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Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay
Oct 03 – Oct 09
Explore Southern Illinois by bike, foot, or horse as the Relay travels through towns, forests, & river valleys. Join for a mile or a day-your choice-a… Read more about Southern Illinois Route - The American Discovery 250 Relay -
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Bartlett Oktoberfest
Leiseberg Park • Sep 25 – Sep 26 @ 4PM
Enjoy a weekend filled with live music, dancing, American and German cuisine, activities for all ages, beer and wine, local vendors, shopping, and of course, Oktoberfest… Read more about Bartlett Oktoberfest -
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Chicago CF Cycle for Life 2026
Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling • Sep 26 @ 9AM
The Chicago CF Cycle for Life is a bike ride fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event will take place at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling… Read more about Chicago CF Cycle for Life 2026 -
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Copley Comedy Series: Headliner Nick Gaza, featuring Vikram Balaji
Copley Theatre • Sep 26
Join Nick Gaza, Vikram Balaji and host Tim Benker for a night of big laughs. Read more about Copley Comedy Series: Headliner Nick Gaza, featuring Vikram Balaji -
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Glenview Blocktoberfest
Downtown Glenview • Sep 26
Glenview Blocktoberfest is downtown Glenview's beloved annual fall block party, bringing together over 15,000 neighbors, families, and friends for a day of live music, local food,… Read more about Glenview Blocktoberfest -
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L.A.C.E. Autumn Fest
Fox Pointe • Sep 25 – Sep 26
Each year, Autumn Fest has drawn thousands of people and another huge crowd is expected to come out and enjoy great food, music and family fun.… Read more about L.A.C.E. Autumn Fest -
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Mt. Vernon Fall Fest
Downtown Mt. Vernon 9th St. • Sep 25 – Sep 26 @ 5PM
Free Games in the Kids Zone, Free parking, Free admission, Free entertainment. Enjoy fall in Mt. Vernon at Fall Fest 2026! Read more about Mt. Vernon Fall Fest -
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Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off
Sep 24 – Sep 26
A qualifying event for the World Food Championships Read more about Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off