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Free Day at Wonder Works – FULL

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Entry to Wonder Works will be FREE FOR ALL on Sunday, September 17, thanks to sponsorship by Bright Start College Savings. To best manage crowds, we ask that you pre-register for a specific entry time at https://wonder-works.org/2023-free-museum-day/ . The museum will open early, at 9:30am. The first 100 children to register will receive a free...

Free
Event Series Riverwalk Fine Art Fair

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Come see works from some of the country's best artists. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46YBc23    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free

Pets in the Park

Ty Warner Park Plaza Drive and Blackhawk Drive, Westmont, IL, United States

Save the date for the 11th Annual Westmont Pets in the Park event! Bring you pets and enjoy a day in the park together! Pick up something for them and you at our vendor booths. Don't have a pet? There will be plenty on hand with a number of animal shelter booths to visit. All...

Free

Makerplaceโ€™s 2nd Anniversary Party

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Celebrate the Makerplace's 2nd Anniversary with us! Join us at the Makerplace open house and explore a variety of hands-on activities. Laser engrave a pint glass, express yourself with suburban sketching, discover the new equipment added to the Makerplace in 2023, and sample a snack inspired by the current One Book One Village book. Plus,...

Event Series Ribfest

Ribfest

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join 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...

Event Series Viva Mexico Independence Day Festival

Viva Mexico Independence Day Festival

Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

The Weekend long celebration takes place from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Festival is held in historic downtown West Chicago. Activities for the day include performances by Ballet Folklorico, musical performances, childrenโ€™s activities, and a 13 foot piรฑata. Food vendors and local businesses and organizations are...

Bike Ride with Mayor Gaffino

North Aurora Village Hall 25 E State Street, North Aurora, IL, United States

Join Mayor Mark Gaffino on a bike ride on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3pm! The bike ride will take place along the Fox River Trail (approx. a 3.7 mile loop) from Village Hall (25 East State Street) up to The Wilds at Red Oak and will feature multiple stops along the route for discussion....

Free

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