• Free Resident Day at the Field Museum

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

    Field Museum Maximo. Photo by Lucy Hewett © 2018 Field Museum "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...

    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
  • 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: Laura Doherty & Rob Newhouse...

    Free
  • Old Town School of Folk Music Happy Hour

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

    Enjoy the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music for live music, free dance lessons, and other interactive music experiences. This is a family-friendly event, so kids of all ages are welcome.

    Free
  • Morton Pumpkin Festival

    Morton 415 West Jefferson, Morton, United States

    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 pumpkin recipe challenge, a pumpkin bike ride, and more! Some of the events take place on September 9th.

    Free
  • Glendale Heights Oktoberfest

    Camera Park 101 E Fullerton Ave, Glendale Heights, IL, United States

    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...

    $5
  • French Market at Gallagher Way

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

    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 )

  • 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