Fall Caboose Days
Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL, United StatesRide with the conductor in the Big Red Caboose or with the engineer in the locomotive!
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Events Calendar
Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Hinsdale in Lights – Celebrating 150 Years
Immanuel Hall 302 S. Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesHinsdale in Lights will tell the story of Hinsdale and its residents via an immersive light show featuring outstanding Hinsdaleans, organizations, architecture, and events.
Free
Celebrate Naperville
Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United StatesCelebrate Naperville showcases the city's vibrant residents in conjunction with a look at how food and harvest shape our cultures and communities. Listen to live story telling around a multicultural theme that celebrates Naperville’s residential diversity. Tell your story! Activities and attractions include: Speakers from The People Tree telling stories around the theme of "harvest."...
Oktoberfest
Hoosier Grove Barn 700 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL, United StatesIt’s back. Enjoy Oktoberfest…Streamwood style! The event features more than 30 brewers who will have an assortment of biers, ciders, and meads. Enjoy food and live music all on the campus of the beautiful and historic Hoosier Grove Barn. This is an event you do not want to miss! Tickets are $40 each through July...
$40 – $45
BORED? Play BOARD Games
Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesTry one of our many board games, or bring your own and teach others how to play! All ages and drop-ins are welcome.
Free
Dinos Downtown Wheaton
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United StatesDinosaurs invade Downtown Wheaton! This BIG outdoor exhibit features 10 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs throughout Downtown Wheaton this September 25 through October 8, 2023. Enjoy dinosaur-themed specials, activities, and more from your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants! Mark your calendar now to visit the exhibit, and check back soon for a map of dinosaur locations,...
Free
Going on a Bear Hunt
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United StatesWe'll meet in the storyroom for a telling of Michael Rosen's "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" before heading out on a walk behind the library to find bears.
Free
Messy Art
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesTry some fun (but messy) art! Open-ended activities will inspire creativity and sensory exploration. Process art allows preschoolers to enjoy the creative process, express themselves, take risks, and not worry about mistakes.
Free
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