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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Fall Festival at Sonny Acres Farm 2026
DTSTART:20260923T150000Z
DTEND:20260923T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T054418Z
UID:10004447-1790157600-1790186400@sonnyacres.com
CATEGORIES:festival,free
DESCRIPTION:September 19–October 30\, 2026 \nWelcome to the annual Fall
  Festival at Sonny Acres Farm! \nSince 1883\, our family farm in West Chic
 ago\, Illinois\, has been a favorite place to celebrate autumn. From pumpk
 ins and hayrides to festive food and family fun\, we have everything you n
 eed to make this season unforgettable. \nThings to Do\nPumpkins\nChoose fr
 om pumpkins spread across the farm—perfect for carving\, decorating or b
 aking. \nDaytime Hayrides\nTake in the colors of autumn on a scenic hayrid
 e through the farm. \nSonny Express Train\nClimb aboard a family favorite 
 that delights children and adults alike. \nWacky Worm Roller Coaster\nEnjo
 y a kid-friendly thrill ride sized just right for family fun. \nFarm Fresh
  Store\nShop seasonal produce\, jams\, jellies\, sauces\, honey\, fall dé
 cor and Halloween essentials. \nOur Kitchen Outdoor Grill\nDig into Italia
 n beef\, burgers\, brats\, hot dogs\, salads and more. \nFood Stands\nSavo
 r roasted sweet corn and a wide variety of festival favorites. \nSweet Sho
 p\nTreat yourself to taffy apples\, handmade candies and our famous apple 
 cider doughnuts. \nKids’ Activities and Amusements\nBounce on the giant 
 jumping pillow\, race down the giant slide\, enjoy amusement rides and mee
 t friendly animals in our interactive zoo. \nHaunted Attractions\nThe nigh
 ttime scares begin Friday\, October 2\, with two terrifying new haunted e
 xperiences: \n\nCircus of Horrors Haunted Hayride\nScarecrows vs. Zombie C
 owboys Haunted Barn\n\nThe haunted attractions operate on select nights fr
 om October 2–30\, 2026: \nOctober 2–4\nOctober 9–11\nOctober 16–1
 8\nOctober 22–25\nOctober 29–30 \nHaunted experiences begin at 7 p.m.
  Advance tickets are strongly recommended because dates may sell out. \nV
 isitor Favorites\n“So much for the kids to do\, guaranteed smiles and la
 ughter.” \n“Reasonably priced and tons of fun. The kids loved the dayt
 ime hayride!” \n“The haunted hayride was the best part!” \nGeneral I
 nformation\nLocation: Sonny Acres Farm\, West Chicago\, Illinois\nAddress
 : 29W310 North Avenue\, West Chicago\, IL 60185\nFestival Dates: Septemb
 er 19–October 30\, 2026\nHours: View current Sonny Acres Farm hours\nAd
 mission: Free entry\; rides\, activities and haunted attractions are tick
 eted\nParking: Free\nWebsite: Sonny Acres Farm \nHighlights\n\nPumpkins:
  Find the perfect pumpkin for carving\, decorating or baking.\nHayrides:
  Enjoy scenic daytime rides through the farm.\nFamily Fun: Discover ride
 s\, games\, children’s activities and friendly farm animals.\nFood and T
 reats: Enjoy seasonal flavors from the Farm Fresh Store\, outdoor grill\,
  food stands and Sweet Shop.\nHaunted Nights: Brave the Circus of Horror
 s Haunted Hayride and Scarecrows vs. Zombie Cowboys Haunted Barn on sel
 ect nights from October 2–30.\n\nGet Haunted Attraction Tickets \nSee Co
 mplete Fall Festival Details
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T054418Z
LOCATION:Sonny Acres Farm\, 29W310 North Ave.\, West Chicago\, IL\, 60185\
 , United States
URL:https://sonnyacres.com/event/fall-festival-at-sonny-acres-farm-2026-se
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X-SOURCE-NAME:Sonny Acres Farm
X-SOURCE-URL:https://sonnyacres.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:New\, Free Virtual Senior Community Program
DTSTART:20260923T153000Z
DTEND:20260923T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T045136Z
UID:6k9v3053vu77n1ea1rsdphut5n@google.com
CATEGORIES:community,free
DESCRIPTION:Starting August 3\, [the Elderberry Social Club](https://faceb
 ook.com/groups/elderberrysocialclub)\, a new virtual community for seniors
 \, will host free weekly online group discussions and debates. Seniors are
  welcome to join these engaging conversations to connect\, share ideas\, a
 nd build community.\nSessions will be held on Sundays from 2–4 PM\, Tues
 days from 3:30–5 PM\, Wednesdays from 10:30 AM–12 PM\, and Fridays fro
 m 3:30–4:30 PM.\nSeniors who need tech support to participate can contac
 t Frank Chestnut at 312-256-1083 at least 24 hours in advance.\n[Register 
 here!](https://forms.gle/p1Bpa9qDjPjz5JGR8)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T045136Z
X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://40thward.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Free HIV/STI Testing at The Brown Elephant - Andersonville
DTSTART:20260923T180000Z
DTEND:20260923T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T024002Z
UID:10000286-1790168400-1790182800@howardbrown.org
CATEGORIES:community,free
DESCRIPTION:Free\, confidential sexual health screening. We test for HIV\,
  syphilis\, gonorrhea\, and chlamydia. No insurance or payment required\, 
 walk-ins welcome. Our team can also connect you to primary care\, dental\,
  PrEP\, PEP\, diabetes management\, and more. RSVP to Book Ahead About our
  community testing sites
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T024002Z
LOCATION:The Brown Elephant – Andersonville\, 5404 N Clark St\, Chicago\
 , Illinois\, 60640
URL:https://howardbrown.org/event/free-hiv-sti-testing-at-the-brown-elepha
 nt-andersonville-7/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ch
 icago-il
X-SOURCE-NAME:Howard Brown Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://howardbrown.org/clinic_location/broadway-youth-center
 /
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Howard Brown Health Partners to Host FREE Colon Cancer Screening E
 vent
DTSTART:20260923T190000Z
DTEND:20260923T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T024002Z
UID:10000331-1790172000-1790186400@howardbrown.org
CATEGORIES:film,free
DESCRIPTION:Helping our community take an important step toward preventive
  care\, Howard Brown Health is proud to partner on an upcoming Colon Canc
 er Screening Event designed to make preventive health services more access
 ible in the community. Howard Brown will be onsite to engage with attendee
 s\, provide health information and resources\, and help connect community 
 members with care and services available. \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, Sept
 ember 23rd \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nYou can use our quick
  registration form here to register for the event ahead of time. Walk-ins 
 are also welcome! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvents like this are an important par
 t of meeting people where they are and creating opportunities to take proa
 ctive steps toward better health. Our presence also reflects Howard Brown
 ’s commitment to whole-person\, patient-centered care that extends beyon
 d our care centers and into the communities we serve.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T024002Z
LOCATION:Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center\, 900 W. Nelson Street\,
  Chicago\, Illinois\, 60657\, United States
URL:https://howardbrown.org/event/howard-brown-health-partners-to-host-col
 on-cancer-screening-event/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp
 aign=chicago-il
X-SOURCE-NAME:Howard Brown Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://howardbrown.org/clinic_location/broadway-youth-center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lego Free Build
DTSTART:20260923T210000Z
DTEND:20260923T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260908T060245Z
UID:10004060-1790179200-1790182800@www.nrpl.info
CATEGORIES:community,free
DESCRIPTION:Do you miss the ease of donating to your favorite organization
  with Amazon Smile? We do\, too! Good news\, you can still donate a portio
 n of your online purchases (no added cost to you) through iGive.com. All y
 ou need to do is sign up for an iGive account and add “North Riverside L
 ibrary Foundation & Friends” as the cause you want to support.  Thank y
 ou for supporting your local library! Register for iGive here
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T060245Z
LOCATION:North Riverside Public Library\, 2400 S. Desplaines Ave.\, North 
 Riverside\, IL\, 60546
URL:https://www.nrpl.info/event/lego-free-build-4/2026-09-23/?utm_source=c
 aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il
X-SOURCE-NAME:North Riverside PL
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.nrpl.info/
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SUMMARY:Marrakesh Express & Echoes of Pompeii
DTSTART:20260923T223000Z
DTEND:20260924T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T060842Z
UID:10000260-1790184600-1790199000@foxpointe.org
CATEGORIES:community,free
DESCRIPTION:This concert has been rescheduled from 7/31. \nExperience the 
 sights\, sounds\, and atmosphere of Pink Floyd with Echoes of Pompeii\, an
  11-piece tribute band that faithfully recreates the music\, visuals\, and
  energy of one of rock’s most iconic acts. Featuring soaring vocals\, ma
 sterful musicianship\, lasers\, lighting effects\, and stunning visuals\, 
 the band performs favorites spanning every era of Pink Floyd’s legendary
  career. \nOpening the evening is Marrakesh Express\, the world’s only t
 ouring Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young tribute band. Known for its authenti
 c hippie vibe\, intricate musicianship\, and signature harmonies\, the ban
 d brings classics such as “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes\,” “Long Time Gone\
 ,” “Southern Cross\,” and “Teach Your Children” to life on stage
 . \nGates open at 5:30 p.m. for this free concert. Dessert vendor OMG Past
 ries will also be on site with sweet treats available for purchase.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T060842Z
LOCATION:Fox Pointe\, 18138 Henry Street\, Lansing\, IL\, 60438\, United S
 tates
URL:https://foxpointe.org/event/echoes-of-pompeii/?utm_source=caldiscovery
 &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il
X-SOURCE-NAME:Fox Pointe Village of Lansing
X-SOURCE-URL:https://foxpointe.org
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SUMMARY:FREE STAND UP MUSIC COMEDY NIGHT - FEATURING LUKE NULL
DTSTART:20260924T000000Z
DTEND:20260924T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T180820Z
UID:56637-1790190000-1790200800@vixenmchenry.com
CATEGORIES:comedy,free
DESCRIPTION:FREE STAND UP MUSIC COMEDY NIGHT\nFEATURING LUKE NULL (SEEN ON
  SNL!)\nAND HOST: PEYTON RUDDY\, SO FAR SO GOOD & HANNAH MAGY\nWEDNESDAY\,
  SEPTEMBER 23RD\nDOORS OPEN AT 7:30PM\n21+ ONLY\nSEATING IS FIRST COME FIR
 ST SERVED\nDID WE MENTION IT’S FREE!!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180820Z
LOCATION:21+ w/ID
URL:https://vixenmchenry.com/event/free-stand-up-music-comedy-night-featur
 ing-luke-null/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago
 -il
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Vixen in McHenry
X-SOURCE-URL:https://vixenmchenry.com
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