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Forest Park Ribfest

Forest Park Picnic Grove 7824 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL, United States

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.

Naper Pride Festival

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

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 alliesโ€”all in...

Free

District 99 Block Party

Downers Grove North High School 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

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.

Mid-Autumn Festival

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

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...

Free
Event Series Cantigny Cruise Night

Cantigny Cruise Night

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

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...

included with parking

Playdates in the Park

Berkeley Park Kouba Drive, Hillside, IL, United States

Please join the Village, Berkeley Library, and Berkeley Park District for the final event of the Playdates in the Park series which will take place on Saturday, September 17th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Park Gazebo and is open to all ages. This event will feature the Miss Jamie's Farm, a...

SummerDance Celebration

Millennium Park New Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) caps off the 25th year of its popular Chicago SummerDance series with a daylong celebration of free performances and activities showcasing the richness and diversity of Chicagoโ€™s dance community Saturday, Sept. 17. This event also celebrates the 2022 Year of Chicago Dance. Events include performances...

Free

Half-Way to St. Patrick’s Day

Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church 700 W Adams Street, Chicago, IL, United States

CELEBRATE 1/2 WAY TO ST. PATRICKS'S DAY AT OLD ST. PATS Sunday, September 18th, 9am & 11am mass Join us after mass for soda bread, donuts, coffee, giveaways and a chance to win VIP tickets to Shamrock'n 2023!! Save the date! See you back on the block at Shamrockโ€™n, March 11, 2023, a fun celebration...

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