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Cheesy Pretzel 5k and 1 Mile Walk

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

The Cheesy Pretzel 5k & 1 Mile Walk is a USATF certified 5k event that winds through the Promenade Bolingbrook and surrounding neighborhoods.  All participants in the 5k and 1...

$30 – $40
Event Series Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove

Featuring: locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries, and more. In addition, business sponsored booths and non-profit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses.   For information on...

Free
Event Series Glen Ellyn French Market

Glen Ellyn French Market

Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen Ellyn

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Junior Archaeologists

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

Celebrate International Archaeology Day with a naturalist as we dig deeper into the role of an archaeologist. What do they do? Where do they go? What do they find? Participants...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – 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 Sensory-Friendly Hour

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

We open an hour early on the first Sunday of the month for an adapted, accessible and sensory-friendly Library experience for all. The Children's Department environment will be adjusted and...

Free

The Last Straw Fall Event

Gregg House Museum 117 South Linden Avenue, Westmont

Bring the whole family and experience bales of fun at the Gregg House Museum. Most activities are FREE! • make a scarecrow* • decorate a pumpkin (sponsored by Westmont Chamber...

Free

Elmhurst Fire Department Open House

Elmhurst Fire Station 2 601 S York St, Elmhurst

Join us on October 6th as we kick off National Fire Prevention Week! Discover crucial fire safety tips, enjoy fun activities, and grab some tasty refreshments, all centered around this...

Free

Autumn Harvest Festival

Volkening Heritage Farm 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg

Experience the fall harvest with demonstrations of 19th century farm life, kids' craft and games, pumpkin decorating, live music, food and beverages, and more. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following...

$5 – $20
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 LEGO® Train Club Exhibit comes to Poplar Creek Library for the weekend....

Free

Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park

Gather your friends, family and neighbors to see floats, marching bands, local schools and more showcasing the heart of Franklin Park. The parade marches from the intersection of Grand Avenue...

Free

Fiddle Fiesta: Music from Mediterranean Lands

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

Join the musicians from historical orchestra Apollo’s Fire for a musical tour of the sunny lands of the Mediterranean – Spain, Italy, Greece, and Egypt. Dueling fiddles join with the...

Oktoberfest

Twin Lakes Recreation Area 1200 East Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine

Everyone is welcome to join us for a day of games, hayrides, food & drinks, raffles and more at the Twin Lakes tent. You’ll enjoy music by Die Musikmeisters, who...

Free

Oktoberfest

Twin Lakes Recreation Area 1200 East Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine

Everyone is welcome to join us for a day of games, hayrides, food & drinks, raffles and more at the Twin Lakes tent. You’ll enjoy music by Die Musikmeisters, who...

Pumpkin Fest

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park

The fun isn’t over after the Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade. Continue celebrating at North Park with the Pumpkin Fest! We will have plenty of bright orange pumpkins provided by...

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