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Event Series Schaumburg Farmers Market

Schaumburg Farmers Market

Trickster Cultural Center 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

At the Schaumburg Farmers Market, you’ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats sold by the vendors that produce...

Free
Event Series Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Learn about people and cultures and discuss practical steps that we can each take to create a more inclusive future. Experience how the power of dialogue can overcome violence and...

Sensory Playtime: Dinner for Breakfast

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Bring your little one for some developmentally friendly - and fun- sensory play stations! Dress to get messy. Please register each child separately.

Free

Connect and Play Library Playdate

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Drop in for a Library playdate! Explore toys, games and more while interacting with other children and caregivers.

Free
Event Series Friday Fun Day

Friday Fun Day

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored! Drop...

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown...

Free
Event Series Irish Fest

Irish Fest

Central Park (Naperville) 104 E. Benton, Naperville

Join us at Naperville's Central Park for a family-friendly festival featuring live music, frosty libations, Irish cultural activities, Hurling and so much more!   For information on more events like...

Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Join in the fun of celebrating Mount Prospect’s heritage with authentic German food, spirits and German music by Paloma!   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Pajama Party

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Put on your favorite PJs and join us for an evening of comfort and creativity. Explore the Museum’s exhibits and a variety of pop-up activities. Then wind down with bedtime...

Included in general admission
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

80th Avenue Train Station 18001 S. 80th Avenue, Tinley Park

Enjoy authentic German food, a carnival, vendor fair, traditional and modern musical entertainment, ceremonial keg tapping, food and beer from local vendors!   For information on more events like this,...

Event Series Palatine Oktoberfest

Palatine Oktoberfest

Downtown Palatine Smith Street and Wilson Street, Palatine

Access to all activities at Oktoberfest is free! We do charge for food and beverages, though! Tickets are available at the ticket booth, for $1 per ticket. We accept cash...

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

Película familiar! Family Movie: Coco

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse,...

Favorite Character’s Club: The Bad Guys

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Calling all Bad Guys fans! Come play, and talk about your favorite character. Make friends, share interactive games together or learn how to draw Bad Guys characters. Can't wait to...

Free

Choose Your Balloon Adventure

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Smarty Pants presents Choose Your Own Balloon Adventure, an all-new edition of the Big Balloon Show for 2024! Will Smarty Pants defeat a terrible book-eating monster at the library, or...

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Rotary Green (Elk Grove Village) 164 Lions Drive, Elk Grove Village

Get ready to raise your steins and indulge in the vibrant festivities of our annual Oktoberfest extravaganza! Our platters of authentic German delicacies will transport you straight to the heart...

Free
Event Series Berwyns Oktoberfest

Berwyns Oktoberfest

Berwyn's Depot District Stanley Ave & Grove Ave, Berwyn

Mark your calendars for a fun filled weekend at Berwyn's Oktoberfest - Presented by S.B.C. Waste Solutions, happening on Friday, September 20 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and Saturday,...

Free

Autumn Fest and Chili Cook Off

North Riverside Park and Recreation 2401 Desplaines Ave, North Riverside

Entertainment • Kids Zone • Delicious Food • Fun for All • Free Chili Samples The season may bring cooler temperatures but the Parks & Recreation Department always spices things...

Free
Event Series Riverwalk Music Nights

Riverwalk Music Nights

Riverwalk Park Bandshell (Winfield) 27W530 High Lake Road, Winfield

You are invited back to another year of Riverwalk Music Nights! We have added 2 additional nights for a total of 6 rocking summer nights where you can enjoy a...

Free
Event Series A Night at the Movies

A Night at the Movies

Various Locations (Naperville) Naperville

Join the Naperville Park District outdoors for a fun and free Friday night kick-off to the weekend featuring a family-friendly movie at A Night at the Movies! Bring your own...

Free
Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

Various Locations IL

Bring your blanket, lawn chair, friends and family for these special outdoor movies! Refreshments will be available to purchase. Movies will begin after dusk. May 18 - Space Jam at...

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Event Series Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park

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

Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen at Lufkin Park. August 9 - Over the Hedge September 20 - Open Season   For...

Free

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