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Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free
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...

Half-Price Play Friday Nights

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Have ALL the fun for HALF the cost during Half-Price Play Friday Nights, 5–8pm, September 20–October 24, 2024!* Every visit to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is an adventure that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and lead to new discoveries. Make a splash in AWEsome Water, put on a cape and β€œfly” through the Wind Tunnel,...

$9.50

Fall Fest

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Gather family and friends and enjoy an evening full of fun, fall festivities. The first 200 children (ages 12 and younger) to pre-register receive a free gift the evening of the event. β€’ DJ β€’ Entertainment β€’ Hayrides around the park β€’ Arts and Crafts β€’ S’mores β€’ Food Trucks β€’ Games β€’ Community Canvas...

Free

Family Movie: The Bad Guys

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

This interactive movie experience includes props, bubbles, snacks and crafts. The Bad Guys is rated PG for action and rude humor. TR Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk. TR = Ticket registration.

Free

First Friday: La Ofrenda: GrΓ‘fica Michoacana Reception

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with an exciting new exhibit, music, and more! Β‘Estamos celebrando el mes de la Herencia Hispana con una nueva y emocionante exhibiciΓ³n, mΓΊsica y mΓ‘s! The Federation of Clubs from MichoacΓ‘n in Illinois-Casas MichoacΓ‘n (FEDECMI) presents the collection of prints La ofrenda: grΓ‘fica michoacana.   For information on more events...

Free
Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. You’ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.  

Free
Event Series Downers Grove Farmers Market

Downers Grove Farmers Market

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

On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll find tasty food to eat, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the Downtown Downers Grove Market! Join in the fun and support the Y in the parking lot outside the Main Street Train Station from 7 a.m....

Free

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