Grandparents Day Story Time
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesLet’s celebrate National Grandparents Day! Enjoy stories and rhymes with grandparents and the whole family! Drop in. Meeting Room.
Free
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ID Day 2023
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFound a rock that looks like a dinosaur fossil? Snapped a photo of a bird you don’t recognize? Our scientists will examine your object and give you their best identification during our annual ID Day! Members of the public can bring in remnants of the natural world—including clean, dry bones, fossils, rocks, meteorites, seashells, artifacts,...
Free
Pet Event
Bartlett Gazebo Park 102 N Eastern Avenue, Bartlett, IL, United StatesAn event for pets and their well-behaved humans. The Pet Event is your opportunity to meet 15+ area rescue organizations – saving all manner of creatures from dogs to lizards – shop 20+ pet-related vendors and watch animal demos. Food and fall-related treats available for purchase.
Free
A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesWelcome to "A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous". The Rendezvous will be held on September 9 and 10, 2023 - from 10am to 5pm (4pm on Sunday) at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois Parking at nearby UPS facility 7811 Willow Springs Road, Hodgkins IL A River Thru...
$5 – $25
Swadeshi Mela – The Indian Fair
Mall of India 776 S Route 59, Naperville, IL, United StatesDTribals Foundation is hosting Swadeshi Mela (Indian fair) showcasing the rich heritage of Indian handcrafts, handlooms, forest produce and millets in the United States. The Swadeshi Mela is a celebration of Indian cultural heritage and an opportunity to showcase the diverse and unique products that India and the United States have to offer. The event...
Craft Supply Rescue and Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United StatesAre you looking for a new hobby? Do you need to replenish supplies? How about a new jigsaw puzzle? Stop by the Community Room on September 9 and peruse craft supplies and puzzles donated by people in the community. All supplies and puzzles are free! All supplies and puzzles will become property of the library...
Free
JH Petting Zoo
Jayson Home 1885 N Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJayson Home will be having its first ever Petting Zoo in their garden courtyard at 1885 N Clybourn, Chicago on Saturday, September 9th from 12 - 3PM. All are welcome to come pet small goats, lambs, bunnies, and a few chicks and ducklings. The free event will also feature pony rides, pony beers and treats...
Free
Centennial Celebration
Spring Rock Park 4400 Central Avenue, Western Springs, IL, United StatesMusic, food, drinks, carnival, fireworks and more.
Free
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