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Cantigny Car Show

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Enjoy our annual auto show featuring a variety of vintage cars, entertainment, and food trucks. The first 200 people through the gate receive a free limited edition t-shirt. Attractions: DJ music by β€œCarousel Sound” Live concert by The Beaux, 12-3pm Gardens and museums Tasty food and beverage options For information on more events like this,...

Free with parking

A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Calling all history buffs and adventure seekers! The Des Plaines Valley comes alive this September 14th and 15th with the return of the A River Thru History Rendezvous! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey back to a time before Chicago, when trappers, explorers, and pioneers gathered along the banks of the river. What awaits you:...

Free – $15

Community Block Party

Jubilee Bible Church 900 Foster Avenue, Medinah, illinoi, United States

Free block party - food trucks, video game truck, bouncy house, petting zoo, games, and more. All are welcome.

Free

Toddler Hiking Club: An Imaginative Nature Walk

Various Locations IL, United States

Grab your backpacks and lace up your boots - you’re invited to join Toddler Hiking Club! Toddler Hiking Club: An Imaginative Nature Walk is an interactive walking play for very young children that takes place in and around nature play spaces and on trails. As audiences follow the Trail Guide, they are introduced to some...

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 Deer Park Art Show

Deer Park Art Show

Deer Park Town Center 20530 N Rand Road, Deer Park, IL, United States

Deer Park Art Show fills the streets of Deer Park Town Center with thousands of original works of art from 75 artists September 14-15. There’s something for everyone-live painting classes, the Kid Zone art projects, face painting, live music, refreshing lemonade, delicious snacks, selfie stations and much more. Come get your art al fresco while...

Free
Event Series Ravenswood ArtWalk

Ravenswood ArtWalk

Ravenswood Industrial Corridor Ravenswood Avenue and Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, United States

The ultimate end of summer festival returns to Chicago’s North side with the 22nd Annual Ravenswood Artwalk on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th. The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) partners with the historic Ravenswood Industrial Corridor for a weekend that showcases the bustling hub of artisans, manufacturers, and brewers unlike anyplace else...

$5 – $10

Barrington Hills Fall Festival

Barrington Hills Park District 361 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills, United States

Rain or shine, come for a great time! Family, friends, and neighbors have made attending this fest an annual tradition! Live music, games, entertainment and mouth-watering fest favorites will surely please! Visit vbhil.gov/fall-fest for details!     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Free

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