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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

Second Floor Grand Opening Celebration

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Join us to officially celebrate the Grand Opening of the renovated second floor of the Library! Stop by to enjoy food, crafts, activities and exciting demos in the new Innovation Hub! No registration required.

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
Event Series St. Charles Jazz Weekend

St. Charles Jazz Weekend

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

St. Charles Jazz Weekend is a four-day event that showcases and promotes live jazz music at different St. Charles establishments. An array of St. Charles venues will take part in this year’s event featuring numerous jazz soloists, quintets, and big bands. Patrons can enjoy jazz music starting mid-day through the evening, with the opportunity to...

Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 is proud to present Oktoberfest. The Education Foundation of Downer Grove District 58 is a Non-For-Profit donates 100% of the proceeds directly to the District 58 Schools in Downers Grove. Festivities include live music, traditional German cuisine and kid-friendly activities, with all proceeds benefiting District 58 schools....

Fall Nature Fest

LaBagh Woods Cicero Avenu and Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, free give-a-ways, and much more. Presented by the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen and others. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/LaBagh24   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Free

Dog Daze

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join us for our third annual Dog Daze Event! Pack up your pooch and plan for a day of fun-filled activities for you and them. For the pups, we will have an agility course competition, peanut butter licking contest, and more! For the people, enjoy food trucks, pet vendors, live acoustic music and adult beverages....

Free

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