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Blessing of the Backpacks

Faith United Methodist Church (Downers Grove) 432 59th Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Faith UMC will be having our Blessing of the Backpacks during service on August 18th. Students will be blessed as they begin the new school year. Bring your backpacks! We are also asking for school supply donations so that we may give to those who are in need. If you and your family can afford...

Free

Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival

800 Church St 800 Church St, Evanston

Downtown Evanston transforms itself into an incredible showcase of all types of original art when the Evanston Art & Big Fork Fest opens for a three day show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 18, 19 and 20. Located on Sherman and Church Streets, in the heart of one of the North Shore’s magnificent lakefront...

Free
Event Series Wine and Art Walk

Wine and Art Walk

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Visit the Arboretum on Saturday, August 17 or Sunday, August 18 for a juried art show featuring photography, woodturning, jewelry, painting, ceramics, fused glass, and more from Midwest artists. Guests can sip wine and other beverages, enjoy live music, and take in gorgeous summertime views as they browse the nature-themed artworks on display. Artist booths...

Included in general admission
Event Series Blueberry Festival

Blueberry Festival

Windy Acres Farm 37w446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva, IL, United States

The festival will run 10am – 6pm with an attractions area, beer garden (on Sundays the beer garden is open 12 β€“ 5pm), and a grilled food area with music being played throughout the day. The festival will feature Blueberry Donut Sundaes with fresh Compote served fresh out of our bakery, blueberry slushies, a Beer Garden featuring...

$16
Event Series Montgomery Fest

Montgomery Fest

Montgomery Park 301 N River St, Montgomery, IL, United States

Montgomery Fest has brought together neighbors, friends, and families for decades to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer fun. The fest offers various activities and events, including live entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, a petting zoo, a parade, a car show, and a carp fishing derby. It is topped off with a...

Nature Scavenger Hunt

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Join us for some Scavenger Hunt fun! We’ll start at our base camp, break into groups with a list of Nature items and activities you need to collect or do and then meet back at basecamp to share your discoveries! Fun with a team, family, by yourself or we’ll create a group once we meet...

Free

Back to School Picnic

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL, United States

This free picnic features lunch off the grill, informational booths, meet & greet with BSD 100 teachers, games and more! Say goodbye to Summer in style! Join us for a day of food, fun and games at Proksa Park.

Free
Event Series SJC Fest

SJC Fest

St. John of the Cross 708 51st Street, Western Springs, IL, United States

SJC Fest always has some special activities lined up just for the little ones (and big ones, too).   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

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