Creepy Critters Month
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, NapervilleCelebrate 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
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Science Works
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, ChicagoLearn about cool jobs and hot careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) straight from the professionals at our Museum-wide career celebration. In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Science...
included in general admission
WonderKids Weekend Edition: Leaves
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, RomeovilleCalling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with...
Free
Halloween Safety Event
Montgomery Police Department 10 Civic Center Drive, MontgomeryThe Montgomery Police Department hosts its annual free Halloween Safety Event on a Saturday in October from 10A-2P. The event occurs at the Police Department at 10 Civic Center Ave....
Wonder Wheels Festival
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkVroom! 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
Streamwood Fire Department Open House
Fire Station 31 (Streamwood) 1204 S. Park Avenue, StreamwoodJoin us for a fun day of information and activities: station tours, check out fire trucks, ambulances, special rescue vehicles, equipment displays, a high-angle technical rescue demonstration, an auto extraction,...
Free
Hinsdale Fire and Police Open House
Hinsdale Fire Department 121 Symonds Drive, HinsdaleJoin us for the Hinsdale Fire & Police Open House! 🚒👮♂️ Enjoy family-friendly activities, live demonstrations, free food, and much more. Don’t miss it on October 12th from 11 AM...
Free
Hillside Fire Department Open House
Hillside Fire Department 523 N Wolf Road, HillsideK-9 Demonstration Extrication Demo Firefighter Aerial Ladder Climb Sprinkler Burn Show Appearance by "Pluggy" & "Sparky" the fire dog For information on more events like this, check out our...
Free
Family Day: Patterns and Portals
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, ChicagoExplore patterns and portals—and possibilities! To kick off the 2025 Family Day season, take inspiration from Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence to play with the magic of color and line....
Free
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, ChicagoWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West ChicagoLearn all about popcorn on an 1890s Midwest farm! You’ll hear the history of popcorn, see how to cook it on a wood-burning stove, and get to sample an array...
$5
Harvest Pow Wow
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, WheatonPOW 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
Villa Park Fire Department Open House
Villa Park Fire House 81 1440 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa ParkThe Villa Park Fire Department is inviting residents and visitors of all ages to join them on Saturday, October 12 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station #81,...
Free
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Open House
Various Locations ILEach week is a new location. October 12 - Fire Station 24, 5775 Beacon Pointe Drive October 19 - Fire Station 23, 1300 Westbury For information on more events...
Free
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