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Event Series Food Drive

Food Drive

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Bring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby.

Event Series Sugar Skull City

Sugar Skull City

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Welcome to Sugar Skull City! Aurora Downtown is honoring Day of the Dead, the beloved Mexican cultural tradition, from October 15 to November 6, 2022. Join us in celebrating Dia...

Hummingbird’s Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party

Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies (Woodridge) 9018 Heritage Parkway, Suite 600, Woodridge, IL, United States

Don't miss Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies' Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party! This free event is for families in the western suburbs. Children will have the chance to climb on the touch-a-trucks, play in...

Free
Event Series Fall Fest

Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโ€”from picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโ€”with Lincoln Park Zooโ€™s eighth annual...

Free

Pumpkin Fun Run

Hadley Valley - Gougar Road Access 18304 Gougar Road, Joliet, IL, United States

Celebrate the fall season with the Pumpkin Fun Run! The run is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities who enjoy getting active outdoors. The fun run...

$5
Event Series Pumpkin Weekends

Pumpkin Weekends

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy family-friendly fall festivities at Blackberry Farm! Weekends in October & Columbus Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission includes all rides and attractions, pumpkins can be purchased additionally for...

$7 โ€“ $8

Candy Carnival

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL, United States

Join us for trick-or-treating at Proksa Park. Please wear costumes and bring the whole family.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free
Event Series Trek-N-Treat

Trek-N-Treat

Peck Farm Park 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, United States

The spooky woods await, but costumed kids will be rewarded with sweet treats on this special night! Wear your costume and take a hike through the Peck Farm Park prairie....

$15 โ€“ $18

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