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Saturday, October 06, 2012
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Oktoberfest-Naper Settlement| Naperville |
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Where: 523 S. Webster St. - Naperville
When: 4-10 p.m. Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 6, 2012
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $10, $8 in advance. Visit website for information. Additional cost for food.
St. Charles Scarecrow Fest| St. Charles |
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View over 150 handcrafted scarecrows and vote for your
favorite in each of six categories. Plus, live entertainment, arts
and crafts show, carnival, petting zoo, canine corner and
make-your-own scarecrow.
Where: Downtown at Route 64 and Fox River - St. Charles
When: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
St. Benedict's Oktoberfest| Chicago |
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Festival attractions include live music, German food, Kinder Korner with kids' games; Bier Haus ; "Bengal Zone" sports TV viewing; games; and raffles. Sunday from 1-4 p.m. features Kinder Fest, a family time with musical chairs, hula-hoop and limbo contests.
Where: 3941 N. Bell Ave. - Chicago
When: 3-11 p.m. Oct. 5, 1-8 p.m. Oct. 6
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free admission
Midway Village Museum Scarecrow Harvest Festival| Rockford |
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Families can build their own scarecrow with straw provided free. Bring old clothes to stuff, or purchase clothes and accessories. Activities include traditional harvest crafts and activities, old-fashioned games, wagon rides around the village, square dancing and demonstrations.
Where: 6799 Guilford Road - Rockford
When: noon-5 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $7, $5 kids 3-17
Family Fall Fest| Elmhurst |
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Celebrate a safe Halloween with trick-or-treating and face painting in Safety Town Village and enjoy pony rides, petting zoo, moon jump, carving or painting pumpkins, food and more (fees may apply).
Where: The Depot - Elmhurst
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Werewolf's Curse; Or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow| Lisle |
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A vegan couple find themselves in a pickle when Harry is bitten by a werewolf cub. Luckily, Dr. Frank Einstein and Madam Clara Voyant may have a cure. Meet a campy cast of characters in this spoof of the horror movies of the 1930s. Audience members walk to each location to enjoy the unfolding story. Low-impact hikes (suitable for strollers, walkers and wheelchairs) are presented on the first Sunday performance of the month.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, plus Columbus Day
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $13-19
Family Twilight Adventures: Batacular| Lisle |
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a playful family night to explore the world of bats, take a moonlit tram, and cozy up around the campfire and roast marshmallows.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6; 7-9 p.m. Oct. 19
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $19, $16 members
Family Bicycling| Lisle |
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Explore the Arboretum's nine miles of scenic roads by bicycle. Bring your own or rent regular bicycles, tandems, electric bikes, burley strollers, wagons and more.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with Arboretum admission.
Acorn Express at The Morton Arboretum| Lisle |
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See gardens, woodlands, wetlands and prairies in a tram tour. 60-minute and 30-minute tours explain the rich Arboretum history, and describe the trees and plants you'll see. There's also an opportunity to see lovely wildlife in a native habitat.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $4-6; (discounts for Arboretum members)
Trick or Trees| Lisle |
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Play tricky games, fashion fun fall crafts, and plant a tree seed to take home. Small pumpkins to paint will also be available for purchase. Weekends in October.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Free with admission
