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NIU STEM Fest

NIU Convocation Center 1525 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL

STEM Fest 2023 is Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’ll be back on central campus, with STEM Fest activities in the Holmes Student Center, MLK Commons and Founders Memorial Library. We hope you’ll join us to welcome visitors of all ages to this free family event celebrating science, technology, engineering...

Free

Friends Book Sale

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Shop hundreds of gently used books, CDs, movies, audiobooks and more. Don't miss our Bag Sale all day on Sunday! Proceeds from the sale directly support Fountaindale programs and materials.

Free

LEGO Creations

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

See custom displays of LEGOS, talk to the builders and be inspired to build your own creations at home! All ages. Drop in This is a great way to inspire thoughts around STEM subjects or Art! Windy City LUG is a local group that builds their own creations with LEGO.

Free
Event Series Artisan Market

Artisan Market

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

The Oak Brook Artisan Market is returning to Oakbrook Center for two outdoor markets in 2023. Meet and shop the Midwest's finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods + art on Saturday, June 10 from 10am to 6pm, Sunday, June 11 from 11am to 6pm, Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, October...

Free

Glam Your Fam

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

The Saturation Room will capture the essence of the '90s against rad, dreamy backdrops making you feel like you’ve stepped into a time machine. Blue Bunny will also hand out free disposable cameras to the first 50 people who arrive and frozen treats including Blue Bunny’s Minibars, Twist Cones, and Mini Swirls will be given...

Woodland Family Hike

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

ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED Explore seasonal themes on guided, family-paced hikes through the Arboretum’s diverse tree collections. Participants will hone their observation skills as they discover how trees support humans, animals, and other plants. September: Of the Earth. Tour some of the installations in the Arboretum’s current outdoor art exhibit, and then use natural materials to create a...

$10 – $17

Let’s Play Lotería

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with a game of lotería! All ages are welcome. ¡Celebra el mes de la Herencia Hispana jugando lotería! Para toda la familia. Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with a game of lotería- A fun and family friendly version of bingo where you can win prizes or...

Free

Paint and Take a Rain Barrel

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity that helps save the planet? Join a naturalist and our special guests from The Conservation Foundation to celebrate World Rivers Day! Learn about water-conservation activities your family can incorporate at home. Each family will paint a rain barrel to take home to install and help conserve precious freshwater. If...

Free

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