enjoy sensory play, music and movement, storytimes, art projects, dinosaur digging, play dough, stickers, and train tables.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dan Ryan Woods-South, Chicago, IL
Play at the nature center with little ones.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton, IL
Meet with community organizations.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM Warrenville Public Library District, Warrenville, IL
Explore Hispanic and Latinx culture through arts and crafts.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM The Landings of Lombard, Lombard, IL
This multi-day event has public hours, presale tickets, shopping for moms-to-be, and more.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago, IL
Join this free, drop-in program for children ages 0–3 to explore science and nature themes, with activities designed to support motor skills, sensory play, and family social interaction.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago, IL
Enjoy a free day with special programming.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Glenside Public Library, Glendale Heights, IL
Visit the library for sensory fun.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Aurora Public Library District - Santori Library, Aurora, IL
Visit the library for a special guest meet-and-greet.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Lisle Library District, Lisle, IL
Make a mess at the library.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook, IL
Explore preschool nature programming with games, crafts, and more.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mount Prospect Public Library, Mount Prospect, IL
Visit the library for storytime and hands-on fun.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Prospect Heights Public Library District, Prospect Heights, IL
Visit the library for a pop-up music class.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, IL
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum offers free admission to various professionals including members of the military, and educators. They are also free admission to Illinois residents on select days throughout…
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Burr Ridge Village Center, Burr Ridge, IL
Enjoy a special concert with Miss Jamie!
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago, IL
Visit the museum for a day of free fun.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Naperville Public Library - Naper Blvd. Library, Naperville, IL
Visit the library to meet a local police officer.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Barnes & Noble, Naperville, IL
Visit the store for a pop-up storytime.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg, IL
Visit the library for an interactive session of play.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Barnes & Noble, Bolingbrook, IL
Head to the Promenade for weekly storytime.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park, IL
Visit the library for a storytime about animals.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Oak Park Public Library - Main Library, Oak Park, IL
Visit the library for storytime in Spanish.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM St. James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville, IL
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by learning about the history of the U.S. flag through a display of various flags
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Sep 25, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Three Stories Bookstore, Lemont, IL
Explore hands-on sensory texture bins designed for children to scoop, pour, and discover at Three Stories Books.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Elmwood Park Public Library, Elmwood Park, IL
Visit the library for bilingual storytime.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Maywood Public Library District, Maywood, IL
Play games and do puzzles at the library.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lemont Public Library, Lemont, IL
Connect with local homeschool families.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin, Elgin, IL
Live music and food vendors. Check their Facebook page for entertainment updates, including family programming.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Barrington Area Library, Barrington, IL
Visit the library for LEGO fun.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Clarendon Hills Public Library, Clarendon Hills, IL
Kids ages 8 and up learn basic moves, games, and tricks using a Flop Ball, a flat sand-filled hand sack.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM Leiseberg Park, Bartlett, IL
Guests will find family activities, a craft show, and more at Bartlett’s annual Oktoberfest.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL
Celebrate sanitation workers at this pop-up program.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside, IL
Visit the library to meet snakes and reptiles.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM St Charles Public Library, St. Charles, IL
It's time for big fun at the library.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg, IL
Build your own fun out of LEGOs.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Downtown Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
Celebrate this annual, two-day festival filled with live music, craft beer, and delicious food.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fishel Park, Downers Grove, IL
Put on your coziest flannel and make your way to Fishel Park for Flannel Fest.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Lisle Library District, Lisle, IL
Join the festive autumn extravaganza at the library.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mount Prospect Public Library South Branch, Mount Prospect, IL
Play Mario Kart with the Mount Prospect Public Library.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 3700 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, IL
Join the festive fun on the fourth Friday of the month.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Aurora Downtown, Aurora, ILFree
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Sep 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Indian Trails Library District - Indian Trails Branch, Prospect Heights, IL
Enjoy live cooking at the library.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, Woodridge, IL
You’ll find live music, activities, and delicious German food.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Kimball Hill Park, Rolling Meadows, IL
Kicking off during the final Fridays Rock of the summer, features live music, delicious food, and fun for the whole family.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Deer Crossing Park, Romeoville, IL
Celebrate Hispanic heritage with crafts, live music, and more.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Geneva Commons, Geneva, IL
Enjoy outdoor concerts on Center Stage every Friday.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines, Lemont, IL
Step into an enchanting world of pumpkins, magic, and mischief. Tickets can be purchased in advance to ensure availability.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Panton Mill Park, South Elgin, IL
Enjoy BINGO before the moving showing.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM Winfield Bandshell & Riverwalk Park, Winfield, IL
Enjoy a night under the stars watching The Addams Family.
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Sep 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM 95th Street Community Plaza, Naperville, IL
Start times and locations change each week at these annual movie nights hosted by the Naperville Park District. Bingo begins one hour before start time.
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