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Itasca Halloween Celebration

Itasca Park District 350 E Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL, United States

Ready for some Halloween fun? The Itasca Park District and Village of Itasca are excited to invite your family to attend an afternoon of Halloween activities. Enjoy free games, bounce house, pumpkin decorating and more. Participants are encouraged to bring canned food items or nonperishable items for the Itasca Food Pantry. $1 donation is recommended...

Free
Event Series Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

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.

$5

Oaktoberfest

Maryknoll Park (Glen Ellyn) 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Celebrate Illinois oaks and discover fascinating facts about these majestic trees while engaging in a variety of family-friendly activities. • Take part in a guided nature walk. • Try your hand at acorn toss. • Unleash your creativity with a tree art project. • Meet local environmentally-conscious organizations and small businesses. • Play platform tennis...

Free

Downtown Wheaton Chili Cook-Off

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

The Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October! Your favorite Downtown eateries compete for your vote with their unique spin on this fan-favorite dish. Ticketholders will enjoy unlimited chili tastings before voting on the tastiest recipe. Join us for this festive fall event... admission includes UNLIMITED tastings, so bring your appetite. This event will...

Hijab Storytime

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

What's a hijab? We'll read the heartwarming tale “Noor Needs To Know”. Sisters Ayesha and Fatima will answer questions and share the importance of hijabs. Children with caregivers are welcome.

Free

Founders Day Festival

Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle, IL, United States

Activities Include: Zip Line, Euro Bungy, Rock Wall, Bounce House, Face Painting, Obstacle Course, Pumpkin Decorating, Balloon Artist, Hayrides, Giant Slide, Trackless Train, Pumpkin Patch, Food Trucks, and Beer Garden.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Event Series Concert in the Park

Concert in the Park

Peg Bond Center 151 N Island Ave, Batavia, IL, United States

Enjoy a free concert in the park with the Batavia Community Band on September 8 and October 5 from 3-4 p.m. at the Peg Bond Center.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Summer Music Concerts.

Free

Harvest Fest

Centennial Park (Lemont) 16028 127th St, Lemont, IL, United States

Food, Beer Tent, Live Music, Kids Activities, Trunk or Treat, Pie Eating Contest, Hay Rides.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Free

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