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Glow in the Park Lantern Walk

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Light up the night at the Glow in the Park Lantern Walk, supporting Lurie Children's. The evening begins with live music by Tres Moustache, face painting, a balloon artist, and more. At 7:15 pm, you can either watch or join in the illuminated paper lantern walk around the lake. Purchase a lantern kit to decorate...

Free
Event Series Family Golf Nights

Family Golf Nights

White Pines Golf Club 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville, IL, United States

Bring the whole family out for an evening of golf at White Pines Golf Club’s Family Golf Nights one Sunday each month! The tees have been moved up for the evening, and players can play at their own pace while enjoying an inexpensive meal deal! Family Golf Nights feature affordable rates and a family-friendly environment...

$5 – $10
Event Series Hinsdale Farmers Market

Hinsdale Farmers Market

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, IL, United States

The Farmers Market is located on Chicago ave by Burlington Park with an assortment of vendors onsite. Come and grab your weekly fruits and veggies or have lunch in the park from any one of our local favorite food vendors.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Wonderful World of Wheels

Wolf's Crossing Community Park 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Preschoolers ages 1-5 will have an opportunity to see, touch and experience a variety of community vehicles including a police car, fire truck, tractor and many more! Kids also will meet the community helpers who drive them.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

Explosive Science

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Create concoctions that fizzle, bubble and explode while learning about chemical and physical reactions. R

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

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

Join 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
Event Series Movie Monday

Movie Monday

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United States

Feeling blue on a Monday? Come watch a movie with us! / ¿Te sientes triste en un lunes? ¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros! September 16: The Garfield Movie October 14: Coco

Free

Celebra Nuestra Cultura – Celebrate our Culture

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Ayúdanos a crear un mural para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. 1 a 5 Grado. Regístrese a partir del 2/9. Presentado en inglés y español. Help us create a mural to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Grades 1 – 5. Sign up begins 9/2. Presented in English and Spanish.

Free

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