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Star Wars Reads Celebration

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Journey to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate Star Wars Reads Month! Test your knowledge of the Force, design a droid, and celebrate your love of reading through crafts, games, and activities. Costumes encouraged! Live in-person. No registration required.

Free
Event Series Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn

Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Learn all about popcorn on an 1890s Midwest farm! You’ll hear the history of popcorn, see how to cook it on a wood-burning stove, and get to sample an array of heirloom varieties. Demonstrations begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the summer kitchen. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages...

$5

Fall Fest

Lombard Common 433 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard, 60148

The leaves are changing color and there is a nip in the air. This can only mean one thing in Lombard. It’s time for Fall Fest! Join us for this FREE event that has something for everyone. Families can enjoy games, dancing, face painting, a candy hunt and so much more. Join us inside the...

Free

Addison Fire Department Open House

Addison Fire Department Station #2 666 S. Vista Avenue, Addison, United States

Plenty of fun and education with food provided by local Addison restaurants!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Oktoberfest

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Spend an afternoon on the grounds of the Historical Museum with your family and friends enjoying German music, food and fun! Kids can participate in activities and crafts. Food and beer for purchase.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Harvest Fest

Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville, IL, United States

Don't miss out on this one day event sponsored by Grand Subaru, feautring food, fun and live music for the whole family to enjoy. Activities include bounce houses, art vendors, crafts, pony ride and games. Admission, parking and shuttle to and from the parking lot is FREE! Tickets available for purchase for food and some...

Free

Octoberfest

Meineke Park 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, IL, United States

The event features food trucks and live entertainment for kids and adults. A $5/person activity bracelet will be available for purchase and it includes access to the following activities: balloon twister, face painting, inflatables and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Free

Local Author Meet and Greet

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Meet local author Bonnie McAuley to discuss her newly published children's book, Highs and Lows, which follows the challenges and triumphs of a family dealing with a child's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

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