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TODAYFULL: Family Lotería Night
Family & Kids

FULL: Family Lotería Night

Belvidere Recreation Center
Fri, Sep 18 · 6:00 PM
TODAYSteely Dane The Ultimate Steely Dan Tribute
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Steely Dane The Ultimate Steely Dan Tribute

Genesee Theatre
Fri, Sep 18 · 7:30 PM
TODAYFEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER with SPECIAL GUEST ANTHEM’S GRAND ILLUSION: TRIBUTE TO STYX
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FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER with SPECIAL GUEST ANTHEM’S GRAND ILLUSION: TRIBUTE TO STYX

Des Plaines Theatre
Fri, Sep 18 · 8:00 PM
TODAYBOURBON ‘N BRASS SPEAKEASY: JAZZ SHOW WITH THE BOURBON ‘N BRASS TRIO with VOCALIST TERRY SULLIVAN
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BOURBON ‘N BRASS SPEAKEASY: JAZZ SHOW WITH THE BOURBON ‘N BRASS TRIO with VOCALIST TERRY SULLIVAN

Des Plaines Theatre
Fri, Sep 18 · 8:30 PM
WEEKEND PICKFree Live Entertainment: Senn Alan
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Free Live Entertainment: Senn Alan

Asia-Azteca at American Place Casino
Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 AM
WEEKEND PICKYoga at the Beach
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Yoga at the Beach

Stiner Pavilion at Waukegan Municipal Beach
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 AM
WEEKEND PICK2026 Community Recycling Event
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2026 Community Recycling Event

Park Maintenance Facility
Sat, Sep 19 · 9:00 AM
WEEKEND PICKA.C. Buehler Library Opening Hours
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A.C. Buehler Library Opening Hours

A.C. Buehler Library
Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM
WEEKEND PICK30th Annual Oakwood Cemetery Walk
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30th Annual Oakwood Cemetery Walk

Oakwood Cemetery
Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM
WEEKEND PICKJUSTIN HAYWARD – THE STORY IN YOUR EYES TOUR
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JUSTIN HAYWARD – THE STORY IN YOUR EYES TOUR

Des Plaines Theatre
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 PM
WEEKEND PICKBOURBON ‘N BRASS: LIVE JAZZ, BLUES, POP & REGGAE with the BOURBON ‘N BRASS TRIO featuring JUSTYNA BIALA
Live Music

BOURBON ‘N BRASS: LIVE JAZZ, BLUES, POP & REGGAE with the BOURBON ‘N BRASS TRIO featuring JUSTYNA BIALA

Des Plaines Theatre
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:30 PM
WEEKEND PICKARE YOU READY FOR IT? A TAYLOR EXPERIENCE! DANCE FLOOR OPEN!
Family & Kids

ARE YOU READY FOR IT? A TAYLOR EXPERIENCE! DANCE FLOOR OPEN!

Des Plaines Theatre
Sun, Sep 20 · 2:00 PM
WEEKEND PICKA.C. Buehler Library Opening Hours
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A.C. Buehler Library Opening Hours

A.C. Buehler Library
Sun, Sep 20 · 2:00 PM

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ParkPhoto of Waubonsie Lake Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Waubonsie Lake Park

Serene park with a lake for fishing, plus biking trails, a playground & waterfront picnic pavilion.

Aurora, IL|5
Community CenterPhoto of Center on Halsted — Community Centervia Google Maps

Center on Halsted

Chicago, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Northside Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Northside Park

Large park with many sports & recreation facilities, including an outdoor pool & an ADA playground.

Wheaton, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park

This park pond features fountains & ducks & turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter.

Evanston, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Washington Square Park — City Park

Washington Square Park

Small, shaded park founded in 1842 with a large fountain surrounded by a floral garden.

Chicago, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Wheeling Park District — Park

Wheeling Park District

Wheeling, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Knoch Knolls Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Knoch Knolls Park

Naperville, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Wheeler Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Wheeler Park

Community park offering miniature golf, disc golf, baseball, soccer, tennis & a playground.

Geneva, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Centennial Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Centennial Park

Naperville, IL|5
Historical LandmarkPhoto of Pullman National Historical Park — Historical Landmarkvia Google Maps

Pullman National Historical Park

Planned 19th-century settlement for Pullman company workers, with preserved houses, factory & hotel.

Chicago, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Schaumburg Sculpture Park — Park

Schaumburg Sculpture Park

Schaumburg, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park

A 218-acre park featuring ponds & gardens, plus athletic facilities, a pool & a historic fieldhouse.

Chicago, IL|4
City ParkPhoto of Piotrowski (Lillian) Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Piotrowski (Lillian) Park

This 22-acre park offers sports fields, tennis courts & a skate park, plus a year-round domed pool.

Chicago, IL|4
ParkPhoto of Peck Farm Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Peck Farm Park

Expansive park with biking trails, picnic areas, a nature center, sports fields & an amphitheater.

Geneva, IL|5
PlazaPhoto of Schaumburg Town Center Shopping Center — Plazavia Google Maps

Schaumburg Town Center Shopping Center

Schaumburg, IL|4
ParkPhoto of Hammel Woods - DuPage River Access — Parkvia Google Maps

Hammel Woods - DuPage River Access

Access point to riverfront wetland & forest preserve & former milling site spanning 445-acres.

Shorewood, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Veteran Acres Park — Park

Veteran Acres Park

Nature center, trails, sports fields, playground & pond featured in a spacious preserve & prairie.

Crystal Lake, IL|5
Farmers' MarketPhoto of Wheaton French Market — Farmers' Marketvia Google Maps

Wheaton French Market

Wheaton, IL|5
Community CenterPhoto of Eola Community Center Park — Community Center

Eola Community Center Park

Aurora, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Midway Plaisance Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Midway Plaisance Park

Green stretch of parkland with an outdoor ice-skating rink, soccer field & volleyball court.

Chicago, IL|5