October Events & Activities
Oct . 1 , 7am Scarecrow Trail Lisle : http :// www . mortonarb . org / events / scarecrow-trail The Morton Arboretum , 4100 Route 53 : Admire creations from local Scout troops and vote for your favorite scarecrow .
Oct . 5,8 , 9am-3pm Kids Day Off Club Elmhurst : 630-833-5064 https :// web2 . vermontsystems . com / wbwsc / ilelmhurstwt . wsc / splash . html Courts Plus , 186 S . West Ave .: Fitness , games and other fun activities both indoors and out . Lunch is included . Before and after care , 7-9am and 3-6pm .
Oct . 5 , 8-11pm Moonlight Madness Mini Golf at Holes & Knolls Glen Ellyn : 630-858-2462 http :// www . gepark . org Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course , 845 Pershing Ave .: Navigate your golf ball into the cup at this glow golf event ! Only the ball and cup will be lit during this nighttime adventure .
Oct . 5 , 9am-1:30pm Student Harvest Days La Fox : http :// www . facebook . com / events / 331784127226515 Garfield Farm Museum , 2N930 Garfield Road : Reservations required . $ 5 .
Oct . 6 , 9-11am Fishing with Dad Oswego : 630-554-1010 http :// oswegolandparkdistrict . org Chesterfield Park , 139 Chesterfield Drive : Learn how to fish , cook a delicious outdoor breakfast , and spend quality time with your dad ! All ages are welcome .
Oct . 6-7 , 11am-4pm Trick or Trees Lisle : http :// www . mortonarb . org / events / trick-or-trees The Morton Arboretum , 4100 Route 53 : Play tricky games , fashion fun fall crafts and plant a tree seed to take home .
Oct . 7 , 11:30am-4pm Harvest Days La Fox : http :// www . facebook . com / events / 178441989436995 Garfield Farm Museum , 2N930 Garfield Road : Continuous demonstrations of farm and household skills , 19th century music , and food . $ 6 adults /$ 3 children under 13 .
Oct . 8 , 11am-4pm Columbus Day Mini Golf Special Glen Ellyn : 630-858-2462 http :// www . gepark . org Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course , 845 Pershing Ave .: $ 5 per golfer for 36 holes !
Oct . 12-13 , 6:30-9:30pm Haunted Forest Oak Brook : 630-645-9590 https :// www . obparks . org / specialevents / haunted-forest Central Park , 1500 Forest Gate Road : Explore the large , outdoor haunted maze , take a hayride through Central Park , visit our pumpkin patch , enjoy crafts , fireside stories , games and more !
Oct . 13 , 3-9pm Scarecrow Scramble Lisle : http :// lislepartnersforparks . org / scarecrowscramble . html Lisle Community Park , Route 53 & Short St .: Register and run or walk to help provide recreation scholarships to low-income families and the Lisle Teens with Character Program .
Oct . 13 , 10:30am Sesame Street Live ! Let ’ s Party ! Rosemont : http :// www . rosemont . com / theatre / events / sesamestreet-live-lets-party / Rosemont Theatre , 5400 N . River Road : All-new , interactive show that unfolds on one of the world ’ s most famous streets .
Oct . 14 , 1-3pm Fall Tree Identification Geneva : 630-444-3190 Forest Preserve District of Kane County , 1996 S . Kirk Road : Walk on the wooded trails to learn the common hardwood trees .
Oct . 19 , 11:30am-5pm Create-a-Craft : Halloween Hijinks Mount Prospect : 847-253-5675 http :// www . mppl . org Mount Prospect Public Library , 10 S . Emerson St .: Create awesome art projects . No registration is necessary . Children younger than age 9 must be accompanied by an adult .
Oct . 19 , 5:30-7:30pm Family Night Wheaton : https :// cantigny . org / event / family-night / Cantigny Park , 1S151 Winfield Road : Pumpkins and Treats . Parking : $ 5 per car .
Oct . 19 , 6pm-8:45pm Pumpkin Swim Oak Brook : 630-645-9590 https :// www . obparks . org / specialevents / underwater-pumpkin-hunt Oak Brook Park District Family Aquatic Center , 1450 Forest Gate Road : Kids search for pumpkins and capsules filled with prizes . Arrive in swimming attire 15 minutes prior to your start time .
Oct . 19 , 10:30am-11am Story Time at the Nature Center St . Charles : 630-444-3190 Creek Bend Nature Center , 37W700 Dean St .: St . Charles Public Library staff bring books , finger plays , songs , and more for this free program for children , infant through age 5 . Registration required ; call or email programs @ kaneforest . com .
Oct . 20-21 , 27-28 , 11am-9pm Pumpkins on the Green Glen Ellyn : 630-858-2462 http :// www . gepark . org Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course , 845 Pershing Ave .: The 18th Green at Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course will be converted into a pumpkin patch . Come for lunch or dinner , play some golf , and then pick out your own pumpkin . We will supply the safety tools for pumpkin carving on the patio . Pumpkins range from $ 3- $ 12 .
NOTE : Some events listed may have a cost associated . Please refer to the event website for further information .
AUG-SEPT-OCT 2018 14 Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland