Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
Downtown Naperville Jackson Avenue, between Eagle and Ewing Streets, Naperville
Ravenswood Art Walk
Ravenswood Art Walk Ravenswood Industrial Corridor, Lawrence to Irving Park Rd, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
Mount Prospect Fall Festival
Downtown Mount Prospect Intersection of Emerson St. & Busse Ave., Mount Prospect
Naperville Irish Fest
Downtown Naperville Jackson Avenue, between Eagle and Ewing Streets, Naperville
Mount Prospect Fall Festival
Downtown Mount Prospect Intersection of Emerson St. & Busse Ave., Mount Prospect
Naperville Irish Fest
Downtown Naperville Jackson Avenue, between Eagle and Ewing Streets, Naperville
Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Homewood Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff
Homewood Martin Ave from Hickory Road to Ridge Road, Homewood
Week of Events
Glendale Heights Oktoberfest
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 out the Glendale Heights Oktoberfest experience, there will be vendors with German products, souvenirs, hats, steins, and much much more. Hours Mondays - Thursdays: 5pm...
West Dundee Heritage Fest
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!
Monster Jam
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 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...
Marshall Autumn Fest
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 motorcycle show, and plenty of family fun!
Tinley Park Oktoberfest
Tinley Park Oktoberfest
Enjoy authentic German food, a carnival, a craft fair, live music, and a ceremonial keg tapping!
Fall Fest Des Plaines
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: noon-11pm Sunday, September 17: noon-7pm Carnival open on Sunday until 8pm
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
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 farm is FREE but some of the activities cost money.
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
Deer Park Art Show
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 the fun. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. -From the Deer Park Art Show website
Windy Acres Fall Fest
Windy Acres Fall Fest
U-Pick apples, moon bounces, mini golf, kiddie trains, corn mazes, and more!
Ravenswood Art Walk
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 more!
Edgewater Arts Festival
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!
West Loop Bavarian Block Party
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 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...
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up is returning and there are LOTS of different packages that are perfect for Halloween-themed family fun. There's a corn maze, carnival games, a pumpkin patch, lots of photo opportunities, and more! Kids 4 and under are FREE!
Mount Prospect Fall Festival
Mount Prospect Fall Festival
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...
Naperville Irish Fest
Oaktoberfest
Oaktoberfest
"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...
Apple Fest
Apple Fest
"Long Grove’s Apple Fest is known for the apple pies, donuts, caramel dipped to candied apples, apple wine, sangria, and more! In addition to all of the delightful apple specialties, you can even try some options right off the menu at our local hometown restaurants. What’s a Long Grove fest without a stage full of...
Chicago Live!
Chicago Live!
Enjoy exciting performances from the city’s top musical, theatrical, dance, and cultural organizations for FREE.
Sunday, September 17, 2023
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September 17, 2023 -White Sox v Twins Family Game
White Sox v Twins Family Game
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...
Monday, September 18, 2023
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September 18, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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September 19, 2023 -Free Resident Day at the Field Museum
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September 19, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 19, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 19, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
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September 19, 2023 -Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way
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September 19, 2023 -Bilingual Story Time
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September 19, 2023 -Meet A Scientist
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September 19, 2023 -Encanto Sing-A-Long Concert
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September 19, 2023 -Hispanic Heritage Night Cubs Game
Free Resident Day at the Field Museum
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 Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout.
Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way
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...
Bilingual Story Time
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.
Meet A Scientist
"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
Encanto Sing-A-Long Concert
“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...
Hispanic Heritage Night Cubs Game
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...
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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September 20, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 20, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 20, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Industry will be FREE for Illinois Residents today. You can reserve your tickets online, and the discount is applied at checkout.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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September 21, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
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September 21, 2023 -FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
FREE Illinois Resident Day at the Shedd Aquarium
General Admission is FREE for Illinois Residents today! You must show proof of residency and reserve your tickets online ahead of time here.
Friday, September 22, 2023
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September 22, 2023 -World Rhino Day
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September 22, 2023 -Meet A Scientist
World Rhino Day
Head to the Lincoln Park Zoo for educational chats, animal enrichment, and special activities!
Meet A Scientist
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.
Saturday, September 23, 2023
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September 23, 2023 -Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
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September 23, 2023 -La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon
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September 23, 2023 -Homewood Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff
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September 23, 2023 -Water Lantern Festival
Fab Lab Circuit Bending Saturday Camp
"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...
La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon
"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...
Homewood Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff
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.
Water Lantern Festival
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...
