Marching Mustang Music Bowl
Downers Grove South High School Dunham Road and 63rd Street, Downers Grove, ILEnjoy marching band performances from high school students in this open-air competition. Ticket prices and where to purchase TBA.
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Fall Food Truck Fest
The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, LemontCalling all foodies! Food Trucks will be returning to The Forge on Saturday, October 7th to bring you a Fall themed Lemont Food Truck Festival in partnership with Brew Avenue Events! Featuring 10 of the regions best food trucks, music, a beer garden and a Vendor Village (featuring local businesses) - plus all the fun...
$5 – $10
Twin Lakes Harvest Hayride and Storytime
Twin Lakes Recreation Area 1200 East Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine, IL, United StatesEnjoy a Library storytime on a family friendly hayride at Twin Lakes Recreation Area. End the night with s’mores and hot chocolate while relaxing around a bonfire. All ages. The 5:10 p.m. hayride on both nights is for children 6 and under. For ticket information, contact the Salt Creek Park District at 847-259-6890. Held offsite...
Family Fishing Evening
Woodridge Woodridge, IL, United StatesBring the family out for a fun evening of fishing, food and a bonfire at Lake Carleton. Our Senior Rods Fishing Club will be on hand to assist your young angler as needed. We’ll have pizza, hot dogs and water available while you fish. At the end of the night, join us in front of...
Bonfire Tales
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE October is the perfect time to hang out by the fire and listen to a storyteller spin spooky and fun tales inspired by the people who called Illinois Country home. Enjoy tasty treats, listen for local wildlife and look to the skies for more stories. Walk around the island for an optional...
Free
Dinos Downtown Wheaton
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United StatesDinosaurs invade Downtown Wheaton! This BIG outdoor exhibit features 10 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs throughout Downtown Wheaton this September 25 through October 8, 2023. Enjoy dinosaur-themed specials, activities, and more from your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants! Mark your calendar now to visit the exhibit, and check back soon for a map of dinosaur locations,...
Free
Lions Club Farmers Market
Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesEnjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Autumn Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesFamilies, join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies.
Free
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