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Hispanic Cultural Celebration and Resource Expo

Roosevelt Middle School (Bellwood) 2500 Oak Street, Bellwood, United States

Food tastings from Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic Merchandise Vendors Informational Vendors Voter Registration Face Painting Balloon Sculpting Gift Cards for A’s (bring progress report)

Free

Spooktacular Halloween Festival

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Featuring game alley with prizes sponsored by the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce.A costume parade, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunt, and a Halloween themed craft fair. Schedule of Events 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Game Alley – on Hemmingway Trail4:00pm - 4:15pm - Story Time inside Barnes & Noble4:30pm - 4:45pm - Story Time inside Barnes...

Event Series Haunted Ghost Story Train

Haunted Ghost Story Train

Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL, United States

Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve for an evening full of family friendly frights. Listen to spooky chilling stories around the roaring camp fire while enjoying monstrously good treats whipped up for you by Margie’s Girls’ Kitchen. Join in as our ghostly musician leads everyone in singing campfire songs. Costumes are...

$20
Event Series Scarecrow Fest

Scarecrow Fest

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

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 their favorites. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an Activity Zone with festive photo ops, Scarecrow-to-Go...

Free
Event Series Cantigny Fall Festival

Cantigny Fall Festival

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

For the second year in a row, our fall festival will be an entire weekend! The fun begins Friday night, October 11, from 4 – 11 pm with live music on the Cantigny parade field! Cozy up on the Adirondacks around a firepit or play lawn games. We’ll do it again on Saturday night after...

Free with parking
Event Series Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

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 family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More information coming soon!  ...

included with admission
Event Series Danada Fall Festival

Danada Fall Festival

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

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 and entertainment, barn tours, and more. All ages. Admission and parking are free, but there are small fees for some activities. No registration. Questions?  ...

Free
Event Series Harvest Pow Wow

Harvest Pow Wow

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

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 Children’s Crafts – 11am to 5pm   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

$7 – $12

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