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Catfish Derby

Knolls Park (Lombard) 1502 South Meyers Road, Lombard, IL, United States

Register by Wednesday, September 20. So you think you can fish? Then this event is for you! All participants will have two hours to catch as many fish as they can. Prizes are then awarded in a variety of categories. All fishermen are required to register before the deadline, as registration will not take place...

$11 – $13

Wear Your Color Run to Support Cancer Awareness

Fabbrini Park 1704 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

3k fun run/walk or stroll and roll.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs.

Bike and Walk Des Plaines Family Bike Ride

Campground Woods Forest Preserve E Algonquin Rd & Joseph Schwab Rd, Des Plaines, IL, United States

The River Trail Ride is Saturday, September 23, 2023; registration is at 9am, the ride starts at 10am. Ride will start and end at the Forest Preserve Shelter off Algonquin Road, just south of the campground.

Free

Chalk Art Festival

Winston Plaza (Melrose Park) 1254 Winston Plaza, Melrose Park, United States

Join us for the FREE Winston Plaza Chalk Art Festival 2023! 🖍️✨🎨 Let your creativity shine and reserve your spot today to showcase your chalk art skills!

Free
Event Series Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Bartlett Public Library 800 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

Calling all bargain hunters, book lovers, movie buffs and puzzle fans! The Friends of the Bartlett Library invite you to a Book, Jigsaw Puzzle & More Sale. Lots of wondeerful books, puzzles and DVDs from which to choose. Fill a small bag for $2 or a large bag for $5 (bags provided).

Event Series Spring Valley’s 40th Birthday Weekend

Spring Valley’s 40th Birthday Weekend

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Help us celebrate 40 years of conservation, historic preservation, recreation and community at Spring Valley during two days of environmental stewardship, nature education and family fun. Saturday September 23 Celebration of Community Stewardship 9:00am - 12:00pm Spring Valley Birthday Party Picnic 12:00pm - 2:00pm 40th Birthday Beer Garden 4:00pm - 6:00pm Sunday September 24 The...

Free

Messy Mornings: Baby Sensory Play

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Let your baby explore using their developing senses with our messy sensory stations. These activities are aimed at children 0-24 months. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program at the Children's desk.

Free
Event Series Spanish-English Bilingual Nature Storytime

Spanish-English Bilingual Nature Storytime

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Discover the joy of bilingual storytelling as nature comes alive through enchanting tales and interactive activities during an engaging Spanish-English nature storytime program in The Morton Arboretum Children’s Garden. This drop-in program, which is part of the Arboretum’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming, is recommended for ages 2 through 6, though all ages are welcome. More...

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