Morton Pumpkin Festival
The 57th annual Morton Pumpkin Festival kicks off on September 13th, and the theme this year is Farmin' Pumpkins. There will be a pumpkin fishing derby, pumpkin idol jr., a...
Free
24 events found.
Events for September 16, 2023
All Day
Monster Jam
"At Monster Jam®, world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and...
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West Dundee Heritage Fest
West Dundee Heritage Fest has many fun things to do including a car show, live music, an arts and crafts show, kids activities, fireworks, and a pancake breakfast!
Free
Marshall Autumn Fest
The City of Marshall in Central Illinois/Southern Illinois is essentially known for its Autumn Festival. They have a parade, a golf outing, a pancake breakfast, live music, car, truck and...
Free
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
120 juried artists at this Naperville fine art walk.
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Deer Park Art Show
Held on September 16 and 17, this show rocks to live music and is stroller-friendly, kid-friendly, and upbeat! Artist demonstrations, artist booth chats and interactive activities for kids add to...
Free
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
Didier Farms is running a great family-friendly pumpkin festival this year! They'll have rides, animal land, a corn maze, pony rides, a silly string asylum, and more! Going to the...
Free
Ongoing
Glendale Heights Oktoberfest
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...
$5
Autumn in the Park Festival
Celebrate Autumn with live music, kids activities, food, and more! Friday, September 15, 2023 ~ 6:00 - 11:00pm Saturday, September 16, 2023 Parade kicks off at 11:00 am Festival...
Free
Norwood Park Fall Festival
A music festival with food vendors, a "Littles Zone" with inflatables, a "Kids zone" with laser tag, virtual reality games, and more!
Free
Berwyn’s Oktoberfest
Enjoy live polka music, German cuisine, and of course, beer for the adults!
Free
Tinley Park Oktoberfest
Enjoy authentic German food, a carnival, a craft fair, live music, and a ceremonial keg tapping!
Free
Fall Fest Des Plaines
Des Plaines Fall Fest will have bands, a car show, a kid zone with inflatables, face painting, a petting zoo, and more! Friday, September 15: 6-11pm Saturday, September 16:...
Free
Elk Grove Village Oktoberfest
German delicacies, family fun, live polka music and more! Friday, September 15 from 6:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday, September 16 from 3:00pm - 11:00pm Family Fest will take place Saturday from...
Free
Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago"Circuit Bending is the electronics craft of repurposing pre-made electronic circuits to create something new, usually an audio synthesizer. Each camper will be instructed by members of the Wanger Family...
$290
Inventive Genius Day
"Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry! Women and gender-expansive STEM...
Inventive Genius Day
"Ignite your inventive genius! Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about a real-world problem, design and build a solution, and pitch their invention at the Museum of Science and Industry!...
Included with Museum Entry
Windy Acres Fall Fest
U-Pick apples, moon bounces, mini golf, kiddie trains, corn mazes, and more!
$22
Edgewater Arts Festival
Head to this artsy neighborhood for an arts festival featuring all mediums. There will be food, music, beautiful handmade goods, an awesome kids area, and more!
Free
Ravenswood Art Walk
Open studios and galleries, pop-up performances and activations, and an outdoor arts market featuring 50+ local makers, live music and dance, food trucks, and a Malt Row beer garden, and...
Free
West Loop Bavarian Block Party
" Haymarket Center’s Associate Board will host the West Loop Bavarian Block Party, a weekend-long event that will offer guests a terrific time and raise funds to support Haymarket Center’s work in...
Free
Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago"Circuit Bending is the electronics craft of repurposing pre-made electronic circuits to create something new, usually an audio synthesizer. Each camper will be instructed by members of the Wanger Family...
$290
Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago"Circuit Bending is the electronics craft of repurposing pre-made electronic circuits to create something new, usually an audio synthesizer. Each camper will be instructed by members of the Wanger Family...
$290
Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago"Circuit Bending is the electronics craft of repurposing pre-made electronic circuits to create something new, usually an audio synthesizer. Each camper will be instructed by members of the Wanger Family...
$290