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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...

included with admission
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch 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

The Last Straw Fall Event

Gregg House Museum 117 South Linden Avenue, Westmont, IL, United States

Bring the whole family and experience bales of fun at the Gregg House Museum. Most activities are FREE! • make a scarecrow* • decorate a pumpkin (sponsored by Westmont Chamber...

Free

Elmhurst Fire Department Open House

Elmhurst Fire Station 2 601 S York St, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us on October 6th as we kick off National Fire Prevention Week! Discover crucial fire safety tips, enjoy fun activities, and grab some tasty refreshments, all centered around this...

Free

Autumn Harvest Festival

Volkening Heritage Farm 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Experience the fall harvest with demonstrations of 19th century farm life, kids' craft and games, pumpkin decorating, live music, food and beverages, and more. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following...

$5 – $20
Event Series LEGO Train Club Exhibit

LEGO Train Club Exhibit

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Using over a million LEGO bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club Exhibit comes to Poplar Creek Library for the weekend....

Free

Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Gather your friends, family and neighbors to see floats, marching bands, local schools and more showcasing the heart of Franklin Park. The parade marches from the intersection of Grand Avenue...

Free

Fiddle Fiesta: Music from Mediterranean Lands

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join the musicians from historical orchestra Apollo’s Fire for a musical tour of the sunny lands of the Mediterranean – Spain, Italy, Greece, and Egypt. Dueling fiddles join with the...

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