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Winfield Duck Race

Lions Park (Winfield) 27W626 Beecher Avenue, Winfield, IL, United States

On Sunday, September 8, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a duck race. At 10:00am, hundreds of yellow rubber ducks will be released into the DuPage River and will race downstream for a variety of prizes donated by local businesses. $200 cash prize will be awarded to the first place finisher. Ducks can be...

Free

Grandparent’s Day at The Hub

Berens Park (Elmhurst) 493 North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Enjoy fun times with Grandma and Grandpa at The Hub. Free crafts will be available today!

Event Series Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival

Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

The 47th Annual Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be held September 7-8, 2024. Set in the heart of our award-winning, historic downtown, the festival features a diverse range of juried artists across various mediums. In addition to the beautiful art, you can enjoy live entertainment, explore unique boutiques, savor delicious offerings at local restaurants,...

Free
Event Series Art on the Fox

Art on the Fox

Downtown Algonquin Main Street and Washington Street, Algonquin, United States

The Village of Algonquin invites you to get artsy at Art on the Fox! Come out to Main Street in Downtown Algonquin, September 7-8. Browse the original creations of 75 original artists, visit the Kid Zone for art projects and games, or enjoy face painting and live painting classes! Take a break with a cold...

Free
Event Series Printers Row Lit Fest

Printers Row Lit Fest

Printer's Row 637 S. Dearborn Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Printers Row Lit Fest will have hundreds of booksellers and two days of free programming. Printers Row Lit Fest welcomes readers to its annual two-day event held Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept 8.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free
Event Series Good Old Days Festival

Good Old Days Festival

Downtown Winfield Church Street and Beecher Avenue, Winfield, IL, United States

This year, Winfield is celebrating their 57th annual Good Old Days festival. Live music, games, children's entertainment, delicious food, trolley rides, a parade, and much more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Event Series The Navy Pier Lakefront Games

The Navy Pier Lakefront Games

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us at Navy Pier for a day of exciting competition! Challenge friends and family with lawn games, sports, obstacle courses, and Minute-to-Win-It games. Lakefront games may include inflatables, TV gameshows, classic arcade games, Minute to Win It Games, the largest game of Simon Says in Chicago’s history, and more! Whether you’re aiming for a...

Free

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