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Family Fringe

Elgin History Museum 360 Park Street, Elgin, IL, United States

Family Fringe is a FREE celebration of family and fun with performances, games, family resources, and more! We are thrilled to be back at the Elgin History Museum for 2023! Family Fringe is free and open to the public. Schedule to come... 10:30am-12:30pm Smarty Pants roving 12pm & 12:30pm Firefly Family Theatre performances Joining us:...

Event Series Frankfort Fall Festival

Frankfort Fall Festival

Downtown Frankfort Kansas and White Streets, Frankfort, United States

Www.Frankfortfallfestival.info will get you all the complete show info but Old Barn Woodworking is proud to be back for the 55th Fall Festival in Frankfort, Illinois! This show has absolutely everything you could want from 300plus craft booths, to a huge carnival, to more food than I can even list , to all the great...

Free
Event Series Chicago Jazz Festival

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park New Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC). As in previous years, outside alcohol is not allowed for the Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park, but alcohol at various...

Free

Open House and Community Picnic

Village of North Aurora Police Department 200 S Lincolnway St, North Aurora, IL, United States

We are excited to once again host our annual Open House & Community Picnic. Bring the kids, tour the police station, check out our vehicles, get FREE Safe Kids ID cards, and much, much more! --Bounce House --Fast Pitch --Dunk-a-Cop --More games --Hot dogs, chips, & drinks (while supplies last) --Music

Free

Learn to Play Go!

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Go is the world’s oldest board game. It’s easy to learn, fun to play, yet challenging as well. The rules are the essence of simplicity, yet they result in endless possibilities. Unlike many games that are based on a “winner takes all” strategy, Go rewards patience and balance over aggression and greed. This is a...

Free
Event Series Fall Carnival

Fall Carnival

Prairie Point Community Park 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego, IL, United States

Labor Day Weekend will bring the Windy City Carnival back to town. Close out your summer with one last thrill ride. The midway and all the rides will be coming to Prairie Point Community Park to cap off your summer season. View the wristband specials here!

Event Series Lyonspalooza

Lyonspalooza

Waterworks Pizzeria & Tavern 7815 Ogden Avenue, Lyons, IL, United States

Back & Better! 3 Day Event Bands • DJs • Food • Drinks • Vendors • Kids Activities LINE UP 🎵FRIDAY • Caliente • Rhythm Giants 🎵SATURDAY • Radio Gaga • Giggity 2.0 • Beyond the Blonde 🎵SUNDAY • Brad Redlich • Blind Reality See flyer for additional details   For information on more events...

Event Series Lions Club Farmers Market

Lions Club Farmers Market

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

Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

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