Week of Events
Lemontster Days
Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โTrail of Scarecrowsโ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....
Lemontster Days
Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โTrail of Scarecrowsโ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....
Lemontster Days
Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โTrail of Scarecrowsโ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....
Lemontster Days
Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โTrail of Scarecrowsโ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....
Lemontster Days
Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โTrail of Scarecrowsโ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....
Lemontster Days
Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โTrail of Scarecrowsโ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....
Lemontster Days
Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โTrail of Scarecrowsโ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....
Soap Box Derby
Soap Box Derby
Since 1985 the All-American Soap Box Derby has sanctioned rally racing. Since its inception the All-American rally program has grown into a very popular racing format. Rally racing affords families the opportunity to gain driving experience: to test ideas and concepts; to meet new people; to try new racing tracks; and most importantly, to have...
69th Annual Powwow
69th Annual Powwow
In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture and enjoyโฏtraditional Powwow, native food, dancing, vendors, activities and more. Rain or shine. Information and pricing: aicchicago.org.
Fall Fest
Fall Fest
For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโfrom picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโwith Lincoln Park Zooโs eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from SeptemberโOctober. This yearโs festival features ticketed attractions throughout...
Tinker Works
Tinker Works
On October 8, 9, and 10, Wonder Works will host Tinker Works, a museum takeover event exploring using stuff to make stuff that does stuff. When children tinker, they are learning about the properties of materials and the capabilities of tools. Learning how to manipulate tools, understand the properties of materials, and identify unique solutions...
Pumpkin Weekends
Pumpkin Weekends
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 $3 upon arrival. Check our website and Facebook for a detailed schedule of events. All ticket sales are final. Special activity dates will be featured...
Saint Lukeโs Oktoberfest
Saint Lukeโs Oktoberfest
Join us on Sunday, October 9th from 11:30am - 4pm for Saint Lukeโs very own free family-friendly Oktoberfest! Enjoy an afternoon of authentic German food, beer, wine, music, childrenโs games, adults games, raffles, contests, craft and vendor fair, silent auction, and much more. Free admission and parking Menu Features: Choice of one meat: Pork Schnitzel,...
Petoberfest Chili Cook-Off
Petoberfest Chili Cook-Off
Come watch the Bears vs. Vikings game playing in our lobby and either pre-register to make and enter your best chili ($20 entrance fee), or purchase an entry ticket for $10 or for $15 (includes with 2 beer tickets). Purchase 10 tickets for $10 to take part in our Whiskey Tasting, Beer Pull, snacks and...
Octoberfest
Octoberfest
Carnival, Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Music, Kids activities (Sunday), Car Show (Saturday 9-12PM), Uncorked & Uncapped Beer/Wine tasting (Saturday 4-7PM) Cost per person: General Admission $10 for adults, $5 for children 4-9 years old, Children under 4 years old are free; Carnival passes vary For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...
Walking Plays
Walking Plays
ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED Walk along with the action of your favorite literary tales performed live among 1,700 acres of trees and beautiful landscapes. All Walking Plays are approximately 90 minutes in length and will not exceed two miles in hiking distance. Walking Plays are full-length plays, adapted exclusively for The Morton Arboretum, performed by professional...
Fire and Life Safety Camp
Fire and Life Safety Camp
Register Today for a FREE Fire and Life Safety Camp held at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum for Children ages 6-11. Fill out this form and a member of our staff will email you to confirm your registration. Registration for this program is free! Children will learn about fire history, create a basic first aid...
Free Admission Day | Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Free Admission Day | Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Field Museum. Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois residents on-site and cannot be reserved in advance. Please ask a Visitor Services staff member for the special offer and show your Illinois proof of residency. You cannot take advantage of Free Days when buying tickets online.
Tinker Works
Tinker Works
On October 8, 9, and 10, Wonder Works will host Tinker Works, a museum takeover event exploring using stuff to make stuff that does stuff. When children tinker, they are learning about the properties of materials and the capabilities of tools. Learning how to manipulate tools, understand the properties of materials, and identify unique solutions...
Fall Fest
Fall Fest
For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโfrom picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโwith Lincoln Park Zooโs eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from SeptemberโOctober. This yearโs festival features ticketed attractions throughout...
Family Event: Indigenous Peoplesโ Day
Family Event: Indigenous Peoplesโ Day
On October 8, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a presidential proclamation stating that โ(o)n Indigenous Peoplesโ Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Governmentโs trust and treat obligations to Tribal Nations.โ For thousands of years, the place now...
Pumpkin Weekends
Pumpkin Weekends
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 $3 upon arrival. Check our website and Facebook for a detailed schedule of events. All ticket sales are final. Special activity dates will be featured...
Science Explorers
Science Explorers
All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.
Fall Fest
Fall Fest
For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโfrom picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโwith Lincoln Park Zooโs eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from SeptemberโOctober. This yearโs festival features ticketed attractions throughout...
Fall Fest
Fall Fest
For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโfrom picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโwith Lincoln Park Zooโs eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from SeptemberโOctober. This yearโs festival features ticketed attractions throughout...
Playscape Readers
Playscape Readers
Join the Learning Experiences Team at the Playscape for a fun story time sure to capture your child's imagination! Included with general admission.
Lombard Fire Station Open House
Lombard Fire Station Open House
The Lombard Fire Department is inviting residents to attend a community open house on Wednesday, October 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Fire Station 45, 50 E. St. Charles Rd, in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. The fun and free open house will include demonstrations and the opportunity to meet your Lombard...
Fall Fest
Fall Fest
For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโfrom picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโwith Lincoln Park Zooโs eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from SeptemberโOctober. This yearโs festival features ticketed attractions throughout...
Not-So-Spooky Storytime
Not-So-Spooky Storytime
Free Halloween-themed toddler storytime at Three Stories Books, a woman-owned local bookstore!
Fall Fest
Fall Fest
For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโfrom picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโwith Lincoln Park Zooโs eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from SeptemberโOctober. This yearโs festival features ticketed attractions throughout...
Parentโs Night Out
Parentโs Night Out
Every parent needs a little time away from the kids. Luckily, weโre here to help! Simply drop off your 5-12 year old and weโll make sure they have a great time participating in a range of kidโs activities while you enjoy a night out. We will supply a hot dog, chips and drink for dinner....
Me and Mom Prom
Me and Mom Prom
Moms and their sons get to join the fun at the Me & Mom Prom. Dance to a DJ, and play dance games with high energy Whitman Entertainment, plus a dessert bar! Please note: both moms and sons must register.
Fire and Life Safety Camp
Fire and Life Safety Camp
Register Today for a FREE Fire and Life Safety Camp held at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum for Children ages 6-11. Fill out this form and a member of our staff will email you to confirm your registration. Registration for this program is free! Children will learn about fire history, create a basic first aid...
Sugar Skull City
Sugar Skull City
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 de los Muertos with art, activities, specials, videos, shopping, and much more.
Food Drive
Food Drive
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.
Pay it Forward
Pay it Forward
The Berwyn Park District services over 55,000 Berwyn residents by providing superior parks, facilities, and recreational services to the community. We have many projects we would like to complete but almost never enough hands! That is where you come in! Our Pay It Forward program is an opportunity for community members to help work in...
Fall Fest
Fall Fest
For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโfrom picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโwith Lincoln Park Zooโs eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from SeptemberโOctober. This yearโs festival features ticketed attractions throughout...
Hummingbird’s Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party
Hummingbird’s Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party
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 our gyms, trick-or-treat and so much more. Costumes are optional! Parents must be present with children at all times. Tickets are limited so make sure...
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Join us for a Trunk Or Treat at Mission Church! We will be in the East parking lot of 82 Stratford Drive in Bloomingdale on Saturday, October 15th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Wear your costume and come trick or treat with us! Register here: https://wearemission.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1417165 Please be sure to bring your own Trick Or Treat...
A Happenin Halloween
A Happenin Halloween
Come celebrate a wondrous and witchy Halloween with the York Center Park District. We will have carnival games, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and much more! This year our theme is Witches and Warlocks so donโt forget to dress in your most creative and spooky costume for our annual costume contest. Donโt miss out on this...
Pumpkin Weekends
Pumpkin Weekends
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 $3 upon arrival. Check our website and Facebook for a detailed schedule of events. All ticket sales are final. Special activity dates will be featured...
Pumpkin Fun Run
Pumpkin Fun Run
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 is just less than 2.5 miles on a crushed limestone surface. Take in the sights and sounds of fall as you cruise through beautiful Hadley...
Kiwanis Fish Release
Kiwanis Fish Release
Help release fish into Lake Ellyn or Lake Foxcroft. Participants are given a bucket of fish which they carry to the waterโs edge and release. This continues until all fish reach their new water home. Bring a canned good item to donate to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry and be sure to dress appropriately. No...
Candy Carnival
Candy Carnival
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.
Trek-N-Treat
Trek-N-Treat
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. Participants ages 6-9 will figure out the puzzles to find surprises and treats. Two events will be held: 1:30-2:30pm Saturday, Oct. 15, and 10-11am Sunday,...
Graveside Stories Cemetery Walk
Graveside Stories Cemetery Walk
Learn about the history of Elmhurst through the unique perspectives of past residents during this cemetery walk for all ages. Presented in collaboration with GreenMan Theatre Troupe. Limit: 10 per tour time slot. No strollers please. Tours depart from cemetery gates every 15 minutes. St. Peter and St. Mary Cemeteries are located near Myrtle and...
Move with the Mayor
Move with the Mayor
Join Mayor Mark Gaffino for the first ever Move with the Mayor Physical Activity Challenge! Mayor Gaffino will be hosting a bicycle ride on a little over a 2 mile loop through town to encourage residents to explore the Village and get some fresh air and exercise! The ride will begin from Goodwin Elementary School...
Pumpkin Patch Creations
Pumpkin Patch Creations
Embark on a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pie pumpkin. Catch a ride back to the farmyard to the decoration station and create your own work of pumpkin art. Roast marshmallows around an open fire as a special treat.
Neon Birthday Party Bash
Neon Birthday Party Bash
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Make this yearโs birthday special by joining us for an exclusive Neon Birthday Party Bash. Not celebrating a birthday party? No Problem! Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening! Your guests will enjoy our inflatable obstacle course, water slides, splash zones, zero entry pool, music, cupcakes, glow sticks, and more! Limited life jackets...
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Free registration if you decorate your trunk and hand out candy. Parking lot will open at 2:30pm to set-up your trunk. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.
Walking Plays
Walking Plays
ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED Walk along with the action of your favorite literary tales performed live among 1,700 acres of trees and beautiful landscapes. All Walking Plays are approximately 90 minutes in length and will not exceed two miles in hiking distance. Walking Plays are full-length plays, adapted exclusively for The Morton Arboretum, performed by professional...
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