Geneva French Market
Downtown Geneva IL, United StatesEuropean-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
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Events Calendar
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World of Genomics: Discover Everyday DNA
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for this interactive, hands-on science experience featuring multiple stations focused on specific aspects of science, with volunteers from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Visitors will learn about DNA, genetics, agriculture, robotics, and microbes—all through family-friendly activities led by volunteer researchers from the IGB. See...
Included in general admission
StoryWalk: Owl Babies
Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont, IL, United StatesEnjoy Owl Babies by Martin Waddell with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library....
Free
Wonder Wheels Festival
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVroom! Vroom! Wonder Wheels will be zooming back to Wonder Works Children’s Museum this October! On October 12 & 13, Wonder Works Children’s Museum will host the second annual Wonder Wheels Outdoor Festival to celebrate all things on wheels! For just two days, children and their families will be able to explore wheels by: –...
$5 – $15
Glass Pumpkin Patch
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesExplore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes, and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry. Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work under tents near the West Lawn, next to the Arboretum’s Visitor Center. The 14th annual...
free with admission
Scarecrow Fest
Downtown St. Charles IL, United StatesThe 39th annual Scarecrow Weekend will be held October 11th-13th in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. 110+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an Activity Zone with festive photo ops, Scarecrow-to-Go...
Free
Cantigny Fall Festival
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesFor the second year in a row, our fall festival will be an entire weekend! The fun begins Friday night, October 11, from 4 – 11 pm with live music on the Cantigny parade field! Cozy up on the Adirondacks around a firepit or play lawn games. We’ll do it again on Saturday night after...
Free with parking
Boo at the Zoo
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United StatesGather 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 family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More information coming soon! ...
included with admission
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