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Hispanic Heritage Celebration

White Pines Golf Club 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville, IL, United States

The Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The celebration will include authentic food, live music, dancing, games and crafts. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. This free admission event will also include a piñata contest (details forthcoming),...

Free

Wheaton Harvest Festival

Wheaton Nurseries 626 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Pumpkin Patch, Live Music, Vendors, Games and Prizes. Admission is free, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. So gather your friends and family!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Event Series The Mix on Main Street Music Festival

The Mix on Main Street Music Festival

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Let’s rock, Main Street! Chris and Nikki from 101.9 The Morning Mix kick off the first-ever Mix on Main Street Music Festival on September 21 at 10am, followed by free live performances all weekend long! Join us at The Moment on Main on Saturday morning for a meet and greet with Chris and Nikki, pop-up...

Event Series LEGO Train

LEGO Train

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Come see the amazing diorama of trains and landscapes created by the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club! The Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club is an adult LEGO® enthusiast group of about 25 active members that enjoy building, designing, and displaying LEGO® creations for the public. All members are encouraged to create in whatever genre they...

Free

Drop-In Craft

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Drop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Free
Event Series Chicago Live

Chicago Live

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

The Largest Free Performing Arts Festival in the Midwest returns this September! Navy Pier’s free two-day Chicago Live! performing arts festival returns for the fourth year on September 21-22, showcasing the best of Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural community.

Free
Event Series Palatine Oktoberfest

Palatine Oktoberfest

Downtown Palatine Smith Street and Wilson Street, Palatine, IL, United States

Access to all activities at Oktoberfest is free! We do charge for food and beverages, though! Tickets are available at the ticket booth, for $1 per ticket. We accept cash and credit cards. Note that there is a fast-pass line for full sheets of 20 tickets, cash only. For fastest service, bring $20s! Please note...

Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Camera Park (Glendale Heights) 101 E Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights

Join us September 12- 22, 2024 for the Twelfth Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest® which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers under our tent in what Backyard Oktoberfest refers to as “…one of the most authentic around”. We have a great selection of...

Free – $5
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