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The 47th Annual Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be held September 7-8, 2024. Set in the heart of our award-winning, historic downtown, the festival features a diverse range of juried artists across various mediums. In addition to the beautiful art, you can enjoy live entertainment, explore unique boutiques, savor delicious offerings at local restaurants,...
The Village of Algonquin invites you to get artsy at Art on the Fox! Come out to Main Street in Downtown Algonquin, September 7-8. Browse the original creations of 75 original artists, visit the Kid Zone for art projects and games, or enjoy face painting and live painting classes! Take a break with a cold...
Printers Row Lit Fest will have hundreds of booksellers and two days of free programming. Printers Row Lit Fest welcomes readers to its annual two-day event held Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept 8.
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...
This year, Winfield is celebrating their 57th annual Good Old Days festival. Live music, games, children's entertainment, delicious food, trolley rides, a parade, and much more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Join us at Navy Pier for a day of exciting competition! Challenge friends and family with lawn games, sports, obstacle courses, and Minute-to-Win-It games. Lakefront games may include inflatables, TV gameshows, classic arcade games, Minute to Win It Games, the largest game of Simon Says in Chicago’s history, and more! Whether you’re aiming for a...
Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July 27 Pullman Park - August 17 Grant Park - September 6-8 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer...
2024's Platzkonzert Germanfest returns for an Oktoberfest-style celebration featuring Hofbrau beer, authentic German food, live music, free kids activities, and more! Friday, Sept. 6 6:00 p.m. - Fest opens! Keg tap at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor William D. McLeod and Trustees. German food, music and bier all night! 8:30 p.m. - Men's "Best Legs" Competition...
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