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ARC’s Birthday Party

West Chicago Park District ARC Center 201 W National St, West Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate the ARC Center’s 10th-Year Anniversary with us! Enjoy a themed scavenger hunt, free facility access, raffles, goodie bags, demonstrations, and more. All ages welcome!

Free

Migrating Monarchs Celebration

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

Learn about the migration route to Mexico and how you can help monarchs and other pollinators! See how monarchs are raised, tagged for tracking, and watch butterflies being released. Fun activities, kid’s crafts, traditional/indigenous celebrations, and educational displays.

Free
Event Series Platzkonzert Germanfest

Platzkonzert Germanfest

Hideaway Brew Garden & Bar 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates

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...

Free
Event Series St. Cletus Fall Fest

St. Cletus Fall Fest

St. Cletus Parish 600 W. 55th Street, La Grange, IL, United States

St. Cletus parish and school is hosting our fall fest! It will include games, rides, music, and food. More details to come.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Naperville Food Truck Festival

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

Calling all Foodies! We're returning to the Naper Settlement in the heart of downtown Naperville, to bring you the 2024 Summer Naperville Food Truck Festival. Featuring 20+ of the area's best food trucks, live music entertainment, a Mega bubble Show, Beer/Wine garden and a local vendor village featuring face painters, balloon artist & more. This...

Good Old Days Coin Carnival

Creekside Park (Winfield) 0S211 Winfield Road, Winfield, IL, United States

Step right up! Be a winner at the Winfield Park District's Good Old Days Coin Carnival. Try your luck at games of skill and chance to win various special prizes. Sorry, no adults will be allowed to play the games.

$0.25

Franklin Park Ice Arena 50th Anniversary

Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin Park, United States

Join us on Saturday, September 7, as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Franklin Park Ice Arena! This special event will feature a public skate session from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for just 50 cents. Come honor our past, celebrate our present, and embrace the future of the Franklin Park Ice Arena with us. Don’t miss...

$0.50

Fall Fest

Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park, IL, United States

Save the date and get ready for another great Fall Fest at the Park District of Forest Park! Enjoy live entertainment and local vendors that'll appease your appetites for food & fun! Food/Drink Options: Candycopia, Cactus Grill, Fitzgeralds/Babygold BBQ, Golden Steer, Jilly's Jerky, McGaffers, Mixhe Hotmix, Shanahans, Scratch Public House, Smokey Joel's Red Hots, Tony's...

Free

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