Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
This annual Labor Day weekend taste fest in Chicago offers non-stop live music, food, entertainment and fun for four days. It’s a must-do family event with enough scheduling to keep both little kids and adults happy. The Taste of Polonia Festival is a popular one-of-a-kind food festival in Chicago because of all the added entertainment.
Returning after a stellar first year: Cruise Night Tuesdays! Bring your classic or restored vehicle to the park, mingle with fellow car enthusiasts, and talk shop in the south parking lot. The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will feature extended hours on Tuesdays until 8 pm, May 31 through September 6. The museum will...
FREE in our parking lot! The park will not be open during this event. Climb, pose and play in a variety of vehicles in the back parking lot of Blackberry Farm. Vehicles may include Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, bulldozers, tractors, and more!
Join the Nature Museum on Saturday, September 10, for our day-long celebration of monarch butterflies as they begin their annual migration from Chicago to Mexico! Participate in monarch butterfly tagging demos, guided walks, two First Flight Butterfly Releases, and more! Explore the full schedule here. With the exception of Butterfly Haven Yoga which requires a...
Rib sampling, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, hot dogs, desserts, and much more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
West suburban Naperville will be celebrating its LGBTQ community this summer when it hosts its 2nd annual Naper Pride Fest with plenty of fun for all ages. With Naper Pride being a family-centered organization focused on diversity, Naper Pride Fest will bring together people from all walks of life: family, friends, neighbors and allies—all in...
Sponsored by District 99 Education Foundation. Food trucks, live music and games for all ages. Admission is FREE! Event takes place in the parking lot on the west side of the school.
The Chinese Moon Festival, aka the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most important events in the Chinese calendar and can be a great way to learn about Chinese culture. This annual event is organized by Roots & Routes partners to celebrate this tradition in a beautiful outdoor setting on the south lakefront. Attendees can...
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