Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE October is the perfect time to hang out by the fire and listen to a storyteller spin spooky and fun tales inspired by the people who called Illinois Country home. Enjoy tasty treats, listen for local wildlife and look to the skies for more stories. Walk around the island for an optional...
Dinosaurs invade Downtown Wheaton! This BIG outdoor exhibit features 10 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs throughout Downtown Wheaton this September 25 through October 8, 2023. Enjoy dinosaur-themed specials, activities, and more from your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants! Mark your calendar now to visit the exhibit, and check back soon for a map of dinosaur locations,...
Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Families, join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies.
Inverness Park District will be hosting a Family Fall Fest, with a kids' concert featuring Jim Gill, on Sunday, October 8, 2023, beginning at 10:00am. This event will be held at North Park located at 300 N Highland Rd., Inverness, IL 60067. Sweet Treats & Jim Gill Kid's Concert. Donuts will be served at 10:00am Jim Gill...
Step into the wild at PumpkinPalooza, where a fun safari adventure meets the pumpkin patch! Explore our gardens in the safari-themed pumpkin scavenger hunt. Enjoy a photo safari hayride, kids’ crafts, pumpkin slingshots, face painting, handmade eats and more! Get up close at a live animal show from IncredibleBats! and shop for seasonal décor and...
Fun for all ages. Free Kiddie Rides and Other Cool Attractions for Kids Petting Zoo Hosted by Big Run Wolf Ranch Free Wagon Rides Pumpkins for Sale Street Performers and Balloon Art Food Court Arts and Crafts Vendors Organization Booths For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals...
Hoot, hoot! What owl is outside your window? Learn all about the different owls that call Will County home and discover their amazing adaptations that make them incredible birds of prey. Then pull out your lab coat as we turn Isle a la Cache into a forensic lab to dissect your very own owl pellet...
We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.
Submit an Event
Click on the button above to submit an event to the Kidlist calendar. We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are reviewed by the Kidlist team.
