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Event Series Naperville Farmers Market

Naperville Farmers Market

5th Avenue Station Parking Lot 200 E. 5th Ave, Naperville

Build a farm-to-table meal with a plethora of locally grown food. Youโ€™ll also find an array products, performances and events, making this a great destination for the whole family!  ...

Free

LEHSO Clothing and Toy Resale

Lisle Junior High School 5207 Center Avenue, Lisle

The Lisle Children's Toy & Clothing Resale was first established in 1978 and has a long legacy of community members coming together to sell quality used goods -from one family...

Event Series Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Farmers Market

Water Street Mall 13 Water St, Aurora

The oldest farmers market in Illinois, the Aurora Farmers Market will be beginning its' 113th season on June 1st, 2024! Every week, our markets feature fresh, locally grown fruits and...

Free
Event Series Lisle French Market

Lisle French Market

Downtown Lisle IL

This community treasure features fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโ€™s Markets.

Free
Event Series Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Farmers Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 8 a.m.! Your favorite vendors will be back, and there will be some great new additions. The Farmers Market...

Free
Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices,...

Free

River Run 5K, 10K and Kids Dash

Montgomery Village Hall 200 N River Street, Montgomery

The 5K and 10K River Run takes place annually on the first Saturday of October up and down the scenic Fox River. The USA Track and Field (USATF) certified course...

$20 โ€“ $45
Event Series Family Nature Hike Series

Family Nature Hike Series

Hidden Lake Forest Preserve Butterfield and Rt. 53, Downers Grove

Explore nature with the whole family! Each hike highlights a different family-friendly preserve featuring a 1-mile loop trail and self-guided activities. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No...

Free

Family Fall Fest

Wild Meadows Trace Park Intersection of York Street and South Street, Elmhurst

Get your costumes ready and bring the family to Elmhurst Park District's Family Fall Fest at The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace (511 S York St.). Activities include Safety Town...

Free
Event Series Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot (check your local store)

Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  August 3 - Whiteboard September 7 - Field...

Free

Downers Grove Sanitary District Open House

Downers Grove Wastewater Treatment Center 5003 Walnut Avenue, Downers Grove

We invite you to visit our Wastewater Treatment Center for our annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Open House is a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 5...

Free

Pumpkin Patch Festival

SEBA Park Plum & Water Streets, South Elgin

Activities include: Costume pet parade 10am โ€ข Pyramid of hay โ€ข Pumpkin painting station with purchase โ€ข Craft show โ€ข Inflatable โ€ข Face painter โ€ข and more! Available for purchase:...

Event Series Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30...

Free
Event Series LEGO Train Club Exhibit

LEGO Train Club Exhibit

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Using over a million LEGO bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGOยฎ Train Club Exhibit comes to Poplar Creek Library for the weekend....

Free

Trunk or Treat

Mission Church (Bloomingdale) 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale

Join us for a Trunk Or Treat at Mission Church! We will be in the East parking lot of 82 Stratford Drive in Bloomingdale on Saturday, October 5th from 9:30am...

Free

Halloween Costume Exchange

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Has your child outgrown their Halloween costume but it still looks like new? Save the environment and your wallet at our Halloween Costume Exchange! The library is accepting clean, gently...

Free

Firefly Family Puppet Theatre presents The Harvest Moon

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Sing, dance, and play under the harvest moon. Puppet show geared towards preschoolers but the whole family is welcome. Children must attend with an adult caregiver.

Free

Monster Mash

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Kick off the Halloween season. Dress to get messy and kick off your Halloween season with the libraryโ€™s very own Monster Mash! Create your own monster, mix up some monster...

Free

Kids Halloween Craft Party

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park

Join us for a free, family-friendly event focused on Halloween-themed crafts for kids at the Hanover Park Park District Community Center.   Let your little ones' imaginations run wild with...

Free

Taylor Swift Theme Dance Session with Dance Sculpt

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge

Get ready to dance the morning away to all your favorite Taylor Swift hits at our special themed dance session! Join us at Burr Ridge Village Center for a fun-filled...

Free
Event Series Legotastic Saturday

Legotastic Saturday

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Build as far as your imagination will take you in this fun drop-in event the whole family will enjoy. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Free

Life in the Pond โ€“ The Science of Turtles

Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum 5700 College Road, Lisle

Join us for Life in the Pond: the Science of Turtles! This event will be held outdoors along the shore of Lake St. Benedict. (In case of inclement weather, the...

Free

Pumpkinpalooza

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago

Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more.โ€ฏSupplies limited. Presented with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty Group.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Darien Fire Prevention Week Open House

Station 89 (Darien) 7550 Lyman Avenue, Darien

Children's Slide Pole, Extrication Demonstration, Firefighter Fashion Show, K9 Demonstration, Side by Side Sprinkler Demonstration, Full Arrest Scenario.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

Fire Open House

Bartlett Fire District Station 3 1575 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett

Come visit us on October 5th 2024 at Station 3 (1575 W. Bartlett Road) for our annual Open House! Come meet our firefighters, explore fire trucks, and learn valuable safety...

Free

Community Hero Day

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, our annual Community Hero Day will take place on the grounds of the Fire Museum from 10am-2pm. This event continues to be a success due...

Free

Water Reclamation Open House

Carol Stream Water Reclamation Center 245 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream

We're excited to announce that Carol Stream will celebrate its 30th anniversary since the first open house in 1994! Join us in celebrating this special milestone and take a tour...

Bolingbrook Fire Department Open House

Bolingbrook Fire Station No. 4 1111 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Meet the firefighters, safety info for kids and adults, coloring contest winners. See demonstrations from our specialty team.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

Health and Wellness Empowerment Expo

Cultivate Collective 4942 West 44th Street, Chicago

We are excited to announce our inaugural Health & Wellness Empowerment Expo, taking place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM CT at Cultivate Collective! Join...

$10
Event Series Play for All

Play for All

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

Chicago Childrenโ€™s Museumโ€™s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and...

Free

Our Time Celebration: Active Sensory Fun

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

All are invited to drop in for a time of active sensory fun, connection and festivity as we celebrate inclusion through mobile activities, crafts and tools that help serve youth...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory โ€“ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...

Free
Event Series Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield

Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for...

included with admission
Event Series Tiny Great Performances

Tiny Great Performances

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Tiny Great Performancesโ„ข bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects...

Included in general admission

Fall Fest

The Glen 22W030 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn

Come join the Butterfield Park District in its first-ever Fall Fest on October 5th from 11am-1pm! This is an opportunity for families in our community to get together to celebrate...

Free

Fire Department Open House

Fire Station Clarendon Hills 316 Park Avenue, Clarendon Hills

Come see the fire trucks and fire demonstrations at the Fire Station on Saturday, October 5th from 11 AM to 2 PM. Stop by for some food, refreshments, and meet...

Free

Lemont Fire District Open House

Lemont Fire Protection District 15900 New Avenue, Lemont

Ladder Trucks, Fire Engines & Ambulances! Firefighter Paramedic Demonstrations and Displays! Together with community partners we invite you to a day of safety kicking off Fire Prevention Week. This yearโ€™s...

Free

Scarecrow Festival

Memorial Park (Barrington) E. Lincoln Avenue and S. Hough Street, Barrington

Family Fun Activities!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Fall Fest

Randhurst Village 1 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect

Fall Fest offers exciting activities including pumpkin decorating, face painting, bounce house, tractor ride and live owls from the Stillman Nature Preserve. The Mount Prospect Police and Fire Departments will...

Schaumburg Public Safety Open House

Schaumburg Fire Department Station #51 950 W Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg

Meet Schaumburg Fire and Police Department first responders at this annual family-friendly event that gives the public the opportunity to learn more about the critical services provided by these departments....

Free

Celebration of Special Recreation

Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook

Join us for the 3rd annual Celebration of Special Recreation event on October 5th from 11 am to 3 pm. We're celebrating special recreation by offering many adaptive activities for...

Free

Autumn Harvest

North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington Heights

Free family fun with crafts, games, hayrides, a scarecrow building contest, live music and entertainment, and more brought to you by the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission! Food...

Free

Star Wars Reads Celebration

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

Journey to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate Star Wars Reads Month! Test your knowledge of the Force, design a droid, and celebrate your love of reading through crafts,...

Free
Event Series Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn

Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago

Learn all about popcorn on an 1890s Midwest farm! Youโ€™ll hear the history of popcorn, see how to cook it on a wood-burning stove, and get to sample an array...

$5

Fall Fest

Lombard Common 433 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard

The leaves are changing color and there is a nip in the air. This can only mean one thing in Lombard. Itโ€™s time for Fall Fest! Join us for this...

Free

Addison Fire Department Open House

Addison Fire Department Station #2 666 S. Vista Avenue, Addison

Plenty of fun and education with food provided by local Addison restaurants!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Oktoberfest

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights

Spend an afternoon on the grounds of the Historical Museum with your family and friends enjoying German music, food and fun! Kids can participate in activities and crafts. Food and...

Harvest Fest

Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville

Don't miss out on this one day event sponsored by Grand Subaru, feautring food, fun and live music for the whole family to enjoy. Activities include bounce houses, art vendors,...

Free

Octoberfest

Meineke Park 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg

The event features food trucks and live entertainment for kids and adults. A $5/person activity bracelet will be available for purchase and it includes access to the following activities: balloon...

Free

Local Author Meet and Greet

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Meet local author Bonnie McAuley to discuss her newly published children's book, Highs and Lows, which follows the challenges and triumphs of a family dealing with a child's Type 1...

Itasca Halloween Celebration

Itasca Park District 350 E Irving Park Road, Itasca

Ready for some Halloween fun? The Itasca Park District and Village of Itasca are excited to invite your family to attend an afternoon of Halloween activities. Enjoy free games, bounce...

Free
Event Series Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserveโ€™s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5...

$5

Oaktoberfest

Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn) 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Celebrate Illinois oaks and discover fascinating facts about these majestic trees while engaging in a variety of family-friendly activities. โ€ข Take part in a guided nature walk. โ€ข Try your...

Free

Downtown Wheaton Chili Cook-Off

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton

The Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October! Your favorite Downtown eateries compete for your vote with their unique spin on this fan-favorite dish. Ticketholders will enjoy unlimited chili...

Hijab Storytime

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

What's a hijab? We'll read the heartwarming tale โ€œNoor Needs To Knowโ€. Sisters Ayesha and Fatima will answer questions and share the importance of hijabs. Children with caregivers are welcome.

Free

Founders Day Festival

Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle

Activities Include: Zip Line, Euro Bungy, Rock Wall, Bounce House, Face Painting, Obstacle Course, Pumpkin Decorating, Balloon Artist, Hayrides, Giant Slide, Trackless Train, Pumpkin Patch, Food Trucks, and Beer Garden....

Event Series Concert in the Park

Concert in the Park

Peg Bond Center 151 N Island Ave, Batavia

Enjoy a free concert in the park with the Batavia Community Band on September 8 and October 5 from 3-4 p.m. at the Peg Bond Center.   For information on...

Free

Harvest Fest

Centennial Park (Lemont) 16028 127th St, Lemont

Food, Beer Tent, Live Music, Kids Activities, Trunk or Treat, Pie Eating Contest, Hay Rides.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals...

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music on Friday and a mix of Oompah music, modern polka, pop, R&B, and...

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Free

Light Up the Sky

James O. Breen Community Park Campton Hills & Peck Rds, St. Charles

Spend a magical evening watching illuminated kites shimmer, shake and dance in the night sky. Enjoy this high-flying, lighted kite show produced by professionals from Chicago Kite, the Midwest's premier...

Free

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