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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
Live Music

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 Volkening Lake — Park

Volkening Lake

Public recreation area with boat rentals, fishing & picnic spots, along with a concession stand.

Schaumburg, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Willow Stream Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Willow Stream Park

This 54-acre park includes an outdoor pool, basketball & tennis courts, picnic areas & bike paths.

Buffalo Grove, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Harold Washington Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Harold Washington Park

Lakefront green space offering picnic areas, chess tables & a pond, plus tennis & volleyball courts.

Chicago, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park

Narrow 2-mile expanse of landscaped walkways & bike trails displaying 60+ sculptures of all types.

Skokie, IL|5
Community CenterPhoto of Robert Crown Community Center — Community Centervia Google Maps

Robert Crown Community Center

This full-service rec center offers a wide range of programming, plus sports, ice skating & hockey.

Evanston, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Commissioners Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Commissioners Park

Large open park offering playing fields, playground, ice rink, covered picnic area, pond & more.

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

Hudson Crossing Park

Green space on the Fox River with sheltered BBQ/picnic areas, a playground, a sandbox & sculptures.

Oswego, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Warren (Laurence) Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Warren (Laurence) Park

Chicago, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Kosciuszko (Thaddeus) Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Kosciuszko (Thaddeus) Park

Park & field house offering sports facilities & programs, plus an ADA-accessible playground & pool.

Chicago, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Arrigo (Victor) Park — City Parkvia Google Maps

Arrigo (Victor) Park

On 6.14 acres, this wooded city park offers a fountain & an 1893 statue of Christopher Columbus.

Chicago, IL|5
LibraryPhoto of Schaumburg Township District Library — Library

Schaumburg Township District Library

Schaumburg, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Darien Community Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Darien Community Park

Darien, IL|5
ParkPhoto of Knoch Knolls Nature Center — Parkvia Google Maps

Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Nature center with kid-oriented exhibits, including an aquarium, live animals & a playground.

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

Settlers' Park

Plainfield, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Big Marsh Park — City Park

Big Marsh Park

280.13-acre open space with an off-road bike park, nature areas for bird watching & hiking trails.

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

Frontier Park

Park district spot with playground, ball fields, bocce & skate park plus picnicking & trails.

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

Wilder Park

Popular public space comprised of museums, formal gardens, play & picnic areas, sport courts & more.

Elmhurst, IL|5
Community CenterPhoto of Oakton Community Center — Community Centervia Google Maps

Oakton Community Center

Skokie, IL|5
Tourist Information CenterPhoto of Downtown Naperville Alliance — Tourist Information Centervia Google Maps

Downtown Naperville Alliance

Naperville, IL|5
City ParkPhoto of Lakeshore East Park — City Park

Lakeshore East Park

4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.

Chicago, IL|5