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Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside...

Free

Fall Fun Fest

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United States

Crafts & Games, Photo Booth, Local Vendors, Face Painting, Free Hay Rides, Free Bounce house, live music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Event Series Itasca Oktoberfest

Itasca Oktoberfest

Washington Park (Itasca) 400 Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL

Join us for German food, drinks, live music & entertainment! Friday, September 6 - 5-10:30 pm Tapping of the first keg with Mayor Pruyn at 5pm -Bratwurst Brothers from 7-10pm Saturday, September 7 - 3-10:30 pm -Alpine Thunder from 3-6pm -Euro Express from 7-10pm   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Movie In The Park

Centennial Recreation Center (Addison) 1776 W. Centennial Place, Addison, IL, United States

Showing Elemental. Registration is not required. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a night under the stars.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.

Free

Step Into a Story: Wonder Walkers Pop-Up StoryWalk®

Lake Foxcroft Park Roosevelt Road & North Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

The Glen Ellyn Park District is excited to announce a special pop-up StoryWalk® event at Lake Foxcroft Park from Friday, September 6, through Sunday, September 8. This free, family-friendly activity features the beautifully illustrated book Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Wonder Walkers invites readers to explore the wonders of the natural world through the eyes...

Free

Western Springs Fire Association Pancake Breakfast

Western Springs Fire Station 1 4353 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL, United States

Come have breakfast with the firefighters and paramedics. Donations will support the members of the Wester Springs Fire Department. 

Event Series Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

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

Featuring: locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries, and more. In addition, business sponsored booths and non-profit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market

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

Get the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes on rain or shine. Lots of vendors from IIlinois, Michigan and Wisconsin area farmers, specialty crafters, unique food items and other one-of-a-kind vendors. Don’t miss...

Free

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