Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Clean Out Your Kid's Closet & Come Raid Ours!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Resales.

Shop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods & honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Clean out the basement, attic, and garage! It’s time to get rid of all that stuff you no longer want in and make a little extra money. Rent a space and sell it all at our Annual Community Garage Sale. Remember one man’s trash is another man's treasure! Nothing to sell? Come out and shop...

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

The online store will be available starting at 9am Friday, September 22nd. Shop and browse all weekend long! Many items will be half-priced on Sunday, September 24th. Shopper pickup Saturday, September 30th, 10am-1pm at Owen Elementary School, 1560 Westglen Drive, Naperville, IL.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Sensory-Friendly Morning is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the MCA without large crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This includes visitors with sensory sensitivities, disabilities, autism, PTSD, dementia, and more. On these mornings, lighting at the museum is dimmed, sounds from artworks and environmental noise is kept at a minimum,...

The Bloomingdale Maker's Market was started in the Summer of 2020 by Alicia Eisenmann of Delish Cakes. The market was called "Maker's Market" and was created as a safe space for people to sell their goods during Covid. What started with 12-18 vendors in 2020 quickly grew to 60 vendors for the 2021 season. The...

The Village of Glendale Heights is excited to present the annual "Show & Shine" Car Show and Swap Meet on September 24th from 10:00am to 3:30pm at Camera Park. The car show includes cars, food, music, games and crafts. Viewing admission is free! (Rain date is October 15th)   For information on more events like...

Help us celebrate 40 years of conservation, historic preservation, recreation and community at Spring Valley during two days of environmental stewardship, nature education and family fun. Saturday September 23 Celebration of Community Stewardship 9:00am - 12:00pm Spring Valley Birthday Party Picnic 12:00pm - 2:00pm 40th Birthday Beer Garden 4:00pm - 6:00pm Sunday September 24 The...

Let nature inspire creativity as children explore various art mediums in this hands-on, discovery workshop. Participants will create their own nature-inspired art piece to take home. Art mediums change monthly. This drop-in program meets on-site at the Arboretum. Space is limited. Program tickets are available in the Children’s Garden for the day of your visit...

FREE: Join us at Fall Fest, our annual family-friendly event in Rehm Park and the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy pumpkins, kids crafts, and nature activities at the Conservatory. Rehm Park hosts games & activities, inflatables, yummy food, Rehm Train Rides, and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Come out and explore the trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, emergency vehicles and more. Bring your camera! Touch-A-Truck puts kids in the driver’s seat! Children can touch, honk, and climb aboard a vast array of specialized vehicles and public safety equipment that are on display.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Whether you walk, run or roll, we invite you to join us at the 2023 Chicago Walk4CMT for a nice and enjoyable day. Come out and connect with other people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), families, and local companies while fundraising for a cure. Fun for all the whole family!   For information on more events like...

Ride with the conductor in the Big Red Caboose or with the engineer in the locomotive!

Celebrate autumn’s arrival with the Forest Preserve District! At this popular, family-friendly festival, we’ll have pumpkin painting, mule-drawn hayrides, games, crafts, folk music and refreshments. Admission is free. Nominal fee for crafts, hayrides and refreshments. No registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Hinsdale in Lights will tell the story of Hinsdale and its residents via an immersive light show featuring outstanding Hinsdaleans, organizations, architecture, and events.

Build-your-own scarecrow, play games, ride a trackless train and more at the annual Autumn Opener. 2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 12:00-5:00 PM. Friendly Farms Petting Zoo & Pony Rides | Face Painters | Pumpkin Bounce House | Trackless Train | Balloon Artistry | Build Your Own Scarecrow | Inflatable Mini Golf Course | Giant Slide 12:00-4:45...

Save the date for the third annual Chicago Live! festival on Saturday, September 23, + Sunday, September 24, 2023. Showcasing Chicago’s vibrant arts and cultural organizations, more than 80 participating acts will perform Pier-wide across three stages. These FREE performances are presented by The Pritzker Foundation, with generous support from Fifth Third Bank and Peoples...

Join us September 14 - 24, 2023 for the Eleventh Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a selection of German Beers and German Food. To round...

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.

Celebrate Naperville showcases the city's vibrant residents in conjunction with a look at how food and harvest shape our cultures and communities. Listen to live story telling around a multicultural theme that celebrates Naperville’s residential diversity. Tell your story! Activities and attractions include: Speakers from The People Tree telling stories around the theme of "harvest."...

It’s back. Enjoy Oktoberfest…Streamwood style! The event features more than 30 brewers who will have an assortment of biers, ciders, and meads. Enjoy food and live music all on the campus of the beautiful and historic Hoosier Grove Barn. This is an event you do not want to miss! Tickets are $40 each through July...

Come in-store for another FREE fun event!

Try one of our many board games, or bring your own and teach others how to play! All ages and drop-ins are welcome.

Once again the Hinsdale Farmers Market is back for 2023! The 47th annual event will start Monday June 5th and run thru October 9th 2023, totaling 19 weeks! Every Monday, June thru October, farmers from all over will line Chicago Ave, between Garfield & Washington, with booths of fresh produce and unique finds from their...

We'll meet in the storyroom for a telling of Michael Rosen's "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" before heading out on a walk behind the library to find bears.

Visit the Library for a playdate the last Monday of each month! Children and their grownups can stop by for some unstructured playtime, read books, socialize, and make new friends. Toys and refreshments will be provided.

Ages birth-24 months with a caregiver. Come for unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. Limit: 35. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the event.

Try some fun (but messy) art! Open-ended activities will inspire creativity and sensory exploration. Process art allows preschoolers to enjoy the creative process, express themselves, take risks, and not worry about mistakes.

Come enjoy a fairytale. Enjoy the story in a featured language followed by a craft.

Learn simple yoga poses and mindfulness activities during this yoga-themed storytime. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. Ages 3-7 with an adult caregiver.

Enjoy your day off with BINGO!

Do you like reading and singing along with Pete the Cat, we do too! Join us for crafts and activities based on the Pete the Cat books. Recommended age: 4-8 years.

Cruise on down meet up with old friends, make new friends, talk cars and kick tires.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.

Board games, video games, VR headsets and more for the whole family! Drop in to the library to play your favorite old games and try new ones.

Wear a white or neon outfit and get ready to move and groove to popular children's music! Families can bust a move together, groove freely, and enjoy learning a simple dance routine. All ages.

Acompáñenos para una presentación de cuentas y música en Español e Inglés.

TICKETS MUST BE RESERVED ONLINE IN ADVANCE Illinois residents enjoy FREE admission to Shedd Aquarium on select free days throughout the year! Tickets must be reserved online before your visit.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity for Illinois residents to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois...

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry on these 2023 dates: January 9–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–31 February 1–2, 6–9, 13–14, 16, 21 March 1, 6, 14 April 18, 22 May 4, 9, 17–18 June 1, 6–7 August 28–29 September 5–6, 10–12, 15, 17–20, 26 October 4–5, 9 November 1, 8   For information on more events...

We'll meet in the storyroom for a telling of Michael Rosen's "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" before heading out on a walk behind the library to find bears.

Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages. Tuesdays: Co-Op Park Wednesdays: Glen Oak Park

Make your own paintbrush with various items found around the house and in nature! With our "unusual" paintbrushes, we will create beautiful art to take home!

Come play games with us! Learn rules for a new game or re-play a favorite!

Join Wanda Lee Farnell, founder of Minds with Motion, as we explore strategies for being more present and fostering positive interactions as a family. Children and adults will start off in one room together for a welcoming activity. Then, children and parents will work on strategies in separate spaces before coming together for one final activity. ...

The Discovery Center Museum will be here with a variety of fun hands-on activities and stations to explore. Launch a rocket, explore an exoplanet, and space out in the Solar System!

Beginning Spanish for kids and their families. Play games, sample treats, and have fun!

Come explore some of the library's new toys and make some new friends. A parent must stay with their child to supervise play. Recommended age: 1- 4 years with an adult

For grades 1–6. Celebrate the newest book, The Chalice of the Gods, in the Percy Jackson universe with games, activities, and blue snacks.

A special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages.

TICKETS MUST BE RESERVED ONLINE IN ADVANCE Illinois residents enjoy FREE admission to Shedd Aquarium on select free days throughout the year! Tickets must be reserved online before your visit.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2023 Illinois resident FREE days include: September 4, 13, 27; October 9, 11; November 1, 29; December 13   For information on more events like this, check out...

Bring your little ones for open nature play time and help them connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art and exploration each time.

Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Come out to your favorite neighborhood parks for songs, rhymes and stories. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bug spray! For kids of all ages. Tuesdays: Co-Op Park Wednesdays: Glen Oak Park

Join us on the Acorn Express for a family-friendly tram ride and adventure through The Morton Arboretum. We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement...

DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Bonjour! Witamy! 안녕하세요! Come to this bilingual storytime where we read stories in English and the language of the month, have snacks relating to the language's country, and a themed craft! Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Registration required. September 27: French October 20: Polish

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with this special storytime highlighting all the delicious culinary contributions of the Latine community and make a special craft.