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Fall Family Oktoberfest

Walker Park (Burr Ridge) 425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

Join us for our annual celebration of autumn. There will be food, beer, hayride, games, inflatables, DJ and more…Bring the whole family out to Walker Park for a day of family fun.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Free

Viva Festival

Oak Park Village Hall 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, United States

Fun for the entire family awaits at Oak Park’s second annual ¡Viva! Festival planned for Sept. 28. The outdoor celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will be held on the south lawn at Village Hall, 123 Madison St., and will feature food, entertainment, activities for kids and much more.

Free
Event Series Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights

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

Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Free
Event Series Music on Grand

Music on Grand

3700 Block of Grand Boulevard 3700 Block of Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Every last weekend of the month June through September, we close down our downtown business district on Grand Blvd. The bars and restaurants extend their outdoor seating area to allow for more outdoor fun beginning Friday morning (when the closure begins). June 29 - Maggie Speaks July 27 - Wayne Baker Brooks August 31 -...

Free
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside...

Free

Family Engineering: Wildlife Crossing

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

Brainstorm, design, build, and test structures to solve problems and help make the world a better place, just like real engineers! Best for families with children ages 5-11. For over 500 years, Incans have been building and rebuilding the Q’eswachaka suspension bridge that crosses a deep river gorge using woven mountain grasses. This bridge is...

Free

Bingo for Kids

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

Bingo is not only fun, but it also provides a range of cognitive, social & physical benefits for children. Ages 6-11. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. ** **Tickets are availablie at the Children's Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of the program. Children develop critical thinking skills as they strategize...

Free

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