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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! 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 14th.
SEPTEMBER
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
FAMILY End-of-Summer Celebration – 4-9PM. Mini-golf, food trucks, live music and fireworks. Pottawatomi Park. St. Charles. Stcparks.org
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
CONCERT Anchors Away – A Yacht Rock extravaganza featuring some of Chicago’s most seasoned musicians. Lawn seating. 3–5PM Wheaton. cantigny.org
Happy Labor Day!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
CONCERT Radio Gaga – Vegas style production featuring music of Lady Gaga and Freddy Mercury. Lawn seating. 3–5PM Wheaton. cantigny.org
WEDNSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
MOVIE Drive-In Movies – Jurassic Park at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center. 8PM. Register. Mokena. Mokenapark.com
SHOPPING Fall Canal Artisan Market – Vintage goods and handmade wares in downtown Lemont. 9AM–3PM mabelsmarket.com
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
FAMILY Day of Play Event – Romeoville Park District at Rotary Park event includes activities and crafts. Plainfield. Plfdparks.org
FAMILY Touch-A-Truck – Climb, play and explore a variety of vehicles in Blackberry Farm’s back parking lot. 9:30AM-12:30PM. Aurora. Foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
FAMILY Lake County RV Outlet Show – Admission and parking are Free. Grayslake. Rvoutletshow.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
ADULT Sip and Stroll – Sample local libations at the park district and enjoy the changing colors and sculpture exhibit. St. Charles. Stcparks.org
ADULTS Cup in Hand Kickball – Play a game of kickball while holding your favorite beverage. 10AM Ottawa. Pickusottawa.com
ANIMALS Pooch Pentathlon – Dogs show their skills in a multi-event competition. Prizes for each event and division. 12-4PM. Register. Splash Country Water Park. Aurora. Foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
FAMILY Touch-A-Truck – Climb and explore a variety of vehicles at Berens Park. Free. Elmhurst. Epd.org
FUNDRAISER National Hellenic Museum Gala
– Hilton Chicago, black tie optional. 6-11PM. Nationalhellenicmuseum.org
LECTURE Pioneering the American Faceting
Movement – Justin Prim reveals the roots of gemstone cutting in America. 2PM. Ages 12 and up. Lizzadro Museum, Oak Brook. Register lizzadromuseum.org
VIRTUAL Empowering Girls for Life – FREE event to get the message out on motivating and empower-
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
ANIMALS Tails on the Trails – Dog-friendly event at Morton Arboretum’s trails. Pet Expo and vendors. Dog-friendly days are the only times that non-service dogs are allowed in cars or on the grounds of the Arboretum. Tickets for dogs are $5 each. Mortonarb.org
AUTO Plainfield Moose Car Show – Buffet breakfast, lunch available 8:30-3PM. , music from 1-4PM. Plainfield. Mooseintl.org
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
FAMILY Fall Special Needs Night – Families with special needs can enjoy Blackberry Farm and all attractions after hours. Purchase tickets. Aurora. Foxvalleyparkdistrict.com
FAMILY Car Cruise Night – Classic cars, food trucks, music and family fun! 5–8 PM. Konow’s. Homer Glen. konowscornmaze.com
OUTDOORS A Night for Nature – 5-9PM. Tickets include small plates, tours of McCormick Woods and Spring Brook, Live entertainment and more. Dupageforest.org/night-for-nature
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
FAMILY Glow Night at Blackberry Farm – Glowin-the-dark party with a variety of games and a treasure hunt. All ages. Purchase tickets. Aurora. Foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
FAMILY Touch-A-Truck Day – Eastside Community Center. Discover a variety of vehicles up close. 10AM-12PM. Sensory-friendly hours. Batavia. Bataviaparks.org
FAMILY Glow in the Garden – Wear anything that glows for end of summer activities and paper lanterns. Nicholas Conservatory. 6-9PM. 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
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
CONCERT Mickey Hatfield Trio – Local band performing live music from Willie Nelson, REM, Avett Brothers and more. 12-2PM. The Glen. Glenview. Butterfieldpd.com
FAMILY Smithsonian Museum Day – SelfGuided Tour. Up to 2 Free Admissions per ticket. Free Admission 10AM-5PM.Tickets can be downloaded at: smithsonianmag.com/museumday
FAMILY Downtown Lisle Car Show – Main Street, Burlington Ave. and commuter lots in downtown Lisle. 6-8:30PM. Lisle. Villageoflisle.org
FUNDRAISER – Evergreen Gala - Wine and dine around the lake. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, demonstrations and more for the Morton Arboretum. 5:30–10PM. Mortonarb.org
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
AUTO Cantigny Car Show – Vintage cars, entertainment and food trucks. South Parking lot at Cantigny, 10AM–3PM Wheaton. Cantigny.org
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
MOVIE Drive-In Movies – Back to the Future. The Oaks Recreation Center. 8PM. Register. Mokena. Mokenapark.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Art Burr Ridge Art Fair – Juried artists in a variety of mediums. Live music. Food. 10AM–5PM. Burr Ridge. amdurproductions.com
FAMILY Fun Night Out in Hinckley – Restaurants feature specials, antique car show, and live music. 4-9PM. Downtown Hinkley. Enjoyaurora.com
FAMILY Big Truck Show – See the innerworkings of tractors, trucks and cars. Bring your camera for photo ops. 10AM-12PM. St. Charles. Stcparks.org
FAMILY Civil War Show – Museum quality artifacts from the past and recent war eras, along with antique and vintage firearms. 9AM–4PM. DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. chicagocivilwarshow.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Art Burr Ridge Art Fair – Juried artists in a va-
EXHIBIT Solisti Di Camera String Quartet – The string quartet will perform selections and will include a brief discussion about the music selections. Oak Brook. Lizzadromuseum.org
PETS Barkpalooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo – Animal-related vendors, food, live entertainment, and kids’ fun zone. 10AM-2PM. Benefits the West Suburban Humane Society. Community Park, Lisle. WSHS-dg.org
PETS Pets-AH-Palooza – 11AM-5PM. Family and pets enjoy a stunt dog show, contests, adoptions, workshops and more. Geneva. Ahconnects.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
ESCAPE Escape the Mansion –Explore the mansion’s secret laboratory and solve the clues to escape it before it’s too late. 1-9PM. Register. Geneva. Genevaparks.org
FAMILY STEM FEST– Join us to celebrate science, technology, engineering and math with hands-on activities, exhibits and talks. 10AM to 4PM. NIU DeKalb Campus. go.niu.edu/STEMFest2022
OCTOBER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
ART Lincoln Roscoe Art and Crafts Fair – Juried artists in a variety of mediums. Live music. Food. 10AM–5PM. Lincoln Avenue, Roscoe to School. Chicago. amdurproductions.com
CRAFTS Craft Show Autumn Colors – Over 100 booths indoor and outdoor. 9AM-3PM. Free admission. Romeoville Rec Center. Romeoville. Romeoville.org
FUNDRAISER Golf in the Dark – Lake Park Golf Course hosts an evening of glow golf, food, drink, prizes and raffles. Register. Des Plaines. Dgparks.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
ART Liberty Art Festival – Art will be displayed in the businesses’ storefront window, or other visible location. Some artists will also be present, selling their work. 9AM–5PM Downtown Morris. downtownmorris.com
PETS Aurora Pooch Parade – 11AM-2PM in Phillips Park. Aurora. Enjoyaurora.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
FAMILY Drive-In Movie – 7-9PM. West Main Community Park. Bring the family, blankets and pillows and enjoy The Addams Family (2019 Animated) under the stars. Batavia. Bataviaparks.org
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
ART Relief Print Making Demo – Bloomingdale Find more Fall events in the Out & About section
ONGOING
RT Resilient – 9/2-24. An exhibit showcasing storytelling through textiles. Aurora. Aurora-il.org/329/ Aurora-Public-Art
CRAFTS Arts and Crafts Show – 9/30-10/2. Admission is $5 and parking is free. Lake County Fairgrounds. Grayslake. Stepbysteppromotions.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
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 Resilience – 9/16 thru Late December. Exhibition of 20 works of photographic art. National Hellenic Museum. Chicago. nationalhellenicmuseum.org
EXHIBIT Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World
– A five-month outdoor exhibit featuring dozens of mythical animals inspired by Mexican folklore. Open through Oct. 30. Wheaton. Cantigny.org
EXHIBIT Train Saturdays - 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. 1:30-3:30PM. DuPage County Historical Museum. Wheaton. dupagemuseum.org
EXHIBIT Delicate Forces Exhibit – Colorful materials and subtle movement create a kaleidoscope in this latest exhibit. Through 11/6. Nicholas Conservatory. nicholasconservatory.com
EXHIBIT Human + Nature Walking Tour – Take a 1.5 mile walking tour through The Morton Arboretum to view the sculptures on display. 9–11:30AM and 1:30–4PM through March 2023. Lisle. Mortonarb.org
FAMILY Irish Days – 9/3-5. 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 Art Openings & More! - Experience art, music, and more at more than a dozen venues throughout downtown. First Friday of the month through December. Free. 5-11PM. Aurora. auroradowntown.org
FAMILY Lake County RV Outlet Show – Lake County Fairgrounds Friday, 9/9-11. 11AM–7PM Friday, 10AM-7PM Saturday, 11AM-5PM Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Grayslake. rvoutletshow.com
FAMILY Ice Age Giants – Daily. Amazing life-like animatronics located throughout the park. Brookfield Zoo. Schedule visit at czs.org
HEALTH Lupus Support Group – Group meetings begin with education, sharing, then time to meet individually. Saturdays, 10AM–12PM Edward-Elmhurst Health. Lupusil.org
KIDS 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
OUTDOORS Plant Giveaway – Stop by the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden to pot up a featured plant seedling or seed to grow at home. 11AM–3PM. Chicago Botanic, Glencoe. Chicagobotanic.org
OUTDOORS Take a Hike & Lunch – 9/4-26, Weekends. View spectacular fall colors with guided hikes. Starved Rock State Park, Utica. starvedrockstatepark.org
OUTDOORS Birds of Prey – Rockford Park District is open to the public Saturdays, 10AM-2PM for self-guided tours and the Birds of Prey live exhibit is open Saturdays at 1PM. Seth B. Atwood Park. Atwoodpark.org
SHOPPING Recycled Art Sale at The Art Center
– Donations collected throughout the year are for sale in the style of a Parisian Flea Market 10/14-22 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Theartcenterhp.org
SHOW Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show – 9/30–10/2 70,000 sq. feet of retailers, resorts, clubs and giveaways. in the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel. Renaissanceschaumburg.com
TOUR Cavalcade Tour of Homes – Tour a variety of homes with the latest tech and designs on 2 weekends 9/9-9/18. Tickets at cavalcadetourofhomes.com
