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Inventive Genius Day

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Ignite your inventive genius! Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry! Women and gender-expansive STEM professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches. This event is...

Included in general admission

Ben Allison Park Playground Ribbon Cutting

Ben Allison Park 444 S West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Come play with us as we celebrate the new playground at Ben Allison Park! The park was redeveloped this summer and will be ready to make its debut. Attend the ribbon cutting and be one of the first to try out the new playground! The District regularly replaces playground equipment based on lifecycle, use, and condition....

Free

Kids Expo-Touch-a-Truck

Phillips Park Aquatic Center 828 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL, United States

This interactive and informative event provides young children the opportunity to learn about their community, various professions, and the vehicles used for those professions. The event will be held at the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center Highlights of the event will include the dramatic arrival and appearance of the Superior Air Med helicopter, subject to...

Free

Family Event: Latinx Heritage Month

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

In 1968, Hispanic Heritage Week was first observed under the directive of President Lyndon Johnson. Twenty years later, in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan, the week was expanded to a full month of honoring the cultures, contributions, and collective actions of people of Latinx descent. Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, the first day...

Included in general admission

Fall Craft Fair

Glenbriar Park 21W730 Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL, United States

We invite you to join us at the Glen located on the corner of Butterfield and 53 to shop over 30 local crafters and vendors! While you shop at the Glenbriar Park you can take a stroll along the paved path, test your balance and strength on the challenge course. We will have a live...

Free
Event Series Riverwalk Fine Art Fair

Riverwalk Fine Art Fair

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Come see works from some of the country's best artists. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46YBc23    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

This interactive dual-language storytime celebrates Chinese culture and introduces children to Mandarin. In partnership with The Language Labs, we'll have fun with activities perfect for ages 6 and younger with their families. No registration required.

Free

Getting EXCITED About Science with Steve Belliveau

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Let's kick off our annual STEAMfest with a performance by Science Guy Steve Belliveau! All ages, weather permitting this will be an outside event

Free
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