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Naper Pride Festival

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

West suburban Naperville will be celebrating its LGBTQ community this summer when it hosts its 2nd annual Naper Pride Fest with plenty of fun for all ages. With Naper Pride being a family-centered organization focused on diversity, Naper Pride Fest will bring together people from all walks of life: family, friends, neighbors and allies—all in...

Free

Grandparents Day Adventure

Lyman Woods Nature Center 901 31st St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Celebrate Grandparents' Day at beautiful Lyman Woods! Spend time creating lasting memories with your grandchildren as you explore the outdoors, learn about nature and make a take-home keepsake together! Please register each child attending. An adult must accompany their children.

$15

American Girl Doll Fall Fest

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Bring your American Girl doll or any other similar sized doll to design adorable outfits and play fun games to celebrate the fall. We'll take a look at how the beginning of fall was celebrated in the past, and participate in fun activities relating to its beginnings.

$20 – $30

Pioneering the American Faceting Movement

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

In this presentation, lapidary historian and author Justin K Prim will take us on a journey through time. Using archival photos and documents, Justin will reveal the roots of gemstone cutting in America. He is an American lapidary and gemologist living and working in Bangkok, Thailand. He has studied gem cutting traditions all over the...

District 99 Block Party

Downers Grove North High School 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Sponsored by District 99 Education Foundation. Food trucks, live music and games for all ages. Admission is FREE! Event takes place in the parking lot on the west side of the school.

Event Series Nerf Night

Nerf Night

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Play games with Nerf blasters. Nerf blasters and darts will be provided.

Free

Mid-Autumn Festival

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

The Chinese Moon Festival, aka the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most important events in the Chinese calendar and can be a great way to learn about Chinese culture. This annual event is organized by Roots & Routes partners to celebrate this tradition in a beautiful outdoor setting on the south lakefront. Attendees can...

Free

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Lombard Village Hall 255 E. Wilson Street, Lombard, IL, United States

In honor of the 21st Anniversary of September 11th, the Village of Lombard invites residents to attend its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on September 11, 2022, 9:00 a.m., at the Public Safety Plaza at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Street.

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