Fall Caboose Days
Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL, United StatesRide with the conductor in the Big Red Caboose or with the engineer in the locomotive!
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Events Calendar
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Fairs/Festivals
Centennial Celebration
Spring Rock Park 4400 Central Avenue, Western Springs, IL, United StatesMusic, food, drinks, carnival, fireworks and more.
Free
Grandparents’ Day with T-Trak Model Trains
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United StatesEnjoy Grandparents' Day with model trains built using T-Trak and learn how to get started with model trains with members of the Elmhurst T-Trak Club. Live in-person. No registration.
Free
Oktoberfest
Downtown BataviaOktoberfest, September 8, 9, 10! Mark your calendars and order your lederhosen for our first Oktoberfest! The beer is in the fermenter and we are planning the fun! Don't miss it! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Educator Open House
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators. Join us for food, drinks, and science fun! We're throwing a party for educators at the museum! This special after hours event is specifically designed for educators as an opportunity to engage in museum programming while sharing ideas and enjoying one another's company. The...
Free
Ribfest
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin Us at Ribfest 2023 Today to Enjoy Food and Family Fun in Wheaton this Septemeber! For Ribfest 2023, there will be a $5.00 park admission price. This price includes entrance to park to enjoy the Ribbers, Expos and Family Fun Area. This does not include the concert area. Those that purchase a concert area...
Kids Expo-Touch-a-Truck
Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL, United StatesThis interactive and informative event provides young children the opportunity to learn about their community, various professions, and the vehicles used for those professions. The event will be held at the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center Highlights of the event will include the dramatic arrival and appearance of the Superior Air Med helicopter, subject to...
Free
Fall Craft Fair
Glenbriar Park 21W730 Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL, United StatesWe invite you to join us at the Glen located on the corner of Butterfield and 53 to shop over 30 local crafters and vendors! While you shop at the Glenbriar Park you can take a stroll along the paved path, test your balance and strength on the challenge course. We will have a live...
Free
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