Festivals and Fairs
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Weekend picks: Dodge ghoulies at Oak Brook's Haunted ForestOct 13, 2018 7:23 am - Spooky trails Ghouls and goblins galore roam through a life-size maze at the Oak Brook Park District's Haunted Forest. Dodge the creatures this weekend at Central P...
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Barrington's Scarecrow Festival features lots of straw, pumpkinsOct 13, 2018 1:00 am - If the colder weather and colorful leaves weren't good enough signs that autumn has arrived in the Northwest suburbs, Barrington held its 18th annual Scarecrow Festival ...
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Pumpkins, candy and costumes add up to fall fun in Mount ProspectOct 13, 2018 1:00 am - The chilly temperatures that socked the suburbs this week might not be for everybody, but for those who love autumn, the crisp weather was cause for celebration this wee...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendOct 12, 2018 10:25 am - Autumn is in the air at Morton Arboretum's Glass Pumpkin Patch and the annual Barrington Scarecrow Festival. Here are five ways to spend your time this weekend. For more...
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Weekend picks: Glass Pumpkin Patch brings colors to arboretumOct 12, 2018 6:00 am - Glassy gourds Marvel at all the colorful creations (and maybe buy one) at the eighth annual Glass Pumpkin Patch this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois ...
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Glass pumpkins shine at Morton ArboretumOct 12, 2018 1:00 am - Visitors can check out more than 6,800 pumpkins this weekend at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, but there's a catch. While they're all for sale, you don't want to take th...
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Fox Lake Pumpkin Jubilee SaturdayOct 12, 2018 1:00 am - The Village of Fox Lake will host the inaugural Fox Lake Pumpkin Jubilee on Saturday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Fox Lake Community Garden Green at 17 East School Co...
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Downtown St. Charles Partnership seeks Christmas parade entriesOct 11, 2018 11:00 pm - The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is now accepting entries for the annual Electric Christmas Parade, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, on Main Str...
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Finding the perfect pumpkin at Cosley ZooOct 11, 2018 1:00 am - There's no real secret to picking a practically perfect pumpkin from among the thousands spread across the grounds during Cosley Zoo's Pumpkin Fest in Wheaton. Some peop...
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Elmhurst, Bensenville celebrate Heritage DayOct 10, 2018 11:00 pm - Visitors can celebrate fall - and learn a little about local history, too - when Bensenville Park District and the Elmhurst History Museum celebrate Heritage Day. The p...