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Picnic By The Pond

Swan Pond Barrypoint Road and Fairbank Road, Riverside, IL, United States

Enjoy 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 States

Join 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 States

Catch 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 States

Don’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 States

Come 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...

S’More Fun With Mom

Peck Farm Park 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, United States

Grab mom and bring her for a fun-filled hour around the campfire making s’mores. Play games and make a craft, too. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

$9 – $14

Stop the Villains Halloween Dinner

Holiday Inn (Carol Stream) 150 S Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL, United States

Join our amazing cast for dinner, a short show complete with plenty of live songs, then after the show, meet and greet the princesses and villains, take photos, grab autographs, and join a dance party. We will even have some trick or treating, and each child participant will receive a light up toy (to help...

$47

Cider Stroll

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED Enjoy autumn Downtown Wheaton as you sip a variety of different hot apple ciders and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Over 15 of your favorite Downtown businesses put their spin on the classic fall beverage with unique toppings and flavorings. As you sip and stroll, enjoy live entertainment by the Jerry Evans...

$20

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