Family Fun Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesBring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with cooperative games, nature scavenger hunts, and more.
Free
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Halloween Safety Event
Montgomery Police Department 10 Civic Center Drive, MontgomeryThe Montgomery Police Department hosts its annual free Halloween Safety Event on a Saturday in October from 10A-2P. The event occurs at the Police Department at 10 Civic Center Ave. in Montgomery. Visitors will play games and learn Halloween safety tips earning raffle tickets. Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes and can participate in a...
Wonder Wheels Festival
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVroom! Vroom! Wonder Wheels will be zooming back to Wonder Works Children’s Museum this October! On October 12 & 13, Wonder Works Children’s Museum will host the second annual Wonder Wheels Outdoor Festival to celebrate all things on wheels! For just two days, children and their families will be able to explore wheels by: –...
$5 – $15
Glass Pumpkin Patch
The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United StatesExplore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes, and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry. Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work under tents near the West Lawn, next to the Arboretum’s Visitor Center. The 14th annual...
free with admission
Scarecrow Fest
Downtown St. Charles IL, United StatesThe 39th annual Scarecrow Weekend will be held October 11th-13th in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. 110+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an Activity Zone with festive photo ops, Scarecrow-to-Go...
Free
Cantigny Fall Festival
Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United StatesFor the second year in a row, our fall festival will be an entire weekend! The fun begins Friday night, October 11, from 4 – 11 pm with live music on the Cantigny parade field! Cozy up on the Adirondacks around a firepit or play lawn games. We’ll do it again on Saturday night after...
Free with parking
Park Play Dates
Various Locations IL, United StatesGet ready to play! An early childhood staff member will meet you at the park listed below. Families welcome! No registration needed. Just show up for some fun. Playdates will not be rescheduled in case of inclement weather. Sunshine is expected every day! Activities are geared for ages 7 & under. September 14 - Blowing...
Free
StoryWalk: Skeletown Sugar Skulls
Prairie Path Park 565 S. Stewart Avenue, Glen EllynRead the new StoryWalk® book, Skeletown: Sí. ¡No! by Rhode Montijo and decorate a sugar skull, a traditional craft used to celebrate Day of the Dead! In case of inclement weather, this program will take place at the library in the Youth Program Room. For grades k-5. For information on more events like this,...
Free
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