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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

Fall Fest

The Glen 22W030 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, United States

Come join the Butterfield Park District in its first-ever Fall Fest on October 5th from 11am-1pm! This is an opportunity for families in our community to get together to celebrate the changing of the seasons, all while participating in games, activities, and good food! Fall Fest is a fun midmorning including:*Arts and Crafts*Facepainting*Food Vendors*Inflatables-inflatable bounce...

Free

Lemont Fire District Open House

Lemont Fire Protection District 15900 New Avenue, Lemont, IL, United States

Ladder Trucks, Fire Engines & Ambulances! Firefighter Paramedic Demonstrations and Displays! Together with community partners we invite you to a day of safety kicking off Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW campaign, β€œSmoke alarms: Make them work for you!,” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. Follow...

Free

Scarecrow Festival

Memorial Park (Barrington) E. Lincoln Avenue and S. Hough Street, Barrington, United States

Family Fun Activities!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Fall Fest

Randhurst Village 1 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Fall Fest offers exciting activities including pumpkin decorating, face painting, bounce house, tractor ride and live owls from the Stillman Nature Preserve. The Mount Prospect Police and Fire Departments will be onsite to greet attendees and for touch a truck opportunity. Joe & Dough will be onsite selling delicious fall inspired donuts.   For information on more...

Schaumburg Public Safety Open House

Schaumburg Fire Department Station #51 950 W Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, United States

Meet Schaumburg Fire and Police Department first responders at this annual family-friendly event that gives the public the opportunity to learn more about the critical services provided by these departments. This free event will include:- EMS, K9, Live turkey fryer fire, and vehicle extrication demonstrations- Touch-a-Truck- Police Department tours- Comfort animals- Bicycle safety inspections- Crime...

Free

Celebration of Special Recreation

Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join us for the 3rd annual Celebration of Special Recreation event on October 5th from 11 am to 3 pm. We're celebrating special recreation by offering many adaptive activities for all people of all ages to try! We will also have a resource fair featuring local vendors of disability services and adaptive recreation.

Free

Autumn Harvest

North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Free family fun with crafts, games, hayrides, a scarecrow building contest, live music and entertainment, and more brought to you by the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission! Food available for purchase, including fresh AJz Kettlecorn. More information can be found at at www.vah.com.   For information on more events like this, check out...

Free

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