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ID Day 2023

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Found a rock that looks like a dinosaur fossil? Snapped a photo of a bird you don’t recognize? Our scientists will examine your object and give you their best identification during our annual ID Day! Members of the public can bring in remnants of the natural world—including clean, dry bones, fossils, rocks, meteorites, seashells, artifacts,...

Free

A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Welcome to "A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous". The Rendezvous will be held on September 9 and 10, 2023 - from 10am to 5pm (4pm on Sunday) at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois Parking at nearby UPS facility 7811 Willow Springs Road, Hodgkins IL A River Thru...

$5 – $25

Community Resource Fair and Festival

Lesak Park 6600 26th Street, Berwyn, IL, United States

Free Health & Resource Fair featuring live music, food, kid's zone & artisanal vendors.

Free

Joliet Airport Festival

Joliet Regional Airport 4000 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Fun for the entire family! Free admission! Free parking! Pancake Breakfast // 8 –10:00am Pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice $7 adults // $5 kids 10 & under Classic Car Show Sponsored by Coachmen Car Club $10 entry fee per car (space limited) Airplane Rides $40 per person - Cessna 172 See many types of aircraft flying...

Free

A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Welcome to "A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous". The Rendezvous will be held on September 9 and 10, 2023 - from 10am to 5pm (4pm on Sunday) at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois Parking at nearby UPS facility 7811 Willow Springs Road, Hodgkins IL A River Thru...

$5 – $25

Patriot Day Ceremony

Elmhurst Fire Station 2 601 S York St, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Please join the City of Elmhurst in our special ceremony to proudly remember those who gave their lives to save others on that tragic day 22 years ago. The Ceremony will be held on Monday, September 11th at Fire Station #2 (601 S. York St) from 8:30a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....

$6 – $8

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