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Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL, United States

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown Elgin every Friday. Watch for weekly updates on our Downtown Elgin Market Facebook Page.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free
Event Series Irish Fest

Irish Fest

Central Park (Naperville) 104 E. Benton, Naperville, IL, United States

Join us at Naperville's Central Park for a family-friendly festival featuring live music, frosty libations, Irish cultural activities, Hurling and so much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

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

Join in the fun of celebrating Mount Prospect’s heritage with authentic German food, spirits and German music by Paloma!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Pajama Party

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

Put on your favorite PJs and join us for an evening of comfort and creativity. Explore the Museum’s exhibits and a variety of pop-up activities. Then wind down with bedtime stories. Have your stuffed “friend” or blanket tag along for the fun! Special Activities: from 5:00 – 7:30 pm unless noted otherwise. Fort Building –...

Included in general admission
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

80th Avenue Train Station 18001 S. 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, United States

Enjoy authentic German food, a carnival, vendor fair, traditional and modern musical entertainment, ceremonial keg tapping, food and beer from local vendors!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

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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