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Bugaboo Children’s Consignment Sale
September 18
Kendall County Fairgrounds,
10826 IL-71
Yorkville, IL 60560 United States
Yorkville, IL 60560 United States
Free
At Bugaboo you'll find the most popular clothing brands, toys kids love, nursery gear, baby accessories and much more! Everything packed into 2 buildings for your shopping convenience. Here is your chance to "Be Green" and "Save Green"! All shoppers must have an appointment, which can be made online in advance.
Find out more »Rhea Lana’s of Fox Valley Resale
September 18
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until September 23, 2021
Free
Check the schedule for pre-sale and half-price events.
Find out more »Celebration Weekend
September 18
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until September 19, 2021
Swedish American Museum,
5211 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640 United States
Chicago, IL 60640 United States
Join us in celebrating the Museum turning 45 and the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration turning 20. We have planned a full weekend of fun for all ages. Sign up for each event you plan to attend. All participants 12 and over will need proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test taken within 72...
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Family Campout
September 17, 5:00 pm - September 18, 9:00 am
Fischer Farm,
16W680 Grand Ave.
Bensenville, IL 60106 United States
Bensenville, IL 60106 United States
$8
Must register in advance.
Find out more »7:00 am
Downers Grove Market
September 18, 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 16, 2021
Downtown Downers Grove,
933A Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515 United States
Downers Grove, IL 60515 United States
Free
Naperville Farmer’s Market
September 18, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Fifth Avenue Station Parking Lot,
200 East 5th Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563 United States
Naperville, IL 60563 United States
Free
Children’s Toy and Clothing Resale
Free
Resale is on September 18, 2021. Half-price event is scheduled for September 25, 2021.
Find out more »7:30 am
Oak Park Farmers Market
September 18, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:30 am on Saturday, repeating until October 30, 2021
Pilgrim Church Parking Lot,
460 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
Free
8:00 am
Community Fishing Derby
September 18, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Makin Tracks 5K
September 18, 8:00 am
Concordia University Chicago,
7400 Augusta St
River Forest, IL 60305 United States
River Forest, IL 60305 United States
Timothy Christian School Resale
September 18, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Timothy Christian School,
188 W. Butterfield Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126 United States
Elmhurst, IL 60126 United States
Aurora Farmers Market
September 18, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Downtown Aurora
Aurora,
IL
United States
Free
Batavia’s Farmers’ Market
September 18, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 8:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 30, 2021
Free
Brookfield Farmers Market
September 18, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Brookfield Village Hall,
8820 Brookfield Avenue
Brookfield, IL 60513 United States
Brookfield, IL 60513 United States
Free
Lisle Farmers Market
September 18, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 8:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 16, 2021
Downtown Lisle
IL
United States
Free
Wheaton French Market
September 18, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 8:00 am on Saturday, repeating until November 27, 2021
Downtown Wheaton,
South Main Street & West Liberty Drive
Wheaton, IL 60187 United States
Wheaton, IL 60187 United States
Free
8:30 am
Tower Trot
September 18, 8:30 am - 10:00 am
$10 – $40
Run for the fun and for the benefits: Your health (exercise), Healing Hearts for Ashley Foundation (fundraising) and maybe your pride (awards). The 44th Annual Tower Trot will be held rain or shine on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Open to all ages and abilities using CARA age categories for awards. Registration is required and includes...
Find out more »9:00 am
Park Pride
September 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Each registered volunteer will receive a t-shirt and a complimentary lunch.
Find out more »9:30 am
Fall Fishing Derby
September 18, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Free
Embrace your inner outdoorsman and celebrate Fall at Turner Park with your friends, family, and a few fish. Bring your fishing gear and test your skills (and luck) by trying to catch fish for fantastic prizes. Various prize categories will be awarded, some normal like “biggest fish” and others that are a bit wackier. This...
Find out more »Enchanted Encounters for Kids Presents Story Time
September 18, 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Richard H. Driehaus Museum,
40 E Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611 United States
Chicago, IL 60611 United States
Story Time introduces the concept of Art Nouveau design through the rich illustrations of "Butterfly Park" by Elly MacKay. At each turn of the page as we follow a young girl’s mission to bring butterflies back to Butterfly Park. Then we go on a mission of our own - to find Art Nouveau designs (including...
Find out more »10:00 am
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
September 18, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until September 19, 2021
Free
The Naperville Art League proudly announces the 36th Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair. We invite you to apply to our juried art exhibition and sale, which is held along the renowned Naperville Riverwalk and downtown city streets. The Riverwalk, considered to be one of the most beautifully maintained park grounds in the Midwest, features plants,...
Find out more »Posh Kids Resale
September 18, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until September 17, 2021
One event on September 18, 2021 at 10:00 am
One event on September 19, 2021 at 10:00 am
IL
United States
Posh Kids Resale is the Northwest Suburbs' premiere children's consignment sale! Posh Kids offers families the easiest, safest, fastest and most fun way to sell and buy excellent quality children's items (infant through pre-teen). Shop 40,000+ incredible items expertly organized under one roof for five days. The Fall/Winter Mega Sale is your best opportunity to...
Find out more »Nature Play Kit Pickup
September 18, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Garfield Park Conservatory,
300 N Central Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60624 United States
Chicago, IL 60624 United States
Free
Register today to pick up a Nature Play Kit! These kits include everything your kids need to create a nature-based craft on a different theme every month. Kits are free and you can register for one per child.
Find out more »Art on the Prairie
September 18, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until September 19, 2021
Warrenville City Hall,
3s258 Manning Avenue
Warrenville, IL 60555 United States
Warrenville, IL 60555 United States
Free
Art and music festival.
Find out more »Smithsonian Museum Day
September 18, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art,
1220 Kensington Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523 United States
Oak Brook, IL 60523 United States
Free
Come celebrate a one-day event for Smithsonian Affiliate Museums across the nation. Participants can download or print one ticket per email address for free general admission, up to two people, valid on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Explore the Museum’s fascinating collection! Tickets can be downloaded at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/
Find out more »Farm Frolic
September 18, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Primrose Farm,
5N726 Crane Rd
St. Charles, IL United States
St. Charles, IL United States
$10
Embrace autumn at the Farm’s most popular event of the year! Celebrate the season with old-fashioned farmyard fun! Advance registration requested. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »Classic Stories and Crafts
September 18, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Little White School Museum,
72 Polk St
Oswego, 60543
Oswego, 60543
$5 – $7
Extend your experience before or after this special time with a visit to the museum gallery. Registration is per person and children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5-8 with an adult.
Find out more »See You Saturday
September 18, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until October 9, 2021
Downtown Oak Park,
1010 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301 United States
Oak Park, IL 60301 United States
Marion Street in Downtown Oak Park transforms into an interactive, open street experience four Saturdays this fall! Enjoy live music, activities, outdoor seating, restaurants, kids’ music, balloon twister, drinks & more.
Find out more »Kids Expo
September 18, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Phillips Park Aquatic Center,
828 Montgomery Rd
Aurora, IL 60505 United States
Aurora, IL 60505 United States
Hosted by: State Representative Stephanie Kifowit. Free Admission, fire trucks, police cars and more !
Find out more »Hispanic Heritage Festival Crafts and Activities
September 18, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nichols Library,
200 W. Jefferson Ave
Naperville, IL 60540 United States
Naperville, IL 60540 United States
In honor of the Hispanic Heritage Festival, Naperville Public Library will be offering crafts, scavenger hunts and other activities to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month.
Find out more »Monarch Butterfly Celebration
September 18, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until September 19, 2021
Lake Katherine,
7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive
Palos Heights, IL 60463 United States
Palos Heights, IL 60463 United States
$10
Join us in celebrating the Migration of the Monarch Butterfly! $10 entrance fee (children under 3 are free) includes 15 minutes in the butterfly tent, a visit with animal guests, a crafting area, and a hayride around the grounds. Release a butterfly into the tent for an extra $5. Butterfly release can be added on...
Find out more »10:30 am
JIM GILL Sing-a-thon of Celebrated Songs!
September 18, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Downtown Aurora
Aurora,
IL
United States
A FREE Family Event brought to you by Fox Valley United Way and SPARK sponsored by the Fox Valley Music Foundation and The Venue.
Find out more »Bi-Lingual Storytime on the Riverwalk
September 18, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Riverwalk Grand Pavilion in Centennial Park,
500 W. Jackson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540 United States
Naperville, IL 60540 United States
Free
Immerse your kids in a new language or increase fluency during this fun program full of stories and rhymes in Spanish and English!
Find out more »11:00 am
Autumn Fair
September 18, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Peck Farm Park,
4038 Kaneville Road
Geneva, IL 60134 United States
Geneva, IL 60134 United States
Free
As always, the Event is free to attend. While here, families will enjoy crafts, games, hayrides, great music, and many more Fall activities. With the purchase of tickets, kids can enjoy pony rides, the petting zoo, pick out a pumpkin or two for the house, and get a bite to eat at the lunch tent....
Find out more »Fall Fest on the Fox
September 18, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Riverfront Park (North Aurora),
25 East State Street
North Aurora, IL 60542 United States
North Aurora, IL 60542 United States
Free
We are excited to announce that while North Aurora Days will not be feasible this year, we will be hosting a one day festival on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 11am – 10pm at North Aurora Riverfront Park! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »Spring Road Fall Fest
September 18, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wild Meadows Trace Park,
Intersection of York Street and South Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126 United States
Elmhurst, IL 60126 United States
Family Spring Road Fall Fest Featuring: Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Moonjump, Temporary Tattoos, Concessions, Elmhurst Fire Department, Elmhurst Police Department & musical entertainment. All activities will be at the Wild Meadows Trace Park. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »Naperville Hispanic Heritage Festival
September 18, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Downtown Naperville,
55 South Main Street
Naperville, IL 60540 United States
Naperville, IL 60540 United States
The Naperville Sister Cities Commission is having its first annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Sept. 18 from 11am-9pm in downtown Naperville, to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. The commission partners with Nitra, Slovakia, Patzcuaro, Mexico and, most recently, Cancun, Mexico, to facilitate friendship and understanding between Naperville residents and those cities.
Find out more »12:00 pm
Berwyns Oktoberfest
September 18, 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Free
Loyola Medicine Presents: Berwyn's Oktoberfest is the western suburbs biggest party of the year taking place on Friday, September 17 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm & Saturday, September 18 from Noon to 11:00pm. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »Depot Days
September 18, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 pm, repeating until September 19, 2021
IL
United States
Free
Old Fashioned Fun For The Whole Family! Join us at The Museums at Lisle Station Park this weekend for old-fashioned fun! The Museum is located at 921 School Street in Lisle.
Find out more »Oktoberfest
September 18, 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until September 26, 2021
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday, repeating until September 26, 2021
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 26, 2021
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until September 26, 2021
Camera Park (Glendale Heights),
101 E Fullerton Avenue
Glendale Heights, 60139
Glendale Heights, 60139
Join us September 16 - 26, 2021 for the Ninth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...
Find out more »Oktoberfest
September 18, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 pm, repeating until September 18, 2021
Downtown Downers Grove,
933A Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515 United States
Downers Grove, IL 60515 United States
COME CELEBRATE! Live music, Kids Zone, Authentic Oktoberfest Fare in a Traditional German atmosphere! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »Fall Nature Fest
September 18, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free
Celebrate the fall season with fun and educational entertainment for all ages in this second annual event! Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, native plant give-a-ways, and much more. In partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County and others.
Find out more »1:00 pm
Oktoberfest
September 18, 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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One event on September 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm
One event on September 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm
80th Avenue Train Station,
18001 S. 80th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL United States
Tinley Park, IL United States
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »Cemetery Walk
September 18, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
St. John Lutheran Church (Darien),
7214 South Cass Avenue
Darien , IL 60561 United States
Darien , IL 60561 United States
The Darien Historical Society and St. John Lutheran Church will co-sponsor a guided tour of the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery at 67th Street & Clarendon Hills Road. Select gravesites of area residents from past generations will be visited. Docents in period dress will give first person narratives about the life and contributions of these...
Find out more »Dog Days of Summer
September 18, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Centennial Recreation Center (Addison),
1776 W. Centennial Place
Addison, IL 60101 United States
Addison, IL 60101 United States
Do not leave your furry friend at home! The Dog Jog and Fest is a fun-filled event for pet lovers and a special day for your four-legged family member. The event features animal-related entertainment, “Unleashed” pet contest, food vendors, and much more!
Find out more »Smithsonian Museum Day
September 18, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Free
In partnership with the Smithsonian Magazine, we are pleased to once again participate in Smithsonian Museum Day. Bring up the app on your phone (or print the ticket at home), and you will receive free admission to the museum on Sept. 18th. (Admission is normally $5 per adult.)
Find out more »1:30 pm
Jurassic Fest
September 18, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Vaughan Athletic Center,
2121 W. Indian Trail
Aurora, IL United States
Aurora, IL United States
$10
Join us for a dino-packed afternoon of Jurassic inspired activities! Participants can look forward to games, crafts, inflatables, and more! Register early for a discounted rate!
Find out more »Train Saturdays
September 18, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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An event every month that begins at 1:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until October 16, 2021
One event on October 30, 2021 at 1:30 pm
DuPage County Historical Museum,
102 E Wesley St
Wheaton, IL 60187 United States
Wheaton, IL 60187 United States
Free
2:00 pm
Autumn Fest
September 18, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Oak Brook Park District,
1450 Forest Gate Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523 United States
Oak Brook, IL 60523 United States
Free
The Oak Brook Park District invites you to this year’s Autumn Fest on September 18th from 2-5pm! This free, family-friendly event will start with kid entertainment from 2-3:30pm with a DJ, Juggler, face painter, carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, and more! Feel Good Party Band will be on stage performing from 3:30-5pm. All the...
Find out more »3:00 pm
Moon Festival
September 18, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pacifica Square,
4360 E. New York Street
Aurora, IL 60504 United States
Aurora, IL 60504 United States
Free
Pacifica Square will celebrate Moon Festival again this year, on September 18th, from 3-8pm. It is a free admission outdoor festival, featuring local Asian American restaurants and vendors with entertainment offerings for all ages. It is a day of food, kids crafting workshops, performances ranging from cultural to KPOP to Hip Hop, with lantern give-away!
Find out more »3:30 pm
Family Fall Festival
September 18, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Prospect Park (Clarendon Hills),
315 E. Chicago Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 United States
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 United States
Join us for our annual family fall festival. Gather your family and friends for a great family event for all ages. Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Food and beverages and more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Find out more »Water Lantern Festival
September 18, 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Downtown Aurora
Aurora,
IL
United States
$26 – $56
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience.
Find out more »A Place to Belong
September 18, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Oak Park Community Recreation Center,
229 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States
Excitement for the Village’s new Community Recreation Center (CRC) is building, and Oak Park residents of all ages are invited to the Parks Foundation of Oak Park’s “A Place to Belong” celebration on Sept. 18 from 3:30-5pm. The free event features activities, refreshments, and updates on the CRC. It will take place at 229 Madison...
Find out more »4:00 pm
Woodland Family Hike
September 18, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until September 29, 2021
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until September 25, 2021
The Morton Arboretum,
4100 Illinois 53
Lisle, IL 60532 United States
Lisle, IL 60532 United States
$10 – $17
Explore seasonal themes on guided, family-paced hikes through the Arboretum’s diverse tree collections. Themes change monthly.
Find out more »Puppy Pit Stop
September 18, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn),
845 Pershing Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 United States
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 United States
$10
Show your love for dogs – whether you have one or not! – by making your own “Puppy Pit Stop” to place outside. We’ll learn about how we can help animals meet their basic needs, then decorate our own dog bowl and a sign to place next to it. We’ll also learn about and practice...
Find out more »5:00 pm
Family Campout
September 18, 5:00 pm - September 19, 9:00 am
Park District of Forest Park,
7501 Harrison St
Forest Park, IL 60130 United States
Forest Park, IL 60130 United States
$45
You don't have to drive far to go on a camp out. The Park District is turning the ball fields into our very own campground! Families are invited to pitch their tents for some overnight fun in the park. We will have a chuck wagon set up with our world famous hot dogs and...
Find out more »5:30 pm
Barn Dance
September 18, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Primrose Farm,
5N726 Crane Rd
St. Charles, IL United States
St. Charles, IL United States
$15
Usher in the harvest season with music, dancing, a bonfire and an amazing sunset.
Find out more »6:00 pm
Howl: Helping Our WildLife
September 18, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Brookfield Zoo,
8400 West 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60513 United States
Brookfield, IL 60513 United States
$100 – $150
Join young professionals for an evening at Brookfield Zoo’s Habitat Africa! The Savannah and Great Bear Wilderness to learn how to get involved with the Chicago Zoological Society’s (CZS) Associates. These dedicated volunteers share an interest in animals and conservation. As Society ambassadors, they support CZS through fundraising events, conservation education, and advocating public awareness...
Find out more »6:30 pm
Community Campfire
September 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Lake View Nature Center,
63 Hodges Road
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 United States
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 United States
$5
Gather with family and friends at Terrace View Park for a campfire under the stars. We will provide the cozy campfire and all the fixings to make s’mores. We recommend bringing a blanket or chair. The Nature Center will be open for the first hour, so you can meet our live animals. All participants over...
Find out more »7:00 pm
Harvest Moon Hike
September 18, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lincoln Marsh,
Harrison & Pierce Avenues
Wheaton, IL United States
Wheaton, IL United States
$12 – $15
Take a walk on the wild side and discover the mysteries of nocturnal nature and the harvest moon.
Find out more »7:30 pm
Star Gazing Party
September 18, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Peck Farm Park,
4038 Kaneville Road
Geneva, IL 60134 United States
Geneva, IL 60134 United States
Free
Join the Fox Valley Astronomical Society for a short discussion in the Orientation Barn, then head outside to discover the stars, sky and planets through our giant telescope! Please note: In the event of inclement weather or heavy cloud cover, the Star Gazing Party will be canceled, but the lecture will be held. All viewing...
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