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Event Series Ribfest

Ribfest

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join Us at Ribfest 2023 Today to Enjoy Food and Family Fun in Wheaton this Septemeber! For Ribfest 2023, there will be a $5.00 park admission price. This price includes entrance to park to enjoy the Ribbers, Expos and Family Fun Area. This does not include the concert area. Those that purchase a concert area...

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

What do you think your stuffies do when you’re not looking? What would they do in the library? Let’s find out!

Free

Ultimate Family Game Night

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

The whole family can take part in the fun. Stop by the Children's Department between 6 to 7:30 p.m. and enjoy a host of fun games and activities. Do your own thing or engage in a little friendly competition with your party. Make sure to bring your A-game!

Free

Night Sky Viewing

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

Join the Northwest Suburban Astronomers in the west parking lot as they set up their telescopes to view planets and more in the night sky. All ages. Drop in.

Free

Growing Cents of Style

Canlan Sportsplex 28156 West NorthPointe Parkway, Lake Barrington, IL, United States

This year's resale will be a virtual event. Curbside pickup is available at Canlan Sportsplex.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Resales.

Event Series DuPage Doubles Childrens Resale

DuPage Doubles Childrens Resale

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

The DuPage Doubles resale has over 100 sellers with over 20,000 items to browse. It's a fantastic, economical way to shop for those essentials (and fun stuff, too!). Everything you need from infants, toddlers & teens for the upcoming Fall/Winter season. For more information please visit our dedicated Resale Facebook Group   For information on...

It’s Our Fox River Day

Glenwood Park Forest Preserve 1644 S River Street, Batavia, IL, United States

Take part in a Fox River clean-up and enjoy exhibits and live music! The Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Friends of the Fox River will host a river clean-up at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve as part of a watershed-wide event to celebrate, protect and restore the health of the Fox River. Help beautify...

Free

Inventive Genius Day

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Ignite your inventive genius! Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry! Women and gender-expansive STEM professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches. This event is...

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