Events Calendar
Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Dan Ryan Music Jam
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesMake music with the community and listen to local talent.
Trunk or Treat
Eggers Grove Forest Preserve E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago, IL, United StatesSponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.
Fall Art
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesLet the fall color be your inspiration as you paint and create leaf art. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.
Stars, Spooky Stories, and S’mores
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesFamilies can trick-or-treat through Halloween-themed activity stations. Pumpkin painting, make s’mores & listen to spooky children’s stories. Costumes encouraged! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesA special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.
Fall Craft
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United StatesUse nature to inspire art and try your hand at a spoooooky craft.
Costume Parade
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United StatesShow off your costume and enjoy a walk through Caldwell Woods! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.
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Click on the button above to submit an event to the Kidlist calendar. We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are reviewed by the Kidlist team.
