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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
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.
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
The Scarecrow Trail| Lisle |
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Artistically decorated scarecrows from local Girl Scout troops are on display around Meadow Lake, daily in October.
Where: Morton Arboretum
When: 7 a.m.-sunset
Cost: Free with admission
Exploration Station| Oak Park |
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Docents help children and others learn through interactive displays and games in the showrooms. New topics every month. September: "Traveling Seeds"; October: "Cone Bearing Plants"; November: "Fruits, The Seasonal Food Harvest"; December: "Eggs and the Conservatory Critters"; January: "Urban Wildlife"; February: "Chocolate"; March topic: "Survival in the Jungle"; April: "Carnivorous Plants"; May: "Water Works."
Where: Oak Park Conservatory
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Cat Awareness Weekend| Brookfield |
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Learn about the zoo's cats, from big cats like African lions, Amur leopards, Amur tigers, and snow leopards to small ones, including fishing cats and domestic house cats. Plus, special Zoo Chats and cat-themed crafts and activities for cat lovers of all ages.
Where: Brookfield Zoo
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with zoo admission
