Name: 5th Annual Food Truck Social on Maple Street
Start: 2026-09-05T16:00:00-05:00

5th Annual Lombard Food Truck Social on Maple Street: An America 250 Celebration Join the Lombard Historical Society and Brew Avenue Events for our biggest fundraiser of the year! Enjoy an evening of food trucks, live music, family fun, local history, and community on Maple Street.Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 4:00–9:00 PM Location: 23 W. Maple Street, Lombard, IL 60148Event Highlights: Red, White &amp; Bluey Meet &amp; Greet from 4:00–6:00 PM Live music featuring Tautologic and the Southside Blues Brothers Tribute Band Food trucks Hoops Chicago arcade games Face painting, bubbles, and family-friendly activities 50/50 Split the Pot Raffle Explore the Lombard Historical Society’s Power of Place exhibitTickets: Children 12 and under are free. Day-of tickets are $10 per person. Early bird tickets save $3 with no fees for the first 150 tickets.<a href="https://www.lombardhistory.org/annual-food-truck-social?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQ3msA5h39VsbNSvgbY5V9c-xD266pM7E86u0jzKnFTClW7V392ACgyvXE5I_aem__6wSVcxCYknfczUze40biw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Lombard Historical Society and support our mission to preserve and share Lombard’s history.A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this community event possible, including the Village of Lombard Local Tourism Grant Program, Gina Damore Realtor, Seagraves Financial Group, Retro Glow Cycles, Waste Management, Lombard Bank &amp; Trust, Prairie Honey Floral Studio, Your PROMO Partners, Sal’s Beverage World, L.A. Nayder Enterprises, Illinois Arts Council, Yard Love, and Flint Architects.We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Maple Street!

Local Event: 5th Annual Food Truck Social on Maple Street

DuPage County

DuPage

Lombard

Illinois

5th Annual Food Truck Social on Maple Street

5th Annual Lombard Food Truck Social on Maple Street: An America 250 Celebration Join the Lombard Historical Society and Brew...

The Morton Arboretum

When farmland is managed with best practices, you can protect and rebuild the soils that your investment relies on, improve drinking water quality for local communities, fight climate change, and help wildlife.
Farmland owners are encouraged to join the Izaak Walton League of America and University of Illinois Extension for an event in your area to learn about best practices to protect our natural resources, how to talk about conservation with your tenant farmer, and connect with other landowners. These introductory events will be followed by a series of virtual webinars on additional topics.Register and learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://iwla.org/landownerconnect/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Farmland Owner Conservation Connections 2026 - Izaak Walton League of America</a>

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Lisle

Farmland Owner Conservation Connections

When farmland is managed with best practices, you can protect and rebuild the soils that your investment relies on, improve...

.Gift of Wings Proudly Presents The IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival
47 Years of Tradition Returns to Veterans Park!
The skies over Milwaukee’s lakefront will once again come alive with color and excitement as Gift of Wings hosts the IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8</a>
The event will run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday (until 5:00 PM on Sunday) at Veterans Park, a beautiful Milwaukee County park on the lakefront. The highlight of each day is the spectacular Grand Launch at Noon, when more than 600 kites will fill the sky at once.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch the excitement of past Grand Launches here</a>
Featured Performers Include:
<ul>
 <li>Too Much Fun – The world-renowned precision kite flying team from California returns, performing four times daily.</li>
 <li>Chicago Fire Kite Team – Celebrating their 38th consecutive year at the festival. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch them fly →</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0</a></li>
 <li>Kurtis Jones &amp; the Wind Wolves Kite Team (with Dan Jones) – Making their 4th appearance with their massive Super Giant Whale kites, the brand-new 120-foot Trilobite kite, and the all-new IKEA Giant Kites — a Mots Kite Festival exclusive! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQHOrtUCrk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See the giants in action →</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQHOrtUCrk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQHOrtUCrk</a></li>
 <li>Connor Doran – America’s Got Talent star, returning once again</li>
</ul>
James Almas from Vancouver will attempt to fly 4 kites all at the same time while doing tricks.
<ul>
 <li>Free kite-flying lessons with Jim Cosca</li>
 <li>The high-energy Flaming Emus will be performing with their 4 line kites.</li>
</ul>
Special Kids Activity
The first 100 kids to participate in the Window Nation “Kids Mad Dash” will receive a free kite courtesy of Gift of Wings and Window Nation! Watch as 100 colorful kites launch into the sky at the same time — it’s a sight you won’t want to miss. We will need a volunteer to untangle lines. Can I count on you 😊
Gift of Wings will also have a full selection of kites and delicious food available for purchase throughout the weekend.
The IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival is FREE to attend and offers plenty of FREE parking.
We’d love for you to help share this beloved Milwaukee tradition! Please consider listing the event in your community calendar or featuring it in a story. We are open for interviews.
For more information, contact: Scott Fisher Gift of Wings 414-305-3145
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GiftofWings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.facebook.com/GiftofWings</a> Website: <a href="https://www.giftofwings.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.giftofwings.com</a>
Come celebrate the end of summer the right way — GO FLY A KITE!


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*IKEA has stores in Oak Creek, WI, Bolingbrook, IL, Schaumburg, IL..coming soon to Gurnee and Madison

Local Event: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival

Wheaton

IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival


.Gift of Wings Proudly Presents The IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival
47 Years of Tradition Returns to Veterans...

LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives)

Fall Acting Workshop IntensiveLATTE’s Acting Training Intensive offers young adult creatives, ages 14 – 28, a chance to be mentored and meet with industry professionals, including: SoloTheater Chicago Scene Study with Ron Keaton, Stage Combat and Choreography artists Tristin Hall and Angela Rak, Pfluger Empathy Movement Method with Felicia Pfluger, Finding the Right Balance Creating your Career in the Arts with Kaitlin Fron, and Dance and Movement with Elise Wallin.
WHEN?
Saturday, September 12th, the Acting Intensive runs from 9:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Read on for a detailed look at the sessions and presenter bios!

Enjoy a day in a supportive, fun, laid-back environment as you learn about acting and careers in the performing arts from industry professionals. Bring a lunch, a water bottle, clothes to move in, and your enthusiasm. $50 for the full day.
Text (708) 655-0989

Sign up: <a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com</a>
WHERE? 9008 Fairview Dr. (Parking Lot Entrance of Cornerstone Church)
SCHEDULE:
9:45 Arrival. Sign in. Icebreaker. Quick mandatory meeting for parents of creatives under 18.
10:00 SoloTheater Tips, Tricks and Toolbox. Scene Study - Ron Keaton.
11:15 Finding the Right Balance. Creating Your Career in the Arts - Kaitlin Fron
12:30 Lunch – (Bring a Bag Lunch)
1:00 Stage Physicality and the Pfluger Empathy Movement Method -Felicia Pfluger
2:15 Dance and Movement- Elise Wallin
3:15 Water Break and Stretch
3:30 Stage Combat and Choreography– Tristin Hall and Angela Rak
4:30 Day Ends. Auditions for those interested.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
<ul><li>10 AM SoloTheater Tips, Tricks and The Actor’s Toolbox. Scene Study – Ron Keaton Preparation is important key to making your dreams a reality. Ron will take you through his “Actor’s Toolbox,” which includes monologues, photos, resumes, and how to approach someone in the audition process to present yourself for success. Scene study as well!</li><li></li><li>.11:15 Finding the Right Balance. Creating Your Career in the Arts - Kaitlin Fron</li><li>An honest discussion on how to assess and focus on different paths to a career related to music/theatre, and what it looks like to build the life you want while meeting your needs as a human, especially in today's economy. Explore choosing the right degree versus training independently and other paths to consider. Explore how to manage your career and have life balance for all you need to do and all you wish to become on stage!</li><li></li><li>1:00 Stage Physicality and Scene Study - Felicia Pfluger Learn techniques for acting authentically under imaginary circumstances, emotional preparation, and scene creation. In this workshop, students learn to break down script material to understand implicit and explicit meaning with their scene partner. Exercises focus on getting out of the head and into the heart, moment-to-moment character development, blocking, transitions, motivation, and script analysis.</li><li></li><li>2:15 Dance and Movement - Elise Wallin</li><li><ul><li>Develop performance confidence in your creative expression with movement and dance that heightens your character’s theatricality, spatial and ensemble awareness, and just have fun!</li><li></li><li>3:15 Water break - Take a little break and do some self-care. We're here to answer any questions you may have.</li><li></li><li>3:30 Stage Combat, Combat Choreography, Realistic Reactions - Tristan Hall and Angela Rak. </li><li>Gearing your fight to elicit comedy, action, or adventure, this session deals with consent with your stage partner, and Stage Combat falls, punches, and slaps. Learn choreography based on the emotion and dramatic and comedic level you wish to transport your audience with</li><li></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>4:30 AUDITIONS For those interested. Want to be in the LATTE Performance Company? Stick around and read with other cast members in a low-key, no-stress atmosphere for our fall show. Join us for a relaxed, laid-back talk about the program and how you can grow with us on stage. Both inexperienced and experienced actors are welcome to apply. Call 708-655-0989</li><li>Sign up is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com.</a></li></ul></li></ul>
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Admission is FREE, so gather your family, invite your friends, and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, laughter, and community spirit.

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Due to limited parking in the Terrace View Park lot, we encourage patrons to park in the parking garage next to the Park District's Fitness Center at 1 Parkview Plaza. Patrons can enter Terrace View Park directly through the Fitness Center. You can find directions to the Fitness Center's parking garage <a href="https://www.obtpd.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Fitness%20Center%20Map.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.

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5th Annual Lombard Food Truck Social on Maple Street: An America 250 Celebration Join&nbsp;the Lombard Historical Society and Brew Avenue Events for our biggest&nbsp;fundraiser of the year! Enjoy an evening of food trucks, live music,&nbsp;family fun, local history, and community on Maple Street.Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 4:00–9:00 PM Location: 23 W. Maple Street, Lombard, IL 60148Event Highlights: Red, White &amp; Bluey Meet &amp; Greet from 4:00–6:00 PM Live music featuring Tautologic and the Southside Blues Brothers Tribute Band Food trucks Hoops Chicago arcade games Face painting, bubbles, and family-friendly activities 50/50 Split the Pot Raffle Explore the Lombard Historical Society’s Power of Place exhibitTickets: Children 12 and under are free. Day-of tickets are $10 per person. Early bird tickets save $3 with no fees for the first 150 tickets.<a href="https://www.lombardhistory.org/annual-food-truck-social?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQ3msA5h39VsbNSvgbY5V9c-xD266pM7E86u0jzKnFTClW7V392ACgyvXE5I_aem__6wSVcxCYknfczUze40biw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Proceeds&nbsp;from this fundraiser benefit the Lombard Historical Society and support&nbsp;our mission to preserve and share Lombard’s history.A&nbsp;special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this community event&nbsp;possible, including the Village of Lombard Local Tourism Grant Program,&nbsp;Gina Damore Realtor, Seagraves Financial Group, Retro Glow Cycles,&nbsp;Waste Management, Lombard Bank &amp; Trust, Prairie Honey Floral Studio,&nbsp;Your PROMO Partners, Sal’s Beverage World, L.A. Nayder Enterprises,&nbsp;Illinois Arts Council, Yard Love, and Flint Architects.We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Maple Street!

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