Events
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Sep 10, 2026 | 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Clarendon Hills Village Office, Clarendon Hills, IL
Featuring gourmet goods, local vendors, fresh produce, and baked goods. Clarendon Hills Public Library has hosted storytime in the past on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM La Grange Village Hall, La Grange, IL
This market has options from local farms and vendors. Kids also like to visit the fountain down the street. In past years, the La Grange Public Library has hosted storytime…
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Sep 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Diane Main Park, Westmont, IL
Stroll through Diane Main Park and read Hello, Little One on storyboards placed along the trail.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL
Visit the planetarium with free admission for Illinois residents.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bolingbrook Historical Museum, Bolingbrook, IL
Monthly storytime hosted at the Bolingbook Historical Museum.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
MSI offers museum free days for Illinois residents with ID throughout the year, with the most recent dates listed. Dates subject to change, so please check their website before heading…
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Sep 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge, IL
Join this developmental playgroup at the library, hosted by a speech-language pathologist.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL
Get creative with this monthly craft.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Palatine Library District Rand Road Branch, Palatine, IL
Enjoy weekly craft activities at the library.
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Sep 10, 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 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Palatine Library District North Hoffman Branch, Hoffman Estates, IL
Enjoy weekly craft activities at the library.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 5:15 PM Wood Dale Public Library, Wood Dale, IL
Celebrate grandparents with this pop-up event.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park, IL
Head to the library for bilinigual storytime.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 11:30 AM CAMP Store, Chicago, IL
Listen to stories, songs, and rhymes on the lawn at the Clarendon Hills Farmer's Market. Bring a blanket to sit on.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM Barrington Area Library, Barrington, IL
Head to the library for creative fun.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Downtown St. Charles, St. Charles, IL
St. Charles Jazz Weekend is a four-day celebration of live jazz, with the sounds of soloists, quintets, and big bands.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood, IL
Register children to test their STEAM skills.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Walsh (John) Park, Chicago, IL
Visit Walsh Park to support local artisans at the newest farmers market hosted by Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton, IL
Enjoy outdoor fun at the library.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cummings Square, River Forest, IL
Play, win prizes, discover local plants and animals, and enjoy plenty more activities.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Geneva Public Library District, Geneva, IL
Create your own backpack charms at the library.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Petal Plaza, Roselle, IL
Visit Petal Porch for this weekly outdoor market.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Berwyn Public Library, Berwyn, IL
Listen to a story and complete a craft. For ages 5 to 8.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library, Naperville, IL
Join the storytelling and role-playing fun at the library.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Maple South Park, Brookfield, IL
Kids can enjoy an activity, and the first 100 attendees will receive free ice cream treats.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Sandy Vasquez Center, Northlake, IL
Join the fun at BINGO night.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM St. Cletus Parish, La Grange, IL
Annual fall festival supporting the St. Cletus community.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
The Art Institute of Chicago hosts free admission opportunities for Illinois residents on select evenings throughout the year. The third Thursday of each month (beginning April 16, 2026), as well…
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Sep 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park, IL
Join this open gaming club.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Camera Park, Glendale Heights, IL
The fun in Camera Park lasts over a week as you listen to live music and enjoy delicious German food.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Lemont Public Library, Lemont, IL
Enjoy a special storytime all about bees.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL
Visit the library to celebrate reading.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Camp Sullivan, Oak Forest, IL
Enjoy an evening of crafting with forest preserve staff.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg, IL
Join Korean storytime especially for preschoolers.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM North Park, Franklin Park, IL
Make your own bag just in time for trick-or-treating season.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Meineke Park, Schaumburg, IL
Concessions will be available for purchase.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District, Rosemont, IL
There will be music and food trucks at this concert series at Rosemont. Additional dates offered on May 24, 2026 as well as select Fridays.
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Sep 10, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs, IL
Enjoy a nighttime hike.
Free Registration Required
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