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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
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 Wonder Wheels Festival

Wonder Wheels Festival

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

Vroom! Vroom! Wonder Wheels will be zooming back to Wonder Works Children’s Museum this October! On October 12 & 13, Wonder Works Children’s Museum will host the second annual Wonder...

$5 – $15
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
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 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 Danada Fall Festival

Danada Fall Festival

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton

The Forest Preserve District’s largest event returns for two days! Festivities will include equestrian performances and demonstrations in the outdoor arena, wagon rides, pony rides and other children’s activities, food...

Free
Event Series Harvest Pow Wow

Harvest Pow Wow

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton

POW WOW HIGHLIGHTS Native American Dancers in Full Regalia Food Booths Including Native Food Special Veteran Honoring Cultural Demonstrations Native Drum Groups Raffles Native Flute Player Art and Craft Vendors...

$7 – $12

Spooktacular Trick or Treat

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn

Calling all witches, ghosts, superheroes, and creatures of the night! Join us for a fun-filled Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Event at the Berwyn Park District. Get ready for a Halloween celebration like...

Free

Fall Fest: Trunk or Treat

North Suburban YMCA (Northbrook) 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook

Trunk or Treat Costume Contest for youth Face Painting Bounce Houses Snacks and Treats for Purchase Live Music ft. Bach to Rock Decorate the trunk of your car and fill...

OAKtober Walk

St. James Farm Warrenville

Enjoy the fall colors as you learn about oak on a guided walk. If you wish, bring crayons and paper to make your own leaf and bark rubbings. Ages 5...

$5

Vitrina Latina

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

Sumérgete en la cultura latina y aprende sobre el talento y negocio latino local. Immerse yourself in the Latino culture and learn about some local Latino talent and business. Presentamos...

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

Creature Feature Movie Night

Lions Recreation Center 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

Join the Mt. Prospect Parks Foundation for Creature Feature featuring Monsters Inc! Purchase a circle, which holds up to 6 people (only one name needed to hold your spot). Bring...

$30

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