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SEPTEMBER Passport Europe Festival
Frida a Fest. Fest Fe st. Enjoy live music, live visual art, live dance, authentic Mexican food vendors and more in a kick-off to the yearlong celebration of Frida Kahlo at McAninch Arts Center. Sept. 8.
Chicago Jazz Festival
County Fair Chicago.
Taste of Polonia.
Live music, dancing, carnival games and food. Lace up your dancing shoes for a traditional barn dance once the sun goes down at Bank of America Auditorium. Sept. 7-8.
Features four stages of music, Polish cuisine and a Kids World in Chicago. Sept. 1-2.
Chicago Jazz Festival. Live jazz in the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park. Sept. 1.
African Festival of the Arts. Festival
Touch a Truck. Touch, Lambs Farm Fall on the Farm
highlighting African culture features dancing, music, art and entertainment in Washington Park. Sept. 1-2.
Irish Days. A tribute to culture, music, food and Guinness in Long Grove. Sept. 1-2.
Naperville Last Fling. Enjoy entertainment, live music, carnival, contests and a Family Fun Land. Sept. 1.
Stroller Tours. Caregivers & kids discover the Museum of Contemporary Art’s exhibitions with a docent. Sept. 4. Mama Fresh Family Days. Enjoy Family Yoga, story times, free music, crafts and more at Hyde Park Farmers Market. Sept. 5.
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Stars of Lyric Opera. Listen to Lyric Opera stars under the stars in Millennium Park. Sept. 6.
Throwback Music Festival. In addition to music acts, there will be arts and crafts and kids’ activities at Gladstone Park in Chicago. Sept. 6-8.
feel and climb through a variety of vehicles at Berens Park in Elmhurst. Sept. 7.
Bird is the Word. Enjoy a visit from American Racing Pigeon Union, see these amazing birds up close and even experience a release at Morton Arboretum. Sept. 8.
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Features music, a beer and wine garden and an interactive children’s area. Sept. 14-15.
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