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Downtown Lemont Lemont

Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โ€œTrail of Scarecrowsโ€ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center....

Halloween Tales of Haunts and Humor

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

Come on out, if you dare, and listen to some deliciously chilling and silly tales of witches and goblins and things that go bump in the night. This program of...

Science Fun for Everyone

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Families can watch and participate as Steve Belliveau of Getting Excited About Science experiments with singing rods, gummy worms, elephant toothpaste, Tesla coil, sparks, Peeps that come alive, smoke bubbles,...

Fire Prevention Week Open House

Glen Ellyn Fire Station Main Street and Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn

Please join us Saturday October 8th for Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Companyโ€™s Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House from 10am-2pm at 524 Pennsylvania Avenue. See you there!   For information...

Free

Fall Family Fun and Photo Ops

La Grange Area Historical Society 444 S. La Grange Road, La Grange

On October 8th weโ€™re excited to partner with Whisper Me Home to bring you a fabulous fall backdrop for some great picture taking! Ten minute sessions are available for taking...

$45
Event Series Tinker Works

Tinker Works

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

On October 8, 9, and 10, Wonder Works will host Tinker Works, a museum takeover event exploring using stuff to make stuff that does stuff. When children tinker, they are...

$20

Grand Opening: The Hawver and Lacy Families Natureโ€™s PlaySpace

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago

Opening October 8, 2022, The Hawver and Lacy Families Natureโ€™s PlaySpace is an interactive experience that will connect our youngest guests to nature in new ways. Join us at 10am...

Included in general admission
Event Series Fall Fest

Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago

For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโ€”from picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโ€”with Lincoln Park Zooโ€™s eighth annual...

Free
Event Series 69th Annual Powwow

69th Annual Powwow

Schiller Woods W Irving Park Rd and N Cumberland Ave, Chicago

In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture and enjoyโ€ฏtraditional Powwow, native food, dancing, vendors, activities and more. Rain or shine. Information...

Event Series Pumpkin Weekends

Pumpkin Weekends

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

Enjoy family-friendly fall festivities at Blackberry Farm! Weekends in October & Columbus Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission includes all rides and attractions, pumpkins can be purchased additionally for...

$7 โ€“ $8
Event Series Octoberfest

Octoberfest

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton

Carnival, Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Music, Kids activities (Sunday), Car Show (Saturday 9-12PM), Uncorked & Uncapped Beer/Wine tasting (Saturday 4-7PM) Cost per person: General Admission $10 for adults, $5 for...

$10

American Girl Doll Tea Party

North Riverside Park and Recreation 2401 Desplaines Ave, North Riverside

Donโ€™t miss this fantastic fall event. Bring your American Girl Doll (or similar sized doll) and get her ready for a tea party. Put on your favorite attire, and stroll...

$25
Event Series Walking Plays

Walking Plays

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED Walk along with the action of your favorite literary tales performed live among 1,700 acres of trees and beautiful landscapes. All Walking Plays are approximately 90 minutes...

$15 โ€“ $25

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