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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Danada Fall Festival
Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesThe Forest Preserve District’s largest event returns for two days! Festivities will include equestrian performances and demonstrations in the outdoor arena, wagon rides, pony rides and other children’s activities, food and entertainment, barn tours, and more. All ages. Admission and parking are free, but there are small fees for some activities. No registration. Questions? ...
Danada Fall Festival
Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesThe Forest Preserve District’s largest event returns for two days! Festivities will include equestrian performances and demonstrations in the outdoor arena, wagon rides, pony rides and other children’s activities, food and entertainment, barn tours, and more. All ages. Admission and parking are free, but there are small fees for some activities. No registration. Questions? ...
OAKtober Walk
St. James Farm Warrenville, IL, United StatesEnjoy the fall colors as you learn about oak on a guided walk. If you wish, bring crayons and paper to make your own leaf and bark rubbings. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Pumpkin Night Hike for Families
Fullersburg Woods 3609 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesUse pumpkins and lanterns to light your way on a self-guided night hike through Fullersburg Woods. There will be a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt for kids to complete and a treat at the end! Hikes leave every 15 minutes; last group leaves at 7:30 p.m. and trails close at 9 p.m. All ages; under 18 with...
Fishing: Fall Trout Season Opener
Various Locations IL, United StatesDrop a line for this popular sport fish at Silver, Grove, and Pickerel lakes. Anglers 16 and older must carry valid Illinois fishing licenses with inland trout stamps. All ages. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-933-7248.
Family Nature Hike Series
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve Butterfield and Rt. 53, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesExplore nature with the whole family! Each hike highlights a different family-friendly preserve featuring a 1-mile loop trail and self-guided activities. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-942-6200.
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride
Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesEnjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.
Corn Harvest
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesHelp with our annual heirloom corn harvest, which will feed the farm’s livestock throughout the year, and learn the importance of corn to an 1890s farm family. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.
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