Back to School Ice Cream Party
Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesToddlers and preschoolers, invite a grown-up to join you for these nights of fun.
$20 – $30
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Forest Park Ribfest
Forest Park Picnic Grove 7824 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL, United StatesRib sampling, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, hot dogs, desserts, and much more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Grandparent’s Day Brunch
Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL, United StatesCome celebrate Grandparent’s Day with a lovely catered brunch! Bring the whole family! We’ll have crafts, and play special games. You’ll also be able to take a nice family picture by our fall scene. Please register each person attending. Children 2 & under are free.
$15 – $23
Picnic By The Pond
Swan Pond Barrypoint Road and Fairbank Road, Riverside, IL, United StatesEnjoy the natural beauty of Swan Pond in Frederick Law Olmsted designed Riverside, IL with BYO picnicking, violin music, a docent-led arboretum tour, and a children’s craft. Event rain date is 9/25. Learn more to become a steward of your landscape at www.riverside.il.us.
Prospect Park Campfire
Prospect Park (Clarendon Hills) 315 E. Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL, United StatesJoin the Clarendon Hills Park District as we sit around the campfire eating ooey-gooey s’mores and singing good ole’ fashion campfire songs! Don't forget to bring your roasting stick and flashlight. We'll supply the rest. Free for residents only.
Free
Muffins and a Movie in the Morning
La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United StatesCatch an early morning matinee in the library! We’ll have muffins and juice to go along with our mystery movie. All ages with a caregiver. No registration required.
American Girl Doll Tea Party
North Riverside Park and Recreation 2401 Desplaines Ave, North Riverside, IL, United StatesDon’t miss this fantastic fall event. Bring your American Girl Doll (or similar sized doll) and get her ready for a tea party. Put on your favorite attire, and stroll on over to the Village for an afternoon of snacks, crafts and friendship. This is an event you and your doll don’t want to miss.
$25
Petoberfest Chili Cook-Off
Hinsdale Humane Society 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesCome watch the Bears vs. Vikings game playing in our lobby and either pre-register to make and enter your best chili ($20 entrance fee), or purchase an entry ticket for $10 or for $15 (includes with 2 beer tickets). Purchase 10 tickets for $10 to take part in our Whiskey Tasting, Beer Pull, snacks and...
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