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Event Series Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

Featuring: locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries, and more. In addition, business sponsored booths and non-profit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses.   For information on...

Free
Event Series Oswego Country Market

Oswego Country Market

Oswego Country Market 15 Main Street, Oswego

Shop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods & honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market.  ...

Free
Event Series Glen Ellyn French Market

Glen Ellyn French Market

Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen Ellyn

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Elmhurst French Market

Elmhurst French Market

Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, Elmhurst

The Elmhurst French Market will be located at the municipal lot at 180 W. Park at the corner of Park and Prospect. The duration of the market would be Sundays...

Free

Cantigny Car Show

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Enjoy our annual auto show featuring a variety of vintage cars, entertainment, and food trucks. The first 200 people through the gate receive a free limited edition t-shirt. Attractions: DJ...

Free with parking

Community Block Party

Jubilee Bible Church 900 Foster Avenue, Medinah

Free block party - food trucks, video game truck, bouncy house, petting zoo, games, and more. All are welcome.

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 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Deer Park Art Show

Deer Park Art Show

Deer Park Town Center 20530 N Rand Road, Deer Park

Deer Park Art Show fills the streets of Deer Park Town Center with thousands of original works of art from 75 artists September 14-15. There’s something for everyone-live painting classes,...

Free
Event Series Ravenswood ArtWalk

Ravenswood ArtWalk

Ravenswood Industrial Corridor Ravenswood Avenue and Lawrence Avenue, Chicago

The ultimate end of summer festival returns to Chicago’s North side with the 22nd Annual Ravenswood Artwalk on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th. The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of...

$5 – $10

Barrington Hills Fall Festival

Barrington Hills Park District 361 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills

Rain or shine, come for a great time! Family, friends, and neighbors have made attending this fest an annual tradition! Live music, games, entertainment and mouth-watering fest favorites will surely...

Free

Hoe Down

Darien Community Park 7100 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien

Join us pardner for an afternoon of Pony Rides, Hayrides, Games, Food and Fun!     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals...

Event Series Depot Days

Depot Days

The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle

Discover what life was like more than 100 years ago at Lisle Depot Days, where you'll be transported back in time as you tour the Depot Museum, Beaubien Tavern, Netzley/Yender...

Free

Autumn Opener

Castaldo Park (Woodridge) 3024 71st Street, Woodridge

Build-your-own scarecrow, play games, ride a trackless train and more at the annual Autumn Opener. Concessions will be available.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Event Series Fall Fest

Fall Fest

Lake Park (Des Plaines) 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines

Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ favorite family-friendly festival, is back for the fifteenth year, with food, music, fun, games, and dozens of activities. Lake Park, at 2200 Lee Street, will once...

Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Join us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling...

Free – $5

International Dot Day

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration. Inspired by Peter Reynold's The Dot, visit the Youth Service Department on September 15 for arts and crafts,...

Festival of Cultures

Memorial Park (Wheaton) 208 West Union Avenue, Wheaton

The 2024 Festival of Cultures, presented by the City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1-5 p.m. at Memorial Park, 225 N. Karlskoga...

Family Concert Series: Hot n’ Cole Duet

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Featuring music from one of America's most beloved jazz/theater composers, audiences will become fans of Porter's timeless classics. Matt and Cynthia enlighten listeners with biographical and musical background that will...

Free
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

Glow in the Park Lantern Walk

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn

Light up the night at the Glow in the Park Lantern Walk, supporting Lurie Children's. The evening begins with live music by Tres Moustache, face painting, a balloon artist, and...

Free
Event Series Family Golf Nights

Family Golf Nights

White Pines Golf Club 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville

Bring the whole family out for an evening of golf at White Pines Golf Club’s Family Golf Nights one Sunday each month! The tees have been moved up for the...

$5 – $10

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