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Harvest of the Acorn Moon Fall Festival

Oakhurst Forest Preserve 1680 5th Avenue, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate autumn’s arrival with the Forest Preserve District! At this popular, family-friendly festival, we’ll have pumpkin painting, mule-drawn hayrides, games, crafts, folk music and refreshments. Note: Admission is free, however there is a nominal fee for crafts, hayrides and refreshments. Registration is not required.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free
Event Series Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

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

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.

$5

STEAM Explorers

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

Ignite your child's curiosity with STEAM Explorers - the ultimate adventure in science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Let your kids unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities. Ignite your child's curiosity with STEAM Explorers - the ultimate adventure in science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Let your kids unleash their creativity and...

Included in general admission

Pioneer Day

Stacy's Tavern Museum 557 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Come see what life was like for the early settlers of Glen Ellyn, on the same spot where early residents lived! Try your hand at 1840's life. There will be live farm animals, music, craft-making for kids, candle making, corn shelling, apple peeling, pioneer games and toys; learn how to do laundry 1840’s style, experience...

Free

Family Fall Fest

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

Families are invited to Parkway Bank Park on Sunday, September 29th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a fun-filled day of free outdoor festivities at the entertainment district’s annual “Family Fall Fest.” This year’s activities will include bounce houses, balloon sculptors, face painting, pumpkin painting (while supplies last), petting zoo and live entertainment from...

Free

Tie Dye DIY: Shibori Dye

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

For a quiet afternoon of Japanese Shibori tie-dyeing, please bring one or more white, cotton items such as a tee shirt, tote bag, scarf, or pillowcase; items will be completed as time allows. Dress to get messy! Please register each child separately.

Free

Mariachi Sirenas

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance by the Mariachi Sirenas, Chicago's first all-women mariachi band.

Free

LEGO Building Challenge: Blindfolded Building

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Build along with other kids and try to complete this month's challenge: construct anything of your choosing, while blindfolded.

Free
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