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Downtown Wheaton Chili Cook-Off

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

The Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October! Your favorite Downtown eateries compete for your vote with their unique spin on this fan-favorite dish. Ticketholders will enjoy unlimited chili tastings before voting on the tastiest recipe. Join us for this festive fall event... admission includes UNLIMITED tastings, so bring your appetite. This event will...

Hijab Storytime

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

What's a hijab? We'll read the heartwarming tale “Noor Needs To Know”. Sisters Ayesha and Fatima will answer questions and share the importance of hijabs. Children with caregivers are welcome.

Free

Founders Day Festival

Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle, IL, United States

Activities Include: Zip Line, Euro Bungy, Rock Wall, Bounce House, Face Painting, Obstacle Course, Pumpkin Decorating, Balloon Artist, Hayrides, Giant Slide, Trackless Train, Pumpkin Patch, Food Trucks, and Beer Garden.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Event Series Concert in the Park

Concert in the Park

Peg Bond Center 151 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL, United States

Enjoy a free concert in the park with the Batavia Community Band on September 8 and October 5 from 3-4 p.m. at the Peg Bond Center.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free

Harvest Fest

Centennial Park (Lemont) 16028 127th St, Lemont, IL, United States

Food, Beer Tent, Live Music, Kids Activities, Trunk or Treat, Pie Eating Contest, Hay Rides.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music on Friday and a mix of Oompah music, modern polka, pop, R&B, and yacht rock on Saturday. Enjoy one of the largest Oktoberfest beer varieties in the area and German food from local restaurants and food trucks! There...

Light Up the Sky

James O. Breen Community Park Campton Hills & Peck Rds, St. Charles, IL, United States

Spend a magical evening watching illuminated kites shimmer, shake and dance in the night sky. Enjoy this high-flying, lighted kite show produced by professionals from Chicago Kite, the Midwest's premier show & sport kite creator. Sweet treats and apple cider available for purchase from Sugar mama's Mini Donuts food truck. Stay the whole time or...

Free
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

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