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Bricks and Giggles

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United States

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fun with LEGO® bricks! 🔨 Build in Progress: Watch the master builders from Windy City LUG in action as they work on an incredible LEGO® creation. See how these amazing builds come to life, brick by brick! 🧩 Play: Dive into a sea of...

Free
Event Series Septemberfest

Septemberfest

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Since its inception, Septemberfest has seen a consistent increase in attendance. The Labor Day celebration historically draws over 100,000 patrons with most festival attendees from Schaumburg and the surrounding communities. Our Labor Day celebration is rooted in strong support and patronage from residents of Schaumburg and the surrounding suburbs. We're delighted to also welcome attendees...

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

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