Kiwanis Fish Release
Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen EllynHelp restock Lake Ellyn! Kids and adults are invited to help release fish into the lake on Saturday, October 19, at 9 am. This free event is brought to you...
Free
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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
Naperville Plays
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, NapervilleJoin us for a day of play featuring an outdoor StoryWalk (book walk) courtesy of the Naperville Public Library and other fun hands-on activities presented by the Knoch Knolls Nature...
Free
Community Open House
Arlington Heights Public Works Facility 222 N Ridge Avenue, Arlington HeightsThe Village's Police, Fire and Public Works Departments invite you to join us for a family-fun community open house. The Community Open House is Saturday, Oct. 19th, 10 a.m. -...
Free
Scooby Doo Mystery Party
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkJoin Scooby Doo and the gang in a spooktacular event full of mystery and fun. "Scooby Doobie Doooo!" Drop in the Youth Services floor. No registration required.
Free
Super Saturday: Getting Excited About Science
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, WheelingAges 5 and older with a caregiver. Dramatic demonstrations, easy to see equipment, humor, and audience participation will be sure to entertain and inspire the next generation of scientists. TR...
Free
Fall Family Photos
Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr RidgeCome join us for a fun-filled day of capturing beautiful memories with your family against the backdrop of the colorful fall foliage!
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
Trick or Treat Trail
Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary 650 N Rohlwing Road, ItascaJoin the fun at the Trick or Treat Trail! Children along with their parents, will enjoy walking the trail around the newly opened Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary and receiving treats...
Free
Magic Show and Ghost Hunt
North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North RiversideKids of all ages will be entertained and amused at this popular Magic Show by James Jensen. Jim’s style of close-up magic is engaging with the audience and presented in...
Free
Pumpkins, Popcorn, and Handprints Party
Gemini Gymnastics Academy 330 Washington Avenue, La GrangeJoin Us on Saturday, October 19th from 2-4pm for our Pumpkins, Popcorn, & Handprints Party. We will have Games, Festive Fun, Popcorn, & Cupcakes. Even better, kids can be the...
Free
House of Creeps
Wintrust Field 1999 S Springinsguth Road, SchaumburgThe 3rd-Annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival invites Chicagoland to experience two full weekends of boo-tastic family fun, featuring thrilling rides, spooky House of Creeps haunted house, tasty treats, trick-or-treating, costume contests,...
$17.50 – $25
Haunted Forest
Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, WestmontSmith Woods will come alive for one very magical, mystical night! Participants will hop on a wagon ride that takes them from Diane Main Park through the terrifying woods path...
$8
Pumpkin Night Hike for Families
Fullersburg Woods 3609 Spring Rd, Oak BrookUse pumpkins and lanterns to light your way on a self-guided night hike through Fullersburg Woods. There will be a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt for kids to complete and a treat...
$10
The Reckoning Haunted House
Lincoln Center (Downers Grove) 935 Maple Avenue, Downers GroveEnter the haunting story of a forgotten seaside town, long lost to the pages of history. Each live-action "exhibit" reveals a new terror from this grim saga—a tale of madness,...
$10 – $15
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