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Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.
Ghouls, Ghost, Gremlins, and Goblins are all welcome at our annual Halloween event! So, grab those costumes and join us for a day of treats and tricks around The Arb! Our Seasonal Tent will have a whole host of entertainment and activities. Strolling Magician, Costume Characters (Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked), DJ dance party, Temporary...
Inspired by the technicolor stylings of Rafael Blanco, enjoy an afternoon exploring color and portraiture. Using different shades of your favorite hue, create a picture of yourself or someone you know. Included with museum admission; members are free.
This is no trick. You’re in for a treat! Let’s carve up some fun if you dare. Pumpkins available for purchase or bring your own. Dress to get messy. Carving kit available for use. Snacks and cider provided. Free professional farm-themed photo opportunity! Before you leave, share your pumpkin guts with the farm animals. Everyone...
All are invited to join us for a delightful afternoon filled with stories, crafts, treats, and live henna body art in celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights! Kaivalya Arts is a local non-profit organization who will be showcasing the arts of Southern India through the classical dance of Kuchipurdi and other semi-classical dances. Enjoy...
Help with our annual heirloom corn harvest, which will feed the farm’s livestock throughout the year, and learn the importance of corn to an 1890s farm family. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.
Enjoy an interactive family-friendly Halloween balloon show with giveaways, crafts, activities, face painting, and balloon twisting. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
There’s a frightening amount of things to do at this year’s Bash! Crafts, candy games and more wear your Halloween costume, and join the fun at Oswego High School. Pre-register for $6 or pay $9 at the door. Registration is per child. Adults are free. Registration closes Thursday, October 24. All Ages For information...
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