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Learn to Play Go!

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Go is the world’s oldest board game. It’s easy to learn, fun to play, yet challenging as well. The rules are the essence of simplicity, yet they result in endless possibilities. Unlike many games that are based on a β€œwinner takes all” strategy, Go rewards patience and balance over aggression and greed. This is a...

Free
Event Series Fall Carnival

Fall Carnival

Prairie Point Community Park 4120 Plainfield Road, Oswego, IL, United States

Labor Day Weekend will bring the Windy City Carnival back to town. Close out your summer with one last thrill ride. The midway and all the rides will be coming to Prairie Point Community Park to cap off your summer season. View the wristband specials here!

Event Series Lyonspalooza

Lyonspalooza

Waterworks Pizzeria & Tavern 7815 Ogden Avenue, Lyons, IL, United States

Back & Better! 3 Day Event Bands β€’ DJs β€’ Food β€’ Drinks β€’ Vendors β€’ Kids Activities LINE UP 🎡FRIDAY β€’ Caliente β€’ Rhythm Giants 🎡SATURDAY β€’ Radio Gaga β€’ Giggity 2.0 β€’ Beyond the Blonde 🎡SUNDAY β€’ Brad Redlich β€’ Blind Reality See flyer for additional details   For information on more events...

Event Series Lions Club Farmers Market

Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Hometown Days Festival

Hometown Days Festival

Beecher Community Park (Yorkville) 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL, United States

The 2023 Hometown Days Festival is a family-oriented event that provides entertainment the entire family can enjoy! We are excited to bring back again this year the past favorites including the Ultimate Air Dogs Competition, Baby Contest, Bags Tournament, Big Band & BBQ, Adult Date Night, Pride and Joy Car Show, and an exciting lineup...

Event Series Frankfort Fall Festival

Frankfort Fall Festival

Downtown Frankfort Kansas and White Streets, Frankfort, United States

Www.Frankfortfallfestival.info will get you all the complete show info but Old Barn Woodworking is proud to be back for the 55th Fall Festival in Frankfort, Illinois! This show has absolutely everything you could want from 300plus craft booths, to a huge carnival, to more food than I can even list , to all the great...

Free
Event Series Chicago Jazz Festival

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park New Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC). As in previous years, outside alcohol is not allowed for the Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park, but alcohol at various...

Free

Lemont Keepataw Day Parade and Fun Fest

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

Remember to save the date for the Lemont Keepataw Day Parade & Fun Fest on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, in downtown Lemont! On Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, at 1 pm (during Labor Day weekend), the parade will begin at Stephen and Main Streets, proceed down Main Street and make a right at Turnabout up to...

Free

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