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Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โTrail 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....
This Yearโs Tour De Proviso is hosted by the Village of Riverside and President Joe Ballerine. The ride will take place throughout the blocks of historic Riverside, as well as parts of the Brookfield Zoo. The event is free and is open to all age groups. It will start and end in Guthrie Park in...
Help kick off the Fall Color Festival with the annual 5K on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Satisfy your inner champion on the Arboretumโs scenic, rolling course through the fresh autumn air. Celebrate your finish with live music and a complimentary beer (participants age 21+) at the post-race party. Participation supports the Arboretumโs work to plant...
Join a naturalist on an early morning hike to learn about the animals and plants that call Knoch Knolls Park home. The route is mostly over grassy or gravel paths. Younger children may be carried. Bring a water bottle and wear sturdy walking shoes. Program is free but registration is required.
The 5K and 10K River Run takes place every year on the first Saturday of October up to and down the scenic Fox River. The USA Track and Field (USATF) certified course starts and finishes in front of the Village Hall, 200 North River Street, Montgomery. This is the perfect race for all ages and...
Live Music, local artisans, food trucks, cider donuts, pumpkin patch and face painting. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโfrom picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโwith Lincoln Park Zooโs eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from SeptemberโOctober. This yearโs festival features ticketed attractions throughout...
Please join us for a day of family fun at the Firehouse as we celebrate National Fire Prevention Month. We will feature our own firefighter-paramedics throughout the day in exciting demonstrations of their lifesaving skills and highlight our Specialty Teams. Kids Firefighter Dress Up * Kidโs Mini Combat Challenge* SPARKY the FIRE DOG and much...
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