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Event Series Pumpkin Patch Creations

Pumpkin Patch Creations

Primrose Farm 5N726 Crane Rd, St. Charles, IL, United States

Embark on a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pie pumpkin. Catch a ride back to the farmyard to the decoration station and create your own work of pumpkin art. Roast marshmallows around an open fire as a special treat. 

$15

Trunk or Treat

Indian Boundary YMCA 711 59th St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Free registration if you decorate your trunk and hand out candy. Parking lot will open at 2:30pm to set-up your trunk.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

$5 – $10

Lemontster Days

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: “Trail of Scarecrows” Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....

Halloween Hustle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk

Phillips Park Zoo 1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL, United States

Join Fox Valley United Way as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary at the inaugural Halloween Hustle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Sunday, October 16th, 2022 in Aurora’s beautiful Phillips Park. Hosted by Fox Valley United Way and Rush Copley Medical Center, join us as we strive to provide for the health, education and financial...

Free – $35
Event Series Sugar Skull City

Sugar Skull City

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Welcome to Sugar Skull City! Aurora Downtown is honoring Day of the Dead, the beloved Mexican cultural tradition, from October 15 to November 6, 2022. Join us in celebrating Dia de los Muertos with art, activities, specials, videos, shopping, and much more.

Event Series Pumpkin Weekends

Pumpkin Weekends

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy family-friendly fall festivities at Blackberry Farm! Weekends in October & Columbus Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission includes all rides and attractions, pumpkins can be purchased additionally for $3 upon arrival. Check our website and Facebook for a detailed schedule of events. All ticket sales are final. Special activity dates will be featured...

$7 – $8
Event Series Graveside Stories Cemetery Walk

Graveside Stories Cemetery Walk

Elmhurst Elmhurst, IL, United States

Learn about the history of Elmhurst through the unique perspectives of past residents during this cemetery walk for all ages. Presented in collaboration with GreenMan Theatre Troupe. Limit: 10 per tour time slot. No strollers please. Tours depart from cemetery gates every 15 minutes. St. Peter and St. Mary Cemeteries are located near Myrtle and...

Lemontster Days

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: “Trail of Scarecrows” Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....

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