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Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL, United States

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown Elgin every Friday. Watch for weekly updates on our Downtown Elgin Market Facebook Page.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free
Event Series Spooky Movie Series

Spooky Movie Series

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

October 4: Corpse Bride (2005) October 18: Goosebumps (2015) October 25: Haunted Mansion (2003) Children of all ages with an adult. No registration required.

Free

First Friday: Reptile Show with Cold Blooded Parties

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join us to learn all about reptiles from their diets to their life in the wild with Cold Blooded Parties! We will meet six animals including a giant snake, a tortoise, and an American Alligator! While seats are available. Every First Friday, an array of downtown Geneva businesses offers specials all day - from discounts...

Free

DIY Ofrendas

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Celebrate DΓ­a de Muertos and build your own shoebox-size ofrenda, an altar made to honor the life of a passed loved one. Ofrendas can also be created to remember pets or celebrities. During the program, you are welcome to bring your own photos or provide a digital file of a photo for us to print...

Free

Halloween Hoot n Howl

Keystone Park West Lake St and Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Join the River Forest Park District and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Trailside Museum staff for an evening of fall family fun on Friday, October 4 from 5:00-7:00 PM. This is an outdoor event so dress appropriately. Restrooms will be available. Activities Include: Hay Ride Halloween-themed Inflatable Live Music Animal Mask Craft Pumpkin...

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music on Friday and a mix of Oompah music, modern polka, pop, R&B, and yacht rock on Saturday. Enjoy one of the largest Oktoberfest beer varieties in the area and German food from local restaurants and food trucks! There...

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