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 out the Glendale Heights Oktoberfest experience, there will be vendors with German products, souvenirs, hats, steins, and much much more. Hours Mondays - Thursdays: 5pm...
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
The French Market at Gallagher Way occurs on select Thursday nights, and it's a blast for the whole family! Vendors will sell imported cheeses, baked goods, wine, pasta, soaps, and more. Each week will feature different live music and different crafts for kids at the KidCreate Studio! Tonight's Music:The Hoyle Brothers ( Honky Tonk )
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
"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...
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!
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!
The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout.
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
A music festival with food vendors, a "Littles Zone" with inflatables, a "Kids zone" with laser tag, virtual reality games, and more!
Enjoy live polka music, German cuisine, and of course, beer for the adults!
Enjoy authentic German food, a carnival, a craft fair, live music, and a ceremonial keg tapping!
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
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.
120 juried artists at this Naperville fine art walk.
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
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 farm is FREE but some of the activities cost money.
"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...
"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