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Oktoberfest

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Prost to Oktoberfest and the season of donning your lederhosen and enjoying live polka music at Brookfield Zoo’s Oktoberfest, presented by Leinenkugel’s. The festive event, which takes place on the Zoo’s East Mall, is free with general admission. In addition to taking in the sounds of Oktoberfest, a seasonal menu featuring bratwursts, sausages, pretzels with...

Included in general admission
Event Series Brick Convention

Brick Convention

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

BRICK CONVENTION is the Greatest LEGO® Fan Event on Earth and brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO® building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. A portion of the proceeds from each Brick Convention is donated...

$15 – $18

Annual Fire Department Open House

St. Charles Fire Station #1 112 North Riverside Avenue, St. Charles, United States

Every year, the Fire Department hosts an open house at Fire Station #1, 112 North Riverside Avenue. The 2024 Fire Department Open House will be held Saturday, September 28th from Noon to 3pm. The purpose of this event is to spread the fire safety message by encouraging everyone to come out and see what the...

Free

Harvest Fest

Thorndale Park 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah, IL, United States

This event is sponsored in part by Itasca Bank & Trust. The entire community is invited! Come celebrate our annual Harvest Fest event at Thorndale Park. Enjoy live entertainment, games, class demonstrations, food, community vendors, and a silent auction. Additional details to come and will be posted as they become available.   For information on...

Harvest Fest

Heritage Park (Glendale Heights) 1736 Paul Avenue, Glendale Heights, IL, United States

Celebrate autumn's arrival at Harvest Fest. Enjoy a day of fun activities for the whole family.  Fishing Derby Family Activities Music Kids Inflatable Fun Zone Bake Sale Craft Show Pumpkin Patch Chili Cook Off Bags Tournament Hay Rides Gauntlet of Wings Contest Food/Drinks   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Community Powwow

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United States

Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and listen to stories of culture from the area. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange. For group registration or information, email JRoy@stbenedict.com or call 773-509-2344.

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

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