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Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserve

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

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy bilingual hikes and family activities. Programa ofrecido en Espanol.

Free

Rail Safety Week – Free Train Ride

Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL, United States

On September 23, 2023 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, Fox River Trolley Museum and Illinois Operation Lifesaver are teaming up to offer hourly FREE trolley rides! Come down to learn about rail safety around our while riding out trains.

Free

Back to School on A POSITIVE NOTE

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Let’s bring in the new school year on a positive note! Join us and meet Linda Odom, children's book author of A Positive Note. You don’t want to miss the dancing book characters, treats, and much more!

Free

Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District Open House

Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District 22222 N Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, IL, United States

Station tours, demonstrations, giveaways, activities.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Free

Party for the Preserves

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Spend some time outdoors to celebrate your preserve system. We will have a variety of programming.

Free

Fall Nature Fest: Party for the Preserves

LaBagh Woods Cicero Avenu and Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate National Public Lands Day. Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors and much more. For more information, visit commissionerdegnen.com/fallnaturefest/.

Free
Event Series Fall Fest and Oktoberfest

Fall Fest and Oktoberfest

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

Join the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association for their annual Fall Fest and Oktoberfest on Friday, September 22, and Saturday, September 23, at the intersection of Emerson Street and Busse Avenue in Downtown Mount Prospect. Friday, September 22 Oktoberfest – 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. Live entertainment will get the party going while you enjoy your favorite...

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