Enjoy a family game night at the Little White Schoolhouse in Oswego on Thursday, Sept. 1. (Photo courtesy of Oswegoland Park District)

Aug. 31

Adult Skate Night

8-11:30 p.m.

Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Road, Montgomery

$7

Adults ages 18 and up are invited to skate the night away to their favorite tunes at the Aurora Skate Center. Spend some time in the rink without the kids around, and don’t forget to request your favorite song. For more information visit www.skateaurora.com or call (630) 898-5830.

Aug. 31

Aurora’s Farmers Market West

12-5 p.m.

West Aurora Plaza, 1901 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora

Free

Why wait for the weekend to stock up on fresh fruits, veggies and other Farmer’s Market fare? This weekly market takes place every Wednesday, and is one of several held throughout Aurora.

Sept. 1

Indoor Playhouse

2-4 p.m.

Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora

$3/hr (R), $4/hr (N)

This “Indoor Playhouse” is open to children ages 3 through 11 with their parent’s supervision. It is open to the public for drop-in visits (on Mondays through Fridays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Sept. 1

Family Game Night

6-7 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

Free

Spend the evening with your family and others enjoying a night of board games, challenges and fun. A snack will be provided. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. A parent must attend with their child. Ages 3 and up.

Sept. 1

Knit and Crochet Group

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. They love to watch each other’s projects develop. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required.

Sept. 2

Finally Fridays

4-7 p.m.

Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich

Free

Kick back and enjoy drinks and games including shuffleboard, bags, and bumper pool during this event for adults of all ages. Listen to music and have some laughs around the bar.

Sept. 2

First Friday

Starts at 5 p.m.

Downtown Aurora

Free

Enjoy a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. Free entrance, free art viewing, free trolley rides, free fun. For more information and for a map of participating venues, visit www.auroradowntown.org.

Sept. 3

Mike and Joe at Hometown Days

8-10 p.m.

Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

$2 admission

Spend the evening dancing and singing to the music of Mike and Joe during Yorkville’s Hometown Days festivities. Music, food, carnival rides and other activities are scheduled throughout the day, and into Sunday. For more information, visit http://www.yorkville.il.us/459/Hometown-Days-Festival.

Sept. 4

Oswego Country Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Oswego

Free

The Oswego Country Market kicks off the season with fruits, veggies, meats, eggs and more. Join market-goers every Sunday through Sept. 25 in Downtown Oswego for this open-air event

Sept. 6

Read & Play Baby

10-11 a.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

Free

Spend an hour enjoying stories, music and some free-play fun. For children ages 6-23 months with an adult. Group meets in the Montgomery Youth Program Room.

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