• Reels at the Rialto: Young Frankenstein

    Rialto Theater 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432, Joliet, IL, United States

    See the classic movie at the historic theater in Joliet! Tickets are $5 each, and will be available day-of at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. All seating is General Admission—first come, first serve. Cash and credit will be accepted for payment. Bar and concessions will be available for purchase. Tonights' Show: Young Frankenstein

    $5
  • Monster Jam

    Allstate Arena 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL, United States

    "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 female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable...

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  • West Dundee Heritage Fest

    West Dundee 102 South Second Street, West Dundee, Ill, United States

    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

    Marshall 201 S. Michigan Ave, Marshall, United States

    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 motorcycle show, and plenty of family fun!

    Free
  • FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout. 

    Free
  • Autumn in the Park Festival

    Palos Park 8901 W. 123rd St, Palos Park, United States

    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 11:30 am to 11:00 pm

    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

    Berwyn Windsor Ave & Grove Ave, Berwyn, United States

    Enjoy live polka music, German cuisine, and of course, beer for the adults!

    Free
  • Tinley Park Oktoberfest

    Tinley Park 18001 S. 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, United States

    Enjoy authentic German food, a carnival, a craft fair, live music, and a ceremonial keg tapping!

    Free
  • Fall Fest Des Plaines

    Lake Park 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, United States

    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: noon-11pm Sunday, September 17: noon-7pm Carnival open on Sunday until 8pm

    Free
  • Elk Grove Village Oktoberfest

    Elk Grove Village Elk Grove Village, United States

    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 2:00pm - 5:00pm following the conclusion of the Hometown Parade.

    Free
  • Riverwalk Fine Art Fair

    Downtown Naperville Jackson Avenue, between Eagle and Ewing Streets, Naperville, IL, United States

    120 juried artists at this Naperville fine art walk.

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  • Deer Park Art Show

    Deer Park Town Center 20530 N Rand Rd, Deer Park, IL, United States

    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 the fun. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. -From the Deer Park Art Show website 

    Free
  • Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp

    Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    "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 Fab Lab team in the safe application of circuit exploration and basic soldering skills, as well as basic digital fabrication of customized housings for their...

    $290
  • Inventive Genius Day

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    "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 professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches."-From the MSI website 

  • Inventive Genius Day

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL

    "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! Women and gender-expansive STEM professionals will be stationed throughout the Main Level of the Museum to help with designs, builds, and pitches."-From the MSI website

    Included with Museum Entry
  • Edgewater Arts Festival

    Edgewater Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    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

    Ravenswood Art Walk Ravenswood Industrial Corridor, Lawrence to Irving Park Rd, Chicago

    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 more!

    Free
  • West Loop Bavarian Block Party

    West Loop 900 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, United States

    " 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 treating substance use disorders. The Bavarian Block Party will center on an authentic celebration of German culture, complete with popular German foods such as bratwurst...

    Free
  • White Sox v Twins Family Game

    Guaranteed Rate Field 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, Chicago, IL, United States

    Bring the family out to a White Sox game with tickets starting at $10. There will be family-friendly activities throughout the park — plus, kids can run the bases after the game! Kids Run the Bases is available for all kids 13 and younger (must be 36” or taller to participate). Kids can line up...

    $10