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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

Makerplace’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, children’s activities, and a 13 foot piñata. 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

Lotería

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Stop in and play a few games of lotería. All families with children welcome.

Free

Talk Like a Pirate Day

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Drop in for some piratey activities! Also test your treasure-hunting skills with our pirate-themed scavenger hunt, which will be running all day long!

Free

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