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Gorton Center 50th Anniversary Bash
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Gorton Center 50th Anniversary Bash

The 50th Birthday Bash at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest, IL Saturday September 14, 2024 10:00 AM – Dog Day, Free Event:  Calling all…

Sunday September 15, 2024
8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Gorton Center
400 E Illinois Road
Bouncy Games
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Sunday September 15, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

Calling all history buffs and adventure seekers! The Des Plaines Valley comes alive this September 14th and 15th with the return of the A River…

Sunday September 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve, 7811 Willow Springs Road (parking at UPS), Willow Springs, IL 60480
7811 Willow Springs Road (parking at UPS)
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Sunday September 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Links Hall Open House 2024
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Links Hall Open House 2024

Celebrate the start of the season at Links with a day of free workshops. Try a new style or return to a favorite with classes…

Sunday September 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
Bryn Mawr Block Party
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bryn Mawr Block Party

This is a full street festival from Kimball to Kedzie, but we call it a “Block Party” because it conveys the casual, welcoming vibe of…

Sunday September 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Bryn Mawr Avenue
3300 W. Bryn Mawr
Deer Park Art Show: Deer Park, Illinois (8th Annual)
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Deer Park Art Show: Deer Park, Illinois (8th Annual)

The 8th annual Deer Park Art Show at Deer Park Town Center features a unique showcase of innovative artists with a variety of mediums and…

Sunday September 15, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Deer Park Town Center
20530 N Rand Rd
Taste of Egypt Festival
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taste of Egypt Festival

Come Enjoy a day filled with Fun Activities for the entire family! ACTIVITIES: camel rides, live music, church tours, petting zoo, henna tattoos, bouncy houses/…

Sunday September 15, 2024
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
15 W 455 79th Str, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527
15 W 455 79th Street
El Grito Festival
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

El Grito Festival

Viva México! El Grito Chicago, a vibrant celebration of Mexican Independence Day, is coming to Grant Park in downtown Chicago from Saturday, September 14th to…

Sunday September 15, 2024
2:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Butler Field
S Lake Shore Dr & E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Black Girl Art Show Chicago Powered by Ciroc
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Black Girl Art Show Chicago Powered by Ciroc

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Black Girl Art Show in Chicago on September 15th, 2024! This vibrant event will showcase the incredible…

Sunday September 15, 2024
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
The Bartender’s Bookshelf with Josh Noel (‘Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit’)
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Bartender’s Bookshelf with Josh Noel (‘Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit’)

On Sunday, September 15th, join James Beard Award-winning author and barman Toby Maloney as he welcomes Josh Noel, author of ‘Malört: The Redemption of a…

Sunday September 15, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
THE VIOLET HOUR
1520 N Damen Ave
Spoon River House Festival
Sep15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Spoon River House Festival

Unique House Festival Honors Chicago Literary Classic in Song Spoon River House Festival Embark on a poetic journey! Let the spirit of author Edgar Lee…

Sunday September 15, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Historic Home
Kenwood and 49th Street
Bouncy Games
Sep16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Monday September 16, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Monday September 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Demera Hosts 4th Annual Fundraiser Celebrating Culture & Cuisine with All-Star Chicago Chefs
Sep16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Demera Hosts 4th Annual Fundraiser Celebrating Culture & Cuisine with All-Star Chicago Chefs

Join Demera for its fourth annual fundraising event, An Evening of Hope: Music & Food for Humanity, on Monday, September 16th from 6 p.m. –…

Monday September 16, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Bronzeville Winery
4420 South Cottage Grove
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Tuesday September 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Chicago’s Best Standup
Sep17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday September 17, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Bouncy Games
Sep18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Wednesday September 18, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Wednesday September 18, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Nanci Belmont, Bassoon and Elena Lacheva, Piano
Sep18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Nanci Belmont, Bassoon and Elena Lacheva, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS |  NANCI BELMONT, BASSOON ELENA LACHEVA, PIANO    PROGRAM: Igor Stravinsky; arr. Cornelia Sommer  – Suite from Pulcinella Elena Kats-Chernin…

Wednesday September 18, 2024
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Nanci Belmont, Bassoon And Elena Lacheva, Piano
Sep18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Nanci Belmont, Bassoon And Elena Lacheva, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS |  NANCI BELMONT, BASSOON ELENA LACHEVA, PIANO    PROGRAM: Igor Stravinsky; arr. Cornelia Sommer  – Suite from Pulcinella Elena Kats-Chernin…

Wednesday September 18, 2024
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Reimagining Cabaret: Journey through the Genres
Sep18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Reimagining Cabaret: Journey through the Genres

From swing to soul, from Broadway to the opera house, from jazz to blues, we’re taking a Southside trip through the wide world of cabaret.…

Wednesday September 18, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Hall
915 East 60th Street
2024 Reeling Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Sep19
Oct6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2024 Reeling Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the second longest-running film festival of its kind, and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films…

Thursday September 19, 2024Sunday October 6, 2024
Music Box Theatre
3733 North Southport Avenue
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Thursday September 19, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
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