The View From 101 York: Events for September 2023

Dated: August 31 2023

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As the heat of the summer begins to lift, take some time to explore the many interesting events going on in and around Elmhurst. This month's categories include:

FAMILY FUN   •   FUN RUNS   •   BREWS, COCKTAILS & WINES   •   DOG DAYS   •   
INFO: FROM TANKS TO BROADWAY TO SOLAR ENERGY   •   FESTIVALS


FAMILY FUN

Touch a Truck
Sat, Sept 9, 9-12 pm
BERENS PARK, ELMHURST
9-10 am - quiet hour (no horns, lights, or sirens)

Movie on the Green
Fri, Sept 22, after sunset
LOMBARD GOLF COURSE
The Legend of Bagger Vance

Pajama Party
Fri, Sept 22, 5-8 pm
DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, NAPERVILLE

Dinos Downtown Wheaton
Sept 25 - Oct 8

DOWNTOWN WHEATON



FUN RUNS

Zoo Run
Sun, Sept 10, 8:30 am
BROOKFIELD ZOO

Lake Ellyn 1-Mile Classic & Kids Dash
Sun, Sept 17
LAKE ELLYN PARK, GLEN ELLYN
Register by Sept 8

Brewery Running Series: 5K Beer Run
Sun, Sept 24, 10 am
FLAPJACK BREWERY, BERWYN



BREWS, COCKTAILS & WINES

After Hours Buzz
Thurs, Sept 14, 6-8 pm
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN

Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest
Sat, Sept 16, 1-6 pm
ELMHURST HISTORY MUSEUM

Cosley Zoo Uncorked
Thurs, Sept 21, 5-7:30pm
COSLEY ZOO, WHEATON



DOG DAYS

Name the Dog Park
By Tues, Sept 4
ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT

Dog Daze
Sat, Sept 9, 12-4 pm
FISHEL PARK, DOWNERS GROVE

Tails on the Trails
Sun, Sept 10, 9 am - 4 pm
MORTON ARBORETUM, LISLE
Dogs welcome on the trails from 7 am to sunset

Paws in the Park
Mondays, Sept 11 - 25
CANTIGNY, WHEATON



INFO: FROM TANKS TO BROADWAY TO SOLAR ENERGY

Tank Park Tour
Wed, Sept 6, 11am - 12 pm
CANTIGNY, WHEATON

History Hike
Thurs, Sept 7, 2-2:45 pm
CANTIGNY, WHEATON

An Intimate Evening with Matt Bogart
Fri, Sept 8, 6:30-8:30 pm
IRON HALL, ELMHURST UNIVERSITY

Revolutionary War Reenactment
Sat & Sun, Sept 9 & 10, 10 am - 4 pm
PARADE & POLO FIELD AT CANTIGNY, WHEATON

Picasso: Fifty Years Later
Sept 9 - Jan 7
ELMHURST ART MUSEUM

The Freedom Machine: Women Cyclists in the Victorian Era
Sun, Sept 10, 2-3 pm
ELMHURST HISTORY MUSEUM

Your Friendly Neighborhood Historian:
When Looks Kill: The Past, Present, and Future of Dangerous Fashion
Thurs, Sept 21, 6-7 pm
NAPER SETTLEMENT, NAPERVILLE

When a Pebble Starts an Avalanche:
Exploring the History and Value of the Illinois Prairie Path
Wed, Sept 27, 7 pm
DUPAGE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Illinois Solar Tour
Sat, Sept 30, 10 am - 3 pm
STATEWIDE WITH 5 HOMES IN ELMHURST



FESTIVALS

Rock the Block Party
Fri, Sept 8, 4-10:45 pm & Sat, Sept 9, 11 am - 10:45 pm
ELMHURST CITY CENTRE

Moon Festival
Sat, Sept 9, 2-8 pm
PACIFICA SQUARE, AURORA

Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival
Sat, Sept 9, 10 am - 5 pm
DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE

Ribfest
Fri, Sept 15 - Sun, Sept 17
DUPAGE EVENT CENTER & FAIRGROUNDS, WHEATON

Lombard Food Truck Social
Sat, Sept 16, 5-9 pm
DOWNTOWN LOMBARD

Mexican Independence Day Festival
Sat, Sept 16, 1-10 pm & Sun, Sept 17, 1-6 pm
DOWNTOWN WEST CHICAGO

Concert in the Park
Tues, Sept 19, 5-7 pm
BERENS PARK, ELMHURST

Oktoberfest
Sat, Sept 23, 11 am - 5 pm
BROOKFIELD ZOO


What events should we feature in our next edition? What activities have you discovered that keep your family entertained? Let us know by commenting on one of our Facebook posts or emailing us at info@lwreedy.com

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