Pioneer Day
Elk Grove Historical Museum 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United StatesTravel back in time to early Elk Grove with music, reenactors, crafts and games.
Free
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Fairs/Festivals
Depot Days
The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle, United StatesDiscover what life was like more than 100 years ago at Lisle Depot Days, where you'll be transported back in time as you tour the Depot Museum, Beaubien Tavern, Netzley/Yender House, and a working blacksmith shop. The event is free to the public. All ages welcome. This Free Event Features Historic Demonstrations Historic Games Blacksmithing...
Free
Oaktoberfest
Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesCelebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy a premier music line up, delicious fall foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and a Kids Root Beer Garden. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Free
Fall Fest
Lake Park (Des Plaines) 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesFall Fest, Des Plaines’ favorite family-friendly festival, is back for the fifteenth year, with food, music, fun, games, and dozens of activities. Lake Park, at 2200 Lee Street, will once again be transformed into a lakefront wonderland where kids of all ages can ride the giant Ferris wheel and climb the rock wall, experience the...
Oktoberfest
Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale HeightsJoin us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers under our tent in what Backyard Oktoberfest refers to as “…one of the most authentic around”. We have a great selection of...
Free – $5
Moon Festival
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on Saturday, September 14th from 1pm - 3pm in Center Park. This community event, presented by and in partnership with Xilin Association and the Huaxing Arts Group, is free and welcome to all ages. Enjoy free giveaways, activities, and performances by: - Yellow River Performing Arts -...
Free
Bridging the Gap Parade
Proviso East High School 807 S 1st Avenue, Maywood, United StatesProviso Leyden Council for Community Action (PLCCA), a nonprofit organization serving low-income residents of Proviso and Leyden townships, including Brookfield, will host its Bridging the Gap Parade 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 14. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. at Broadview Baptist Church, 2100 S. 25th Ave., heading north to Madison Street and then east...
Bluesmobile Cruise Nights
Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesCome 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. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
Free
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