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Event Series Ribfest

Ribfest

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join Us at Ribfest 2023 Today to Enjoy Food and Family Fun in Wheaton this Septemeber! For Ribfest 2023, there will be a $5.00 park admission price. This price includes entrance to park to enjoy the Ribbers, Expos and Family Fun Area. This does not include the concert area. Those that purchase a concert area...

Event Series Viva Mexico Independence Day Festival

Viva Mexico Independence Day Festival

Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

The Weekend long celebration takes place from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Festival is held in historic downtown West Chicago. Activities for the day include performances by Ballet Folklorico, musical performances, children’s activities, and a 13 foot piΓ±ata. Food vendors and local businesses and organizations are...

Bike Ride with Mayor Gaffino

North Aurora Village Hall 25 E State Street, North Aurora, IL, United States

Join Mayor Mark Gaffino on a bike ride on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3pm! The bike ride will take place along the Fox River Trail (approx. a 3.7 mile loop) from Village Hall (25 East State Street) up to The Wilds at Red Oak and will feature multiple stops along the route for discussion....

Free

LoterΓ­a

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

Stop in and play a few games of loterΓ­a. All families with children welcome.

Free

Talk Like a Pirate Day

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Drop in for some piratey activities! Also test your treasure-hunting skills with our pirate-themed scavenger hunt, which will be running all day long!

Free
Event Series Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. For grades 2-5. September 19: Diffraction of Light Discuss what light is and how diffraction gradients separate light into its components. Make kaleidoscopes using diffraction gradients and toilet paper rolls. October 24: Secret Messages Learn about the...

Free

Concert in the Park

Berens Park (Elmhurst) 493 North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us at Berens Park for a free concert! Industrial Drive will take to the stage, performing rock hits from across the decades. Concert will begin at 5:30 pm, but activities begin at 5 pm, including sponsors, food trucks and yard games. Plus, stop by The Hub - miniature golf and batting cages will be...

Free
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....

$6 – $8

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