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Event Series Pumpkin Patch Creations

Pumpkin Patch Creations

Primrose Farm 5N726 Crane Rd, St. Charles, IL, United States

Embark on a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pie pumpkin. Catch a ride back to the farmyard to the decoration station and create your own work of pumpkin art. Roast marshmallows around an open fire as a special treat. 

$15

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 Soap Box Derby

Soap Box Derby

Frontenac and Diehl Road Naperville, IL, United States

Since 1985 the All-American Soap Box Derby has sanctioned rally racing. Since its inception the All-American rally program has grown into a very popular racing format. Rally racing affords families the opportunity to gain driving experience: to test ideas and concepts; to meet new people; to try new racing tracks; and most importantly, to have...

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Event Series Tinker Works

Tinker Works

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

On October 8, 9, and 10, Wonder Works will host Tinker Works, a museum takeover event exploring using stuff to make stuff that does stuff. When children tinker, they are learning about the properties of materials and the capabilities of tools. Learning how to manipulate tools, understand the properties of materials, and identify unique solutions...

$20
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
Event Series 69th Annual Powwow

69th Annual Powwow

Schiller Woods W Irving Park Rd and N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture and enjoyโ€ฏtraditional Powwow, native food, dancing, vendors, activities and more. Rain or shine. Information and pricing: aicchicago.org.

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

Saint Lukeโ€™s Oktoberfest

The Lutheran Church of Saint Luke 410 S. Rush Street, Itasca, IL, United States

Join us on Sunday, October 9th from 11:30am - 4pm for Saint Lukeโ€™s very own free family-friendly Oktoberfest! Enjoy an afternoon of authentic German food, beer, wine, music, childrenโ€™s games, adults games, raffles, contests, craft and vendor fair, silent auction, and much more. Free admission and parking Menu Features: Choice of one meat: Pork Schnitzel,...

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