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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!
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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.
OUTDOORS Camping 101: Creating an
Outdoor Oasis – Learn ways to enjoy life outside by learning basic camping skills. 9 – 11AM Atwood Park, Rockford. atwoodpark.org.
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
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.
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/
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.
FAMILY Northern Illinois Airshow – 9/11. Aerobatic flight performances, helicopter rides, historic and military aircraft displays, food and drink. 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Waukegan. northernillinoisairshow. com
HISTORY Revolutionary War Reenactment – Experience the battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Food available for purchase. Parade Field and Polo Field at Cantigny. Wheaton. Cantigny.org
LECTURE The Science of Jurassic Park – Discover the facts and myths behind the movies. 2 PM. Ages 10 and up – 75 minutes. Lizzadro Museum, Oak Brook. Register lizzadromuseum.org
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
ANIMALS Woofstock – Enjoy family friendly fun while celebrating man’s best friend. 1 – 3 PM. Yunker Park, Mokena. mokenapark.com.
ANIMALS Tails on the Trails – Dog-friendly event, pet expo and vendors. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. mortonarb.org mortonarb.org
VIRTUAL Empowering Girls for Life – FREE event to get the message out on motivating and empowering young girls to be the best that they can be. Multiple speakers, begins 8:30 AM CST. Register at empoweringgirlsforlife.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
FAMILY Night at the Movies – Watch ‘Tom & Jerry’ outdoors on a big screen at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Ave. 7:15 PM. Naperville. napervilleparks.org.
FAMILY Glow in the Garden at Nicholas
Conservatory. Wear anything that glows for end of summer activities and paper lanterns. Rockford. Nicholasconservatory.com/glow-in-the-garden.
FUNDRAISER Golf for Goodness – Golf outing followed by a buffet dinner, awards and raffle. Benefits Lazarus House. Prairie Landing Golf Club, West Chicago. lazarushouse.net.
FUNDRAISER Rockin’ for the Pantry – The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry invites the community for an evening of fun and music featuring the bands of Glen Ellyn’s School of Rock. 6 - 9 PM. Faith Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn. For tickets: GlenEllynFoodPantry.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
ART Artfest Michigan Ave – Juried artists in a variety of mediums. Live music. Food. 10 AM – 5 PM. Michigan Ave., Chicago. amdurproductions.com.
FAMILY Let’s Go Loco – Discover the fun of trains and do fun train activities. 12 – 5PM. Bensenville Railroad Museum, Bensenville. Bville.org
FAMILY Jurassic Fest – A dino-packed afternoon of Jurassic inspired games, crafts, inflatables, and more. 1:30 – 3 PM. Vaughan Athletic Center, Aurora. Register Foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
FAMILY Smithsonian Museum Day – SelfGuided Tour - Up to 2 Free Admissions per ticket - Free Admission 10 AM to 5 PM. Tickets can be downloaded at: smithsonianmag.com/museumday.
FUNDRAISER Evergreen Gala – Wine and dine around the lake, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, demonstrations and more. 5:30 – 10 PM. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. mortonarb.org
MOVIE Family Movie Night – Grab your snacks, chairs and blankets for a free outdoor showing of ‘Lego Movie.’ Millennium Park in Lindenhurst. lindenhurstparks.org.
OUTDOORS Here We Go, A-Fossilling – Learn about different types of fossils and hunt for them in the park’s limestone areas. 1 – 3 PM. Atwood Park, Rockford. atwoodpark.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Michigan Ave., Chicago. amdurproductions.com.
FAMILY Car Show – Vintage cars, entertainment and food trucks. South Parking lot at Cantigny, 10 AM – 3 PM. Cantigny, Wheaton. Cantigny.org
SHOP Flea Market Frenzy – 9/19. 9am-4pm. Find hidden treasures among the antiques, furniture, tools, jewelry, video games. Skokie. skokieparks.org.
SHOP Jewelry and Accessories Show – Multi-vendor jewelry and accessories show featuring hand-crafted items. 10 AM – 4 PM Visitors’ Center at Cantigny., Wheaton. Cantigny.org
VIRTUAL LaGrange Home and History Tour
– View 4 beautiful homes and the historic La Grange Theater from your own home. La Grange. Lagrangehistory.org/events/3087
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
FUNDRAISER – Golftoberfest – Golf outing fundraiser to benefit Tri City Family Services. 8:00 AM. Prairie Landing Golf Club. West Chicago. tricityfamilyservices.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
ADULTS Swing Dance – 1940s swing dance lessons from Arthur Murray Dance Studio. 1:30-2:30 PM. Naper Settlement, Naperville. NaperSettlement.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
FAMILIES Party in the Park – Gilbert Park. Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Downers Grove Park District. Activities, entertainment and more. 4 PM. Downers Grove. Register. dgparks.org
FUNDRAISER The Forge Rocks – Performances from Bottle Rocket and more. Proceeds benefit the LHS and OQMS band programs. 6- 9 PM. The Forge: Lemont Quarries. forgeparks.com
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
FUNDRAISER Zoo Ball – Black-tie affair of fundraising, dining, dancing and entertainment. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago. lpzooball.org
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
FAMILY Civil War Show – Featuring museum quality artifacts from the past and recent war eras, along with antique and vintage firearms. $9. 9 AM – 4 PM. DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. chicagocivilwarshow.com.
FAMILY Movies in the Park – Arrive early with blanket or chair to see ‘Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark’ 7 - 9 PM. The Forge: Lemont Quarries. forgeparks.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
FAMILY Barkpalooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo
– Animal-related vendors, food, live entertainment, and kids’ fun zone. 10 AM - 2 PM. Benefits the West Suburban Humane Society. Community Park, Lisle. WSHS-dg.org.
HOP Fall Canal Artisan Market – Vintage goods and handmade wares for sale. 9 AM – 3 PM. Downtown Lemont. mabelsmarket.com.
OCTOBER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
FUNDRAISER Hop & Vine Fest – The area's best wineries, breweries and restaurants at Schaumburg Park Foundation's annual event. 4 - 7 PM. Spring Valley, Schaumburg. Tickets: SchaumburgParkFoundation.org.
FAMILY Reflect on Farnsworth House – Enjoy nature, art, architecture, stories, treats and more on a beautiful autumn day. 10 AM – 2 PM Plano, IL farnsworthhouse.org.
SPORT Golf in the Dark – An evening of glow-in-the-dark-golf, food, drinks, prizes, raffles and camaraderie. Lake Park Golf Course, DesPlaines. dpparks.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
ART Liberty Art Stroll – Art will be displayed in the storefront windows or other visible locations. Some artists will also be present, selling their work. 10 AM – 4 PM Downtown Morris. downtownmorris.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8
FAMILY Night at the Movies – Bring blankets for a night watching ‘Hocus Pocus’ at Pottawatomie Park Amphitheatre, St. Charles. Concessions available. 6:30 PM St. Charles. stcparks.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
SHOP Usborne Book Fair – Find a full range of fun and educational books for children in the Visitors’ Center at Cantigny. FREE, $5 parking. 10 AM – 4 PM Wheaton. Cantigny.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
CRAFTS Autumn Craft & Vendor Show – A jury chosen selection of arts and crafts designed and created by local artists. 9 AM – 3 PM. Shannon Hall, Batavia. bataviamothersclub.org
FUNDRAISER Sioree 2021: Par-Tee at the Mu-
seum – Cocktails, multi-course dinner, entertainment and auctions for artwork, vacations and experiences. 6 PM – 11:30 PM. Elmhurst. Elmhurstartmuseum.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30
EXHIBIT Human + Nature Walking Tour – 1.5 mile walking tour through The Morton Arboretum to view the sculptures on display throughout. 9 – 11:30 AM and 1:30 – 4 PM. Lisle. Mortonarb.org
ONGOING
ART Aurora Public Art Gallery – Thru 9/25. “Accelerating Inspiration: Art from Fermilab.” Highlights the connections between Art and Science. Third Floor Gallery. Aurora. aurora.il.us
CONCERTS 2021 Music Series – Open-air concerts venue Select days in Sept. The Mount at The Forge: Lemont Quarries. Learn more at: forgeparks.com
CRAFTS Arts and Craft Show – 10/1 - 3. Showcasing 300 booths of quality handcrafted items for sale by talented and creative artists & crafters. $5. Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake. lcfairgrounds.com.
EDUCATION Kohl’s Children’s Museum Mobile
Learning – Travelling lab van to reach children in Lake County targeting locations where children are more at-risk due to lack of resources. Kcmgc.org
EXHIBIT Carnivorous Plants– Through 11/7. Learn about these unique plants and experience interactive sculptures. Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford Park District. Pre-purchase tickets for timed entry
EXHIBIT Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art – Museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Explore the eternal beauty of Fossils, Mosaics, Gemstones and more. Oak Brook. lizzadromuseum.org.
EXHIBIT Train Saturdays – 9/18, 10/16 and 10/30. The HO Gauge Model Train features a detailed layout that covers 2,000 feet of track and highlights some of DuPage County’s railroads and landmarks. 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Dupage County Historical Museum. Wheaton. dupagemuseum.org
EXHIBIT Resilience – 9/24 thru Late December. Exhibition of 20 works of photographic art. National Hellenic Museum. Chicago. nationalhellenicmuseum.org.
FAMILY Irish Days – 9/4 - 6. One-of-a-kind St. Patrick’s Day on Labor Day. Bagpipers, folk bands, Irish dancers and Men’s Kilt Contest. Downtown Long Grove. longgrove.org/festivals/irish-days/
FAMILY First Fridays in Downtown Aurora
– Experience art, music, and more at more than a dozen venues throughout downtown. First Friday of the month through December. Free! 5 - 11 PM. Aurora. auroradowntown.org.
FAMILY Car Cruise Night – 9/2, 9/9, 9/16. Classic cars, food trucks, music and family fun! 5 – 8 PM. Konow’s. Homer Glen. konowscornmaze.com.
FAMILY Campfire Nights – 9/2, 9/9, and 10/14. An evening of zoo animals, night hikes, self-guided activities and s’mores. Lincoln Park Zoo 6:30 – 9 PM lpzoo.org/events
FAMILY Elmhurst Art Museum – From 10/9 – 1/2/22Artistic, playable mini golf course. The Back 9. Make Tee times online. Elmhurst. elmhurstartmuseum.org/golf.
FAMILY Dinos Everywhere – Daily. Amazing life-like animatronics located throughout the park. Brookfield Zoo. Schedule visit at czs.org/dinoseverywhere.
GARDENING Victory Garden – Visit Naper Settlement every Thursday in September for programs on gardening, food preservation, and open-hearth cooking demonstrations located in the Victory Garden. Naperville. NaperSettlement.org
GARDENING Online Bulb Sale – 9/9 - 25. The annual Bulb Festival will be exclusively online this year. Shop from over 225 varieties of bulbs for curbside pickup in October Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. chicagobotanic.org/bulb.
GARDENING Plant Giveaway – Wed - Sun through 09/30. Stop by the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden to pot up a featured plant seedling or seed to grow at home. 11 AM – 4 PM. Chicago Botanic, Glencoe. Chicagobotanic.org.
HEALTH Lupus Support Group – Saturdays, 11 AM – 12:30 PM. Group meetings begin with education, sharing, then time to meet individually. Elmhurst. Edward-Elmhurst Health. Lupusil.org
MUSIC Jazz Weekend – 9/9-12. Live jazz music with over 25 different performances set between 15 different venues for lunch, dinner and late night entertainment. St. Charles. stcjazzweekend.com.
OUTDOOR Walking Plays – Weekends through Oct. 31. Walk a 1.5-mile hike as actors perform “A Haunting in Sherwood Forest”. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. morton.org.
SHOP Recycled Art Sale – 10/14 - 23 Highland Park. Donations collected throughout the year are for sale in the style of a Parisian Flea Market. The Art Center, Highland Park. Theartcenterhp.com
SHOP Fall Vendor and Craft Show – 9/24 - 26. Start your holiday shopping. The Promenade, Bolingbrook. shoppingpromenade.com.
SHOW Windy City Ski and SnowboarD
Show – 9/24 – 26. Explore 70,000 sq feet of retailers, resorts, clubs and a huge sale, prizes and lift ticket giveaways. Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel. Renaissanceschaumburg.com
TOUR Old Joliet Prison “Historical Tour” – 1.5 hour walking tour of the Old Joliet Prison. All tours are outdoors only for 2021. This tour talks about the general history of the prison from when it was first opened in 1858 to present day. Ages 10+. Joliet. jolietmuseum.org.
TOUR Second Saturday Garden Tours – Second Saturday each month, 10 - 11 AM. Join fellow nature lovers for a guided tour of Lincoln Park Zoo’s diverse plant life and ecosystems. Free. Lincoln Park Zoo. lpzoo.org/second-Saturdays-garden-tours
