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Lemontster Days

Downtown Lemont Lemont

Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: “Trail of Scarecrows” Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center....

Halloween Hustle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk

Phillips Park Zoo 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora

Join Fox Valley United Way as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary at the inaugural Halloween Hustle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Sunday, October 16th, 2022 in Aurora’s beautiful Phillips...

Free – $35
Event Series Food Drive

Food Drive

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Bring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby.

Event Series Sugar Skull City

Sugar Skull City

Downtown Aurora Aurora

Welcome to Sugar Skull City! Aurora Downtown is honoring Day of the Dead, the beloved Mexican cultural tradition, from October 15 to November 6, 2022. Join us in celebrating Dia...

Blues Clues and You: Live on Stage

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N Chicago St, Joliet

Blue’s Clues & You! Live on Stage is an epic new adventure! Josh is conjuring up a magical theater show, but he needs YOUR help! Kids and families will fall...

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 autumn—from picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliage—with Lincoln Park Zoo’s eighth annual...

Free
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 – $8
Event Series ARC Laser Tag

ARC Laser Tag

Woodridge ARC 8201 S. Janes Avenue, Woodridge

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED The ARC offers a mission-based laser tag experience unlike any other in DuPage County. We bring your favorite video games to life with hit confirmation and...

$11
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 – $25

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