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Camping For All

Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs

Enjoy cycling, climbing, kayaking and camping while you explore beautiful Camp Bullfrog Lake in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment. In partnership...

Free
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

Green Fair

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

This free event for the whole family will provide information and activities to help residents learn about the small steps they can take at home, work and in the community...

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

North Ave Car Show

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett

All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Get in line early to claim the best spot! Register online by May 1st to guarantee an event t-shirt! For more info & register...

Free

Show and Shine Car Show

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

Cruise on over to Camera Park and see all the amazing vehicles, and shop at the Swap Meet or Craft Fair. It's fun for the whole family! If you have...

Free
Event Series Art on the Prairie

Art on the Prairie

Warrenville Park District 3S260 Warren Avenue, Warrenville

*Artist displays for purchase *Artist demos *Performing arts (music and dance) *Children’s activities *Food & Beverages Booths   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Free
Event Series West End Arts Festival

West End Arts Festival

Downtown La Grange La Grange

This juried art festival is a favorite for both fine artists and families! In addition to shopping for fine art, our annual weekend celebrates the arts with demos & activities,...

Free
Event Series Art in the Garden

Art in the Garden

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

Let nature inspire creativity as children explore various art mediums in this hands-on, discovery workshop. Participants will create their own nature-inspired art piece to take home. Art mediums change monthly....

included in admission

Fall Fest

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park

Join us at Fall Fest, our annual family-friendly event in Rehm Park and the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy a carnival atmosphere with rides, music, games, and nature activities. Live bats...

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

Public Safety Open House

Petal Plaza (Roselle) 31 S Prospect Street, Roselle

Public Safety Open House is one month away! In addition to live demonstrations and activities, you'll be able to check out trucks and meet the crews of the Roselle Fire...

Free

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

White Pines Golf Club 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville

The Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The celebration will include authentic food, live...

Free

Wheaton Harvest Festival

Wheaton Nurseries 626 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton

Pumpkin Patch, Live Music, Vendors, Games and Prizes. Admission is free, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. So gather your friends and family!   For information on more events...

Event Series LEGO Train

LEGO Train

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Come see the amazing diorama of trains and landscapes created by the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club! The Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club is an adult LEGO® enthusiast group of...

Free

Drop-In Craft

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Drop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Free
Event Series Chicago Live

Chicago Live

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

The Largest Free Performing Arts Festival in the Midwest returns this September! Navy Pier’s free two-day Chicago Live! performing arts festival returns for the fourth year on September 21-22, showcasing...

Free
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
Event Series Scandinavian Jam

Scandinavian Jam

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago

Come to the Museum for an afternoon of traditional roots music. We play tunes together and share our favorites with one another. All are welcome...we love meeting new people!

Fallapalooza

Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling

Enjoy an autumn afternoon with family and friends! Live music by Mackenzie O’Brien Band, plus fun activities including, a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, airbrush tattoos, and more. Food and...

Free
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,...

Interesting Insects

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook

Look for all the different insects we can find in the Fall season.

Free

Incredible Animals

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Come to the library for this amazing outdoor animal show with Incredible Bats. Sponsored by The Friends of the Lemont Public Library District.

Free

El Mago Magic Show

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

Join us for a bilingual family magic show with the engaging and hilarious El Mago.

Free

Chicago Cossacks Musical Trio

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights

Chicago Cossacks trio presents a program of Ukrainian music. Translation of lyrics will be provided The Ukrainian and international folk music and dance ensemble "Chicago Cossacks" was created in 1993...

Free

Adiós Amigos

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg

Celebrate the journey of the amazing monarch butterfly, as the final generation of 2024 migrates to Mexico. Visitors will be able to get a behind-the-scenes view of our volunteer-led monarch...

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

Field Park Fit Family 5K

Field Park Elementary School 4335 Howard Avenue, Western Springs

Field Park will be holding its annual Fit Family 5k and Fun Runs on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 3:00pm. This year will prove to be extra special as we...

$25 – $35

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