All Day

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Celebrate diverse, vibrant Hispanic cultures with dance performances, arts and nature education, and local food! Center of Peruvian Arts performance at 12 pm, Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec dance and more.

Free

National Clean Up Day

Care for our natural world by making River Trail and the surrounding preserves cleaner. Self-guided. Pick up supplies onsite. Registration required.

Free

Urban Birding Festival

A celebration of birds in and around Chicago, highlighting the extraordinary bird diversity in our region!

$30

Free Vaccine and Microchip Clinic for Pets

1-year Rabies, Distemper and FVRCP vaccines and microchips available for free for 125 cats and dogs. Clinic is by appointment only. Registration opens Aug. 19 at noon.

Free

SparkFest Campus Open House

Open house event at UIC's east side campus, welcoming prospective students and community members.

Free

Oktoberfest at the Garden

Oktoberfest celebration at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Festival Field.