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Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024 Illinois resident FREE days include: August 28; September 2, 25; October 14, 23; November 5, 11, 20; December 18   For information on more events like this,...

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Event Series Deer Path Art League Art Fair

Deer Path Art League Art Fair

Lake Forest Market Square 264 Market Square Court, Lake Forest, United States

The 69th Annual Art Fair on the Square is the signature event for the Deer Path Art League and our gift to the community. The two-day, juried fine art show, located in historic Lake Forest Market Square, is free to the public, and celebrates the individual artisan. Come see over 120 exhibitors, in a variety...

Free
Event Series Buffalo Grove Days

Buffalo Grove Days

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Buffalo Grove (BG) days began in 1961 and is the biggest and longest-standing tradition in the Village. BG days spans five days and ends on Labor Day. The event, held at Mike Rylko Park, is filled with live music, family-friendly entertainment, a carnival, a car show, BBQ Challenge, food and refreshments and more.   For...

Free
Event Series Septemberfest

Septemberfest

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Since its inception, Septemberfest has seen a consistent increase in attendance. The Labor Day celebration historically draws over 100,000 patrons with most festival attendees from Schaumburg and the surrounding communities. Our Labor Day celebration is rooted in strong support and patronage from residents of Schaumburg and the surrounding suburbs. We're delighted to also welcome attendees...

Event Series Last Fling and Labor Day Parade

Last Fling and Labor Day Parade

Naperville Riverwalk 175 W Jackson, Naperville, IL

The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area,...

Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside...

Free
Event Series $1 Movie Mondays

$1 Movie Mondays

Paramount Theatre 23 E. Galena, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy the classics of modern cinema on the magnificent two-story screen at Paramount Theatre…for the incredibly low price of just $1 per ticket! Buy tickets at the door. Cash only ($20 bills or less). Concessions available for purchase. Credit/debit cards accepted at concessions. Movies and showtimes are subject to change. Please check back here for...

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