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Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!  ...

Free
Event Series Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Farmers’ Market

Palatine Train Station 137 W Wood Street, Palatine

The Palatine Farmers’ Market, operated by the Sister Cities Association of Palatine, opens on May 4.   The Farmers’ Market details are as follows: Every Saturday at the Palatine Train...

Free
Event Series Park Ridge Farmers Market

Park Ridge Farmers Market

Downtown Park Ridge 15 Prairie Avenue, Park Ridge

The Park Ridge Farmers Market is open Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. Our farmers and vendors sell a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty products -...

Free
Event Series Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Farmers Market

Water Street Mall 13 Water St, Aurora

The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and...

Free
Event Series Lisle French Market

Lisle French Market

Downtown Lisle IL

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions. The Farmers Market...

Free
Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices,...

Free

Oswego Area Moms and More Resale

Old Post Elementary School 100 Old Post Road, Oswego

Save the date! Fall Children's Resale is scheduled for Saturday September 7th. We'll be back at Old Post Elementary School. Looking forward to seeing you there!   For information on...

Fishing Derby

Surrey Park 95 Surrey Drive, Glen Ellyn

Kids ages 3-12 years old are invited to join the Kiwanis Club of Streamwood for the annual fishing derby.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Touch A Truck

Berens Park (Elmhurst) 493 North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst

Climb and explore a variety of vehicles at Touch a Truck in Berens Park. Free admission. Visit 9 am-Noon. The first hour will be a quiet hour designed for kids...

Free
Event Series Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot (check your local store)

Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  August 3 - Whiteboard September 7 - Field...

Free

1st Saturday Family Craft

Bartlett Depot Museum 100 W Railroad Avenue, Bartlett

Families are invited to join in the fun as the Bartlett Depot Museum hosts its First Saturday Free Children’s Craft. On September 7, kiddos will be coloring a fabric drawstring...

Free

Community Fall Garage Sale

Seascape Family Aquatic Center 1300 Moon Lake Boulevard, Hoffman Estates

Join us for our annual Community Wide Garage Sale this fall!! It’s the perfect time to discover treasures and connect with neighbors. Free to shop!

Free

Super Saturday Jam with ChangoSnakeDog and Friends

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Celebrate friendship, love, and care for our Earth in this unique multicultural show featuring live music and puppets. Best for children ages 2-10 with an adult. Meet puppet friends —...

Free

Cookies and Crayons

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle

Come have a snack and make some fabulous art on Saturday morning. Completed works of art will be displayed in the Youth Services Department for everyone to admire, with artist...

Free

Bluey Bash

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Wear your Bluey gear and drop-in for activities and games celebrating Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad! For 5th grade and younger with grownups.

Free
Event Series Super Sensational Saturdays

Super Sensational Saturdays

Lufkin Park (Villa Park) 1000 Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for fun-filled Saturday mornings. Enjoy great family entertainment, bubbles & dancing in the street, crafts, and face painting will make for...

Free
Event Series Legotastic Saturday

Legotastic Saturday

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Build as far as your imagination will take you in this fun drop-in event the whole family will enjoy. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Free

Fischer Farm 4-H Open House

Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville

Visit the #FischerFarm #4HClub Open House from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept. 7 ! Discover how kids get involved in health, science and #agriculture through hands-on projects and...

Free

Touch A Truck

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside

North Riverside Park Mall presents an event, free for the community to attend, featuring a variety of vehicles from businesses and services. In addition, we showcase a DJ, games, and...

Free

​Pistons for the Parks Auto Show

James O. Breen Community Park Campton Hills & Peck Rds, St. Charles

Fundraiser for enhancements to St. Charles parks. All vehicles welcome: vintage vehicles, antique autos, muscle cars, low riders, grand tourers, hot rods, roadsters, classics & more. Awards presented for Owner's...

Free

Outreach Open House

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Join us on the Bookmobile to learn what Outreach has to offer, such as Home Delivery, resources for teachers, Memory Care Kits and more! Enjoy refreshments and fun activities for...

Free

Brookeridge Fly and Drive-In

Brookeridge Residential Airpark 760 86th Street, Downers Grove

Airplanes, food, music, and free admission.

Free

Prairie Fest

Wolf Road Prairie 2901 Park Avenue, Westchester

An Old-Fashioned Prairie Fest on Saturday, September 7th from 10am - 4pm. 11225 Constitution Drive in Westchester, at the North end of Wolf Road Prairie. Rain date: Saturday, September 14th....

Free

Revolutionary War Weekend

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Join Cantigny and The North West Territory Alliance for a two-day Revolutionary War Reenactment. Get a feel for camp life, experience a battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of...

Included in general admission
Event Series Art on the Fox

Art on the Fox

Downtown Algonquin Main Street and Washington Street, Algonquin

The Village of Algonquin invites you to get artsy at Art on the Fox! Come out to Main Street in Downtown Algonquin, September 7-8. Browse the original creations of 75...

Free

Mighty Con

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton

Let’s get back to where it all started with the famous Dupage Comic Con show from Mighty Con! Come find the very best of new local artists mixed with special...

Event Series Printers Row Lit Fest

Printers Row Lit Fest

Printer's Row 637 S. Dearborn Avenue, Chicago

Printers Row Lit Fest will have hundreds of booksellers and two days of free programming. Printers Row Lit Fest welcomes readers to its annual two-day event held Saturday, Sept. 7...

Free

CommUNITY Diversity Storytime

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

We are proud to partner with the CommUNITY Diversity Group to celebrate Diversity Days in La Grange. Children and families are invited to join us for special stories and songs.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Make a Paper Mola

Make a Paper Mola

Various Locations IL

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as we read special stories and learn about colorful art styles from Colombia and Panama by making a paper Mola! Ages 4-6 with an adult caregiver....

Free

Art in Nature Festival

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Come observe artists at work. Art activities for both kids and adults. Music, dance and artwork for sale.

Free
Event Series Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago

Various Locations IL

Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July...

Free

Septemberfest

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale

The annual end-of-the-summer gathering is held the 1st Saturday after Labor Day. The fest is kicked-off with a parade that ends in Old Town Park. In addition to the stage...

Event Series Good Old Days Festival

Good Old Days Festival

Downtown Winfield Church Street and Beecher Avenue, Winfield

This year, Winfield is celebrating their 57th annual Good Old Days festival. Live music, games, children's entertainment, delicious food, trolley rides, a parade, and much more.   For information on...

Event Series Rock the Block Party

Rock the Block Party

Elmhurst City Centre 147 North York Street, Elmhurst

Enjoy a two day festival full of bands, food, drinks, free family fun zone and so much more! Friday – September 6 4 pm • Cary Kanno 5:15 pm •...

Event Series Dual Language Storytime

Dual Language Storytime

Various Locations IL

Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes, and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many...

Free

ARC’s Birthday Party

West Chicago Park District ARC Center 201 W National St, West Chicago

Celebrate the ARC Center’s 10th-Year Anniversary with us! Enjoy a themed scavenger hunt, free facility access, raffles, goodie bags, demonstrations, and more. All ages welcome!

Free

Migrating Monarchs Celebration

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest

Learn about the migration route to Mexico and how you can help monarchs and other pollinators! See how monarchs are raised, tagged for tracking, and watch butterflies being released. Fun...

Free
Event Series Platzkonzert Germanfest

Platzkonzert Germanfest

Hideaway Brew Garden & Bar 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates

2024's Platzkonzert Germanfest returns for an Oktoberfest-style celebration featuring Hofbrau beer, authentic German food, live music, free kids activities, and more! Friday, Sept. 6 6:00 p.m. - Fest opens! Keg...

Free
Event Series St. Cletus Fall Fest

St. Cletus Fall Fest

St. Cletus Parish 600 W. 55th Street, La Grange

St. Cletus parish and school is hosting our fall fest! It will include games, rides, music, and food. More details to come.   For information on more events like this,...

Naperville Food Truck Festival

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Calling all Foodies! We're returning to the Naper Settlement in the heart of downtown Naperville, to bring you the 2024 Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival. Featuring 20+ of the area's...

Good Old Days Coin Carnival

Creekside Park (Winfield) 0S211 Winfield Road, Winfield

Step right up! Be a winner at the Winfield Park District's Good Old Days Coin Carnival. Try your luck at games of skill and chance to win various special prizes....

$0.25

Franklin Park Ice Arena 50th Anniversary

Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin Park

Join us on Saturday, September 7, as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Franklin Park Ice Arena! This special event will feature a public skate session from 1:30-3:30 p.m....

$0.50

Fall Fest

Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park

Save the date and get ready for another great Fall Fest at the Park District of Forest Park! Enjoy live entertainment and local vendors that'll appease your appetites for food...

Free
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free....

Free

JoyFest

Bolingbrook Village Hall 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Free food, games, prizes, giveaway raffles, and more!

Free

Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ

Duane Street Public Parking Lot Duane Street and Lorraine Street, Glen Elllyn

2024 GEBYBBQ is September 7th - 2:00-9:45pm at the Duane/Lorraine Metra Lot in downtown Glen Ellyn! Lots of space for BBQ and fun.   For information on more events like...

Harvest Fest

Spring Rock Park 4400 Central Avenue, Western Springs

Harvest Fest is going to be taking place in Spring Rock Park on September 7th from 2:00-10:00 p.m. There will be sport clinics, inflatables, games, balloon artists, face painters, and...

Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and...

Free

Fall Fun Fest

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park

Crafts & Games, Photo Booth, Local Vendors, Face Painting, Free Hay Rides, Free Bounce house, live music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Event Series Itasca Oktoberfest

Itasca Oktoberfest

Washington Park (Itasca) 400 Irving Park Road, Itasca

Join us for German food, drinks, live music & entertainment! Friday, September 6 - 5-10:30 pm Tapping of the first keg with Mayor Pruyn at 5pm -Bratwurst Brothers from 7-10pm...

Movie In The Park

Centennial Recreation Center (Addison) 1776 W. Centennial Place, Addison

Showing Elemental. Registration is not required. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a night under the stars.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Free

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