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Event Series Pumpkin Train

Pumpkin Train

Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL, United States

ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE RECOMMENDED Join us for the Pumpkin Train on October 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th. Enjoy a ride to our pumpkin patch aboard Halloween-themed electric interurban trains. While at the patch, ask our farm hands to help you find the perfect pumpkin, and pose for pictures in our various colorful, life size cutouts,...

Event Series Pumpkin Weekends

Pumpkin Weekends

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy family-friendly fall festivities at Blackberry Farm! Weekends in October & Columbus Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission includes all rides and attractions, pumpkins can be purchased additionally for $3 upon arrival. Check our website and Facebook for a detailed schedule of events. All ticket sales are final. Special activity dates will be featured...

$7 โ€“ $8

Trunk or Treat

Good Shepherd Lutheran School (Downers Grove) 525 63rd Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

FREE! Candy, games, food, bounce house and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Event Series Seasonal Pop Up

Seasonal Pop Up

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

Pop on over for an outdoor activity.โ€ฏ All ages.

Free
Event Series Pioneer Family Games

Pioneer Family Games

Belmont Prairie 4830 Cross Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

PLEASE REGISTER EVERYONE ATTENDING. Join us at Belmont Prairie for a short walk exploring native prairie plants and animals as we head to adjacent Walnut Park for a mix of fun games and activities. We'll have some classic pioneer games that Downers Grove's early settlers would have played as well as modern games that will...

$10

Lemontster Days

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โ€œTrail of Scarecrowsโ€ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....

Event Series Sugar Skull City

Sugar Skull City

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Welcome to Sugar Skull City! Aurora Downtown is honoring Day of the Dead, the beloved Mexican cultural tradition, from October 15 to November 6, 2022. Join us in celebrating Dia de los Muertos with art, activities, specials, videos, shopping, and much more.

Event Series Fall Fest

Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโ€”from picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโ€”with Lincoln Park Zooโ€™s eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from Septemberโ€“October. This yearโ€™s festival features ticketed attractions throughout...

Free

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