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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...
In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture and enjoyโฏtraditional Powwow, native food, dancing, vendors, activities and more. Rain or shine. Information and pricing: aicchicago.org.
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...
For those who arenโt ready to attend in-person programs yet, weโve created kid-friendly packets of crafts and activities related to Cantigny and the McCormick family. Supplies will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. On the Second Saturday of each month, March through November, McCormick House staff presents a drop-in family program. No registration...
Donโt miss this fantastic fall event. Bring your American Girl Doll (or similar sized doll) and get her ready for a tea party. Put on your favorite attire, and stroll on over to the Village for an afternoon of snacks, crafts and friendship. This is an event you and your doll donโt want to miss.
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.
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....
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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