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Westside Fireflies

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us Saturday, September 21 for a special collaboration between Old Town School’s West Side Fireflies & D-Composed Family Edition that will explore Black composers! The event is FREE and open to the public. Fireflies is Old Town School’s early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the world of sound and play...

Fire Department Open House

Station 63 (Des Plaines) 130 E. Thacker Avenue, Des Plaines, IL

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family over for a day of fun fire safety education. Explore fire trucks, meet our brave firefighters and learn life-saving safety tips at Fire Station 63 (130 E. Thacker) on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’ll have demonstrations, community organizations, family activities and more for...

Free

Autumn Fair

Peck Farm Park 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, United States

The Geneva Park District Foundation invites the community to celebrate the season at its annual Autumn Fair. Participants will enjoy many activities, including crafts, games, hayrides, music, and many more fall activities. Admission to this event is free, with minimal fees for some activities, food, and beverages.   For information on more events like this,...

Free

Pepper Park Fest

Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District 22222 N Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, IL, United States

Come out for Pepper Park Fest on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm on North Pepper Road! Enjoy live music, kids activities, food & refreshments for purchase, local shopping at unique boutiques, vintage and resale shops, vendor booths, Barnfest at All American Reclaim and an Open House at the Barrington Countryside Fire District. As...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center 1529 S Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States

Join the North Berwyn Park District in celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Music, Folkloric Dancers, Cultural Activities, Food, Beverages and more... All ages welcome, fees may apply to some activities.

Free

Scarecrow Fest

Lemont Township Community Center 16300 Alba Street, Lemont, IL, United States

Family scarecrow fest - free admission! Bring the whole family for games, Lemont Tractor Club hay rides, DJ, Library storytime, and food for purchase. There will be fall fun for all ages! Please park at Old Quarry with free hay ride transportation to the event.   For information on more events like this, check out...

Free

Meet the Creek

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join the Brookfield Conservation Commission on Saturday, September 21, for our annual Meet the Creek event! There will be free activities for all ages, including: 🛶 Canoe and kayak rides on Salt Creek 🐟 Meeting fish and other critters caught and released in Salt Creek 🌳 Children's scavenger hunt and nature exploration station 💧 Dip-netting...

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