Museums
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New Naperville Monopoly game debuts Nov. 12 with community launch partyNov 04, 2026 5:26 pm - Naperville's local edition of Monopoly debuts Nov. 12 at DuPage Children's Museum with a launch party featuring local businesses and community organizations on the game board.The family celebration includes activities like meeting Mr. Monopoly, creating custom game pieces, designing family location squares, and participating in Monopoly-themed challenges.
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Best Bets: ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ returns, and Grayslake cellist Drew Wiegman joins LeAnn Rimes in concertNov 03, 2026 5:58 pm - Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus features the return of Bello Nock during the Allstate Arena shows, cellist Drew Wiegman joins LeAnn Rimes on her “30 Years of ‘Blue’ Tour” at the Genesee Theatre and “Thanks for the Memories: A USO Tribute” comes to Elgin Community College.
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Things to do Nov. 6-12: 312 Comedy Festival, Veterans Day events and moreNov 02, 2026 5:14 pm - Mark your calendar for the 312 Comedy Festival, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey presents “The Greatest Show On Earth,” Veterans Day events throughout the suburbs and more this week.
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Holiday Magic marks 45 years of festive fun at Brookfield Zoo ChicagoNov 02, 2026 2:25 pm - Holiday Magic returns to Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Nov. 21 for its 45th year, running 32 nights and featuring over 3.5 million lights and expanded displays including a 100-foot illuminated maze. It includes special events like Tree Trim, Reindeer Run, dinner with Santa, and a sensory-friendly night on Dec. 3 with dimmed lights and softer music for guests with sensory needs.
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Historian returns with more tales about historic DuPage homesOct 29, 2026 5:18 pm - On Sunday, Nov. 8, historian Linda Neff presents another installment of her series, “Gentlemen Farmers of DuPage and their Country Estates.”
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Best Bets: Howl-O-Ween at Morton, Day of the Dead celebrations and comedian Gabriel Rutledge at ZaniesOct 28, 2026 11:02 am - The Howl-O-Ween dog costume parade and contest strolls into The Morton Arboretum, Day of the Dead celebrations take over the suburbs, and comedian Gabriel Rutledge gets real at Zanies in Rosemont.
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Things to do Oct. 30 to Nov. 5: Halloween events, Warrenville Fall Fest and moreOct 26, 2026 2:48 pm - Mark your calendar for Halloween events throughout the suburbs, Warrenville Fall Fest, the 312 Comedy Festival and more this week.
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Learn about Hamilton’s financial legacy at Glen Ellyn Historical Society eventOct 23, 2026 1:30 pm - On Nov. 14, Terry Lynch explains how Hamilton believed financial stability was essential for national defense and worked with opponents to balance the budget and honor commitments to Continental Army veterans.
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Learn about Revolutionary War uniforms at Glen Ellyn eventOct 22, 2026 7:39 pm - Jack Tyson will present a living history program about Revolutionary War soldiers' authentic clothing and daily life at Glen Ellyn History Center on Nov. 7
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Best Bets: Dolly Parton tribute at Al Larson Cultural Center, David Arquette talks ‘Scream’ at ParamountOct 20, 2026 10:24 am - Kelly O’Brien brings her Dolly Parton tribute to the Al Larson Cultural Center, The New Philharmonic celebrates Scottish music at The MAC, Kohl Children’s Museum opens an exhibition dedicated to promoting kindness, and actor David Arquette talks all things “Scream” at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre.
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