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Pioneering the American Faceting Movement

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

In this presentation, lapidary historian and author Justin K Prim will take us on a journey through time. Using archival photos and documents, Justin will reveal the roots of gemstone cutting in America. He is an American lapidary and gemologist living and working in Bangkok, Thailand. He has studied gem cutting traditions all over the...

District 99 Block Party

Downers Grove North High School 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Sponsored by District 99 Education Foundation. Food trucks, live music and games for all ages. Admission is FREE! Event takes place in the parking lot on the west side of the school.

Event Series Nerf Night

Nerf Night

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Play games with Nerf blasters. Nerf blasters and darts will be provided.

Free

Mid-Autumn Festival

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

The Chinese Moon Festival, aka the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most important events in the Chinese calendar and can be a great way to learn about Chinese culture. This annual event is organized by Roots & Routes partners to celebrate this tradition in a beautiful outdoor setting on the south lakefront. Attendees can...

Free

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Lombard Village Hall 255 E. Wilson Street, Lombard, IL, United States

In honor of the 21st Anniversary of September 11th, the Village of Lombard invites residents to attend its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on September 11, 2022, 9:00 a.m., at the Public Safety Plaza at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Street.

Event Series Honey Harvest

Honey Harvest

Lyman Woods Nature Center 901 31st St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Get buzzing and discover the amazing world of honeybees! Learn how bees make honey and see firsthand how honey is extracted. Try your hand with the hot knife or extractor, and have a taste of wild Lyman Woods honey. Fee is per person, so please register everyone who will be attending. Adults must accompany their...

$15

Grandparent’s Day Brunch

Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL, United States

Come celebrate Grandparent’s Day with a lovely catered brunch! Bring the whole family! We’ll have crafts, and play special games. You’ll also be able to take a nice family picture by our fall scene. Please register each person attending. Children 2 & under are free.

$15 – $23
Event Series Revolutionary War Reenactment

Revolutionary War Reenactment

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join Cantigny and The North West Territory Alliance for a two-day Revolutionary War Reenactment. Get a feel for camp life, experience a battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18th century. We will also have food available for purchase.

included with parking

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