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Event Series Dinos Downtown Wheaton​

Dinos Downtown Wheaton​

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Dinosaurs invade Downtown Wheaton! This BIG outdoor exhibit features 10 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs throughout Downtown Wheaton this September 25 through October 8, 2023. Enjoy dinosaur-themed specials, activities, and more from your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants! Mark your calendar now to visit the exhibit, and check back soon for a map of dinosaur locations,...

Free
Event Series Lions Club Farmers Market

Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Family Fall Fest

North Park (Inverness) 300 N Highland Road, Inverness, United States

Inverness Park District will be hosting a Family Fall Fest, with a kids' concert featuring Jim Gill, on Sunday, October 8, 2023, beginning at 10:00am.  This event will be held at North Park located at 300 N Highland Rd., Inverness, IL 60067. Sweet Treats & Jim Gill Kid's Concert. Donuts will be served at 10:00am Jim Gill...

Free
Event Series PumpkinPalooza: Pumpkins on Safari

PumpkinPalooza: Pumpkins on Safari

The Growing Place 25w471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Step into the wild at PumpkinPalooza, where a fun safari adventure meets the pumpkin patch! Explore our gardens in the safari-themed pumpkin scavenger hunt. Enjoy a photo safari hayride, kids’ crafts, pumpkin slingshots, face painting, handmade eats and more! Get up close at a live animal show from IncredibleBats! and shop for seasonal décor and...

Free
Event Series Autumn Fest

Autumn Fest

Berkeley Park Kouba Drive, Hillside, IL, United States

Fun for all ages. Free Kiddie Rides and Other Cool Attractions for Kids Petting Zoo Hosted by Big Run Wolf Ranch Free Wagon Rides Pumpkins for Sale Street Performers and Balloon Art Food Court Arts and Crafts Vendors Organization Booths   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals...

Whoose Bones?: An Owl Pellet Dig

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Hoot, hoot! What owl is outside your window? Learn all about the different owls that call Will County home and discover their amazing adaptations that make them incredible birds of prey. Then pull out your lab coat as we turn Isle a la Cache into a forensic lab to dissect your very own owl pellet...

Free

Fire Department Storytime

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

It's Fire Safety Week! Join us for a special storytime with the Aurora Fire Department and a real fire truck! Children of all ages and their caregiver(s).

Free
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