Events

• 8:00am

• Wicker Park Farmers Market

  Sep 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

  Along with food vendors, guests will find storytimes, special programming, crafts, and fitness classes.

  Free

• Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market

  Sep 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, IL

  Visit the Mount Prospect Farmers Market in the downtown commuter West parking lot on Sunday mornings.

  Free

• Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

  Sep 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Mike Rylko Community Park, Buffalo Grove, IL

  Support local farmers and vendors in purchasing produce, baked goods, and other crafted items.

  Free
• 9:00am

• Elmhurst French Market

  Sep 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Elmhurst French Market, Elmhurst, IL

  Visit the French Market on Sunday mornings for local vendors.

  Free

• Oswego Country Market

  Sep 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Oswego Country Market, Oswego, IL

  A full vendor list, including produce, cheese, honey, and more, can be found on their website. Located near Hudson Crossing Park, perfect for creek stomping.

  Free

• Geneva French Market

  Sep 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Geneva French Market, Geneva, IL

  One of the first to open every year, this local artisan market is a popular spot for families.

  Free
• 

  LEGO Build & Talk

  Sep 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville, IL

  Visit the museum for extra LEGO fun that's included in general admission.

  $22.00
• 10:00am

• Septemberfest

  Sep 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Al Larson Prairie Center For the Arts, Schaumburg, IL

  Hosting its 55th year, this festival is filled with family-friendly fun.

  Free

• Sawyer Sunday Fun Day

  Sep 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines, Lemont, IL

  Join a nature-themed storytime, crafts, and meet-and-greet with Sawyer and Cindy Squirrel.

  Free

• Deer Path Art League Art Fair

  Sep 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Market Square, Lake Forest, IL

  Celebrating its 71st year in 2026, this annual festival features over 120 artists.

  Free
• 10:30am

• Wild Baby Brunch

  Sep 6, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center, Glen Ellyn, IL

  Learn about how baby animals are fed at the conservation center.

  Free
• 10:45am

• Dog Show

  Sep 6, 2026 | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Dr. Larry Reiner Park, Buffalo Grove, IL

  Enjoy prizes, raffles, and plenty of fun at this event for your four-legged friends.

  Free
• 11:00am

• Pet Partners - Walk with Me

  Sep 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Arboretum of South Barrington, South Barrington, IL

  Meet and greet with therapy animals at this monthly event.

  Free

• Vivid Creations Art Workshop

  Sep 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL

  Stop by the Children's Garden to be inspired by Vivid Creatures.

  $11.00 - $16.00

• Stars and Stripes: Our American Flag

  Sep 6, 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

  Free

• Weekly Storytime

  Sep 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Barnes & Noble, Bolingbrook, IL

  Head to the Promenade for weekly storytime.

• 11:30am

• Taste of Polonia Festival

  Sep 6, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL

  The four-day celebration features live music, authentic Polish food and beer, cultural exhibits, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.

  Free - $15.00
• 12:00pm

• Last Fling and Labor Day Parade

  Sep 6, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Naperville Riverwalk, Naperville, IL

  Join the fun at Naperville’s annual end-of-summer festivities.

  Free - $40.00

• Taste of Melrose Park

  Sep 6, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Melrose Park Civic Center, Melrose Park, IL

  Food, entertainment and music at this end of summer festival in Melrose Park.

  Free
• 1:00pm

• 74th Annual Lemont Keepataw Day Parade & Fun Fest

  Sep 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Downtown Lemont, Lemont, IL

  Enjoy a Labor Day weekend parade, live music, food trucks, an artisan market, and a dedicated Kids' Corner with games in downtown Lemont.

  Free

• Wekfest Chicago

  Sep 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

  Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

  $30.00 Registration Recommended

• Buffalo Grove Days

  Sep 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Mike Rylko Community Park, Buffalo Grove, IL

  Carnival, food challenges, live music, kids activities, and much more at this annual festival.

  Free

• Sunday Afternoon Art

  Sep 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Oswego Public Library-Montgomery Branch, Montgomery, IL

  Get creative (and messy) at this outdoor art session.

  Free Registration Required
• 1:30pm

• Animal Encounter

  Sep 6, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, IL

  Learn about the nature center's animals.

  Free
• 3:00pm

• Batavia Community Band Concert

  Sep 6, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Peg Bond Center, Batavia, IL

  Enjoy an outdoor, free concert with the Batavia Community Band.

  Free

• What’s On The Menu?

  Sep 6, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, IL

  Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

  Free

• Live on the Lake

  Sep 6, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 8:15 PM Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

  Enjoy live music at Navy Pier each weekend.

  Free
• 5:00pm

• Bluegrass Sunday

  Sep 6, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden, Batavia, IL

  Enjoy weekly live Bluegrass and Americana music every Sunday evening at Sidecar Supper Club in Batavia.

  Free
• 6:30pm

• Stars & Stripes Over Glen Ellyn

  Sep 6, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn, IL

  Visit the park for a patriotic celebration.

  Free
• 8:00pm

• America 250 Fireworks

  Sep 6, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Madison Meadow Park, Lombard, IL

  This event, previously scheduled for the 4th of July, has been moved to Labor Day weekend.

  Free

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