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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 Farmerโ€™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

Autumn Nature Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory โ€“ 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 Brick Convention

Brick Convention

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton

BRICK CONVENTION is the Greatest LEGOยฎ Fan Event on Earth and brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGOยฎ building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed...

$15 โ€“ $18

Harvest of the Acorn Moon Fall Festival

Oakhurst Forest Preserve 1680 5th Avenue, Aurora

Celebrate autumnโ€™s arrival with the Forest Preserve District! At this popular, family-friendly festival, weโ€™ll have pumpkin painting, mule-drawn hayrides, games, crafts, folk music and refreshments. Note: Admission is free, however...

Free
Event Series Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserveโ€™s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5...

$5

STEAM Explorers

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Ignite your child's curiosity with STEAM Explorers - the ultimate adventure in science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Let your kids unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities....

Included in general admission

Pioneer Day

Stacy's Tavern Museum 557 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn

Come see what life was like for the early settlers of Glen Ellyn, on the same spot where early residents lived! Try your hand at 1840's life. There will be...

Free

Family Fall Fest

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont

Families are invited to Parkway Bank Park on Sunday, September 29th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a fun-filled day of free outdoor festivities at the entertainment districtโ€™s annual...

Free

Tie Dye DIY: Shibori Dye

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

For a quiet afternoon of Japanese Shibori tie-dyeing, please bring one or more white, cotton items such as a tee shirt, tote bag, scarf, or pillowcase; items will be completed...

Free

Mariachi Sirenas

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance by the Mariachi Sirenas, Chicago's first all-women mariachi band.

Free

LEGO Building Challenge: Blindfolded Building

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Build along with other kids and try to complete this month's challenge: construct anything of your choosing, while blindfolded.

Free

Fairy Tale Ball

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

Adventure awaits your family at this beloved Berwyn tradition! We cordially invite you to explore, meet characters, and enjoy entertainment in the enchanted woods of Proksa Park. Costumes welcome! Magic...

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 Chicagoโ€™s best bands, along with regional and...

Free

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