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Fire Department Open House

St. Charles Fire Department Headquarters 112 N Riverside Avenue, St. Charles, United States

Visit us at our annual Open House as we showcase our capabilities to the community. See special team demonstrations, vehicle extrication, sprinkler demonstrations and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Free

Lumber Jack ‘n Jill Fest

Bartlett Community Center 700 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, United States

The Lumber Jack ‘N Jill Fest is finally around the corner! Come Celebrate the folklore of Jeremiah Johnson, Paul Bunyan, and Babe the Blue Ox with “lumberjack” themed outdoor activities like log cutting events, Best Lumber Jack ‘N Jill Costume Challenge, Axe Throwing, Caber toss and more chainsaws! We will also have pie eating contests,...

Free

Superhero Smash

Eola Community Center 555 S. Eola Rd, Aurora, IL, United States

Bring out your superhero for this super afternoon of games, crafts, real-life superheroes, and fighting off evil-doers! Register by October 13 for discounted pricing! Day of registration will be $18. Adults must register for the event too.

$12

American Girl Doll Halloween Party – FULL

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Celebrate Halloween with your American Girl Doll at the Downers Grove Museum! Learn about the celebration’s traditions, and create a Halloween related craft.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

$20 – $30
Event Series Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park

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

Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun. Starting on June 5, we’re thrilled to announce that Mondays will be designated as “Paws in the Park Days” (excluding holidays like Labor Day and Indigenous People’s Day). So, grab your four-legged companion, hop in the car, and get ready for some Barks and Recreation...

Costume Giveaway Day

Sunset Community Center 710 Western Ave, Geneva, IL, United States

Our community theatre is cleaning out its closet, and we would like to give away the items just in time for the costume season! The costume giveaway will be held from 4:30-6pm Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Sunset Community Center. Items are from previous Playhouse 38 productions and include dance costumes, dresses, pants, jackets, shirts, and...

Event Series Tiny Tot Playtime

Tiny Tot Playtime

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Come explore some of the library's new toys and make some new friends. A parent must stay with their child to supervise play. Recommended age: 1- 4 years with an adult

Free
Event Series Zombie Survival Night

Zombie Survival Night

Burr Ridge Community Center 15W400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

These zombie survival nights are perfect for kids who want to make a night of it. Once the sun goes down things get a whole lot more challenging. A bunch of zombie sin the day is one thing, but a bunch of zombies in the dark is another. Discover skills you thought you never had....

$35 – $40

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