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September & October Here’s your source for current and upcoming great events. Event information is subject to change without notice, therefore, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm – and be certain to tell ‘em you saw it in Suburban Family Magazine!
Outdoor Oasis – Learn ways to enjoy life outside by learning basic camping skills. 9 – 11AM Atwood Park, Rockford. atwoodpark.org.
If you have an event of regional interest that you would like included in the calendar section, please send an email to mail@subfam.com. Deadline for inclusion in the November/ December issue is Friday, October 15th.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 CONCERT A Tribute to Old Blue Eyes – A variety show format with music, jokes and entertainment. Lawn seating. 3 – 5 PM Wheaton. cantigny.org FOOD Taste of Serbia – Traditional cuisine, music, cultural events and dance, raffles. St. Basil Serbian Orthodox Church. Noon-11 PM. Lake Forest – Mettawa, IL. tasteofserbia.org
SEPTEMBER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 CONCERT Summer Concert Series – Serendipity & 7th Heaven Live! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy live outdoor music, delicious eats and cold drinks! 7-10:30 PM. $10 per person. Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago. sonnyacres.com. EXHIBIT Children’s Garden – Frost Hill Music from 6 – 8 PM, Children’s Garden open til 7:30 PM. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. mortonarb.org. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 FAMILY Night at the Movies – Watch Moana outdoors on a big screen at 95th Street Community Plaza. 7:30 PM. Naperville. napervilleparks.org. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 FAMILY Illinois Railway Museum – Open late for nighttime rides on 9/4 - 5, until 9:30 PM. only for train rides, advanced tickets encouraged. Union, IL 815-923-4391. Events scheduled at irm.org. FOOD Taste of Serbia –Traditional cuisine, music, cultural events and dance, raffles. St. Basil Serbian Orthodox Church. Noon-11 PM. Lake Forest – Mettawa, IL. tasteofserbia.org OUTDOORS Camping 101: Creating an September/October 2021
Event information is subject to change, we encourage you to check ahead and confirm.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 CONCERT Illinois Brass Band – British style brass band music. Lawn seating. 3 – 5 PM. Cantigny, Wheaton. cantigny.org TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 ADULTS Chorus – All welcome to ‘sing in a chorus’ at the first rehearsal. No auditions, no registration, 16+. 1900 Rodeo Dr., Bolingbrook. BolingbrookChorus.org THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 EXHIBIT Hidden History of Objects – Intimate conversations about featured objects at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum. Sessions at 1 PM and 7 PM. Arlington Heights. Ahmuseum.org. suburban family | subfam.com
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 EXHIBIT Friday Night Fever – Disco themed evening of mini-golf exhibit, Par Excellence Redux: The Front 9. Book a reservation/Tee time. 5 PM – 9 PM. Elmhurst. Elmhurstartmuseum.org FAMILY Night at the Movies – Watch the movie ‘Soul’ at the drive-in movies at Bott Park. Registration is $15 per car. 8 - 10 PM. Plainfield. plfdparks.org FAMILY Night at the Movies – Bring blankets for a night watching ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’ Concessions available. 7:30 PM. Pottawatomie Park Amphitheatre, St. Charles. stcparks.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 ADULT Barn Party 2021 – A 21+ event featuring live music, open bar, axe throwing, photo booth and more. Benefits the Batavia United Way. Batavia. bataviaunitedway.org/barn-party/ ART Fine Arts Festival – Selection of high caliber of art. Children’s art area. Downtown Downers Grove. downtowndg.org. ART West End Arts Festival – Juried fine arts festival featuring live jazz, chef demonstrations, wine tasting, art classes, and interactive fun for kids. La Grange. lgba.com ART Oakbrook Art Festival – Exceptional artwork featuring several mediums. Oakbrook. amdurproductions.com. ART Art on the Fox – Juried artists in a variety of mediums. Live music. Food. 10 AM – 5 PM. Algonquin. amdurproductions.com. CONTEST Jeric’s Skate Contest – Skateboards can showcase their best kickflips, grinds, ollies, and other maneuvers for judges and spectators. Ages 8+. Noon to 3 PM. Gregory B. Bott Park, Plainfield. plfdparks.org. great events 37
