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Bats and other Misunderstood Creatures

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Come meet live bats as we learn about them and some other misunderstood creatures. Incredible bats will be joining us at the library. Come meet live bats as we learn about them and some other misunderstood creatures. For families and bat lovers in the library's Main Meeting Room.

Free

Downtown Progress In Progress Celebration

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

Come celebrate the downtown construction wrapping up with family fun and prizes. 11AM-1PM Princess Storytime w/Meet & Greet Walk Around Magician Balloon Artist Face Painter Caricature Artist 1PM-3PM Motown Nation (family-friendly) band performance Stilt Walker – Juggler – Allegory’s $5 Food Truck

Party for the Preserves

Miller Meadow - South 1st Avenue and Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL, United States

Celebrate the Forest Preserves on National Public Lands Day at our annual Party for the Preserves! Enjoy family friendly activities with community partners, music, guided walks, nature activities, local food truck and more.

Free

Local Author Event and Library Open House

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United States

Local authors will be on hand to meet readers and to sell books. Come find a new favorite. New makerspaces for children and teens & adults will be open to explore. Makerspaces are rooms with tools and technology for patron use. We have 3D printers, Cricut machines, button makers and more. Come see the possibilities.

Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Join us September 15 - 25, 2022 for the Tenth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

Crafternoon with Maribel

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Maribel invites you to the Vaughan Athletic Center for an afternoon of crafts and fun. Participants will create an Encanto-themed craft and will be treated to a snack. Maribel will be joining the festivities. Adults are not required to attend however they are more than welcome to register and join the fun.

$10

¡VIVA! Mexican and Polish Music In Celebration of Mexican Independence

Various Locations IL, United States

A joyful FREE concert of music by Cuerdas Clasicas String Ensemble and the Lira Singers in colorful, authentic folk garb, will celebrate Mexican independence, Poland’s history of fighting for its freedom, and will compare them with Ukraine’s current struggle against Russian aggression – at three FREE performances – all with FREE parking:  Wednesday, September...

Free

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