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September Events Frankfort Fall Fest September 4-6, 2010 Downtown Frankfort Frankfort, IL Call 815-469-3356 or visit www.frankfortfallfest.info for more information. Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival September 5 - 6, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Island Park, Rt. 25 & Rt. 38 Geneva, IL Eight stage areas present concerts, hands-on workshops, topical song and story workshops, dance, vocal and instrument classes and special things for the kids. 12 years and under free. Visit www.genevachamber.com/festivals for more information. Park Forest Scenic 5 Mile Race September 6, 2010 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Orchard & Main Park Forest, IL The 2nd running of the Park Forest Scenic 5 Mile and More kicks off on Labor Day. Invite your friends to come out and cheer on the runners and bikers or better yet join in the fun and fitness of the event. Come out and join the fun! Call 708-748-2005 or visit www.villageofparkforest.com for more information. Festival of the Vine September 10 - 12, 2010 W. State (Route 38) & N. Fourth Street Geneva, IL Celebrate the end of summer with distinctive local cuisine at our autumn harvest festival. Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties, partnered with wine tasting and great musical entertainment - all under an outdoor tent. The Fall Harvest Market offers gourd artists, food and floral demos, master gardeners and unique displays, plus an array of activities for the kids. There will be an arts and crafts show, flower market, horse-drawn carriage rides and much more. General admission is free; fee for some activities. DeKalb Kite Fest September 12, 2010 held on NIU's "North 40" off Lucinda Avenue at Kishwaukee Drive DeKalb, IL Skies over DeKalb are filled with colorful and imaginative kites of all types and sizes at this popular event. Features include kite-making, food vendors, a candy drop for kids and other fun activities. Admission is free. VIP parking is $3. Harvest Hammer September 18, 2010 8:00 a.m. Morrison High School 643 Genesee Avenue Morrison, IL This major race event includes a Duathlon for men and women, a Children's Fun Run for children 5th grade and under; a 1-mile challenge run for 5th-8th grade students; and a 5k run/walk for all. Call 815-772-3249 or visit online at www.harvesthammer.org Paint the Town September 18, 2010 12:00 p.m. Downtown Morrison, IL Every year Morrison's downtown is transformed into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages who gather to Paint the Town. Five blocks are closed to traffic and a grid of squares is painted that transforms the street surface into an outdoor gallery of creativity and imagination. Please visit www.paintthetownmorrison.com for registration information. Or call 815-772-7657. For a modest registration fee participants receive an assigned 5 foot by 5 foot square on the street, an event bag containing all the supplies needed to paint, a logo T-shirt and giveaway goodies from sponsors. Autumn in the Village September 18, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chaplin Creek Village 1715 Whitney Road Franklin Grove, IL The 5th Annual Autumn in the Village is a day long adventure providing tours of Franklin Grove's scenic and historic destinations. It offers numerous displays of historical significance to those interested in our heritage during the mid-1800's. See the Chaplin Creek Muzzle Loaders in action. participate in an apple peeling and drying party, do laundry 1800's style, participate in period games, tour the historic buildings at Chaplin Creek Village, and much more. For more information visit www.chaplincreek.com Park Forest Art Fair September 18-19, 2010 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Main Street in Downtown Park Forest, IL The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest juried fair in the Chicagoland region. It includes activities for children. Fine Art, Music, and Food. Call 708-748-3377 or visit www.tallgrassarts.com for more information. Native American Educational Tent September 18, 2010 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Street Frankfort, IL Call 815-469-2177 x243 or visit www.villageoffrankfort.com for more information. Phillips Park Fall Festival September 25, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Off of Montgomery Road Aurora, IL The City of Aurora invites you to spend a fun filled day in one of the area's most beautiful parks during the Phillips Park Fall Festival. There you'll enjoy free entertainment and attractions that will include pony rides, hay rides, a visiting petting zoo, a super slide, face painting, a jumping castle, clowns, caricature artists, hands-on children's activities and much more. All activities are Free and will take place in the Phillips Park Zoo area. There is much more to see and do! Please call 630-844-4731 or visit www.aurora-il.org for more information. Opera Upclose at the Center - Lyric Opera Preview September 26, 2010 4 p.m. The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway University Park, IL 1st of Opera UpClose series. Four artists from the Lyric Opera will perform many of the season's greatest operas. Audience is on stage with performers. Call 708-235-2222 or visit www.centertickets.com for more information. Submit Changes or Additions |
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