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ID Day 2023

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

Found a rock that looks like a dinosaur fossil? Snapped a photo of a bird you don’t recognize? Our scientists will examine your object and give you their best identification during our annual ID Day! Members of the public can bring in remnants of the natural world—including clean, dry bones, fossils, rocks, meteorites, seashells, artifacts,...

Free

Pet Event

Bartlett Gazebo Park 102 N Eastern Avenue, Bartlett, IL, United States

An event for pets and their well-behaved humans. The Pet Event is your opportunity to meet 15+ area rescue organizations – saving all manner of creatures from dogs to lizards – shop 20+ pet-related vendors and watch animal demos. Food and fall-related treats available for purchase.

Free

A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Welcome to "A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous". The Rendezvous will be held on September 9 and 10, 2023 - from 10am to 5pm (4pm on Sunday) at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois Parking at nearby UPS facility 7811 Willow Springs Road, Hodgkins IL A River Thru...

$5 – $25
Event Series Swadeshi Mela – The Indian Fair

Swadeshi Mela – The Indian Fair

Mall of India 776 S Route 59, Naperville, IL, United States

DTribals Foundation is hosting Swadeshi Mela (Indian fair) showcasing the rich heritage of Indian handcrafts, handlooms, forest produce and millets in the United States. The Swadeshi Mela is a celebration of Indian cultural heritage and an opportunity to showcase the diverse and unique products that India and the United States have to offer. The event...

Craft Supply Rescue and Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United States

Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you need to replenish supplies? How about a new jigsaw puzzle? Stop by the Community Room on September 9 and peruse craft supplies and puzzles donated by people in the community. All supplies and puzzles are free! All supplies and puzzles will become property of the library...

Free

JH Petting Zoo

Jayson Home 1885 N Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Jayson Home will be having its first ever Petting Zoo in their garden courtyard at 1885 N Clybourn, Chicago on Saturday, September 9th from 12 - 3PM. All are welcome to come pet small goats, lambs, bunnies, and a few chicks and ducklings. The free event will also feature pony rides, pony beers and treats...

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Downtown Batavia

Oktoberfest, September 8, 9, 10! Mark your calendars and order your lederhosen for our first Oktoberfest! The beer is in the fermenter and we are planning the fun! Don't miss it!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

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