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Event Series Monster Mash Carnival

Monster Mash Carnival

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Monster Mash Carnival is packed with family-friendly Halloween-themed activities, carnival rides, live music and plenty of fall food and beverage options (caramel apples, anyone?). Whether you're trick-or-treating at one of our adventure activities or taking a hayride through the beautiful Heritage Quarries Recreation Area, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The Forge is offering a...

Halloween Happening

Wheaton Park District Community Center 1777 S. Blanchard Rd., Wheaton, IL, United States

CARNIVAL GAMES* | BOUNCE HOUSE* | TOUCH-A-TRUCK | CANDYLAND TRAIL* | SENSORY TABLES | FOOD TRUCKS* *Some activities require a small fee. Costumes encouraged for this activity-filled Halloween event.       For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Event Series Half-Price Play Friday Nights

Half-Price Play Friday Nights

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

Have ALL the fun for HALF the cost during Half-Price Play Friday Nights, 5–8pm, September 20–October 24, 2024!* Every visit to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is an adventure that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and lead to new discoveries. Make a splash in AWEsome Water, put on a cape and “fly” through the Wind Tunnel,...

$9.50

Friday Night Fun: Big Blue Blocks

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Build with the Library's Big Blue Blocks!

Free

Lotería Family Night

Gary Morava Recreation Center 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Delight in the colorful and lively ambiance, as we gather to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a spirited game of Lotería, a cherished tradition rooted in the vibrant culture of the Hispanic and Latino communities. Lotería is a Bingo-style game that originates from the Hispanic/Latino Culture and has special cards with pictures that relate to...

Free
Event Series Cantigny Fall Festival

Cantigny Fall Festival

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

For 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

Fire Department Silent Parade

Various Locations IL, United States

The Westmont Fire Department will be participating in the annual Silent Parade on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 7 p.m. The parade, which is part of National Fire Prevention Week, is dedicated to firefighters and fire victims who have lost their lives due to fires. The Silent Parade will start in Hinsdale and then travel...

Free

Zombie Candy Hunt

Sedgwick Park 47th Street and 10th Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Join us as we hunt for candy! It’s a twist on an old tradition – wear a costume, bring your own flashlight, and bag for all your goodies. All participants must be accompanied by a parent. Early bird registration fee of $5 ends on Friday October 4th. The event will be moved inside if there...

$5 – $7

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