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Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music on Friday and a mix of Oompah music, modern polka, pop, R&B, and yacht rock on Saturday. Enjoy one of the largest Oktoberfest beer varieties in the area and German food from local restaurants and food trucks! There...

Light Up the Sky

James O. Breen Community Park Campton Hills & Peck Rds, St. Charles, IL, United States

Spend a magical evening watching illuminated kites shimmer, shake and dance in the night sky. Enjoy this high-flying, lighted kite show produced by professionals from Chicago Kite, the Midwest's premier show & sport kite creator. Sweet treats and apple cider available for purchase from Sugar mama's Mini Donuts food truck. Stay the whole time or...

Free
Event Series Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Featuring: locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries, and more. In addition, business sponsored booths and non-profit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Get the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes on rain or shine. Lots of vendors from IIlinois, Michigan and Wisconsin area farmers, specialty crafters, unique food items and other one-of-a-kind vendors. Don’t miss...

Free

Free Morning of Play

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

We have been closed for the month of September and are thrilled to offer a FREE MORNING OF PLAY on the weekend of our re-opening! We hope many of you will join us to see the building renovations and play with two new exhibits: A light lab with a Litezilla giant Lite Brite made possible...

Free
Event Series Glen Ellyn French Market

Glen Ellyn French Market

Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Geneva French Market

Geneva French Market

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

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