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Free Morning of Play

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

We have been closed for the month of September and are thrilled to offer a FREE MORNING OF PLAY on the weekend of our re-opening! We hope many of you will join us to see the building renovations and play with two new exhibits: A light lab with a Litezilla giant Lite Brite made possible...

Free
Event Series Glen Ellyn French Market

Glen Ellyn French Market

Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Geneva French Market

Geneva French Market

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Annual Arts and Crafts Fair

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

We’re celebrating our 59th Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by nature. Outdoor Event. The Little Red Schoolhouse main parking lot will be closed to the public the day of the event except for accessible parking spots. Visitors should instead park nearby at Pioneer Woods where...

Fox Fall Fest

Downtown Oswego IL, United States

Join us for the annual Downtown Oswego Fox Fall Fest! Sunday, October 6th, 9-3pm! We have so much fun planned! Joining us is Crosstown Exotics Reptiles with his amazing reptiles, Globy the bubbler is back with his bubble creations; plus bounce houses, pumpkin house, activities, music, food trucks, craft market, plus so much more! Stores...

Free

Junior Archaeologists

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Celebrate International Archaeology Day with a naturalist as we dig deeper into the role of an archaeologist. What do they do? Where do they go? What do they find? Participants will have the chance to be archaeologists themselves as we piece together clues about history and humankind. Participants will play some games, get crafty and...

Free
Event Series Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

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

Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More information coming soon!  ...

included with admission

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