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Halloween Costume Contest

Fishel Park 1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join the Downers Grove Lions Club for their annual Halloween costume contest in Fishel Park from 12:00 – 1:00 pm before the trick-or-treating in downtown Downers Grove.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free

Costume Pet Parade

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Spectators and the community are welcome to join and line the streets to cheer on the pets in the parade! There is no charge or donation requested for spectators. The parade will march down Sandburg Way, go around the roundabout and end in front of Macy's for prize presentation. Event Includes: Music Parade Announcer Judging...

Fermilab Outdoor Family Fair

FermiLab Kirk Rd & Pine St, Batavia, IL, United States

We are excited to share that we will be having a fair for the public again! When and where: The outdoor fair is open to members of the general public during two time slots: 1:00-2:30 PM and 2:30-4:00 PM on Oct. 22 in Fermilab's outdoor spaces. Registration is required. Details: This fun-filled Fermilab event will feature the following:...

Free

Altar del día de los muertos (Edades: todas las edades)

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Supplies and bilingual instructions will be available for you to make your own altar to take home for Dia de Los Muertos. Habrá suministros e instrucciones bilingües disponibles para que usted pueda hacer su propio altar y llevárselo a casa para el Día de Los Muertos.

Free

Meet the Ghostbusters

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Back by popular demand! Members of the Windy City Ghostbusters will be here to take pictures and show off their ghostbusting paraphernalia!

Free

Trunk or Treat

Faith United Methodist Church (Downers Grove) 432 59th Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Wear your Halloween costume and go trick and treating among car trunks with activities and candy at our annual Trunk or Treat event. Candy Games + Activities Walking Tacos (Doritos with taco toppings in the bag Hot Cocoa & Cider Inclement Weather Plan: We will move indoors, so please stop by rain or shine. For...

Free
Event Series Schaumburg Halloween Carnival

Schaumburg Halloween Carnival

Wintrust Field 1999 S Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

The 2nd-Annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival invites Chicagoland to experience two full weekends (October 20 – 22 and October 27 – 29, 2023) of nostalgic family fun, featuring spooky rides, a delightfully spooky House of Creeps haunted house, tasty treats, trick-or-treating, seasonally themed arts and crafts, a VIP, Very Insane Person bar/lounge, live music, and more....

Free
Event Series Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun. Starting on June 5, we’re thrilled to announce that Mondays will be designated as “Paws in the Park Days” (excluding holidays like Labor Day and Indigenous People’s Day). So, grab your four-legged companion, hop in the car, and get ready for some Barks and Recreation...

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