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Hillside Fire Department Open House

Hillside Fire Department 523 N Wolf Road, Hillside, United States

K-9 Demonstration Extrication Demo Firefighter Aerial Ladder Climb Sprinkler Burn Show Appearance by "Pluggy" & "Sparky" the fire dog   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Free

Family Day: Patterns and Portals

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Explore patterns and portals—and possibilities! To kick off the 2025 Family Day season, take inspiration from Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence to play with the magic of color and line. Participating artists include Keny De La Peña and Sishi Wang. ASL interpretation is provided at this event.

Free
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 of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free
Event Series Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn

Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Learn all about popcorn on an 1890s Midwest farm! You’ll hear the history of popcorn, see how to cook it on a wood-burning stove, and get to sample an array of heirloom varieties. Demonstrations begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the summer kitchen. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages...

$5
Event Series Danada Fall Festival

Danada Fall Festival

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

The Forest Preserve District’s largest event returns for two days! Festivities will include equestrian performances and demonstrations in the outdoor arena, wagon rides, pony rides and other children’s activities, food and entertainment, barn tours, and more. All ages. Admission and parking are free, but there are small fees for some activities. No registration. Questions?  ...

Free
Event Series Harvest Pow Wow

Harvest Pow Wow

DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

POW WOW HIGHLIGHTS Native American Dancers in Full Regalia Food Booths Including Native Food Special Veteran Honoring Cultural Demonstrations Native Drum Groups Raffles Native Flute Player Art and Craft Vendors Children’s Crafts – 11am to 5pm   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

$7 – $12

Boo Bash

West Chicago Park District ARC Center 201 W National St, West Chicago, IL, United States

This Halloween celebration is sure to be neat! Jump on your broomstick or float like a ghost to the ARC Center and enjoy a hayride, live entertainment, games, crafts, activities, and more! All children must be registered. Attendees ages 13 and up are free. Adults must accompany children.   For information on more events like...

$10 – $15

Villa Park Fire Department Open House

Villa Park Fire House 81 1440 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL

The Villa Park Fire Department is inviting residents and visitors of all ages to join them on Saturday, October 12 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station #81, 1440 S. Ardmore Avenue, for its Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. Parking is available at the Post Office directly across the street. Fire Prevention...

Free

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