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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

Fermilab Outdoor Family Fair

FermiLab Kirk Rd & Pine St, Batavia, IL, United States

We are excited to share that we will be having a fair for the public again! When and where: The outdoor fair is open to members of the general public during two time slots: 1:00-2:30 PM and 2:30-4:00 PM on Oct. 22 in Fermilab's outdoor spaces. Registration is required. Details: This fun-filled Fermilab event will feature the following:...

Free

Altar del dΓ­a de los muertos (Edades: todas las edades)

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Supplies and bilingual instructions will be available for you to make your own altar to take home for Dia de Los Muertos. HabrΓ‘ suministros e instrucciones bilingΓΌes disponibles para que usted pueda hacer su propio altar y llevΓ‘rselo a casa para el DΓ­a de Los Muertos.

Free

Meet the Ghostbusters

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

Back by popular demand! Members of the Windy City Ghostbusters will be here to take pictures and show off their ghostbusting paraphernalia!

Free
Event Series Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park

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

Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun. Starting on June 5, we’re thrilled to announce that Mondays will be designated as β€œPaws in the Park Days” (excluding holidays like Labor Day and Indigenous People’s Day). So, grab your four-legged companion, hop in the car, and get ready for some Barks and Recreation...

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