Touch A Truck
Berens Park (Elmhurst) 493 North Oaklawn Avenue, ElmhurstClimb and explore a variety of vehicles at Touch a Truck in Berens Park. Free admission. Visit 9 am-Noon. The first hour will be a quiet hour designed for kids...
Free
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Fairs/Festivals
Aurora Art League Member’s Show
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, AuroraCome explore the 66th Annual Aurora Art League Member's Show! Check out the year's best of the best. Approximately 40 artists will be participating in this show, bringing a total...
Free
Fischer Farm 4-H Open House
Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., BensenvilleVisit the #FischerFarm #4HClub Open House from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept. 7 ! Discover how kids get involved in health, science and #agriculture through hands-on projects and...
Free
Touch A Truck
North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North RiversideNorth Riverside Park Mall presents an event, free for the community to attend, featuring a variety of vehicles from businesses and services. In addition, we showcase a DJ, games, and...
Free
Pistons for the Parks Auto Show
James O. Breen Community Park Campton Hills & Peck Rds, St. CharlesFundraiser for enhancements to St. Charles parks. All vehicles welcome: vintage vehicles, antique autos, muscle cars, low riders, grand tourers, hot rods, roadsters, classics & more. Awards presented for Owner's...
Free
Brookeridge Fly and Drive-In
Brookeridge Residential Airpark 760 86th Street, Downers GroveAirplanes, food, music, and free admission.
Free
Prairie Fest
Wolf Road Prairie 2901 Park Avenue, WestchesterAn Old-Fashioned Prairie Fest on Saturday, September 7th from 10am - 4pm. 11225 Constitution Drive in Westchester, at the North end of Wolf Road Prairie. Rain date: Saturday, September 14th....
Free
Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival
Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers GroveThe 47th Annual Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be held September 7-8, 2024. Set in the heart of our award-winning, historic downtown, the festival features a diverse range of...
Free
Art on the Fox
Downtown Algonquin Main Street and Washington Street, AlgonquinThe Village of Algonquin invites you to get artsy at Art on the Fox! Come out to Main Street in Downtown Algonquin, September 7-8. Browse the original creations of 75...
Free
Mighty Con
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, WheatonLet’s get back to where it all started with the famous Dupage Comic Con show from Mighty Con! Come find the very best of new local artists mixed with special...
Printers Row Lit Fest
Printer's Row 637 S. Dearborn Avenue, ChicagoPrinters Row Lit Fest will have hundreds of booksellers and two days of free programming. Printers Row Lit Fest welcomes readers to its annual two-day event held Saturday, Sept. 7...
Free
Art in Nature Festival
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonCome observe artists at work. Art activities for both kids and adults. Music, dance and artwork for sale.
Free
Taste of Chicago
Various Locations ILEstablished in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July...
Free
Septemberfest
Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, BloomingdaleThe annual end-of-the-summer gathering is held the 1st Saturday after Labor Day. The fest is kicked-off with a parade that ends in Old Town Park. In addition to the stage...
Good Old Days Festival
Downtown Winfield Church Street and Beecher Avenue, WinfieldThis year, Winfield is celebrating their 57th annual Good Old Days festival. Live music, games, children's entertainment, delicious food, trolley rides, a parade, and much more. For information on...
Rock the Block Party
Elmhurst City Centre 147 North York Street, ElmhurstEnjoy a two day festival full of bands, food, drinks, free family fun zone and so much more! Friday – September 6 4 pm • Cary Kanno 5:15 pm •...
Platzkonzert Germanfest
Hideaway Brew Garden & Bar 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates2024's Platzkonzert Germanfest returns for an Oktoberfest-style celebration featuring Hofbrau beer, authentic German food, live music, free kids activities, and more! Friday, Sept. 6 6:00 p.m. - Fest opens! Keg...
Free
St. Cletus Fall Fest
St. Cletus Parish 600 W. 55th Street, La GrangeSt. Cletus parish and school is hosting our fall fest! It will include games, rides, music, and food. More details to come. For information on more events like this,...
Naperville Food Truck Festival
Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, NapervilleCalling all Foodies! We're returning to the Naper Settlement in the heart of downtown Naperville, to bring you the 2024 Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival. Featuring 20+ of the area's...
Good Old Days Coin Carnival
Creekside Park (Winfield) 0S211 Winfield Road, WinfieldStep right up! Be a winner at the Winfield Park District's Good Old Days Coin Carnival. Try your luck at games of skill and chance to win various special prizes....
$0.25
Fall Fest
Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St, Forest ParkSave the date and get ready for another great Fall Fest at the Park District of Forest Park! Enjoy live entertainment and local vendors that'll appease your appetites for food...
Free
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount ProspectCome view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free....
Free
JoyFest
Bolingbrook Village Hall 375 W Briarcliff Rd, BolingbrookFree food, games, prizes, giveaway raffles, and more!
Free
Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ
Duane Street Public Parking Lot Duane Street and Lorraine Street, Glen Elllyn2024 GEBYBBQ is September 7th - 2:00-9:45pm at the Duane/Lorraine Metra Lot in downtown Glen Ellyn! Lots of space for BBQ and fun. For information on more events like...
Harvest Fest
Spring Rock Park 4400 Central Avenue, Western SpringsHarvest Fest is going to be taking place in Spring Rock Park on September 7th from 2:00-10:00 p.m. There will be sport clinics, inflatables, games, balloon artists, face painters, and...
Fall Fun Fest
Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover ParkCrafts & Games, Photo Booth, Local Vendors, Face Painting, Free Hay Rides, Free Bounce house, live music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...
Itasca Oktoberfest
Washington Park (Itasca) 400 Irving Park Road, ItascaJoin us for German food, drinks, live music & entertainment! Friday, September 6 - 5-10:30 pm Tapping of the first keg with Mayor Pruyn at 5pm -Bratwurst Brothers from 7-10pm...
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