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Event Series Last Fling and Labor Day Parade

Last Fling and Labor Day Parade

Naperville Riverwalk 175 W Jackson, Naperville, IL

The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area,...

Dog Show

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Dogs and their owners are invited to join us and have the best dog gone fun you can imagine at our annual Dog Show for all Buffalo Grove dogs. All amateur dogs can enter events such as best costume, biggest or smallest dog, best groomed, best trick, best treat-catcher, best tunnel-run, and waggiest tail. Prizes...

Free
Event Series Venardos Circus

Venardos Circus

Benedictine University , United States

It’s time to celebrate the arrival of the Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, coming to Lisle. The show will be held at Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd., Lisle, IL, 60532 with its 10th Anniversary edition from August 22 – September 1, 2024. This edition of the awe-inspiring Venardos Circus cast will celebrate a Decade...

$16.95 – $39.95
Event Series Buffalo Grove Days

Buffalo Grove Days

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Buffalo Grove (BG) days began in 1961 and is the biggest and longest-standing tradition in the Village. BG days spans five days and ends on Labor Day. The event, held at Mike Rylko Park, is filled with live music, family-friendly entertainment, a carnival, a car show, BBQ Challenge, food and refreshments and more.   For...

Free

Alley Art Festival

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Shop local art. Listen to local music. Enjoy local food. Children of all ages are invited to explore and create at Alley Art Festival. Free! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free
Event Series Taste of Melrose Park

Taste of Melrose Park

Melrose Park Civic Center 1000 North 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL, United States

Celebrating our 42nd year. Continuous Free Entertainment All Weekend Long! Unlimited Carnival Rides. Jesse White Tumbling Team. Fireworks Display.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

Free
Event Series Summer Drop-In Days

Summer Drop-In Days

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin β€” for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through β€œInventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...

Included in general admission
Event Series Fall Carnival

Fall Carnival

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

Like many great things in life, once is just not enough! So, in 2024 Windy City Amusements is bringing the thrills to Oswegoland TWICE! Over Labor Day Weekend, the midway and all the rides will be coming to Prairie Point Community Park to cap off the Summer season. Friday, August 30 – 5-10pm Unlimited Wristbands...

Free

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