Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2019

Fairs & Festivals Sept. 29, 10am - 2pm Fall Fun Fest and Duck Race Oak Lawn: http://www.cmoaklawn.org/calendar.html Oct. 5, noon - 5pm Hometown Hoedown Fall Fest Rolling Meadows: 847-394-8500 The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive: Free event outside of the museum. Kimball Hill Park, Behind Jewel on Kirchoff Road: Giddy up downtown Rolling Meadows to this country-western fall festival. A family-friendly event featuring live music by “WILD EARP”, a cowboy cookout, horse-drawn hayrides, crafts, a har- vest photo booth and more! Dust off those cowboy boots and dosey doe on down! Oct. 1-31, 9am - 6pm Farm Fall Festival Geneva: 630-232-6429 http://www.windyacresfarmstand.com Geneva, Il, 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy: Visit this fantastic family farm where kids enjoy hours of fun and entertainment with a mix of exciting attractions. A perfect spot for birthday par- ties, celebrations or school outings. Find delicious apple cider donuts, pie and concessions at the bakery. Plus, visit the farm stand for market goods. Oct. 12, 10am - 2pm Family Fall Fest Elmhurst: 630-993-8900 https://www.epd.org/news/family- fall-fest-0 Wild Meadows Trace Park, 351 E Vallette St: Bring the family to Wild Meadows Trace for Safety Town trick-or-treating, inflat- able corn maze obstacle course, inflatable circus train for the little ones, family photo opportunities, fall games, face paint- ing, balloon twister, food trucks and more! Oct. 1, Month of October: Pumpkin Fest Wheaton: https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/pumpkin-fest/ Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave.: Come out to Cosley Zoo this fall and enjoy the colors of the season, see the animals, and pick out your pumpkin! Pumpkins, gourds, apples, cider, corn stalks, and straw bales are all available for purchase. Oct. 17, 10:30am - 11:15am Fall Fest Tinley Park: https://tinley.libnet.info/event/2596622 Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr: Create a pumpkin masterpiece with your preschooler to display at the library. Oct. 4, 5pm - 10pm Oktoberfest 2019 Naperville: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-2019-tick- ets-55866880343?aff=ebapi Oct. 26, 9:45am - 1pm Halloween FESTIVAL & Parade Glen Ellyn: 630-469-0907 https://business.glenellynchamber. com/events/details/halloween-festival-parade-9019 Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.: Naper Settlement hosts Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 4 (5-10 p.m.) & Saturday, Oct. 5th (noon to 10 p.m.) Online ticket sales will end at noon on Thurs- day, Oct. 3. Tickets will be available at the door. Be part of an annual event that celebrates our community’s heritage. Downtown, Main Street (between Crescent & Pennsylvania: Halloween Festival & Parade A Spooktacular Event where an average of 2,500 happy children with their parents participate in the parade. Oct. 4-5, 4pm - 10pm Westmont Lions Oktoberfest & 5K Westmont: 630-956-1882 https://www.oktoberfestwestmont. com Westmont Train Station, 1 W. Quincy St.: Westmont Lions Run- ning for the Cause 5K & Oktoberfest. Join us for this event rais- ing funds for the hearing, blind and diabetes needs in our local communities. Live music, great food, car show, craft and artists are just some of the many festivities. Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland 7 AUG-SEPT-OCT 2019

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