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5K For All: From Babies to Grandparents

Fox River Marina and Boat Launch 28500 W Roberts Rd, Port Barrington

Join this family-friendly run/walk with distances for everyone.

Free – $40

Fall Flea Market

North Riverside Police Department 2359 Desplaines Ave, Riverside

Clean out your home and sell treasures (or find some, too!).

Free

Winfield Duck Race

Lions Park (Winfield) 27W626 Beecher Avenue, Winfield

Support the Knights of Columbus at their 31st duck race.

Free

First Responders Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield

Celebrate first responders with special programming and demonstrations at the zoo.

Included in general admission

Brookfield Fine Arts Festival

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield

Enjoy live music, hands-on activities, and engaging experiences for adults, kids, and everyone in between.

Free

Scandinavian Day Festival

Vasa Park 35w217 State Route 31, South Elgin

The festival continues to honor the rich heritage of the five Nordic countries.

Come and See Family Fall Festival

First Presbyterian Church of Evanston 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston

Join the church community for a bake sale, games, bounce houses, and more.

Free

Fiesta Patrias Parade

Downtown Aurora Aurora

The festival takes place on Saturday, with the parade returning on Sunday.

Free

Bark in the Park

Al Hattendorf Center 225 E Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village

This free event is designed for dog lovers.

Free

Grandparents STEM Day

SciTech 336 McKee Street, Suite P, Batavia

Enjoy special programming for grandparents.

$30

Migrating Monarchs Celebration

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest

Enjoy activities, music and crafts celebrating butterfly migration.

Free

Grandparents Day Photo Booth

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Snap a photo at this family-friendly session.

Free

Grandparent’s Day BINGO

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Celebrate grandparents at the library with family-friendly BINGO.

Free

Festival of Cultures

Fred P. Hall Amphitheater 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine

Celebrate the diversity of cultures and communities.

Free

Creative Corner

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle

Bring your own crafting supplies for a creative afternoon.

Free

Grandparents’ Day Celebration

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Celebrate the grandparents in your lives with special activities, crafts, and more.

Free

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