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Event Series Schaumburg Farmers Market

Schaumburg Farmers Market

Trickster Cultural Center 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

At the Schaumburg Farmers Market, you’ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats sold by the vendors that produce...

Free
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 StoryWalk: Owl Babies

StoryWalk: Owl Babies

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont

Enjoy Owl Babies by Martin Waddell with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail,...

Free
Event Series Glass Pumpkin Patch

Glass Pumpkin Patch

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle

Explore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes, and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry. Rain or shine,...

free with admission

Fall Color Hike

Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve 35W076 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles

Who doesn’t love to see the beautiful color changes in Kane County’s autumn woodlands? During this program, we’ll explore Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve to learn about the science behind leaf...

Free

Family Engineering: Earthquake Challenge

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Brainstorm, design, build, and test structures to solve problems and help make the world a better place, just like real engineers! Best for families with children ages 5-11. How do...

Free
Event Series Scarecrow Fest

Scarecrow Fest

Downtown St. Charles IL

The 39th annual Scarecrow Weekend will be held October 11th-13th in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. 110+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on...

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown...

Free
Event Series Ghoulish Golf

Ghoulish Golf

River View Miniature Golf Course 8 North Avenue, St Charles

Mix it up this Halloween with a game of crazy golf with spooky surprises at every turn. Enter at your own risk! Some family-friendly light scares possible.   For information...

$8

Halloween Happening

Wheaton Park District Community Center 1777 S. Blanchard Rd., Wheaton

CARNIVAL GAMES* | BOUNCE HOUSE* | TOUCH-A-TRUCK | CANDYLAND TRAIL* | SENSORY TABLES | FOOD TRUCKS* *Some activities require a small fee. Costumes encouraged for this activity-filled Halloween event.  ...

Fire Department Silent Parade

Various Locations IL

The Westmont Fire Department will be participating in the annual Silent Parade on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 7 p.m. The parade, which is part of National Fire Prevention Week,...

Free
Event Series Chi-Town Skygazers

Chi-Town Skygazers

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Join the Chi-Town Skygazers, an enthusiastic group of astronomers, for a celestial experience under the open sky. Equipped with telescopes, Pier Park becomes a meeting point for people of all...

Free

Drive-In Movie

Centennial Park (Lemont) 16028 127th St, Lemont

Featuring Casper. $15/Car. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Space is limited! Purchase. tickets in advance. Pre-registration is required!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

$15

Moonlight Movie

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

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an unforgettable evening of cinema under the stars in a beautiful park setting. Featuring: Inside Out 2   For information on more events...

Free

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