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🌱 Patch AM: Fall Carnival and 8 more events
Coming up on the Darien Patch calendar: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction

Hey there, Darien! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction at Harris Theater for Music and Dance
- Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
- First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale
... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
- Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
📸 Around Darien
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien
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★ Featured events ★
- Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am - Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
11:00 am - Medicare 2027 - What You Need to Know →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
7:00 pm - Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage →
Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Rd, Darien
9:30 am
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday October 21
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Other local events
- Fall Carnival →
Chestnut Court, 7511 Lemont Rd, Darien
1:00 pm - 4th Annual Oktoberfest →
Carriage Greens, 8700 Carriage Green Dr, Darien
4:00 pm - Floral Designing for the Holidays With Daniel →
St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 S. Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
6:30 pm - Coffee With A Cop →
McDonald's, 809 Plainfield Rd, Darien
7:00 am - Music Bingo For Breast Cancer →
Alpine Banquets, 8230 S Cass Ave, Darien
6:00 pm - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Darien-Woodridge Fire District →
7550 Lyman Ave, Darien
10:00 am - Rotary Club of Darien Drive-thru Recycling Event →
St John Lutheran Church, 7214 S Cass Ave, Darien
9:00 am - Fall Fashion Jewlery Sale →
15W100 Plainfield Rd, Burr Ridge
10:00 am
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Darien, Illinois in Darien. Apply here.
- HealthFitness posted a job opening for Front Desk Staff (part-time) in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodridge
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Westmont
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- UVA Swimming: 'Hoos get dominant win in College Swimming League match (augustafreepress.com)
- How I Surprised My Niece With a 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe (agirlsguidetocars.com)
Downers Grove
- What Chicago Bears coordinators said Friday ahead of playing the Eagles (shawlocal.com)
- STA Acquires Sunrise Transportation (schoolbusfleet.com)
Ok Darien! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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