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Brookfield Fine Art Festival

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL, United States

Meet Local Artists β€’ Art for Kids β€’ Craft Beer and Wine, and Food Trucks.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Art Festivals.

Free

Firefly Family Theatre: Harvest Moon

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

We are thrilled to welcome back our friends from the Firefly Family Theatre as they perform their autumnal celebration using the beautifully handcrafted puppets! Tickets available at the Children's Services Desk beginning Saturday, September 16.

Free

Be Who You Are Book Parr-ty

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Come celebrate the things that make us special on Be Who You Are Day, created by beloved children’s author Todd Parr. We will get inspired by Todd’s stories and explore fun activities to celebrate individuality, kindness, and inclusivity. Best for families with children ages 2 and older.

Free

Harvest Festival

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

You really autumn know about our fall fest! Enjoy storytelling and light refreshments, paint a pumpkin, and join in seasonal crafts and activities for all ages.

Free

Day of Play

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Join us as we celebrate the worldwide day of play at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Celebrate with us and receive $5 family admission. Check out the entire museum and stop by various stations throughout the museum. Complete all of the activities and receive a fire themed book and a Fire Museum Junior Firefighter Badge!...

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

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