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    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

  • Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way

    Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago's famous Wiggleworms from the Old Town School of Folk Music are back with free performances at Gallagher Way.  There will be music, movement, bubbles, and plenty of fun for kids and parents! Each week will feature different performers and a different kids' movie will play after the performance. Performers: Will Fancher & Bill Brickey...

    Free
  • letters that say story time

    Bilingual Story Time

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    During Latinx Heritage Month, join Laura Rodriguez-Romaní, founder of Los Amigos Books, for a fun-filled bilingual story time with your child. Afterward, both you and your child can participate in a short activity led by Field Museum staff.

    Free
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    Meet A Scientist

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Madeleine Tudor, Sr. Environmental Social Scientist presents the Museum's amazing anthropology collections from the Calumet Region that showcase Latinx heritage, with a focus on the contemporary folk art of South Chicago artist Roman Villarreal and the South Chicago community area which is the oldest Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago."- From the Field Museum Website

    Included in admission

  • Encanto Sing-A-Long Concert

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

    “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert” is a 45-city tour where Encanto lovers of all ages have the opportunity to sing along with their favorite GRAMMY®-Award winning songs performed by a live band while watching the full film. “Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert” will include all the music of the Academy Award®-winning film, including iconic hits...

    $29

  • Hispanic Heritage Night Cubs Game

    Wrigley Field 1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Cubs vs. Pirates "Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and we are kicking the festivities off with a Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, September 19. This ballpark celebration will feature special entertainment, live music, cultural cuisine options around the ballpark, and other recognitions of the Hispanic culture. Most importantly, we have...

    $30
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    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
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    Mount Prospect Fall Festival

    Downtown Mount Prospect Intersection of Emerson St. & Busse Ave., Mount Prospect, United States

    Enjoy live music, german cuisine, and family fun! Friday, September 22, 2023 Time: 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. for food, fun, music. Saturday, September 23, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Kids portion – Fall Fest) Time: 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. (Oktoberfest) Join in the fun of celebrating Mount Prospect’s heritage with authentic German food, spirits...

    Free

  • Naperville Irish Fest

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

    Live Irish music, dance, food, and more!

    Free

  • World Rhino Day

    Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!

    Free
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    Meet A Scientist

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us as Postdoctoral Researcher Mariana Herrera shares her work about the ecological importance of fungi. Herbarium specimens collected in Latin America will help illustrate the diversity of fungi and their roles in the ecosystem.

    Included in admission
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    Oaktoberfest

    Downtown Oak Park Oak Park, IL 60304

    "Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park. Enjoy a premier music line up, delicious fall foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers, and a Kids Root Beer Garden." September 22 from 4pm to 10pm | September 23 from 12pm to 10pm Located at Marion Street and North Boulevard, South of Lake Street...

    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
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    La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon

    Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Enjoy live music and dance in the Museum's Stanley Field Hall, featuring a vibrant performance of Bomba featuring local group La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón. Based in the historic Humboldt Park Puerto Rican community, La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón was established in 2009 by Ivelisse “Bombera de Corazón” Diaz. As an African and Puerto Rican diasporic...

    Included in admission
  • side view of chili cooking in a pot

    Homewood Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff

    Homewood Martin Ave from Hickory Road to Ridge Road, Homewood, United States

    Homewood’s favorite festival features live entertainment, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children’s crafts, kid-friendly activities, and delicious cuisine prepared by local eateries. Homewood's Chili Cook-Off will be back again this year! Bring on your best Chili recipe. There will be a judging panel and people's choice.

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    Water Lantern Festival

    Humboldt Park 1400 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    The Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly event filled with great conversation, hope, happiness, fun, and lasting memories! The Schedule: 4:00 Gates Open 4:00 - 8:00 Enjoy Food Trucks / Music / Fun 6:30 Design your Lantern 7:00 - 8:00 Lantern Launch 8:00 Event Ends Each adult ticket includes: - Wristband for entry into the...

    $26.98