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Scarecrow Row

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

The Scarecrows are Coming! The Scarecrows are Coming! It’s time to get creative and start planning your scarecrow display! Friends, neighbors, scout groups, businesses, and local organizations can compete against each other or just participate and have a great time. Search your basement, attic and garage for your supplies to create your very own entry....

Free

Adventure Awaits: A Magical Storybook Walk

Harvester Park 15 W 400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

The girl scouts will be guiding participants through the story "JJ's TOAD-ALLY Great Adventure" with lights, props, and interactive activities at every page. Snack and light refreshments included along with special surprises you won't want to miss.

Free

Halloween Spooktacular Disco Ball

Community Recreation Center (Schaumburg) 505 N Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Come to our disco-themed, not-too-spooky ball! The gym will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween party with music by the Dynamix, games, goody bags, and a costume contest. Enjoy photo opportunities with some of your favorite characters! Concessions will be available for purchase. Purchase tickets online at parkfun.com   For information on more events like...

$12 – $14
Event Series Lions Club Farmers Market

Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Holiday Bazaar

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL, United States

A Festive Shopping Experience! Come out for the ultimate buying and selling event in your β€œown backyard.” The Village Commons will play host to some of the most talented crafters in the area. Kick off your holiday shopping with a bang. If you are interested in being a vendor, please register early as spaces are...

Free

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Find all the hidden pumpkins on our Giants Hollow Trail during this fun scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged but not required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free

International Sloth Day: Storytime Program

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

In honor of International Sloth Day, the Crown Family PlayLab is hosting an interactive storytime session with author Elizabeth Shreeve regarding her new book, The Upside-down Book of Sloths. In addition to this read-aloud, we will feature a virtual chat with a zoo educator at Lincoln Park Zoo to talk about sloth care and feature...

Included in general admission

The Promenade Spooktacular Halloween Festival

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Friday, October, 20 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. ​​​Craft & Vendor Show ( Vendor info. here) Saturday, October, 21 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Craft / Vendor Show 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Story Time inside Barnes & Noble 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Train Ride on Sandburg Way near Macy’s 5 p.m. - 8...

Free

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