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Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, United States

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, breads, drinks and much more. The Market is located at the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex parking lot (901 Wellington Avenue), adjacent to the Elk...

Free
Event Series Wheaton French Market

Wheaton French Market

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Run Your Mutt Off

St. James Farm Warrenville, IL, United States

Run Your Mutt Off (RYMO) is one of Naperville’s favorite pet-friendly fundraising events, a celebration of community and companionship. Each year, hundreds of animal lovers come out for a day of fun and walk or run to save pets' lives. This untimed fun run/walk is a great outing for everyone, welcoming animal lovers and athletes...

$15 – $30

Halloween Window Painting

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Hosted by Downers Grove Downtown Management Corp & the Rotary Club of Downers Grove. Please bring a food donation for the Downers Grove FISH Pantry in exchange for paints at 933A Curtiss Street. Paints are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t forget your paintbrushes!   For information on more events like this, check out...

Free

Touch-A-Truck

McCollum Park 6801 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join us for this free, all-ages event! Childrenwill have the opportunity to climb andexplore a variety of vehicles and see theirfavorite big trucks up close.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

Pumpkin Palooza

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Scoop, Squish, Create, and More! Pumpkin Palooza is full of fun, not frightening festivities for the whole family. Come in costume and celebrate the season with DCM. This event engages visitors in creative experiences that explore S.T.E.A.M. concepts through play. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Included in general admission
Event Series Saturday Stay and Play

Saturday Stay and Play

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Bring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while building with our new Blue Blocks. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with...

Free
Event Series Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

Free

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