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Dinos Downtown Wheaton​

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

Dinosaurs invade Downtown Wheaton! This BIG outdoor exhibit features 10 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs throughout Downtown Wheaton this September 25 through October 8, 2023. Enjoy dinosaur-themed specials, activities, and more from...

Free

Caroling Campfire

Do you hear those bells jingling and ring ting tingling too? Come on, it's lovely weather for a cozy campfire with you! Bring the family for a night of spreading...

Event Series Union Church Resale

Union Church Resale

Union Church of Hinsdale 137 S. Garfield Avenue, Hinsdale

This huge bargain-packed sale includes clothing for men, women, teens and children, including infant and maternity wear as well as designer French Room items, housewares, linens, sports equipment, jewelry, collectibles,...

Depot’s 150th Birthday Bash

Bartlett Depot Museum 100 W Railroad Avenue, Bartlett

The Bartlett Depot Museum will be open with a fun schedule of activities. No registration required. 10:15 a.m. - Bartlett in TV, Radio & Film Trivia Think you know a...

Eclipse Kick-Off

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

Join the library for fun space themed STEM activities, refreshments and more in anticipation of the Solar Eclipse occurring October 14. Receive a pair of FREE Solar Eclipse glasses for...

Free
Event Series Autumn Fest

Autumn Fest

Berkeley Park Kouba Drive, Hillside

Fun for all ages. Free Kiddie Rides and Other Cool Attractions for Kids Petting Zoo Hosted by Big Run Wolf Ranch Free Wagon Rides Pumpkins for Sale Street Performers and...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival – CANCELLED

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 with a mini-Powwow. Make corn husk dolls & bracelets, listen to drumming, explore the...

Free

Fall Family Fun Day

Faith United Methodist Church (Lombard) 815 S Finley Road, Lombard

Join us at Faith United Methodist Church for food trucks, shopping, face painting, bounce house, goat petting & more! Raffle every hour - You do not have to be present...

Free

Family Movie Matinee: Hotel Transylvania

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Get comfy, enjoy some popcorn, and join us in the Ferrentino Room for a family movie matinee!

Free
Event Series Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Various Locations IL

Come meet Mirabel Madrigal from the movie Encanto! Mirabel will lead us in a storytime and dance party. Children of all ages and their caregiver(s). ** Caregiver required. This is...

Free

The Medieval Faire

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Come to the Faire…the Medieval Faire! Hear the joyous strains of celebration while the Jester entertains with his skill. The Falconer will tell of falconry by displaying and presenting his...

Free

German American Day

Elk Grove Historical Museum 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village

Join the Elk Grove Historical Museum for a celebration of this region's German heritage. Bring the family to play games and learn more about this important part of our community's...

Free

Marching Mustang Music Bowl

Downers Grove South High School Dunham Road and 63rd Street, Downers Grove

Enjoy marching band performances from high school students in this open-air competition. Ticket prices and where to purchase TBA.

Fall Food Truck Fest

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Calling all foodies! Food Trucks will be returning to The Forge on Saturday, October 7th to bring you a Fall themed Lemont Food Truck Festival in partnership with Brew Avenue...

$5 – $10

Family Fishing Evening

Woodridge Woodridge

Bring the family out for a fun evening of fishing, food and a bonfire at Lake Carleton. Our Senior Rods Fishing Club will be on hand to assist your young...

Bonfire Tales

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville

REGISTER IN ADVANCE October is the perfect time to hang out by the fire and listen to a storyteller spin spooky and fun tales inspired by the people who called...

Free

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