Drop-In Craft
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesDrop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Free
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Chicago Live
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Largest Free Performing Arts Festival in the Midwest returns this September! Navy Pier’s free two-day Chicago Live! performing arts festival returns for the fourth year on September 21-22, showcasing the best of Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community.
Free
Palatine Oktoberfest
Downtown Palatine Smith Street and Wilson Street, Palatine, IL, United StatesAccess to all activities at Oktoberfest is free! We do charge for food and beverages, though! Tickets are available at the ticket booth, for $1 per ticket. We accept cash and credit cards. Note that there is a fast-pass line for full sheets of 20 tickets, cash only. For fastest service, bring $20s! Please note...
Oktoberfest
Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale HeightsJoin us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers under our tent in what Backyard Oktoberfest refers to as “…one of the most authentic around”. We have a great selection of...
Free – $5
Girl Power Songs: A Children’s Show About Black Women Who Changed the World
Muse Coffee Shop 747 S Western Avenue, Chicago, United StatesCalling all families with kids up to 9 years old -- this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a world of amazing, empowering, and educational tunes about incredible Black women! Join me for a lively, interactive experience where we’ll sing, dance, and do activities together. Say goodbye to Yankee Doodle and hello to Bessie...
Free
Scandinavian Jam
Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome to the Museum for an afternoon of traditional roots music. We play tunes together and share our favorites with one another. All are welcome...we love meeting new people!
Fallapalooza
Heritage Park Performance Pavilion 201 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL, United StatesEnjoy an autumn afternoon with family and friends! Live music by Mackenzie O’Brien Band, plus fun activities including, a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, airbrush tattoos, and more. Food and refreshments are also available for purchase. Free Admission! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Free
Oktoberfest
80th Avenue Train Station 18001 S. 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy authentic German food, a carnival, vendor fair, traditional and modern musical entertainment, ceremonial keg tapping, food and beer from local vendors! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
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