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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 medieval harp, cello, and guitar, as we discover the lively music and culture of this beautiful region. We’ll learn an ancient Italian dance called the...

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

Oktoberfest

Twin Lakes Recreation Area 1200 East Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine, IL, United States

Everyone is welcome to join us for a day of games, hayrides, food & drinks, raffles and more at the Twin Lakes tent. You’ll enjoy music by Die Musikmeisters, who will be entertaining everyone with the sounds of German songs and dance. RoccoVino’s will offer a special menu that includes bratwurst with sauerkraut and German...

Free

Oktoberfest

Twin Lakes Recreation Area 1200 East Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine, IL, United States

Everyone is welcome to join us for a day of games, hayrides, food & drinks, raffles and more at the Twin Lakes tent. You’ll enjoy music by Die Musikmeisters, who will be entertaining everyone with the sounds of German songs and dance. RoccoVino’s will offer a special menu that includes bratwurst with sauerkraut and German...

Pumpkin Fest

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

The fun isn’t over after the Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade. Continue celebrating at North Park with the Pumpkin Fest! We will have plenty of bright orange pumpkins provided by Olsen’s ACE waiting to be painted and taken home. The afternoon is full of family-fun music, games, activities and food!   For information on more...

Event Series Hinsdale Farmers Market

Hinsdale Farmers Market

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, IL, United States

The Farmers Market is located on Chicago ave by Burlington Park with an assortment of vendors onsite. Come and grab your weekly fruits and veggies or have lunch in the park from any one of our local favorite food vendors.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

Free

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