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Schaumburg Park District
Star Party and Family Campfire
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin us for a star-studded party celebrating the beautiful summer sky and the end of summer. Enjoy star-related activities, including using a telescope to view the summer constellations and planets, and then roast marshmallows around a campfire. Admission is paid at the event, and is $3 per person or $12 per family. Children 2 and...
German Beer Gardens and Summer Concerts
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesPlay backyard games and enjoy live music with family and friends at these outdoor events inspired by the community beer gardens once common in Schaumburg's farming community. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda will be available for purchase. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following the signs to Merkle Cabin. Events will take place rain...
Movie in the Park
Meineke Park 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin us at the park for an outdoor movie on the lawn. Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy a family-friendly movie experience. Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase. September 19: Hocus Pocus September 26: Hocus Pocus 2 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor...
Adiós Amigos
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesCelebrate the journey of the amazing monarch butterfly, as the final generation of 2024 migrates to Mexico. Visitors will be able to get a behind-the-scenes view of our volunteer-led monarch butterfly-rearing operation. Children can create a simple butterfly craft to take home. At 3 p.m., adult butterflies will be released behind the Nature Center to...
Movie in the Park
Meineke Park 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin us at the park for an outdoor movie on the lawn. Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy a family-friendly movie experience. Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase. September 19: Hocus Pocus September 26: Hocus Pocus 2 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor...
Octoberfest
Meineke Park 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesThe event features food trucks and live entertainment for kids and adults. A $5/person activity bracelet will be available for purchase and it includes access to the following activities: balloon twister, face painting, inflatables and more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Autumn Harvest Festival
Volkening Heritage Farm 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesExperience the fall harvest with demonstrations of 19th century farm life, kids' craft and games, pumpkin decorating, live music, food and beverages, and more. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following signs to Heritage Farm, or take our wagon shuttle from the Nature Center parking lot. Admission is paid at the event. For information on...
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Volkening Heritage Farm 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesLet the glow of the oil lamps help you find your way during this family scavenger hunt around the farm. See how many pumpkins you can find. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
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