Fall Festivals - Oaklee`s Guide

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OAKLEE’S GUIDE® FALL 2015
Pumpkin Patches
Fall Festivals
Halloween Fun
Hauntings
Coupons
& More!
Seasonal Feature
Best Apple Varieties
www.OakleesGuide.com
Fall Features and Advertisers
Dear Readers,
The days may be getting shorter, but the heat and
humidity of summer are gone, making Fall one of the
best seasons in Chicago. Fall means harvest time in
the Midwest, and we have information on apple picking (pages 34-35), pumpkin patches (pages 20-22), fall
festivals (pages 6-15) and all sorts of Halloween fun
(pages 24-33).
We’re trying something new in this issue. Each week, we’re having a sweepstakes drawing to give away a fun new product. Look at the ads throughout
our book and click on the link each week to enter for your chance to win.
Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter, too, so you can get the latest info
on family fun and participate in our subscriber-only giveaways.
Now that the kids are back in school and have outgrown last year’s clothes,
check out our section on local Resales (pages 36-39). These events provide
a great way to save money on clothes, baby items and even holiday toys,
books and gifts, and also help raise funds for local mom’s clubs. You can earn
money for your gently used clothing and children’s items by being a vendor
or volunteering at one of the events.
If you’ve got a little one that is ready for preschool, find the right fit from
our Schools and Childcare section (pages 52-53). You’ll also find a link to our
blog: Is Your Toddler Ready for Preschool?
When the weather turns cooler and you’re ready to head indoors, check out
our section on local Museums (pages 40-41) and upcoming Performances
(pages 68-70).
We hope we’ve given you plenty of ideas and opportunities to Go Make
Memories!
Nancy Stevens
Owner and Founder
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Fall Features and Advertisers
Coupons
Azoosment Park at Santa’s Village* .
Cosley Animal Farm* . . . . . . . . .
DuPage Children’s Museum*. . . . .
Fisher Farms Hertitage Days* . . . .
Haunted Forest Oak Brook* . . . . .
Jumps N Jiggles* . . . . . . . . . . .
Kohl Children’s Museum* . . . . . .
Mountain View Adventure Center* .
Pavilion Aquatic Center* . . . . . . .
Fall Activities and Classes
Fall Family Fun
Azoosment Park at Santa’s Village . .
Didier Farms Pumpkinfest . . . . . .
Fall Fest in Des Plaines . . . . . . . .
Halloween Happening in Naperville .
Mountain View Adventure Center . .
Fall Festivals
Fall Resale Events
Fall Seasonal Fun
Family Friendly Museums
Civil War Museum. . . . . . . . . . .
Dinosaur Discovery Museum. . . . .
Kenosha Public Museum . . . . . . .
Family Fun and Services
Adventure Realm . . . . . . . . . . .
KIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Let’s Clown Around . . . . . . . . . .
Halloween and Haunted Events
Outdoor Movies
Performances and Shows
Schools and Childcare
Kiddie Academy . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shepherd’s Flock . . . . . . . . . . .
Sports, Recreation and Nature
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Fall 2015
Fall Festivals
Sept 4-6, 10am-9pm
Labor Day Celebration 2015
708.429.3800
www.odysseyfunworld.com
Odyssey Fun World,
19111 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
Labor day weekend extravaganza
$17 Extreme Adventure Wristbands!
Sept 5-6, 11am-4pm
Annual Civil War Encampment
630-655-2090 grauemill.org
Graue Mill and Museum
3800 York Rd. Oak Brook
Don’t miss this favorite annual tradition when members of the 10th
Illinois Regiment and their families
spend the weekend on the Mill
grounds, depicting what life was like
in a Union military camp. Complete
with authentic clothing, weapons
and tools, the members of this regiment are excellent presenters who
pay attention to historical accuracy
and are extremely dedicated to
creating a unique and unforgettable
experience.
Michigan State Fair Sept. 4-7
Sept 3-6
Chicago Jazz Fest 2015
www.cityofchicago.org
Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington
St., Chicago / Millennium Park, 201
E. Randolph St., Chicago
The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront
music festivals, and it is an all-ages,
multi-venue music event. Free.
Sept 4-7
Michigan State Fair 2015
michiganstatefairllc.com
Sept 5, 11am-4pm
Kite Festival - Geneva
630-232-4542
genevaparks.org
46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI
Food, Entertainment, LIvestock
Exhibits, Indoor and Outdoor Vendor
Booths, Midway and Shrine Circus
Performances.
Peck Farm Park,
4038 Kaneville Rd., Geneva
Bring the whole family out for a
great day in the park! Don’t miss
your chance to view incredible kite
demonstrations from Chicago Kite
(wind permitting). Plus, visit our
sponsor and food booths. Be sure to
come early as the first 500 kids will
receive a free paper kite to color,
assemble and fly! Sponsored by:
Chicago Kite, Dairy Queen and Firehouse Pizza & Grill. Free
Sept 4-7
Last Fling - Naperville
630-961-4143
www.lastfling.org
Downtown Naperville,
Jackson Ave. & Eagle St., Naperville
The Last Fling is the largest annual
fundraiser hosted by the Naperville
Jaycees and lasts the four days of Labor Day Weekend. The Last Fling has
great special events for everyone of
all ages to participate.
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Fall 2015
Fall Festivals
Sept 6-7
39th Annual Fox Valley Folk
Music & Storytelling Festival
630-897-3655
FoxValleyFolk.com
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Island Park, 2 IL-25, Geneva
Eight stages feature concerts &
workshops with over thirty feature
acts, barn dance and ghost stories.
Includes food, arts and children’s
areas. Accessible via METRA rail,
bike or free parking. Special events
on Saturday, 09/05/15 includes live
Festival Sampler concert at 7pm.
Sept 6, 1-4pm
Kite Fly Demo and Candy Drop
with Chicago Kite 2015
630-858-2462
www.gepark.org
Maryknoll Park845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn
Chicago Kite will be highlighting their
super kites flown by experienced flyers. Build a paper kite for $5. Candy
Drop from high above in the air at
end of event! Don’t miss this family
fun day.
ENTER TO WIN!
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Sept 7, 10am-3pm
Old Fashion Family Picnic
in the Park
847.255.1200
www.rtpd.org
DES PLAINES
FALL FEST
Woodland Trails Pool,
1500 E. Euclid Ave., Mount Prospect
Our end of the summer hoopla!
Join us for a day of family fun! Huge
inflatables to play on, a petting zoo,
mini golf tourney and kids craft area,
all while a DJ keeps the party going!
Don’t miss Trusty the Turtle Race at
11:30am and our Kid’s Coin Splash at
3pm sharp as we close the pool for
the season.
UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS
Two Winners will win two
wristbands for Des Plaines
FALL FEST! Wristbands offer
unlimited on Saturday or Sunday Afternoon. See event info
on page xx of this issue!
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Fall 2015
Fall Festivals
Sept 9-13
The 128th Sandwich Fair
815-786-2159
www.sandwichfair.com
Sept 11-13
Midwest Wizard of Oz
Festival 2015
708.429.3800 ext 105
Sandwich Fair Grounds, 1
5738 Pratt Rd., Sandwich
The Sandwich Fair has been voted
the #1 Fair in Illinois, and it is easy to
understand why 190,000 to 240,000
people gather on the grounds of
the Sandwich Fair each year. It is
not only enjoyable to participate in
the fair events, activities and excitement, but it is wonderful to simply
stroll along the beautiful tree-lined
grounds and attractive historic
buildings. Gates open 8am, Buildings open 9am. $9/General Admission $5/Kids 6-12 yrs FREE/Kids 5 &
under.
Odyssey Fun Farm
19111 S. Oak Park Ave Tinley Park
The Odyssey Fun Farm is hosting the
Midwest Wizard of Oz Festival! Take
your family and bring them to the
land of Oz featuring guest speakers,
contests, a corn maize, rides, and
even a world record attempt! $9 per
day $23 for full 3 day festival pass
Sept 11-13
Roscoe Lions Club Fall Festival
815-623-2435
www.roscoelionsclub.com
Leland Park, 10701 3rd St., Roscoe .
The Roscoe Lions Club hosts the
village’s annual Fall Festival, featuring amusement rides, live music,
parades and a raffles. All proceeds
from the raffle will go toward supporting the Lions Club. The parade
on Sunday starts at 11:00am.
Sept 11-13
Kids Halloween Weekend
847 546 2228
www.fishlakebeach.com
Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort,
32223 North US Hwy 12, Volo
Camp at Fish Lake Beach and enjoy Halloween fun on this special
weekend! Families camping on Kids
Halloween Weekend can play games
hosted by the resort and go trick or
treating. This special weekend sells
out completely. Book early. Join the
fun. Call for reservations.
Sept 11-13
Rockford Greek Fest 2015
815-963-8625
www.rockfordgreekfest.com
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, downtown Rockford.
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek
Orthodox Church will be filling
downtown with the sounds of Greek
music and the tantalizing aromas
of Greek delicacies. Join us for
music, dancing (both modern and
traditional Greek), food, Greek and
domestic beers and wines, baked
goods, desserts, religious and other
Greek themed items for sale, a raffle
drawing, and tours of the church.
Free admission all weekend
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Fall 2015
Fall Festivals
Sept 12-13
Antioch’s Fall Arts & Crafts
Faire 2015
847-395-2233
AntiochChamber.org
Downtown Antioch,
Rte. 83 and Orchard St., Antioch
Find numerous treasures from some
of the country’s finest artisans.
There are over 85 booths with a
beautiful array of arts and crafts.
Bring the whole family and watch
the kids enjoy our fun, free activities. On Saturday, apple games for
the family, apple pie baking contest,
apple pie eating contests and much
more! Sunday we go to the Dogs
with our annual Race of the Weiners
and other Doggy Fun! Free Admission and Free Kids Fun!
American Society of Artists Sept. 19
Sept 12, 7:30am-Noon
Sunrise Shuffle 5K
(630) 529-3650
www.bloomingdaleparks.org
Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort,
250 W Schick Rd, Bloomingdale
Support local parks and recreation
at the Bloomingdale Parks Foundation’s annual Sunrise Shuffle 5K Sept.
12, at Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes
Resort. Presented by Sunrise Chevrolet, the race is a kick-off event for
Bloomingdale’s 42nd Annual Septemberfest.
Sept 12-13
Law Enforcement Exhibition
vhpd.com
Westfield Hawthorn Mall,
Rts. 21 & 60, Vernon Hills
Westfield Hawthorn shopping mall
will be filled with police officers and
their equipment on Sept. 12 & 13,
for the 11th annual Law Enforcement Exhibition. Many police vehicles will be on display. Several K9
demonstrations are planned. As in
the past, it promises to be a fun and
educational time for everyone. Free
Sept 12, 11:30am-11pm
Downers Grove Oktoberfest
312-217-4369
58foundation.org
Downtown, Burlington Ave. and
Main St., Downers Grove
The Education Foundation of District
58 Downers Grove is hosting its second annual German-style Oktoberfest for all ages. Kids Zone opens at
11:30am Oktoberfest gates open at
Noon. Families will enjoy live bands,
a DJ, performances, and traditional
German fare and beverages including a selection of delicious treats.
$10 in advance; $15 at the door Kids
14 & under FREE with paying adult.
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Fall 2015
Fall Festivals
Sept 13, 10am-6pm
Scandinavian Day Festival
847-695-6720
www.vasaparkil.com
Sept 13, 10am-3pm
Artists & Authors - 2015
630-834-3152
www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
35W217 Route 31, South Elgin
36th Annual Festival celebrating
the cultures of Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Entertainment by Swedish Recording
Artist Peter Nordberg, Norwegian
Singer-Songwriter Ann Marita, Violinist Dorothy Shaw, Chicago Spelmanslag, Combined Nordic Men’s
Chorus, and Nordic Folk Dancers.
Nordic Beer Tasting event and Living
History area. Free pony rides and activities for children. $10/Adult, Free/
children 12 and under. Free parking
Fischer Farm,
16W680 Grand Ave. Bensenville
Interact with local artists who showcase their work and meet local authors. Also featuring live music and
fun kid-friendly activities. Food from
Fratellos, wine from Lynfred Winery,
and lagers and ales from Church St..
FREE
Sept 13, 11:30am-5pm
Lutheran Home’s Family Fall
Festival 2015
847-368-7400
lutheranhome.org
Sept 13, 10am-4pm
CSBarks Dog Festival 2015
630-784-6131 www.csparks.org
800 W. Oakton St., Arlington Heights
Activities for all ages! Train rides,
carnival games, jumpy inflatables,
ice cream truck and much more for
the kids! Live music, grilled brats
with sauerkraut, beer, sports tent
with TVs and more for the adults!
Children’s books, arts and crafts,
Christmas decorations, antique
jewelry and more for the shopper in
all of us! Surprise visit from special
movie characters from 1-3pm!
Carol Stream Town Center, 960 N.
Gary Ave., Carol Stream
CSBarks returns with six hours of
four-legged fun, including performances, demos, Fido shopping mall,
an off-leash area and the Rover Rest
Area for tired pups. Activities include
dog agility, CGC evaluations, Sky
Dogz performances, Fly Ball demos,
Wiener Dog races, dog Olympics,
pooch train ride, parade of breeds,
contests, food trucks, kids crafts.
Facebook photo contest: “Caught in
the Act: When good dogs go bad.”
Friendly, leashed and vaccinated
dogs (and their owners) are welcome. Free admission.
Fall 2015
Sept 13, 1-5pm
Pioneer Day - Elk Grove Village
847-439-3994
www.elkgroveparks.org
Museum Grounds, 399 Biesterfield
Rd., Elk Grove Village
Pioneer Day is an annual family
favorite event! It features re-enactments, historical demonstrations,
old-fashioned games and crafts,
museum tours, and a petting zoo!
Visitors can also stuff a scarecrow for
a fee of $10 and take it home! Proceeds benefit the Elk Grove Garden
Club. Free Admission
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Fall Festivals
Sept 19-20
Cary Main Street Fest
847.677.8273
www.CaryMainStreetFest.com
Downtown Cary,
100 W. Main St., Cary
The outdoor fall festival features
craft beer selections, local restaurants and businesses, a marketplace
of vendors and artists, dynamic live
entertainment and a children’s area
to celebrate all that Cary has to offer.
Free ($5 Gate Donation Requested)
Sept 18-20
Fri 6-11pm,
Sat noon-11-pm,
Sun noon-7pm
FALL FEST
Des Plaines: 847-391-5700
fallfestdesplaines.com
Sept 19, 9am-5pm
25th Annual Fall Arts
and Crafts Adventure
847-991-4748
americansocietyofartists.org
Hodges Park,
101 S Courtland, Park Ridge
Artists & Crafts artists show off
their work they in this long-time
juried popular juried event. You &
your family will enjoy exploring the
wonderful variety of work on display
ranging from glassworks, paintings
and photography to wood arts, jewelry, art wear and much more. Free
Lake Park. 2200 Lee Street, Des
Plaines. Fri 6-11p; Sat noon-11p;
Sun noon-7p. Free admission, free
parking, free concerts! Unlimited
carnival rides for $20, Sat-Sun noon4p. KidZone!, Pony Rides, Country
Fair Tent, Open Air Market,Car Show,
Bags, Great Food, Outstanding
Bands!
Sept 19, 11am-3pm
Autumn Fair at Peck Farm Park
630-232-4542
genevaparks.org/index.php
Sept 19-20
Greenwich Village Art Fair
815-968-2787
www.rockfordartmuseum.org
Peck Farm Park,
4038 Kaneville Rd. Geneva
Explore the silo, Hawks Hallow
Nature Playground, visit hundreds of
butterflies at the Butterfly Hose and
text your luck at winning a variety
of great prizes at the Basket Raffle.
Event admission is free, however,
there are minimal fees for some
activities, food and beverages.
Rockford Art Museum,
711 N. Main St., Rockford
Held rain or shine on the second
weekend after Labor Day every year,
Greenwich Village Art Fair is the longest-running art fair of its kind in the
Midwest. The annual two-day event
features up to 155 juried artists, live
music by local musicians, a gourmet
marketplace, children’s art activities
and food and drink. $5 at the gate,
Free for age 12 and younger.
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Fall 2015
Fall Festivals
Sept 20, noon-4pm
Shermerfest 2015
www.northbrookhistory.org
Sept 26-27
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
starevents.com/festivals/hydepark-jazz-festival/
Village Green Park, Shermer
& Meadow Rd., Northbrook
Step back in time at this fall festival.
Enjoy the collectible and antique car
display, children’s activities, music,
food and friendship. The event is
presented by the Northbrook Historical Society in partnership with
the Northbrook Park District. Free.
Hyde Park, S Woodlawn Ave
& Midway Plaisance, Chicago
Hyde Park Jazz Festival is the perfect
event to close out Chicago’s busy
street festival season. With more
than 30 jazz bands performing in a
variety of settings throughout the
Hyde Park neighborhood, the annual
event is sure to have something for
everyone. Free, suggested $5 donation.
Sept 26-27
10th Annual Hyde Park Arts &
Crafts Adventure
847-991-4748 www.americansocietyofartists.org
Sept 26, 3:30-6pm
Springbrook Nature
Celebration 2015
itascaparkdistrict.com/nature
Hyde Park Shopping Center, 1526 E
55th (55th & Lake Park Ave), Chicago
You and your friends will enjoy
exploring the many talents and
treasures of the artists and crafts
artists of American Society of Artists
with work ranging from paintings,
jewelry and glassworks to art wear
and much more. Large lot on site for
free parking
Itasca Springbrook Nature Center,
350 E. Irving Park Rd., Itasca
Enjoy music, wine and beer tasting, nature walks, games and crafts.
Great prizes for the Duck Race in
the creek. Concessions available at
additional cost. $15 per adult, $10
per child before the event. $18 per
adult, $12 per child day of.
Sept 26-27, 11am-6pm
Edgewater Fall Art Fair 2015
847.677.8273
www.edgewaterartists.com
Sept 27, 9am - 4pm
Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Expo
Chicago
630-202-3620
www.babyexpochicago.com
1190 West Granville Ave., Chicago
Impressive multi-cultural and multigenerational lineup of Chicago
artists including 120 Chicago-based
artists with original works in painting, photography, printing, illustration, pottery, mixed media, and
hand-made jewelry; 3 stages of live
music; Children’s Activity Corner;
Beer Garden and food from local
restaurants; Young Artists’ Gallery;
Performing artists; and Pet Parade
& Costume Contest. Free ($5 Gate
Donation requested).
Fall 2015
Holiday Inn Skokie,
5300 Touhy Ave., Skokie
Baby Expo is the premier show for
new parents and expecting parents
and families. Oaklee’s readers can
obtain free tickets using the discount
code FREE.
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Fall Festivals
Sept 27, noon-5pm
Indian Summer Festival
630- 353-3300
www.woodridgeparks.org
Oct 3, noon-5pm
Midway Village Museum - Scarecrow Harvest Festival
815-397-9112
www.midwayvillage.com
Castaldo Park,
3024 71st St., Woodridge
Start your day walking, biking or
driving to the Community Center
where you can take a hayride to
Castaldo Park for family and children
activities. Your entire family will
have fun taking a pony ride, running
through the games, and much more!
Join us for the 17th Annual Build
Your Own Scarecrow. Bring clothes
and head to dress up your scarecrow
and we will supply the hay! Free,
concessions available.
Midway Village Museum,
6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford
Families of all ages can visit for fall
harvest fun! Take a ride in a horsedrawn wagon. Create your own
scarecrow - bring clothing from
home or purchase some from our
collection. Make a harvest craft
project to take home. Play games
such as apple snapping, relay race,
and a scavenger hunt. Square dance
in the historic barn. Starting at 2 pm,
enjoy live entertainment by Pint Size
Polka! $7 adult, $5 child, Free for
museum members.
Oct 1, 11am-2pm
Oktoberfest - Aurora
630-859-8606
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Oct 3-4, 12:30-3:30pm
Apple Head Carving
630-554-1010
www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org
Prisco Community Center
150 W. Illinois Ave Aurora
Join us for OKTOBERFEST featuring
a catered German meal served at
11:30 am. Enjoy great German music
for entertainment and stay for mums
giveaways sponsored by The Grove
and The Vistas. Deadline to register
is September 28. Residents: $9 Non
Residents: $12 Ages 55 and better
Little White School Museum,
72 Polk St., Oswego
Have some fun with a yummy and
versatile apple. Since the Oswego
area was settled, apples have been
baked, canned, dried, and pressed.
Now you can carve your own apple
head complete with eyes, nose, and
a mouth. This traditional folk art is a
great fall decoration and can be used
as a spooky addition to your Halloween fun. Children must attend with
an adult. Stop in anytime between
12:30- 3:30pm to create your apple
head. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
Free.
Oct. 2-3, Friday: 5-10pm
& Saturday Noon-10pm
Oktoberfest - Naperville
630.420.6010
napersettlement.org
Naper Settlement,
523 S Webster St. Naperville
Enjoy traditional German music,
beer and cuisine under a huge heated tent with family-friendly activities
on Saturday afternoon. Day of Event:
$15/adult/senior; $10/youth (4-12)
Save $5 each on advance tickets.
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Fall 2015
Fall Festivals
Oct 9-11
6th Annual Great Highwood
Pumpkin Fest
highwoodpumpkinfest.com
Don’t miss out
on the contests,
connections
and fun! Like Us!
Downtown Highwood, Waukegan
Rd., Highwood
It’s back and Pumpkin Fest is going
BIG–working to beat the Guinness
World Record of 30,581 for most
pumpkins carved in one place (a
record held by Keene, New Hampshire). Fest goers will be thrilled to
have their favorite activities back,
including: all you can carve onsite pumpkins, the Great Pumpkin
Maze, Trick or Treating, Pet Costume
Contest, Pumpkin Parade, hay rides,
pony rides, petting zoo, carnival
rides, kids crafts, two music stages
jam packed with solid entertainment, seasonal food and beverage
vendors galore and a 5K Pumpkin
Run, Walk & Kids’ Dash! All proceeds
go to Autism Society of Illinois. $2
Oct 4, 9am-4pm
Autumn at the Arboretum Klehm Arboretum
815-965-8146 www.klehm.org
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden,
Rockford
Experience the beauty of fall as we
use our entire 155 acre property for
family-friendly fun. Build a scarecrow, enjoy horse-drawn wagon
rides, make a fall craft to take home,
and enjoy entertainment and activities for kids of all ages. There are
also Girl Scout activities planned for
the day. Free admission
Oct 9-11
St. Charles Scarecrow Fest
800-777-4373
www.scarecrowfest.com
Oct 10, 10am-4pm
Heritage Day at Fischer Farm
630-834-3152
Downtown St. Charles, Main St
& Rte 31, St. Charles
Join generations of visitors who flock
to the annual St. Charles Scarecrow
Fest every year! The Scarecrow
Contest boasts 150+ hand-crafted
scarecrows. Visitors view and vote
for their favorite in each of six categories. Enjoy live entertainment, a
huge arts and crafts show, carnival,
and petting zoo – those are just a
few highlights! You can even make
your own scarecrow to take home.
Plus, enjoy plenty of delicious food.
Best of all….admission, parking,
trolleys and parking shuttles are all
FREE!
Fall 2015
Fischer Farm,
16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville
. Admission and parking are free. A
$5 wristband will get your child, under twelve years old, one pumpkin
(while supplies last), pony rides, and
unlimited access to the petting zoo.
Outdoor picnic food and beverages
available for purchase. In its second
year will be a pig roast; tasty pulled
pork sandwiches will be on the
menu along with burgers, bratwurst,
hot dogs and more. In the case of
inclement weather this event will be
held on Saturday, Oct. 24.
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Fall Festivals
Oct 10, noon-3pm
Fall Festival in Library Park
262-653-4177
www.KenoshaEvents.com
Find Money
Saving Coupons
on pages 72-73
Library Park,
711 59th Pl., Kenosha, WI
Featuring children’s crafts, games
and entertainment. This is the fourth
year for the city-sponsored Fall
Festival, which ties in with Second
Saturday events in Downtown Kenosha. Free
Oct 16-18, 9am-5pm
28th Annual Autumn Drive
www.autumndrive.net
Rural Woodstock/ Marengo in
McHenry County
The 28th Annual Autumn Drive is a
Fall Festival for the whole family. The
country colors come alive and our
neighborhood turns into an eclectic
collection of talents with over 23
stops and 150 vendors on this fall
festival and rural drive. You can discover antiques, art, crafts, pumpkin
patches, apple picking, corn mazes,
food, music, and even garage sales
and barn sales. Many stops will have
food from the grill or kitchen. We’ll
have animals to pet and adopt and
bake sales for high school sports.
The activities are too numerous to
mention, so check our website for
more details.
Oct 10, 1-4pm
Fall Festival (families),
4-11pm - Octoberfest (adults)
Fall Festival/Oktoberfest
downtownmountprospect.com
Downtown Mount Prospect, Emerson St & Busse Ave, Mount Prospect
Fall Festival (Families): 1-4pm crafts,
trick-or-treat candy line, hay rides
& food and music in the downtown
area. Oktoberfest (Adults): 4-11pm
Join in the fun of celebrating Mount
Prospect’s heritage with authentic
German food, spirits and music! German DJ and Dancers, Phenix German
Band. Free
Oct 17, 1-3pm
Fall Fest - Batavia
630-897-1808
Red Oak Nature Center,
2343 S. River St., Batavia
It’s time for Red Oak’s annual Fall
Fest! Come out to the woods for
some fall color fun. Travel from station to station through the woods
doing fun fall activities and crafts.
This is a free event. No need to sign
up, however parents must accompany their children. Groups of 10 or
more, please call Red Oak to register.
FREE!
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Fall 2015
Fall Family Fun
Cosley Zoo
Wheaton
630.665.5534
www.cosleyzoo.org
FALL FEST
Fri-Sun, September 18-20
Des Plaines
847-391-5700
fallfestdesplaines.org
1356 N. Gary Ave. Picturesque zoo
open year-round, domestic farm
animals and native wildlife, gift shop
and seasonal concessions. Kids 17
and under are always free. See our
coupon offer.
Lake Park. 2200 Lee Street. Fri 6-11p;
Sat noon-11p; Sun noon-7p. Free admission, free parking, free concerts!
Unlimited carnival rides for $20, SatSun noon-4p. KidZone!, Pony Rides,
Country Fair Tent, Open Air Market,
Car Show, Bags, Great Food, Outstanding Bands!
Didier Farms Pumpkinfest
September 19-October 31
Open Daily 9am-6pm
Prairie View-Lincolnshire
847-634-3291
www.didierfarms.com
Halloween Fest
Friday, October 30 5pm-7:30 pm
Elk Grove Village
847-437-9494
16678 W. Aptakisic Rd. Animal Land
Zoo, Tractor Drawn Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch Café, Pony Rides, Camel
Rides, Corn Maze, Kiddie Rides,
Parakeet Encounter, Kettle Corn,
NEW Gem Mining Sluice, Pumpkin
Playland, Weekend Pig Races. Apple
Cider and Pumpkin Donuts, Fresh
Baked Pies, Apple Cider and more
available in our Farmstand. Visit our
website for more information and
weekday specials.
Fall 2015
1000 Wellington Ave. Prizes,
Food,Music, Not-So-Scary Haunted
House and Pumpkin Decorating, Costume Parade & Contest. Purchase
tickets by October 29: $7 Child / $6
Adult / $5 Senior. Purchase tickets
day of or at the door: $14 Child / $12
Adult / $10 Senior. Please note that
ticket sales are limited. Early bird
sales are encouraged!
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Fall Family Fun
Haunted Forest
at Oak Brook Park District
October 9-10, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Oak Brook
630-990-4233
www.obparks.org
LOOK FOR THE
ENTER TO WIN!
Halloween Happening
Sun , Oct 25, 1:00-4:00 p m
Naperville
630-848-5000
www.napervilleparks.org
Oak Brook Park District Central Park,
1450 Forest Gate Road. Fun for the
WHOLE family! Enjoy this spectacular Halloween event that is sure to
entertain your entire family! Older
kids and adults will love exploring
the terrifying twists and turns of our
12,000+ square foot maze! Family
activities include pumpkins, crafts,
hay rides, fun fireside stories and
more! Find our coupon in this issue!
Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. Enjoy
Halloween activities and goodies at
Naperville’s best. Halloween fest for
ages 10 and under presented by the
Naperville Park District! Free.
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Fall 2015
Fall Family Fun
Haunted Hole-O-Ween
Fri-Sun, October 23–25
Des Plaines
847-391-5700
DPParks.org
Heritage Day at Fischer Farm
October 10, 2015: 10 AM – 4 PM
Bensenville
630-864-3152
bensenvilleparkdistrict.org/pdcms/events-at-the-farm
Mt. View Adventure Center, 510 E.
Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines. Fri 4–9p;
Sat 11a–9p; Sun 1–8p. $10/person.
Free parking. Concessions. Ghosts
and ghouls roam the haunted minigolf course starting at 8p on Friday
& Saturday, and 7p on Sunday. May
not be appropriatem for very young
children. Kids in costume receive a
special treat.
Fall 2015
16W680 Grand Ave. An annual fall
celebration where families and history lovers can explore, and connect
with history. Admission and parking
are free. A $5 wristband available at
Fischer Farm on day of event will get
your child, under twelve years old,
one pumpkin (while supplies last),
pony rides, and unlimited access to
the petting zoo. Outdoor picnic food
and beverage favorites are available
for purchase. In the case of inclement weather this event will be held
on Saturday, October 24. Visit our
website for more information. Find
our coupon in this issue!
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Fall Family Fun
Santa’s Village AZoosment Park
East Dundee
847-426-6751
www.santasvillagedundee.com
601 E. Dundee Ave. This Season, We
proudly celebrate our 55th year of
providing great family fun to generations of visitors. Santa’s Village
AZoosment Park offers kiddie and
family thrill rides, a barn and petting
zoo, domestic and exotic animals,
live shows, games, shops, and
restaurants. Open May through October. One admission price includes
all activities - rides, shows, animal
encounters and attractions! Picnic
baskets are welcome and parking
is FREE. Santa’s Village AZoosment
Park is conveniently located in
East Dundee, IL minutes from I-90.
Great for Group Outings, Family
Reunions and Birthday Parties!
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Fall 2015
Fall Seasonal Fun
Thurs.-Sun., Sept. 10 – Oct. 31
Autumn on the Farms
at Old World Wisconsin
262-594-6301
www.oldworldwisconsin.org
Opening Day is Sept. 12, and
runs through Oct. 31, 2015
Johansen Farms Children’s Zoo
& Fall Festival Opening Day 2015
630-739-7587
www.johansenfarmszoo.com
Old World Wisconsin,
W372S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle, WI
Celebrate the 19th-century harvest
season and help our farm families
and villagers bring in their crops,
stock the larder and put up the produce for winter. All Autumn on the
Farms events will feature different
seasonal activities each weekend
in Sept. and October. Check the
Old World Wisconsin web site for
details about the daily and weekend
themes and activities. Adults (13-64)
$19; children (4-12) $10 (children
under 4 are free); students (18 and
older with school ID) and senior citizens (65 and over) $16. Fees include
an all-day tram transportation pass.
Parking is free.
Johansen Farms,
710 W Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook
Join us for all the fun rides and
events that make great memories:
a bakery with great pies and our
famous apple cider doughnuts, a
petting zoo with friendly animals,
rides and mazes for all ages and lots
of treats and gifts for everyone. We
look forward to seeing you this Fall!
Sept 19
Konow’s Corn Maze
Opening Day 2015
708-301-8845
www.konowscornmaze.com
Konow’s Corn Maze,
16489 S. Cedar Rd., Homer Glen
Welcome to Konow’s Corn Maze!
All the fun in one place. Whether
it be the jumpy pillow, corn pits, or
hay ride, we have the fun you are
looking for. With everyday being a
free ride day, you can’t go wrong.
Come on out and join us. See if you
can make it through the maze! Then
stick around on the weekends for
some great music and great fun. Pets
are welcome. Everyday is free ride
day!
Opens Sept 11
Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm
847-662-5733
www.krollsfarm.com
Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm,
13236 W. Town Line Rd., Waukegan
Whether you want to get “lost”
in our maze, take a hayride, visit
the animals or pick out a pumpkin
or two.... Please visit our website
and you will find all of the information you need to make your trip to
our farm a wonderful experience.
We hope every visitor gains a new
understanding about farming and
has a lot of fun too! Welcome school
groups, private parties and the general public. No Admission fee, just
pay for the things you’d like to do!
Cash only.
Fall 2015
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Fall Seasonal Fun
Sept 19 - Oct 31, 9am-6pm
Didier Farms Pumpkinfest 2015
847-634-3291
www.didierfarms.com
Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic
Rd., Prairie View/Lincolnshire
Come start a family tradition at Didier Farms. Enjoy the hayrides, pony
rides, Animaland animal zoo, corn
maze, and kiddie mechanical rides.
Visit our new activity, the Pumpkin
Playground! Try a new craft or rope
making, or just stroll the grounds.
Homemade Apple Cider and Pumpkin donuts made fresh daily. Fall
produce & fudge, taffy apples, and
lots of delicious goodies to eat. Pig
Races on weekends. Weekday specials available. Educational farming
display, antique tractors and baby
chicks. School groups and birthday
parties by reservation. No admission
fee. Fee for some activities.
Didier Farms Pumpkinfest 2015
Oct 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25;
Times vary
Naperville Park District
Group Hayrides
630-848-5000
Knoch Knolls Park,
336 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville
Group rental includes use of the
park, 20-minute hayrides and a
campfire. You may bring your own
food to cook over the bonfire. We
provide hot chocolate and apple
juice. No alcohol allowed. Picnic
tables provided. Bring your own
chairs, blankets, flashlights and
insect repellant. Youth groups must
provide adult supervision on a 1:10
ratio. You must be at least 21 to rent
the hayride rack. Cancellations must
be made 21 days in advance.
$199/Resident, $229/Nonresident.
Family rides also available on certain
dates.
Oct 1-31
Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo
810.569.9870
cosleyzoo.org
Cosley Zoo,
1356 N. Gary Ave, Wheaton
Take in the beautiful fall colors and
come see the animals in the crisp fall
air, conquer the straw pyramid or
find your way through the cornstalk
tunnel, and take in the thousands
of pumpkins scattered on the zoo’s
lawn. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks, and straw bales available to purchase. Proceeds benefit
the Cosley Zoo Foundation. Regular
admission rates apply.
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Fall 2015
Fall Seasonal Fun
Weekends in October,
plus Columbus Day
Locktoberfest at Lockwood Park
815-987-8809
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
Lockwood Park Trailside
Equestrian Centre & Children’s Farm,
5201 Safford Rd., Rockford
Different theme each weekend. Lowfee and free activities, admission
to the park is FREE. Free parking!
Activities include: Pick Your Pumpkin
for $5 (while supplies last), carnival
rides, corn maze, storytime hayrides,
pony ring rides, pumpkin themed
games and activities, scavenger
hunt, face painting, seasonal food
favorites, and more! Lockwood Park
has 15 miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding.
Oct 24, 11am-4pm
Des Plaines History Center
Sugar Skull Painting
www.desplaineshistory.org
781 Pearson St. Come paint a sugar
skull with us at our Day of the Dead/
Día de los Muertos event. Also view
several amazing ofrendas/altars!
Drop in any time between 11am4pm. For ages 5-12, with an adult.
$3 for non-members, $2 for members. More great family programs
are on our website, Facebook, and
Twitter.
Oct. 12, 1:15-2pm & 2-2:45pm
Columbus Day Hayrides
630-353-3300
Woodridge Park District
Community Center,
2600 Center Drive, Woodridge
Take some time on this school
holiday for a bit of fall fun! Get your
family or group together and join us
on a hayride through the neighborhoods and parks of Woodridge. This
ride will entertain all ages. Children
under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration
required. $2/resident or $3/nonresident
Fall 2015
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Family Fun and Services
Adventure Realm
Downers Grove
331-777-4342
www.advrealm.com
Kia Motors America, Inc
Central Region
Lombard, IL
www.MyKiaChicago.com
2011 63rd Street. Combine virtual
gaming with live play at MagiQuest,
team up with Knight’s Quest Laser
Tag, test your skills in the Great Hall
of Games, and feast at the Crooked
Crossbow Inn. We throw WANDerful
birthday parties and group events!
1000 Oak Creek Drive.
Let’s Clown Around
Chicagoland
847-672-6165
letsclownaround.net
Interactive show of comedy, magic,
fire eating & juggling clubs... The
clubs are on fire too! For the highlight of my show one daring member
of the audience will lay across the
floor while I juggle 3 chrome-plated
machetes over his body...ARE YOU
FEELING LUCKY?
Birthday Parties
Elk Grove Park District
Elk Grove Village: 847-228-3490
1000 Wellington Ave. Make memories that will last a lifetime. Choose
a party theme to fit your age group.
We offer organized parties that are
filled with excitement and surprise.
We accept reservations for carousel
parties one year in advance.
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Fall 2015
Oct 9-10
Ghosts of Ottawa Past
815-433-6100
reddickmansion.org
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Reddick Mansion
100 W. Lafayette St. Ottawa
Ghost stories at the Mansion and a
walking tour of Ottawa’s notorious
haunted spots.
Oct. 2-4, & 9-11, times vary
Naperville Park District and
Summer Place Theatre present
Ghost Stories in the Park
630-848-5000
Oct 9-10
Haunted Forest -Oak Brook
www.obparks.org
Riverwalk Grand Pavilion,
912 Sindt Court, Naperville
Join the fun as the Summer Place
Theatre presents its annual Ghost
Stories in the Park...in the Dark! Enjoy an evening of scary stories that
will send shivers up your spine. This
is an outdoor event; please dress
warmly and bring blankets and cushions. Not recommended for children
under 5. $7, tickets are available
online. Sorry, no refunds.
Central Park,
1500 Forest Gate Rd., Oak Brook
Since 2003, the Oak Brook Park
District has transformed Central
Park and led thousands of innocent spectators through the most
haunted corners of Oak Brook. This
year, Haunted Forest event will once
again feature a spectacularly spooky
13,000+ square foot haunted maze
along with several new festive features. Parental discretion is advised
for thrill seekers under 10 as music,
light, fog, strobe lights and creepy
characters will all be in close proximity in the maze. Haunted Forest
also features a pumpkin patch, face
painting, fireside storytelling, candy
in the haystack, a craft corner, and
tractor pulled hayrides.
Oct 8, 7-9pm
Oswego Cemetery Walk
630.554.2321 or 630.554.3150
Oswego Township Cemetery,
S. Main St., Oswego
During this popular annual event,
small groups will be guided through
the cemetery in the dark to visit
with the “ghosts” of early Oswego
residents and pioneers at their grave
sites. No registration required. Arrive
anytime during the event. Please
bring a flashlight, wear comfortable shoes, and expect moderate
walking. Tours will leave every 5-10
minutes, with the last tour leaving at
9:00pm. Participants should park on
Main St. and use the S. Entrance to
the cemetery. Rain date Friday, Oct.
9. Free
Fall 2015
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Oct 10, 10am-2pm
Safety Town Safe
Trick or Treating - Elmhurst
630-993-8900 www.epd.org
OAKLEE’S
FALL ISSUE
GIVEAWAYS!
511 S. York Rd., Elmhurst
Calling all ghosts, goblins and
witches. It’s not too late to experience Safety Town this season. Dress
in your Halloween costume and
safely trick or treat through the
decorated village. Bring a goody bag
or pumpkin to collect your treats.
The Family Fall Fest at The Depot
hosted by the York/Vallette Business
Association and the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce will complete your
experience. Children must be with
an adult. Free
Oct 10, 2-3:15pm
Headstones in History A Naperville Cemetery Walk
630.420.6010
napersettlement.org
ENTER TO WIN!
The walk begins at the
Naper Settlement Visitor Center,
523 S. Webster St., Naperville
Learn about 19th century mourning customs and superstitions from
Naper Settlement’s Museum Educators. Then take a walk through the
Naperville Cemetery for a glimpse
back in time. Learn about some of
the early settlers of Naperville, see
their headstones and explore the
different symbols and meanings
used in the creation of these unique
artifacts and, in some cases, works
of art. For ages teen to adult. $10/
person, $8 Settlement-6 members
and above
CLICK HERE ON
OCTOBER 5 THRU
OCTOBER 11
FOR YOUR CHANCE
TO WIN
KANDOO
HAND SOAP
MOISURIZING HANDSOAP
In honor of Handwashing Day
on Oct. 15, we’re giving away
a bottle of this fun new soap
that actually helps kids make
sure their hands are clean.
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Fall 2015
Oct 10, 2-6pm
Trapped in a Room
with a Zombie
www.dgparks.org
Oct 12, 9:30am-8pm
Fright Fest/Great America
www.dgparks.org
Trip departs from Bolingbrook Park
District. Come join us on a trip to
the most exciting amusement park
and fright fest in the Northern Suburbs. Six Flags will change the look
of their park by creating a spooky
atmosphere, special lighting and
sound effects, haunted houses and
walkthroughs, mysterious shows
and scary street actors. Check out
the new roller coaster Goliath or
ride one of Great America’s all-time
favorites like Superman, Raging Bull
or the Viper. Cost includes transportation and ticket. Lunch and dinner
are on your own, so please bring additional money for concessions.
R/NR: $50/$75. Ages 12-17.
Lincoln Center, Downers Grove
Your apocalyptic planning skills will
be put to the test in this exhilarating
and interactive experience. Up to 12
brave souls will be locked in a room
with a zombie faced with the simplest of tasks-to get out alive! Solve
a number of different mind games,
physical challenges and a series
of clues as you attempt to escape.
Oh yeah, did we mention there’s a
zombie chained to the wall trying
to feast on you? Get a group of 12
together or just you and a friend.
With only a limited number of spots
available this is sure to fill up fast, so
book your spot now. $10/$15 Ages
11-17
Oct 15, 6:30-8:30pm
Halloween Hoopla - Park Ridge
847-692-3570 www.prparks.org
Oct 10, 4-5:30pm, 5-6:30pm,
7:30-9pm, or 8:30-10pm
Park after Dark: Outbreak
630-554-1010
Wildwood Nature Center,
529 Forestview Avenue, Park Ridge
Join us for a fun-filled family event
that gets you ready for Halloween.
During the evening carve a pumpkin,
stuff a scarecrow, jump on a hayride,
and enjoy s’mores and apple cider
or cocoa around a campfire. Bring is
clothes (long sleeve shirt, pants, a
hat) to dress up your scarecrow. One
scarecrow and one pumpkin per registration. Pre-registration required,
$31 Residents/$50 Non-Residents
South Point,
810 Preston Ln., Oswego
This isn’t your average haunted
house! The zombie plague is sweeping across the nation and it has
infested Oswego. Your only chance
of survival is to make it through
this heavily infested forest without
becoming infected. Bring a flashlight
to help guide you during this interactive adventure. This scary event is
rated PG-13, recommended for high
school age and up. 12 year olds may
attend at 4pm and 5pm. $20R/$30N
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Oct 16-18, Oct 23-25,
and Oct. 30-Nov 1
Halloween Dinner Theater:
Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe
262-594-6301
W372S9727 Hwy 67 Eagle, WI
Nightfall-the dividing line between
light and dark, between reality and
fantasy, between sanity and madness. Join Edgar Allan Poe as he
stands alone in the flickering dark.
Enjoy dramatizations of four classic
Poe stories: The Raven, The Fall of
the House of Usher, The Pit and the
Pendulum and The Tell-Tale Heart,
and discover where you stand at
nightfall. Begin by fortifying yourself
with our delicious harvest buffet.
Dinner and drama are approximately
2-½ hours long. Not recommended
for children 10 and under. Adults
$65; Children (12 and under) $50.
All Hallows Eve, Naperville - Oct. 16-17
Oct 17, 10-11:30am
Boo Bash
630-858-2462 www.gepark.org
Maryknoll Park,
845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn
Dress in costume and join us for
spooky fun! Enjoy pumpkin decorating, Trick-or-Treat Town, storytelling,
special games and activities, apple
cider, Halloween treats and try your
luck in the inflatable corn maze! We
will also have fun entertainment and
a costume contest! Ages 2-8.
Oct 16-17, 6:30-10pm
All Hallows Eve - Naperville
630.420.6010
napersettlement.org
Oct 17, 6:30-8:30pm
All Hallow’s Eve Blackberry Farm
630-892-1550
Naper Settlement,
523 S Webster St. Naperville
Experience two of the darkest nights
of the year with haunting creatures,
eerie entertainment and must-see
horrors. This one-of-a-kind experience brings some of the scariest
literature of the past, present and
future to life. Not recommended for
children under 8 years old. Day of
Event: $15/guest Save $5 each on
advance tickets available on-line.
Blackberry Farm,
100 S Barnes Rd., Aurora
Visit Blackberry Farm for an evening
of spooky fun for the whole family!
Enjoy spin-chilling stories of haunted
Aurora, vintage Halloween games
and a magic show. Tour the darkness of the ghostly lake and chilling
woods in both spooky train and
haywagon rides! Residents: $4.50
Non Residents: $7
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Fall 2015
Oct. 17 & 24, 5:30-9pm
Halloween Legends and Lore
262-594-6301
LOOK FOR THE
ENTER TO WIN!
Spooky, sometimes scary, rain-orshine event celebrating old folk and
fairytales and ghost stories. Explore
fantastic mazes, both whimsical
and eerie. Solve strange riddles and
puzzles, create and take home macabre artifacts, and encounter cackling witches, gloomy grave diggers,
strange beasts, freaky fortune tellers
and bizarre entities. Enjoy tasty
and disturbing treats and drinks,
available for purchase. The evening
culminates with a wild bonfire finale.
Adults $10, children 4-17 $7, children 3 and under free (best enjoyed
by children 8 and older).
Oct. 23 & 24, 7:30-10:30pm
Suburban Horror Story:
Lincoln Hotel
www.dgparks.org
Lincoln Center,
935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove
The suburbs aren’t as warm and cozy
as you’ve been led to believe. As
the sun goes down across, a much
different story unfolds within the
shadows. If you dare, come spend
an evening of terror as the dark halls
of the Lincoln Hotel reveal a grisly
horror story right before your eyes.
$8 Ages 10+
Oct 24, 9-10am
and 10:30-11:30am
Pumpkin Decorating & S’Mores
630-848-5000
Oct 23-24
Haunted Forest Walk
630-353-3300
Woodridge Park District Community
Center, 2600 Center Drive,
Woodridge
Hawthorne Hill Woods is transformed into a thrill of scary scenes,
complete with all sorts of creatures
that slither and groan. The Saturday
afternoon session will be more suitable for children 9 and under and
the faint of heart (parental discretion). Purchase your tickets inside
the Community Center and enjoy a
hayride to Hawthorne Hill Woods.
$8/person/evenings, $5/person/
afternoon
Fall 2015
Seager Park Interpretive Center,
1163 Plank Rd., Naperville
The whole family is invited to enjoy
some Halloween fun! Each child ages
2 and up receives a pumpkin and
everything needed to create a Halloween masterpiece. Games, prizes,
hayrides and s’mores are included.
Bring a bag or box to take home
your pumpkin masterpiece. Dress
appropriately for this messy outdoor
event. This is a parent/child event.
Register children only. $13resident,
$20nonresident.
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Oct 24, 9am-4pm
Halloween Railroad
847-681-7030
www.kidsevents.org
Highland Park Public Library,
494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park
The railroad is back by popular
demand! Come for this special run
as The North Central ‘O’ Gaugers
Railroad Club sends model trains
through Spookytown. Great for Halloween and great for model train
enthusiasts. Some visitors will even
be able to “drive a train” and earn
their “NCOG Honorary Jr. Operating
Engineer” certificate. There will also
be a special Thomas the Tank Engine
track. Stop by anytime.
Suburban Horror Story Lincoln Hotel
October 23-24 in Downers Grove
Oct 24, 10am-3pm
Halloween Party - Bloomingdale
630-529-3650
Visit website for exact location.
Police & Fire Department Activities
10AM-2PM -Halloween-themed
building tours -Activities and games
-Trick or treating. Bloomingdale Park
District Activities Noon-3PM -Arts
and Crafts -Trunk or Treat -Entertainment -Family Pumpkin Decorating.
Library Activities Noon-3PM -Hay
Maze -Inflatable Moonwalk -Games
& Prizes -Balloon artists -Face painters -Pictures available for $1 -FREE
refreshments and candy. Library
events require a ticket. Tickets available day of event noon-2:30pm. No
entrance after 2:30pm. Free!
Oct 24, 10am-1pm
Halloween Hayday
630-232-4542 genevaparks.org
Stephen Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Rd., Geneva
It’s time to get spooky! Celebrate
with us at Halloween Hayday! Activities include kids games, a cake walk,
costume contest, bounce houses,
hay rides and more! Pre-registration
is recommended for children 10 and
under. Pre-Registration: $5 (N/R $8)
Day-of Registration: $7 (N/R $10).
Free admission for adults.
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Oct 24, 1-3pm
Pumpkins in Proesel Park
Halloween Party
847-677-9740
www.recreation.lwd.org
Proesel Park Shelter,
6915 Kostner Ave., Lincolnwood
No tricks, just treats at our “Pumpkins in Proesel” Halloween Party
in the beautiful Proesel Park Shelter. We’ll have trick or treating, a
pumpkin patch, bounce house and
Halloween-themed games and
refreshments. In case of inclement
weather, this event will move inside
to the Lincolnwood Community
Center. FREE
Monster Mash Bash, Oswego - Oct. 24
Oct 24, 10-11am
Naperville Park District Cool
Science: Halloween Gooey
Concoctions
630-848-5000
Oct 24, 1:30-2:30pm
Howl ‘o Ween Dog Parade
Peck Farm Park,
Come dressed to impress for Peck
Farm Park’s annual Howl ‘o Ween
Dog Parade! Line-up for this FREE,
all-ages parade at 1:15 PM in front
of the Peck House. The parade begins promptly at 1:30 PM. Prizes will
be awarded.
95th St. Center, Room 303,
2244 West 95th St., Naperville.
Learn about the fascinating and
sometimes messy world of chemistry! Learn about the different states
of matter (solids, liquids, gases and
plasma) and create gooey concoctions like slime and ice cream.
Designed for ages 3-5. Science is so
fun! $18/resident, $27/nonresident.
Oct 24, 2-4pm
Monster Mash Bash
630-554-1010
Oct 24
Boofest
262-653-4140
www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org
Oswego High School,
4250 IL-71, Oswego
Sport your Halloween costume at
this spooky event where there will
be impromptu play, face painting, a
bouncy castle, and tricky games with
fantastic prizes. Admission is $5 at
the door per child, adults are free.
Teens can volunteer and earn a ticket to the After Mash Bash! Contact
Kelly at 630.554.4445 or khauge@
oswegolandpd.org to volunteer.
Kenosha Public Museum (5500 First
Ave.), Civil War Museum (5400 First
Ave.), and Dinosaur Discovery
Museum (5608 Tenth Ave.)
in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Join the museums for free Halloween-themed family activities.
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Oct 24, 2-3:30pm
A Spooktacular Halloween
www.dgparks.org
Lincoln Center, Downers Grove
Join us for an afternoon of fun and
games this Halloween. Walk through
our Trick-or-Treat trail and see what
is brewing at our Mad Science Laboratory. Children and adults alike will
be mesmerized by the mysterious
magic show put on by Gary Kantor at
the end of the afternoon! Don’t forget to wear your costumes! An adult
must accompany each child, no
siblings allowed. KG R/NR: $15/$22
Ages 4-9
Zombie Apocalypse, Geneva - Oct. 24
Oct 24, 5-9:30pm
Zombie Apocalypse - Geneva
Oct 24, 2-8pm
All Hallow’s Eve: Robin Hood’s
Enchanted Woods
815-397-9112 midwayvillage.com
Wheeler Park,
822 North 1st St., Geneva
It’s a ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE! Will you
survive? Participants navigate the
land of the un-dead by utilizing designated “safe zones” and creatively
use various items to aid in survival;
all while avoiding rampant zombies
trying to take your life. Space is limited, so please register early. Familyfriendly hour suggested for ages 10
& under at 5-6pm. Pre-Registration
before 10/24: $9 ($14 N/R) On-Site
Registration: $10 ($15 N/R)
Families of all ages can celebrate All
Hallow’s Eve with enchanted fun! Go
Trick-or-Treating through the Victorian Village, create craft projects
and play games. From 4:30-8pm, be
sure to visit the enchanted woods.
This year, families will tour scenes
and meet characters from the classic
legend of Robin Hood. Stop for a
snack with Morkes Chocolate selling
candied nuts and caramel apples,
and Veebo Pizza cooking up fire pizzas. Advance tickets begin 9/ 29, at
the Museum Store, online or at the
gates the day of the event. $6.
Oct 24, 7-8pm
Scare-illon Concert
630-848-5000
The Naperville Riverwalk, 500 Jackson Ave., Naperville
Head to the Millennium Carillon for
a Halloween-themed concert! Hear
spooky and atmospheric pieces,
featuring both classical and popular
music to set the mood. The concert
is free and for all ages. Visit us at
www.napervilleparks.org or call for
more information. Free
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Oct 25, 4:30-6:30pm
Halloween Hayride
630-848-5000
Knoch Knolls Park,
Calling all witches, wizards, ghosts
and goblins! Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume (parents
included) and join us for a Halloween Hayride. Each registered child
ages 3-12 years receives a Halloween goodie bag. You may bring your
own food to cook over the bonfire or
bring the fixings for s’mores. We provide hot chocolate and apple juice.
No alcohol allowed. $9/resident,
$13/nonresident.
Halloween Happening
in Naperville Oct. 25
Oct 25, 5pm
Nancy Kerrigan’s
Halloween on Ice
815-968-5222
thebmoharrisbankcenter.com
Oct 27, 10:30-11:15am
Trick-or-Treat Tales
847-253-5675 www.mppl.org
BMO Harrison Bank Center,
300 Elm St., Rockford
Returning this fall with a new story,
expanded fan experience opportunities and a star studded cast. Show
includes a variety of opportunities
for the fans to go behind the scenes
and interact with the skaters with
options including a post show “meet
and greet”, costume contest for kids,
skating experiences, picture taking
options and more. $23-$83 plus fees
Mount Prospect Public Library
10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect
Calling all ghosts, vampires, and
witches! Put on your masks, zip
up your costumes, and join us for
a ghoulishly good time filled with
spooky stories, tantalizing treats,
and a creepy craft. Afterwards,
parade to the Youth Services desk
to spook the staff and receive some
goblin goodies. All children must be
accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Oct 25, 1-4pm
Halloween Happening
630-848-5000
Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavillion,
500 Jackson Ave., Naperville
Enjoy fun activities, games and
goodies at Naperville’s best FREE
Halloween fest for kids ages 10 and
under!
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Oct. 28, 5-7pm activities,
7pm concert
Trunk or Treat - Park Ridge
www.prparks.org
OAKLEE’S
FALL ISSUE
GIVEAWAYS!
Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland, &
Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect,
Park Ridge. Wear your costume and
follow the trick-or-treat trail around
Hodges Park, where we’ll pass out
treats (or tricks!) from the trunks of
our festively decorated cars. It’s a
fun and safe event that goes beyond trick or treating with games,
a pumpkin contest, music, and a
parade! This event concludes with
a parade to the Pickwick Theatre
for the PRCO Halloween concert.
Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Concert Admission: $5 ages 18
& under, $15 adults, $25 family of 4
pass.
ENTER TO WIN!
Oct 30, 5:30-7pm
Ghosts in the Graveyard
630-892-1550
CLICK HERE ON
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NOVEMBER 1
FOR YOUR CHANCE
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Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
Grab your flashlights and get ready
to party at Blackberry Farm. Dance
and play games with the DJ, enjoy
the wagon and carousel, bonfire
with s’mores and spooky stories. End
the night with a flashlight skeleton
hunt. Dinner is included with admission. Pre-registration is required.
Ages 9 to 13. Residents: $15, Non
Residents: $20
BEDTIME
STORY BUG
ORIGINAL BEDBUG
This soft, snuggly ladybug is
a perfect companion to ease
nighttime anxieties and provide comfort.
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What are the best apples to pick? Depends on what you want to do
with them. Here are some of the kinds you’ll find at local orchards,
along with our suggestions for which variety is best for each task.
POPULAR APPLE VARIETIES
Empire – sweet and crisp, best for eating
Cortland – tart and crisp, good for eating, baking and sauce
Fuji – very sweet, great for eating, baking and sauce
Gala – medium sweet, good for eating and sauce
Golden Delicious – less sweet, good for eating, baking and sauce
Granny Smith – most tart, good for eating, baking and sauce
Honey Crisp – slightly tart, good for eating, baking and sauce
Jonathan – sweet and acidic, best for baking
McIntosh – sweet and juicy but less firm, good for eating and sauce
Mutsu (Crispin) – sweet and firm, good for eating and baking
Pink Lady – more tart, good for eating, baking and sauce
Red Delicious – crisp and slightly tart, good for eating and baking
Rome – sweet, good for baking and sauce
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CLICK HERE FOR OUR LIST OF CHICAGO-AREA ORCHARDS!
CHOOSING THE BEST APPLES
Best for eating out of hand – these apples are crisp and flavorful. Great for snacking or salads: Cortland, Fuji, Gala, Golden
Delicious,Honey Crisp, Paula Red, Red Delicious.
Best for pie making – these types hold their shape in a pie or tart:
Braeburn, Cortland, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honey
Crisp.
Best for applesauce – these varieties turn soft and mushy when
cooked: Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Jazz, Jonagold, Jonathon,
McIntosh, Mutsu (also called Crispin), Pink Lady, Red Delicious.
Best for juicing – these apples are sweet and juicy: Honey Crisp
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Fall Resale Events
Sept 10-12
Just Between Friends Resale
Fall 2015
Loves Park: 815-797-9523
rockford.jbfsale.com
Find Money
Saving Coupons
on pages 72-73
Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. HUGE sale of baby, toddler, kids & maternity clothing, toys
& play equipment, books, games,
arts & crafts, strollers, bouncy seats,
car & booster seats and more. We
provide large IKEA bags and a Hold
Area for your convenience. Cash preferred but credit cards accepted.
Sept 12
Double Blessings
Fall-Winter Resale
Wheaton: doubleblessingsmotc.
com/resale-2/
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Exhibition Bldg. 2015 W. Manchester
Rd. Great bargains on gently used
preemie to pre-teen clothing and
shoes, coats and boots, Halloween
costumes, maternity wear, toys,
equipment, furniture, books, DVDs.
If it’s kid-related, we are likely to
have it! Admission $1. We accept
cash, check, and credit cards. Look
for the RED BALLOONS!
Sept 11-12
AGS PTO Annual Clothing
and Toy Resale
Batavia: 630-709-7205
myconsignmentmanager.com/agspto
905 Carlisle Rd. The AGS PTO hosts
a massive used clothing and toy
resale in the gym and multi-purpose
room at AGS each year. Gently used
all-season infant, children, juniors
and maternity clothing as well as
costumes, outerwear, footwear, uniforms, sporting goods, toys, games,
books, children’s furniture and
equipment, etc. are sold with a percentage of the sale proceeds benefiting the AGS PTO. Free admission.
Sept 12
DuPage Doubles Resale Fall 2015
Wheaton
www.dupagedoubles.com
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Main
Exhibit Hall/West Side, 2015 W.
Manchester Rd. Over 12,000 square
feet of shopping space with over 70
families selling! Find great deals on
gently used baby equipment and furniture, clothing, maternity, outdoor
equipment, toys, games, videos,
books and more. Laundry baskets or
large totes recommended. No strollers or wagons allowed. Cash and
checks only. Doors close at 11:15
and reopen at 11:30 for the 1/2
price pink tag sale.
Sept 12
Mothers & More Resale Fall 2015
Montgomery: www.mothersandmoreoswego.com/resale
Long Beach Elementary School Gymnasium, 67 Longbeach Rd. Large
selection of clothing, toys, furniture,
sports equipment - everything you
need for the family.
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Fall Resale Events
Sept 13
Rhea Lana’s Resale Consignment
Event Fall 2015
Naperville
wchicagoland.rhealana.com
Sept 19
Double Take Mothers of Twins
Club Children’s Resale Fall 2015
Arlington Heights
www.doubletakemotc.org
Sept 18-19
Trendy Tots Resale Semi-Annual
Children’s Consignment Sale
Fall 2015
Wheaton: 630-465-0321
consignmentmommies.com/
consignment-sales/trendy-totsresale-semi-annual-childrensconsignment-sale
Sept 19
Miraculous Multiples
Fall/Winter Kids Resale
Huntley
Ogden Mall, 1199 E. Ogden Ave.
Our Spring 2015 sale featured
over 52,000 high-quality children’s
items at unbeatable prices. We sell
clothes, shoes, toys, books, DVDs,
baby items, gently used maternity
clothes and much more. New this
sale: large selection of household
furniture along with child-related
furniture. Credit cards accepted.
Thomas Middle School, 1430 N.
Belmont Ave. Don’t miss this resale!
Having twins means having lots of
stuff, which we can’t wait to get
out of our homes and into yours!
Fantastic deals on baby to pre-teen
clothing, toys, equipment, furniture,
books, DVDs, Halloween costumes,
coats/boots. Admission $2, sales are
cash only. All sales are final. Please
bring a laundry basket to carry
purchases; no bags, boxes, strollers
permitted. Now accepting credit
cards. Double Take is a not-for-profit
organization.
Huntley Park District, 12015 Mill St.
The Miraculous Multiples Mothers
of Twins Club hosts a resale event
with gently used items, featuring:
GAP, Gymboree, Carters, Children’s
Place, Graco, Little Tikes and other
brands. Sizes Infant to 14. Also, Halloween costumes, holiday outfits,
winter wear, shoes, cribs, swings,
strollers, high chairs, toys and books.
Cash, checks and credit Cards accepted. $1 admission.
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Bldg
#3, 2015 Manchester Rd. At Trendy
Tots Resale we offer sizes for tots to
teens and everything in between!!
All the clothing is in new to excellent
used condition. Clothing is name
brand, clean, in style, hung & organized by size & gender. Find seasonal
items like Halloween costumes and
winter gear as well as books, toys,
shoes, DVDs & more! We will also
have baby gear at the sale including
strollers, high chairs, playpens, exersaucers, etc. Free admission. Bring a
laundry basket.
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Fall Resale Events
Sept 19
Multiple Choice Children’s Resale
Lake Zurich
Sept 25-26
Posh Tots: The Upscale Resale
-Fall 2015
Mt. Prospect: 773-491-0867
www.poshtotsresale.net
www.facebook.com/pages/
Childrens-Resale-by-MultipleChoice/392593964105916
St. Francis de Sales, 135 S. Buesching Rd. Featuring gently used kids’
fall/winter clothes, baby equipment,
outdoor play items, toys, games,
puzzles, and more. $1 admission fee.
Credit cards accepted.
A seasonal upscale resale carrying
high quality, gently used name brand
children’s clothing, toys, gear, furniture and maternity at unbeatable
prices located in Mount Prospect
Illinois. Don’t Miss out! This is ONE
WEEKEND ONLY!
Sept 19
Lake County Mothers of Twins
Fall Resale 2015
Round Lake Beach: lcmotc.com
Sept 26
Upscale Resale hosted by Moms
Of Multiples Fall 2015
Evanston: 312.286.6473 www.
momsofmultiples.org/resale
Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic
Center, 2007 N Civic Center Way.
Featuring gently used children’s
clothing, toys, strollers, car seats,
highchairs, cribs, bedding, books and
more!! Cash or Credit Card (small
fee applies). No strollers allowed. $2
admission fee (cash).
Popular semi-annual resale event
for toys, clothes, books, etc. Gently
used items at incredible prices. Bring
1 laundry basket to carry your goods
while you shop. You won’t want to
miss this well organized shopping
event. Cash only event.
Sept 24-26
Babies2Kidz Resale Fall 2015
St. Charles: http://www.babies2kidzconsign.com/
Oct 15-17
Here Whee Go Again
Kidz Resale Event
Palatine: 847-561-4399 www.
hwgakidz.com
Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S.
Randall Rd. (Enter through Oak St.
next to Costco.) We offer anything
and everything kids related from
basic to brand name/boutique
clothing, shoes, accessories, pack-nplays, playpens, swings, bikes, power
wheels, diapers, even unopened,
unexpired formulas! We accept cash
and credit cards.
Regency Plaza, 780 W. Euclid Rd.
Welcoming Consignors for the first
of our 2 Fall Kids Resale Events. We
will be accepting Fall/Winter items.
Check website:www.hwgakidz.com
for details. Clothing to size 14, shoes,
books, puzzles, and of course plenty
of toys for the Christmas season.
Weather you are a consignor or one
of our loyal shoppers this sale is sure
to be one you do not want to miss.
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Fall Resale Events
Don’t miss out
on the contests,
connections
and fun! Like Us!
OAKLEE’S
FALL ISSUE
GIVEAWAYS!
Nov 5-7
Here Whee Go Again
Kidz Resale Event
Buffalo Grove: 847-561-4399
www.hwgakidz.com
70 W. Dundee Rd. The 2nd and
last event we will have for 2015.
Consignors Welcome. Turn your
outgrown kids items into cash for
Christmas. Please check out website for details on consigning. www.
hwgakidz.com Whether you are a
consignor or one of our loyal shoppers you want to put this event
on your “Save the Date” calendar.
Tons of winter clothing (to size 14),
especially Holiday attire, Baby Gear,
Shoes, and of course,Toys Toys and
more Toys, in “Like New” condition
to make the perfect gift from Santa!
Tell your friends, you don’t want to
miss this one!
ENTER TO WIN!
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NOVEMBER 9
FOR YOUR CHANCE
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BENBAT TRAVEL
HEAD SUPPORT, SEAT BELT
PALS & CAR SHADE
The BenBat collection of
products is great for a family
on-the-go, whether it’s a trip
to the supermarket or across
the state.
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Family Friendly Museums
DuPage Children’s Museum
Naperville 630-637-8000
dupagechildrensmuseum.org
301 N. Washington St. Experience
a unique hands-on museum where
children and adults learn and play
together in neighborhoods of handson exhibits designed to promote
skill development in math, science
and art. DuPage Children’s Museum
helps develop curiosity, creativity,
thinking and problem solving in
young children. Find our coupon in
this issue!
Click here to find our full list
of Family Friendly Museums
throughout Chicagoland!
Civil War Museum
Kenosha, WI: 262-653-4141
www.thecivilwarmuseum.org
Kenosha Public Museum
Kenosha, WI 262-653-4140
kenoshapublicmuseum.org
5400 First Avenue. Through life-size
dioramas and interactive exhibits,
the museum explores the personal
stories of the people of the upper
middle west before, during and after
the Civil War. Visit our website for
hours and details.
5500 First Avenue. This natural
science and fine arts museum
is located on the shores of Lake
Michigan. From primitive monsters
of the deep waters, through the Ice
Age, to the Native Americans in the
fur trade era, the permanent exhibit
tells the Wisconsin story, featuring a
life-size replica of the Hebior mammoth. Visit our website for hours
and details.
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Kenosha, WI: 262-653-4450
dinosaurdiscoverymuseum.org
5608 Tenth Avenue. See the largest
collection of meat-eating theropods
– all in one gallery! This is the only
museum to exclusively focus on the
link between meat-eating dinosaurs
like Tyrannosaurus rex and modern
day birds. Visit our website for hours
and details.
Kohl Children’s Museum
of Greater Chicago
Glenview 847-832-6600
kohlchildrensmuseum.org
2100 Patriot Blvd. 17 interactive
hands-on exhibits, including outdoor
Habitat Park, Water Works, Pet Vet,
Dominick’s Supermarket & more!
Designed for ages birth to 8 with
protected infant areas. Birthday Parties: You supply the birthday, we’ll
supply the fun! Packages include
private party rooms in the Museum
& free full-day admission. Great for
birthday up to age 8. Visit our webiste for details about our exhibits.
Find our coupon in this issue!
Elk Grove Historical Museum
399 Biesterfield Rd. 1860’s farmhouse. Open all year, history related
programs & exhibits. Scout badge
opportunities. Public Hours: Wed &
Fri 2:30-5:30PM & Sat 11 AM-2 PM.
Group Tours & programs available by
appointment.
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Sept 10, 6:30-9pm
Super Bears Shuffle 5K
773-561-3338
www.chicagobears.com
LOOK FOR THE
ENTER TO WIN!
Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum
Campus Dr., Chicago
The Chicago Bears and Power Plate
have teamed up to celebrate Back to
Football Week with the Super Bears
Shuffle 5K at Soldier Field. Registration for the race is now open and
includes entry into the Super Bears
Shuffle 5K, a Chicago Bears jerseythemed performance running shirt,
Super Bears Shuffle 5K official finisher medal and Bears-branded race
bib. A kick off pep rally is also open
to all Bears fans.
Sept 4, 7-8pm
Summer Sunset 5K
Fun Run/2-Mile Walk
847-960-7460 www.lith.org
Sunset Park,
5200 Miller Rd., Lake in the Hills
This 5K (3.1 Mile) Fun Run / 2 mile
walk course will be flat and fast with
no need to worry about hills. Come
for the run/walk and stay for the
entertainment at the Sunset Festival.
Participants receive short-sleeve
technical race shirt, keepsake race
bib, light refreshments and more.
Register now at www.lith.org or
www.signmeup.com. $35.
Sept 11
Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis Open
House & Exhibition 2015
Sept 6, 9-11am
Prairie Walk
630-584-8485
www.garfieldfarm.org
Maryknoll Park, Platform Tennis
Courts & Paddle Hut,
845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn
Join us for this family-friendly
evening, learn how to play platform
tennis, how to improve your game,
all while socializing, enjoying good
food and refreshments. Several of
the nation’s top platform tennis
professionals will be on hand to
provide instruction. Please bring tennis shoes. Racquets & balls will be
provided. Free
Garfield Farm Museum
Garfield Rd, LaFox
Tour the prairie with museum staff
to learn about the native environment and ecosystems of Illinois. $6
for adults and $3 for kids.
Sept 6, 10-11:15am
Pond Walk
708-366-6530
Trailside Museum of Natural History,
738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest
Children and their families will enjoy
a guided walk around our pond,
learning about who lives in and
around the water. Expect mud! Free.
Register by 9/4.
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Sept 11, 6-7:30pm
Old Fashioned Campfire
847-433-6901
www.hellernaturecenter.org
Millard Park,
35 Ravine Dr., Highland Park
Take a short hike with a naturalist
along the trails, play games with
family and friends and enjoy marshmallows roasted over the campfire!
Children two and under are free.
Children must be with adult. $8
Pavilion Aquatics Center
Sept 12, 10am
W.O.D Mullet 5K
630-897-0516
1000 Wellington Ave. Zero depth
entry pool, spray features, water
slide, lap pool with diving well, warm
water therapy pool, party rooms,
birthday and group rentals. Call for
hours & fees.
Stuart Sports Complex,
Rt 30 and Griffin Dr., Montgomery
Business in the Front, Party in the
Back - Turn it up! The W.O.D. “Workout of the Day” Mullet 5K is an
opportunity for all crossfit athletes
alike to showcase their abilities, not
only by lifting weights but by combining that with a 5K run, mustaches, and really bad hair.
Sept 12, 10am-5pm
(game time is 1:30pm)
Historic Base Ball Match:
Exhibition Game
at Old World Wisconsin
262-594-6301
Sept 12, 9am-3pm
Fossil Collecting Field Trip
630-833-1616
www.lizzadromuseum.org
Old World Wisconsin
Now’s your turn to play historic base
ball! We’re inviting guests to play an
exhibition match against the Eagle
Diamonds. Just come down to the
new location of the base ball field in
the village 15 minutes before game
time and we’ll teach you the rules
and give you some insights into the
historic game. Admission to the
museum gets you into the game for
free. Parking is free.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art,
220 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst
Travel by motor coach to Mulford
Quarry in Rockford, Illinois. Collect
Ordovician Period marine fossils in
dolomitic limestone. Collectable
fossils include: brachiopods, cephalopods, corals, crinoids, gastropods,
and more. Field Trip - Ages 8 yrs. to
Adult. $45.00 per person. Reservations required.
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Sept 12, 10am-1pm
Create, Discover, Play Day
630-690-4880
wheatonparkdistrict.com
Wheaton Community Center,
1777 S. Blanchard Rd., Wheaton
Create, Discover, Play Day encourages families to get up, go out, and
go explore what the Wheaton Park
District Community Center has to
offer. Several complimentary activities, including Family Boot Camp, obstacle course, youth fitness classes,
healthy snacks, showcase of our
Recreation & Athletic Programs, and
open gym!
Lupus Walk Chicago - Sept. 27
Sept 12, 10am-2pm
Touch A Truck - Elmhurst
630-993-8900 www.epd.org
Sept 12-13, 4pm-10am
Eco-Explorers: Family Campout
630-848-5000
Berens Park
493 Oaklawn Ave., Elmhurst
See, touch, and explore a variety of
trucks and vehicles. Join us at Berens
Park to get up close and personal
with fire trucks, tow trucks, police
cars, army vehicles, ambulances, cement trucks, and possibly a helicopter. Vehicles are subject to availability. Free t-shirt to the first 500
children. This is a loud and exciting
event so be prepared for truckloads
of fun! $1 recommended donation.
Knoch Knolls Nature Center,
320 Knoch Knolls Rd. Naperville
On Saturday, enjoy nature games, a
buffet-style supper, a twilight hike
and s’mores around the campfire.
Sunday includes a light breakfast
and hike. Campout takes place rain
or shine. Bring your own tents and
sleeping bags. Each child and adult
attending must register. $19/Resident, $29/Nonresident per person.
Designed for ages 3 and up.
Sept 12-13, 10am-5pm
Mundelein Art Fair
www.mundeleincommunityconnection.org
Kracklauer Park,
100 N. Seymour Ave. The juried
festival will feature talented artists
and crafts’ people, as well as live
entertainment, goods eats and family fun. There will be a kids tent for
the young artists to create work of
their own. Admission and parking
are free.
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Sept 12, 7:30-11pm
Mini Firefly
www.dgparks.org
OAKLEE’S
FALL ISSUE
GIVEAWAYS!
Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf
McCollum Park,
6801 Main St., Downers Grove
This is not your average game of
mini-golf! Come play Downers
Grove’s finest mini-golf course covered in glow sticks. Each participant
will receive two glow necklaces to
wear as they complete 18 holes. Fee:
$8 per round All Ages
Sept 14-18
The Silver Games
Sunset Community Center Stephen
Persinger Recreation Center Green
Fields of Geneva,
Enjoy a friendly tournament of
frisbee, ping pong, home run derby,
free throw contest, golf, bags and
more for those ages 50 and over.
Please register to receive a copy of
the times and events. $10 (excludes
golf, is an additional $20, including
cart and greens fees).
ENTER TO WIN!
CLICK HERE ON
SEPTEMBER 14 THRU
SEPTEMBER 20
FOR YOUR CHANCE
TO WIN
Sept 17, 6-7:30pm
Bingo!
847-585-5800
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Whole Foods Market,
750 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg
Join us for another spirited night of
family-friendly BINGO! We’ll be playing ten rounds, with prizes ranging
from bakery goodies to gift cards,
and a top prize of the evening being
a $50 gift card! All proceeds donated
to our One Dime at a Time program.
Registration encouraged. $5/card or
$10/3 cards.
THE MAGIC OPENER
FOR BOTTLES & CANS
This durable plastic tool fits
easily in all hands, and combines the three most common
types of beverage openers into
a single product.
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Sept 18, 6:30-8:30p m
Sport Center Family Fun Night
847-891-1266
www.parkfun.com
Sept 19, 8-10am
Fishing Derby
630-529-3650
Sport Center,
1141 W. Irving Park Rd., Schaumburg
Participate in a variety of structured, supervised sports, games and
activities in our 110,000 square foot
facility. Activities include basketball,
volleyball, dodgeball, preschool tot
lot, soccer, T-ball, softball and gymnastic obstacle courses. Concessions
available for purchase. All ages event
free for Schaumburg Park District
residents. Non-resident fee is $8 per
family.
Lakeview Park,
240 Broker Rd., Bloomingdale
Stocked each spring at the
Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club
Fish Release, Lakeview Park is full
to the brim with an abundance of
fish species. Prizes are awarded for
all types of catches including biggest, smallest, weirdest and more.
Participants must bring their own
fishing gear. Bait is provided or you
may bring your own. Children 12
and under must be accompanied by
an adult. This is a catch-and-release
event. Free!
Sept 18, 6:30-8:30pm
Mini Golf Parent/Child Open 2015
630-858-2462
www.gepark.org
Sept 19
Addiction Awareness
and Recovery 5K Run/Walk
630-646-5150 addictionawareness5k.itsyourrace.com
Maryknoll Park,
845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn
Be this season’s champions, by getting the lowest combined score for
18 holes of miniature golf. Paring
should consist of the parent and one
child age of 6+. Includes hot dog and
beverage. Winning team receives a
golf trophy. Fee Per Pair: $20
Dupage County Forest Preserve,
3 S. 580 Naperville Rd., Wheaton
Packet pickup and same day registration starts at 8:00am run at
10am, kids fun run at approximately
11:15am. The course is a trail style
course through woodlands, meadows, and fields. Please come out
to raise awareness for addiction
and support individuals in recovery.
Competitive/novice runners and
walkers welcome. $40 includes tees
shirt and the kids fun run is $20.
Sept 19-20, race starts at 10am
The Great Pumpkin Run 2015
www.thegreatpumpkinrun.com
www.konowscornmaze.com
Konow’s Corn Maze,
16849 S. Cedar Rd., Homer Glen
Fall is here and so is The Great
Pumpkin Run! Tackle the trails and
conquer the corn maze at Know’s
Corn Maze! 3.1 miles of fun await
you. After, celebrate everything Fall
with tons of activities on the farm!
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Fall 2015
Sept 19, 8-10:30am
Dog Daze
630-766-7015 Ext. 2014
bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
Sept 20, 1-2:30pm
Animal Olympics
708-366-6530 www.fpdcc.com
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave. River Forest
Can you leap as far as a frog, or
spear fish like a heron? Test your human abilities against amazing animal
adaptations. Drop-in family program.
Free
Redmond Park Pavilion,
735 E. Jefferson St. Bensenville
Bring your 2 and 4 legged family
members out to Redmond Park for
a guaranteed tail wagging fun day
for all! 7-7:50am Check In for Dash 4
Dogs, race 8am. Vendor Fair and Obstacle Course, Dog Parade/Fashion
Show, Pet Tricks. Sign up for the 5K
race and 1 mile walk at www.fetchingtailsfoundation.org. Dogs must
be leashed and proof of vaccination
required.
Sept 26, 9-11am
National Public Lands Day
Churchill Park,
271 St. Charles Rd., Glen Ellyn
Ages 5 & up. National Public Lands
Day is the nation’s largest, single-day
volunteer effort for public lands. Join
in the local effort by helping to collect native prairie plant seeds. Seeds
will be used to help re-vegetate
several areas within our park’s natural areas that have been recently
cleared of invasive species.
Sept 19, 2-3:30pm
Quality Hill Walking Tour
630.420.6010
napersettlement.org
Begins at the Jefferson Hill Shops,
43 E. Jefferson Ave., Naperville
The architecture and history of the
homes located east of Washington
Street and north of Chicago Ave. will
be highlighted during this tour. The
mansions in this area of Naperville
overshadowed the modest homes
of old Naperville and showed the
affluence of the Industrial Age. The
concentration of prestigious homes
led this area to be dubbed “Quality
Hill” by local residents. Tour includes
about 24 blocks of walking. Registration required; space limited $12/
person.
Sept 26, 9am-4pm
Fishing
847-433-6901
Drop Off: Heller Nature Center,
2821 Ridge Rd., Highland Park
Spend the day with your line in the
water trying to reel in the big ones!
We are heading to Crystal Lake to
test the waters for bass, bluegill,
crappie and more. Transportation,
equipment and supervision included. Participants must bring a sack
lunch. Grades 5-8, $35
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Sept. 27, Registration 9am,
Walk 10am
Fifteenth Annual Chicago Illinois
Lupus Walk 2015
312-542-0002
www.lupuswalkil.org
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Sept 26-27, 4pm-10am
Father/Son Campout
630-848-5000
Lincoln Park, W. LaSalle Dr
& N. Stockton Dr., Chicago
The event includes a choice of one
or three mile walks through scenic
Lincoln Park in Chicago. The familyfriendly event features music and
entertainment, family fun, and kid’s
activities. $25 advance registration, $30 on-site for Adults; $10 for
children 12 and under (prior to or at
the event)
Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320
Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville
Enjoy the outdoors and a fun night
of camping in celebration of fathers
and sons ages 3 and up. Play fun
games, roast marshmallows over a
campfire and go on a night hike. On
Sunday morning, a light breakfast
will be served. Bring your own tents
and sleeping bags. This is a rain or
shine event. In the event of severe
weather, campout will be cancelled.
$22/Resident, $33/nonresident
Sept 27, 11am-3pm
Have Fun! You Won!
Kids’ Triathlon
630-554-1010
oswegolandparkdistrict.org
Oswego East High School,
1525 Harvey Rd., Oswego
The Kids Tri course is a 100 meter
swim, a 3 mile bike ride through the
Oswego East High School parking lot,
and a half mile run around the track.
Kids grades 3-6 compete in this noncontinuously timed event. Everyone
receives a long sleeve t-shirt. Registration deadline is Sept. 18 at 4:30.
$18 per individual or $54 per team.
Sept. 26, 4:30pm Check In,
5:30pm Race Time
Harvest Hustle 5K
Peck Farm Park,
4038 Kaneville Rd. Geneva
It’s time for our annual Harvest
Hustle Twilight All-Terrain 5k at Peck
Farm Park! Enjoy Chick-fil-A at our
post-race celebration until 7:30pm.
Additional food and beverages will
be available for purchase. Early
Registration (Before Sept. 14th): $34
Late Registration (After Sept. 14th):
$39 Day of Race Registration: $39
Fall 2015
Oct 1, 6-7pm
BINGO Night
630-554-1010
Little White School Museum,
72 Polk Street, Oswego
Bring your family and join others for
a fun night of Bingo where everyone
is a winner! A snack will be provided.
Pre-registration is recommended,
but walk-ins are welcome. Age 3 and
up. Free
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Oct 2, 9am-1:30pm
Student Harvest Days
630-584-8485
www.garfieldfarm.org
Oct 3, 2-4pm
Final Fall Canoe
847-433-6901
Garfield Farm Museum,
Garfield Rd, LaFox
Museum volunteers demonstrate
19th century living to school children on a field trip. Limited to 600
students. Reservations required. $5
students and $4 for adults
Skokie Lagoons Tower Rd., Boat
Launch, Tower Rd., Northfield
Join us one last time this year for a
paddle on the beautiful Skokie Lagoons! Heller Naturalists will provide
canoes and everything else needed
for a relaxing and fun afternoon on
the water. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Online
registration deadline: Oct. 1. Ages
6+. $20
Oct 3, 7:30-10am
Harvest Hustle 5K Run/Walk
847-658-2716
www.algonquin.org
Oct 8, 10-11am
Fall Color Leaf Hike
847-433-6901
Historic Village Hall,
2 South Main St., Algonquin
The race will feature a professionally
timed 3.2 mile run and a 1.5 mile
walk road course throughout downtown Algonquin. Registration Fees:
Walker- $20 Runner- $25
All pre-registered participants will
receive a t-shirt for the event.
Heller Nature Center,
Adults and children both will get a
basic lesson in Mandarin Chinese
through engaging, hands-on activities involving the colors and shapes
of nature in fall. Offered in conjunction with Language Stars. Children
must be accompanied by a registered adult. Ages 3-6. $8
Oct 3, 9-11am
Fishing with Dad - Oswego
630-554-1010
Chesterfield Park,
139 Chesterfield Drive, Oswego
Spend an Oct. Saturday in the park
with your Pops! Kids, bring your dad
as we try our hand at fishing, cook
a delicious outdoor breakfast, and
enjoy a terrific morning together. Oswego’s Fishin’ Fools club will supply
the poles, bait, and assistance. If you
register by Friday, September 18 we
will have a cozy sweatshirt for each
fisherman! $15R/$20N
Oct 9, 6-7:30pm
Old Fashioned Campfire
847-433-6901
Millard Park,
5 Ravine Dr., Highland Park
Take a short hike with a naturalist
along the trails, play games with
family and friends and enjoy marshmallows roasted over the campfire!
Children two and under are free.
Children must be accompanied by a
registered adult. $8
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Oct 12, 10am-noon
Columbus Day
Mini Golf Tournament
Oct 16-17, 5pm-10am
Family Camping at the Farm
630-834-3152
Oct 13, 9-10:30pm
Gone Fishing
847-433-6901
Oct 17-18
Pumpkins on the Green
Oct 16, 5-8pm
Ellis House & Equestrian Center
Family Fun Night
815.475.4035 www.ellishec.com
Oct 23-25
Haunted Hole-O-Ween
www.dpparks.org/ParksandFacilities/MountainViewAdventureCenter/OFG_Special.aspx
Maryknoll Park845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn
Ages 5-17. The tournament consists
of 36 holes with special holes on
each course that requires you to hit
through the Nina, the Pinta and the
Santa Maria! Entry fee includes a hot
dog, chips and a beverage, after your
round. Winners receive a gift card
to Barone’s in honor of Christopher
Columbus! Resident: $12 Non-Resident: $15
Fischer Farm,
16W680 Grand Ave., Bring tent,
sleeping gear, lawn chairs, bug
spray, flashlight, games, toys, any
additional snacks/beverages, and
personal items. All children must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian. Plan to enjoy campfire stories, a
scavenger hunt, fun, and games. $8
per person for resident and $10 per
person for non-residents. Reserve by
Friday, Oct. 9.
Maryknoll Park,
845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn
The 18th green will be converted
into a pumpkin patch! Come for
lunch, play some golf and then pick
out your own pumpkin from our
“Pumpkins on the Green”! A portion
of the proceeds will benefit the Glen
Ellyn Park District Scholarship Fund.
Pumpkins will range from $2 to $12.
The golf course will open at noon on
Oct. 17th and 11am on Oct. 18th.
Danny Cunniff Park,
2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
Learn about fish that lurk deep in
the water, what type of bait is good
for fishing, and try your luck catching a big one! All equipment and bait
will be provided. Program is outdoors so please dress for the weather. Everyone is welcome, but content
is appropriate for adults and children
over the age of 7. Online registration
deadline: Oct. 10. $6
Ellis House & Equestrian Center,
13986 McKanna Rd, Minooka
Come join the fun. Activities include
pony rides, a tractor-pulled hay ride,
crafts, nature trails and concessions.
. Free. Admission Fee applies to
pony rides and concession.
Fall 2015
Mountain View Adventure Center,
510 E. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines
Special Buy One Get One Free,
Haunted Hole-O-Ween at Mountain View Adventure Center. Print
coupon or show it on your phone
to receive your 2 for 1 Admission to
the Haunted Hole-O-Ween mini-golf
course.
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Oct 23, 6-8pm
Zumbathon
OAKLEE’S
FALL ISSUE
GIVEAWAYS!
Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center800 St. Charles Rd., Glen Ellyn
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and breast cancer ranks
second as a cause of cancer deaths
in women. Join us at our ASFC Zumbathon supporting Susan G. Komen
for the cure in the fight to end breast
cancer. Show your support and
get ready to party with our Zumba
instructors. Minimum donation is
$10 and all participants will receive a
“pink” ASFC water bottle.
Oct 24, 8:30am run,
8:40am walk, rain or shine
Midway Village Museum - All
Hallows’ Eve Trick or Trot 5K
815-397-9112
www.midwayvillage.com
ENTER TO WIN!
The 5K supports the award-winning
education programs at Rockford’s
history museum. In the tradition of
the All Hallows Trick-or-Treat event
later in the day, participate in your
favorite family-friendly Halloween
costumes as part of the fun! Please
keep in mind the costumes may not
be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or distracting to other participants and no masks of any kind. The
run and walk take place on the recreation path and Victorian Village.
Pre-register by Oct. 15 and receive
a Trick or Trot t-shirt. 5K Run - $30
adults; $10 children age 5-17; Free
for under age 5 | Walk - $10 per
person; Free for under age 5
CLICK HERE ON
OCTOBER 19 THRU
OCTOBER 25
FOR YOUR CHANCE
TO WIN
THE BUG BAND
INSECT REPELLENT
WRISTBANDS AND WIPES
Here’s an all-natural bug repellent product that’s safe for the
whole family. We’re raffling off
a pair of these fun wristbands
and towelettes to one lucky
winner.
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Kiddie Academy Learning Centers
Batavia: 630.761.4500
2201 Main Street
Bolingbrook: 630.679.9400
540 W Boughton Road
Carpentersville: 847.844.8600
112 Tay River Drive
Crystal Lake: 815.893.0924
720 Cog Circle
Naperville: 630.416.8000
2828 Patriots Lane
Plainfield: 815.609.0900
13703 S. Route 59
Streamwood: 630.497.0200
1040 Sutton Road
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Bright Horizons
Early Education and Preschool
Multiple Chicagoland Locations
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Deerfield Park District Preschool
Deerfield: 847-945-0650
www.deerfieldparks.org
JCYS Preschool Education
Buffalo Grove, Chicago,
and Highland Park
www.jcys.org
Fall 2015
Lambs of Faith
Early Childhood Center
Arlington Heights: 847-253-4859
www.faithlutheran-ah.org
Oswego Park District Preschool
Oswego: 630-554-1010
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Park Ridge Park District
Preschool
Park Ridge: 847-692-4400
www.prparks.org
Park Ridge Park District
Nature Preschool
Park Ridge: 847-692-3570
www.prparks.org
Science & Arts Academy
www.scienceandartsacademy.org
Shepherd’s Flock Child Care
Arlington Heights: 847-368-7391
www.shepherdsflock.org
Lutheran Home Campus, 800 W.
Oakton St. Professional child care &
developmentally appropriate education for ages six weeks to five years.
Intergenerational activities bring
children & seniors together. Quality
educational, social, emotional, spiritual & physical care in a play based
environment.
St. John the Evangelist
Catholic School
Streamwood: 630-289-3040 ext. 56
www.mystjohns.org
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Fall 2015
Sept 1, 10:00am-10:45am
Class for Kids:
Music with Gymboree
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Whole Foods Market,
Gymboree’s active approach to
musical learning introduces your
child to a variety of different musical styles. Through singing, dancing,
movement games and instruments,
your child learns important musical
“building blocks” like rhythm, beat,
tempo and melody and builds a
foundation of musical skills to grow
on. Complimentary.
Sept 3, 6-7:30pm
Meat University: Learn to Break
Down a Chicken & Make Stock
and Soup
847-585-5800
Whole Foods Market,
If you’re ready to graduate from
cooking with packaged chicken
breasts to using the whole chicken,
now’s the time! Our Meat Apprentice Rachel is teaching this awesome
back-to-basics class on cooking a
whole chicken. Samples and recipe
cards included. Registration required. $5/person.
Sept 2, 6-9pm
Wine & Canvas
630-892-1550
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd. Aurora
Pinot Noir meets he palette as an
instructor guides you through your
custom canvas creation. Bring a
bottle of your favorite wine, a few
friends and enjoy a lively, social and
creative night out. Residents: $19
Non Residents: $24
Sept 4, 1-2:30pm
Flashback Fridays Meet a Curator
630.420.6010
www.napersettlement.org
Naper Settlement,
523 S Webster St., Naperville
Meet the museum’s curatorial staff,
hear about their work and see real
artifacts from the museum’s collection. There are over 55,000 objects
in the collection, and each one has
a fascinating story. Topic: Archival
Collections-Don Tosi. Space limited
to first 20 registrants. Registration
required. $10/person; $8/Settlement-6 members and above.
Sept 3, 10am-noon
Senior Stroll
630-444-3190
www.kaneforest.com
Grunwald Farms Forest Preserve,
02S035 North Lorang Rd., Elburn
Seniors are invited to join District
naturalists the first Thursday of
every month for a pleasant stroll in
our natural areas. Each month we
visit a different site and learn about
the natural and cultural history of
the area. Wear sturdy shoes. Donations are accepted to cover cost of
refreshments. FREE
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Sept 4, 7-8:30pm
Floral Class: Make Your Own
Forest Terrarium
847-585-5800
OAKLEE’S
FALL ISSUE
GIVEAWAYS!
Whole Foods Market,
Our beloved florist Sue is back with
another DIY class for all you floral and gardening enthusiasts! In
today’s class she’s teaching you how
to make a miniature living landscape
inside bubble glass terrariums. Registration required. $20/person
Sept 5, 5-7:30pm
Nature Nights: Seed Scatter
847-835-6801
www.chicagobotanic.org
Chicago Botanic Garden,
1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
During this family class, you learn
how and why seeds need to scatter, make a “seed bomb,” ride a
tram, and take home a plant with an
interesting dispersal method. Don’t
forget to bring a picnic dinner. Dessert is provided; we end the night
with s’mores around the campfire!
$26/nonmember per child, Garden
Plus members 20% discount.
ENTER TO WIN!
CLICK HERE ON
SEPTEMBER 1 THRU
SEPTEMBER 6
FOR YOUR CHANCE
TO WIN
Sept 6, 11am-4pm
Malott Japanese Garden
Family Sundays
www.chicagobotanic.org
BUMKINS BABY
PRODUCTS
Chicago Botanic Garden,
1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
Take part in engaging, educational
and fun activities related to Japanese gardens and other aspects of
Japanese culture. Take-home project
as well as books and hands-on activities which may include the following:
raking miniature dry gardens, trying
chopsticks or practicing calligraphy.
Free admission; parking fees apply.
SNACK BAGS AND SMOCK
Printed in a variety of kidloving prints and in a couple
of different sizes, these bags
make it easy to go green when
packing school lunches.
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Sept 6, 11am-1pm
Garden Tea Party for Whole Kids
Foundation
847-585-5800
Sept 9, 16, 23, 30, 9-10:30am
Playscape Pioneers Day Camp
630.420.6010
napersettlement.org
Naper Settlement 523 S Webster St. Naperville
Four sessions of hands-on learning
and story time. Sept. 9: Building a
New Life Pack a covered wagon and
build a log house. Sept. 16: Frontier
Fun Play with pioneer games and
homemade toys. Sept. 23: Frontier
Wildlife Prepare for the fall season
by learning about the harvest and
winter habits of animals. Sept. 30:
Daily Life as a Pioneer Travel back
to the 1830s and explore pioneer
life. Registration required. Ages 4-7;
$75/camper for all four days or $22/
camper/day.
Whole Foods Market,
Ooo la la! We’re throwing a lovely
garden tea party for the kiddos,
and all are encouraged to don their
fanciest dresses, ties, and hats for
this family soiree! Each guest gets
their own fancy brunch box with tea
sandwiches, mini scones, and fresh
fruits, along with tasty refreshments.
Photo booth station. Registration required. $8/person (kids under three
eat free).
Sept 8-13
Fall Dance Free 4 All
312-922-1272
www.ARCchicago.org
Sept 9, 10-11:30am
Buzzing Bees
847-433-6901
American Rhythm Center, 410 S
Michigan Ave., 3rd Flr., Chicago
Week long DANCE Free-4-All! Try out
what the ARC has to offer for FREE!
Tap, Jazz, Flamenco, Hip Hop, House
Dance, and Breaking or brand new
classes like Jazz Funk, Pilates, Tai Chi,
Capoeira, Meditation, and more! Tap
Jam open to the public on Friday,
Sept. 11 at 8pm. Free
Heller Nature Center
2821 Ridge Rd. Highland Park
Discover the vital role honeybees
play in our ecosystem, then put on
bee suits and head out to the hives
for an up-close view of a colony. All
participants must wear closed shoes
and tall socks to visit the hives. All
are welcome, however only participants ages 6 and over may visit the
hives. Online registration deadline:
Sept. 7. $6
Sept 8, 10-10:45am
Babies in Nature
847-433-6901
Heller Nature Center,
Ages 6 months-3 years. Take a stroll
with a naturalist and let nature
engage the senses of your infants
and toddlers. No pre-registration
required. $6/Adult and child, $3/additional family member.
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Sept 9, 10:30-11:30am
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Kickoff Party
847/253-5675 www.mppl.org
Mount Prospect Public Library, 10
South Emerson St., Mount Prospect
Chugga-chugga, choo-choo! Get on
board for reading success with 1000
Books Before Kindergarten! Join us
for a terrific train party featuring
storytime, crafts, games, and snacks,
as well as an introduction to this exciting reading program. Registration
is required.
Jumps N’ Jiggles
1000 Wellington Ave. A maze of tunnels, spiral slide, unlimited rides on
28 ft. carousel. Available for group
rentals & birthday parties.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
Cost: $4.00/child, free under age 1.
Sept 10, 10-11am
Stories in the Woods
847-433-6901
Heller Nature Center
2821 Ridge Rd. Highland Park
Ages 3-6. Enjoy story time with a
naturalist and then play a game,
take a short hike, and create a craft
to take home. No pre-registration
required. $8/Adult and child, $3/additional family member.
Sept 12, noon-6pm
Clarke House Family Day
glessnerhouse.org
Clarke House Museum,
1827 S. Indiana Ave. Chicago
Step back in time and experience
a beautiful fall day in pre-Civil War
Chicago. Learn about 1850s family
life as you converse with authentically costumed interpreters and explore the restored interiors of Clarke
House. Enjoy a variety of historic
activities and demonstrations. Free
Sept 10, 4:30-6pm
Class for the Kids: Seed Planting
Day in the Garden!
847-585-5800
Whole Foods Market,
Plant seeds in our back community
garden area! Each child plants a
fall flower and vegetable seeds in
our raised garden beds. We’ll have
wholesome snacks as we garden,
and each participant receives a
take-home terra cotta pot filled with
seeds to plant at home! Ages 4-11.
Registration required. $5/child
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Sept 12, noon-6pm
Glessner House Museum
Family Day
glessnerhouse.org
Sept 13, 4-5pm
History Speaks - The Essential
Great Chicago Fire
630.420.6010
napersettlement.org
Glessner House Museum,
1800 S. Prairie Ave. Chicago
Participate in historically-based craft
projects, specifically designed for
children ages 3-13. The first project will be to create a small journal
with a decorative cover, inspired by
Frances Glessner, who kept a journal for over 40 years. The second
project will be to design and create
a “stained glass window” like the
beautiful Tiffany windows at Second
Presbyterian Church. Tours of Glessner House will be offered throughout the day. Free
Naper Settlement 523 S Webster St. Naperville
In “The Essential Great Chicago Fire,”
storyteller and author William Pack
weaves together technical details of
the fire with vivid firsthand accounts
from those who lived through the
conflagration of 1871, bringing alive
all the excitement and terror in a
multi-media storytelling event that
will not soon be forgotten. Day of
Event: $7/adult, $6/youth (4-12),
student and Settlement-6 members
and above Advance tickets save $1
each
Sun Sept 13, 1-2:30pm
Beekeeping
847-433-6901 www.hellernaturecenter.org
Sept 15, 10-10:45am
Babies at the Beach
847-433-6901
Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge
Rd., Highland Park
Put on a bee suit and get a safe, fascinating look inside Heller’s beehives
and taste our own special honey!
Children must be accompanied by
a registered adult. All participants
must wear closed shoes and long
socks to visit the hives. Ages 6+. $8
Rosewood Beach,
883 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park
Take a stroll with a naturalist and let
nature engage the senses of your
infants and toddlers at the beach.
No pre-registration required. Ages 6
months-3 years $6/Adult and child,
$3/additional family member.
Sept 13, 1-3pm
Monarch Migration
708-366-6530
www.fpdcc.com
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave. River Forest
Drop in on this family-friendly
program, and trace the route of
Monarch Butterflies with crafts and
activities. Free
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Sept 16, 1-3pm
Homeschool Adventures:
“Mexico’s Independence Day”
847-391-5399
OAKLEE’S
FALL ISSUE
GIVEAWAYS!
Des Plaines History Center,
781 Pearson St., Des Plaines
Sept. 16 marks Mexico’s independence from Spain, and Mexicans
celebrate with parades, festivals, and
feasts. In honor of the Huichol and
Tepehuan Indians of western Mexico, we will make an “Eye of God” or
Ojo de Dios with wooden sticks and
yarn. For children, ages 5-12, with an
adult. $3 per child for non-members,
$2 for members
Sept 16, 4:30-6pm
Mad Scientists Club
ENTER TO WIN!
Mount Prospect Public Library 10
3rd-5th graders; Mad about science?
Explore engineering and physics as
we complete building challenges and
construct bridges. Space in the lab
is limited to 30 scientists, so register today! To register, visit www.
mppl.org, stop by the library or call
847/253-5675.
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Sept 19, 10:30am-noon
Rock and Mineral Identification
630-833-1616
www.lizzadromuseum.org
AUTHENTIC ME
ELEMENTS FOR GIRLS
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
220 Cottage Hill Elmhurst
Learn to identify minerals through
basic hands-on identification including observation skills and hardness tests, great for teachers and
rockhounds. This program qualifies
for Boy & Girl Scout merit badges.
Ages 8+. $5/person, reservations
required.
Elements for Girls is a fun
way for tween and young
teen girls to explore the
important aspects of growing
up, and combines a thoughtprovoking journal with a
bead bracelet kit.
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Sept 19, 2-3pm
Close Encounters Of The
Chemical Kind
847 929-5102 www.mgpl.org
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Morton Grove Public Library, 6140
Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove
This Science Alliance program
will WOW your kids with exciting
chemical reactions and amazing
experiments. The entire family
will get charged up about science
while witnessing mysterious color
changes, disappearing ink, a genie,
gooey slime, springy super balls, and
more! Magical displays of chemical
reactions, along with an emphasis
on safety, are part of this special
interactive chemistry show. Free
Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21,
10:30-11:30a m
Sensory Storytime Mount Prospect
Children ages 3-8 with special needs
and their families are invited to
join us on the third Saturday of the
month for an inclusive sensory storytime. Each fun hour may include
stories, crafts, sensory activities,
music, and play. All children must be
accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
Sept 26 10am- 6pm
Math Fair
www.mindresearch.org
Navy Pier: Festival Hall B,
600 E. Grand Ave. Chicago
Chicago is the home for MIND
Research Institute’s second annual
Math Fair: At the Square Root of
Fun! This free, family-fun event will
excite young minds as they interact with mathematically-themed
activities, games, exhibits and
performances. Perfect for all ages,
Math Fair visitors will experience the
beauty and power of mathematics
while problem-solving. FREE
Sept 19, 11am-2pm
Mastering Gluten Free CookingDelicious and Economical
Everyday-Food
www.luc.edu
2710 S. Country Club Rd. Woodstock
Being gluten-free is hard because
gluten is everywhere, sometimes
hidden in a long list of ingredients
(and sometimes going by unfamiliar
names.) Learn how to avoid gluten
and how to cook and bake without
it. Make everyday foods and work
with new ingredients to modify family favorites. We’ll cook, bake and
most important, taste GF foods as
they are meant to be. $55
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Sept 26, 10am-2pm
Fire Department Open House
847-870-5660
Oct 01
Stories in the Sand
847-433-6901 www.hellernaturecenter.org
Police/Fire Headquarters, 112 E.
Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect
The Mount Prospect Fire Department will host its 22nd Open House,
offering residents an opportunity to
see the Fire Department up close.
Fire prevention activities, demonstrations and information will be
available for all age groups. Hot dog
lunch provided. Free
Rosewood Beach, 883 Sheridan Rd.,
Highland Park
Enjoy story time with a naturalist
and then play a game, take a short
hike along the beach, and create a
craft to take home. No pre-registration required. $8/Adult and child,
$3/additional family member. Ages
3-6.
Sept 27, 3-7pm
Family Adventure Day at the
Beach
847-433-6901
Oct 2, 6-8pm
Family Bingo & Pizza Night
(847) 490-7020 www.parkfun.
com
Community Recreation Center, 505
N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg
Families are invited to spend Friday
night at the Community Recreation
Center for an evening packed with
pizza, prizes and bingo! Register
early - this event is always a hit! Fee
is $10/ person. Ages 3+.
Rosewood Beach,
Explore our lakefront beach, dune,
bluff and ravine habitats while playing games and discovering all that
Lake Michigan has to offer us. End
the afternoon with a cookout–you
bring dinner, we’ll provide the grill.
Activities are subject to change. Children must be with registered adult.
Oct 3, 2-4pm
Family Gaming - Mount Prospect
Sept 29, 4:30-5:30pm
Class for the Kids: Autumn Tree
Painting With Egg Cartons
847-585-5800
For all ages. Drop in for an hour or
two and challenge your family to
some competition with loads of racing, sports, and mini-games. We’ll
have games set up on Wii, Xbox
360 with Kinect, Playstation 3, and
iPads. All games are rated E or E 10+.
Children younger than age 9 must be
accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary; just stop in!
Whole Foods Market in Schaumburg
We’re using recycled egg cartons to
paint beautiful autumn trees today!
This is a drop-off class, so you can
get your shopping done while the
kids enjoy class! Ages 4-7 years. Registration required. $5/child
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Oct 4, 10am-4pm
Blacksmithing 1 Workshop for
Ladies at Old World Wisconsin
262-594-6301
ww.oldworldwisconsin.org
Oct 4, noon-3pm
Paws in the Park
630-248-6681
Lincoln Park Dog Park, Russel
& Lakewood, Aurora
Furry Friends and their families will
enjoy an afternoon of pet friendly
fun hosted by the Fox Valley Park
District and the Fox Valley Animal
Welfare League. The event will
include pet resources, demonstrations, contests and a blessing of the
animals at 12:30 pm. District Dogs:
FREE Non District Dogs: $1 Must
display current rabies tag.
Old World Wisconsin, W32S9727
Hwy 67, Eagle, WI
A workshop for ladies only! Try your
hand at the rudiments of blacksmithing using traditional 19thcentury tools and a coal-fired forge.
You’ll be able to fashion all sorts of
useful items during the workshop,
and will receive a copy of Old World
Wisconsin’s Blacksmithing Training Manual. Plus you’ll leave with
the pride in learning a vital trade
from the 1800s! Reservations are
required. Cost: $150 (all materials
provided).
Oct 5, 10:30-11:30am
Miss Jaime’s Music On The Farm
847 929-5102 www.mgpl.org
Morton Grove Public Library,
6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove
Miss Jamie and her puppet friends
from the farm take the audience on
a magical barnyard adventure in a
sing-along, dance-along show that’s
fun for kids and grownups alike. The
interactive performance features
well-known farm songs as well as
original tunes like “Happy Chickens
Lay Yummy Eggs” and “Keepin’ it
Pesticide Free,” and teaches healthy
eating and responsible farming in
a fun way that leaves everyone
stompin’ their boots and hollerin’ for
more. Free
Oct 4, 11:30am-4pm
Harvest Days
630-584-8485
ww.garfieldfarm.org
Garfield Farm Museum
Garfield Rd., LaFox
Join museum volunteers in this celebration of the season. Continuous
demonstrations of farm and household skills, 19th century music, and
food. $6 for adults and $3 for kids
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Oct 7, 1-3pm
Homeschool Adventures: “Rosie
the Riveter”
847-391-5399
Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines
During World War II, women traded
in their kitchen aprons for welding
tools and began working on assembly lines. Rosie the Riveter with her
red headband and curled bicep became the symbol of the women who
manufactured airplanes and ships in
the factories. Come celebrate these
inspiring women by building a plane
out of Popsicle sticks. For children,
ages 5-12, with an adult. $3 per child
for non-members, $2 for members
Paws in the Park, Aurora - Oct. 4
Oct 8, 5:30-7:30pm
KidsMatter Youth
& Family Volunteer Fair
630527-6562
www.kidsmatter2us.org
Oct 7, 6-8pm
Science: Wizards Cooking Class
630-848-5000
Naperville Municipal City Municipal
Center. 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville
Local nonprofit agencies and organizations will be on hand to showcase their volunteer and advocacy
opportunities, enabling students to
find service venues that match their
interests, major, career goals, and
schedules. This FREE Fair is open to
all families and students from area
middle and high schools and colleges, and is an ideal opportunity
for youth groups from faith communities, scout troops, and other
organizations to choose their service
projects.
95th Street Center, Room 303,
2244 West 95th St., Naperville
You are cordially invited to a magical night of wizardry cooking fun!
Learn spells, play games and make
polyjuice, chocolate frogs and pumpkin pasties. No muggles allowed! Designed for ages 6-10. $35/Resident,
$53/nonresident.
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Fall 2015
Oct 12, 9:30am-11:30am
Digital Photography
847-433-6901
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Rosewood Beach,
Nature provides the perfect classroom for learning basic digital photography skills. Kids practice using
various camera features and spend
time exploring and practicing outside. The afternoon session for older
kids includes learning how to edit
photos, and each participant will
bring a framed photo home. Bring
your own “point and shoot” digital
camera or borrow one from Heller
(limited number available-must request in advance). Ages 6-8, $15
Oct 09
Create-a-Craft:
Halloween Hoopla
Mount Prospect Public Library,
Children of all ages can drop in
between 11:30am-5pm, to create
spooky works of art. No registration
is necessary; just drop in. Children
younger than age 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Oct 10
Star Wars Reads Day
Oct 12, 10-11am
Fall Family Concert
with Jeanie B!
630-858-2462
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Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S.
Emerson St., Mt. Prospect
For all ages. The Force is always with
you when you read. Drop into the
Library to celebrate with us!
Main St. Recreation Center Gym,
501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn.
Join us for a school day off concert
with Jeanie B! Bring the family out
for this fun-filled, active, sing-along
concert event. We will be in the
gym, so feel free to bring a blanket
for seating - although it won’t be
for long, Jeanie B’s music will have
everyone moving! Only children
need to be registered, but must be
accompanied by an adult. Resident:
$8/ Non-Resident: $12 Register-
Oct 10, 1-2:30pm
Eco-Explorers: Spinning Spiders
630-848-5000
Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320
Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville
Investigate the amazing spinning
abilities of spiders! Learn how they
capture or hunt for their prey, search
for spiders on a hike, play a spider
vs. fly games and make an eightlegged craft to take home. Designed
for ages 6-8. $13/resident, $19/nonresident.
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Oct 12
Naperville Park District Family
Bingo & Pizza
Alfred Rubin
Riverwalk Community Center,
305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville
630-848-5000
Calling all parents, grandparents,
aunts and uncles - join us for Family Bingo! Event includes 12 games
of Bingo, a snack, pizza and drink,
prizes for both adults and children.
Registration closes Oct. 11. No walkins. Ages children 6 and up. Regular
Price begins Oct. 8 - $16(R)/$24(N)/
per person.
Digital Photography - Oct. 12
Oct 16, 6-8pm
Fall Fest - Bloomingdale
630-529-3650
Oct 12, 10-11am
Columbus Day Craft
www.glessnerhouse.org
Springfield Park,
269 Springfield Dr., Bloomingdale
Gather family and friends and enjoy
an evening full of fun fall festivities.
The first 100 children (ages 12 and
younger) to pre-register receive a
glow bracelet the day of the event.
Activities include: -DJ -Entertainment
-Hayrides -Concessions -Arts and
Crafts -S’mores -Petting Zoo -Candy
Apple Table. Free!
Glessner House Museum
1800 S. Prairie Ave. Chicago
In 1893, Chicago celebrated the
400th anniversary of Columbus’
discovery of American with a major
world’s fair. Join us this Columbus
Day for a special craft inspired by
the World’s Columbian Exposition.
See original items from our collection and make your own version of a
souvenir paperweight to take home.
Children must be accompanied by
an adult. $5 per child / $3 for Junior
members
Oct 19, 6-7:15pm
Pizza Palooza
Sunset Community Center,
710 Western Ave., Geneva
Kick off Red Ribbon Week with
delicious pizza from Firehouse Pizza
and family entertainment at Pizza
Palooza! Please note: children must
be accompanied by an adult. Space
is limited, register early. Event is free
but reservations are required. Thank
you to our event sponsor, Firehouse
Pizza!
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Fall 2015
Oct 24-25
Pioneer Power: Old World
Wisconsin Takes Part in the
Wisconsin Science Festival
262-594-6301
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Oct 24, 11:30am-1:30pm
Science: Halloween Potions,
Elixirs & Magical Mixt
630-848-5000
W372S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle, WI
Old World Wisconsin is part of the
statewide Wisconsin Science Festival. Experience the innovative ways
early settlers got things done! Free
hands-on activities on the Visitor Green plus demonstrations of
labor-saving devices throughout
the museum (admission charged on
site). Cost: Some activities are free;
others require admission fee. Museum admission: Adults (13-64) $19;
children (4-12) $10 (children under
4 are free); senior citizens (65 and
over) $16. Family Pass (sponsored by
The Mix 99.1FM) $50. Fees include
an all-day tram transportation pass.
Parking is free.
95th St. Center, Room 303,
2244 West 95th St., Naperville
As a student of “wizardry,” learn
about basic principles of chemistry
as you follow ancient recipes and
use various “Magical” ingredients to
create your own potions, elixirs and
other mixtures. Start with simple
ones then move on to more advance concoctions as you progress in
knowledge. At the end of the class,
receive a Certificate of Advanced
Potion Making! Ages 6-10. Please
register. $35/resident, $53/nonresident.
Oct 24, 11-11:45am
Super Saturday: Professor
Marvel’s Amazing Flea Circus
Oct 24, 1-3pm
An Edwardian Tea
at the Mansion
815-433-6100
reddickmansion.org
Step right up! Step right this way to
be transported back to the days of
traveling medicine shows and flea
circuses. Professor Marvel’s magical
performance will feature the amazing Madame Sophie on the high wire
and Hercules, the world’s strongest
flea. Cover your eyes when Victor,
the daredevil flea, gets shot out of a
cannon! You’ll clap, laugh, and gasp
during this interactive family event.
Registration required.
Fall 2015
Reddick Mansion,
100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa
Please join us for an afternoon of
sweets, savories, and tea while
experiencing life with your favorite
Edwardian family and their servants.
$20/person. Reservations required.
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Oct 24
Naperville Park District:
Eco-Explorers:
Amazing Arachnids
630-848-5000
Knoch Knolls Nature Center,
Enter the amazing world of arachnids - spiders, daddy longlegs,
scorpions, ticks and mites. Investigate what makes them an arachnid,
where to find them and what they
eat. Ages 9-12. Please register. $13/
resident, $19/nonresident.
Oct 24, 11am-4pm
Des Plaines History Center
Sugar Skull Painting
Oct 24, 1-2:30pm
Skull Detectives: The Mystery of
the Missing Lunch
708-366-6530 www.fpdcc.com
781 Pearson St. Come paint a sugar
skull with us at our Day of the Dead/
Día de los Muertos event. Also view
several amazing ofrendas/altars!
Drop in any time between 11am4pm. For ages 5-12, with an adult.
$3 for non-members, $2 for members. More great family programs
are on our website, Facebook, and
Twitter.
Trailside Museum of Natural History,
738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest
Drop in at Trailside Museum, and
use the clues from real skulls to
figure out which animal stole the
missing lunch. Free
Oct 24, 2-3pm
The Mysterious & Spooky Magic
of Sean Masterson
www.mgpl.org
Oct 24, 2-4pm
Crafts for Day of the Dead
847-253-5675 www.mppl.org
Morton Grove Public Library,
6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove
Join us for amazing magic tricks,
illusions, and spooky events all
wrapped up in a show that will
captivate and thrill the entire family.
Is there a real ghost in the show or is
it a puppet? Come to the show and
decide for yourself! Free
For kindergartners and up with an
adult. El Día de los Muertos/Day
of the Dead is a Mexican and Latin
American holiday to honor people
we love who are no longer with us.
Join us to make fun crafts and learn
more about this joyous holiday. Registration required.
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Fall 2015
Sept 12, 6:30-9pm
Performing Arts Benefit Gala
630-859-8606
Prisco Community Center
150 W. Illinois Ave. Aurora
Dress to impress for a dinner theatre
performance to raise funds for the
district’s performing arts. Silent auction baskets will be available for bid.
Enjoy dinner at 6:30 p.m. and show
at 7pm. Admission $19
Sept 13, 4-5pm
Philharmonic Benefit Concert
on the Fox River
630-476-9072
www.fvacademy.org
Marvel Universe Live! Sept. 10-20
Sept. 10-13 United Center,
Sept 18-20 Allstate Arena
Marvel Universe Live!
www.marveluniverselive.com
Pottawatomie Park,
8 North Ave., St. Charles
Embark on the “Fox River Queen”
for a concert-cruise in the spirit
of King George’s 1717 party down
the Thames River with a one-hour
grand paddlewheel boat tour on the
Fox River, complete with Handel’s
“Water Music” provided by the Philharmonic Brass Quintet and complementary light refreshments. Benefit
supports the Fox Valley Academy of
Music Performance. $25 Ticket
Marvel fans, assemble! Marvel
Universe LIVE! is taking the live entertainment experience to a whole
new level, with a mind-blowing
show unlike anything you’ve seen
before. Watch your favorite Marvel
Super Heroes including Spider-Man,
The Avengers - Iron Man, Hulk, and
more, and threatening villains come
to life in an action-packed arena extravaganza, coming to cities around
North America. Join Marvel fans of
all ages for this once-in-a-lifetime,
monumental performance. The fate
of the universe depends on it!
Sept 29 - Oct 11
Chicago Children’s Theatre
presents “Goodnight Moon
& The Runaway Bunny”
773-227-08180
www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org
The Ruth Page Center for Arts,
1016 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago
Just announced! The 2015-2016
Chicago Children’s Theatre season
begins with “Goodnight Moon & The
Runaway Bunny.” All ages.
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Oct 4-30,
Cinderella at Lyric Opera
312-827-5600
www.lyricopera.org
OAKLEE’S
FALL ISSUE
GIVEAWAYS!
The Civic Opera House,
20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
The beloved tale of Cinderella (La
Cenerentola) meets operatic delight
in this bubbling Rossini hit! Cinderella is dressed in rags and destined
to toil away for her nasty stepsisters
and horrible stepfather — who is
scheming to convince the Prince to
marry one of his “real” daughters.
But not so fast, ladies — mean girls
aren’t the Prince’s style, and there’s
a happily-ever-after ending for the
maid with the heart of gold in this
“triumphant, dazzling production...
that blends a riot of color with
sophisticated comedy just oozing
with mirth.” (Houston Chronicle)
Performance runs 3 hours, 16 min
(includes 1 intermission).
ENTER TO WIN!
Oct 14, 2015 - Feb 6, 2016
Hansel & Gretel Meet
the Swamp Witch
630-932-1555
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OCTOBER 18
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Various locations throughout Chicagoland. Join Hansel Jo and Gretel
Lou as they journey into the Louisiana bayou in search of the legendary
swamp treasure! But beware–deep
within the swamp lies the junk food
fortress guarded by Badweena the
Swamp Witch and her wacky alligator henchmen. Featuring a house
made of sweets, a few tricks and
some treats, this down-home, footstompin’ musical comedy is one that
will FEED your imagination! Most
performances begin at 10:30am. $7
Weekdays/$10 Weekend
DISNEY FROZEN
FEVER BOOKS
PARTY BOOK & HAIRSTYLES
The Frozen theme is still going
strong, with Elsa is throwing
a birthday party for her sister
Anna in Disney’s short film Frozen Fever. Join in the fun with
two new books by Edda USA.
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Oct 16-18, Oct 23-25,
& Oct. 30-Nov 1
Halloween Dinner Theater:
Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe
262-594-6301
Oct 23 – Nov 15
Chicago Children’s Theatre
presents “The Miraculous
Journey of Edward Tulane”
773-227-08180
www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org
Nightfall-the dividing line between
light and dark, between reality and
fantasy, between sanity and madness. Join Edgar Allan Poe as he
stands alone in the flickering dark.
Enjoy dramatizations of four classic
Poe stories: The Raven, The Fall of
the House of Usher, The Pit and the
Pendulum and The Tell-Tale Heart,
and discover where you stand at
nightfall. Begin by fortifying yourself
with our delicious harvest buffet.
Dinner and drama are approximately
2-½ hours long. Not recommended
for children 10 and under. Adults
$65; Children (12 and under) $50.
The Ruth Page Center for Arts,
1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago
Just announced! Ages 7+. Please see
website for more information.
Oct 24-25, 1-4pm
and Magical Starlight Theatre
Auditions: Mary Poppins
www.magicalstarlighttheatre.org
Alfred Rubin Riverwalk
Community Center,
305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville
Auditions for children under age 16
will be from 1-2:30pm and auditions
for actors 16 and older will be 2:304pm both days. Children must be in
fourth grade and higher. Callbacks, if
necessary, held Monday, Oct. 26 at
7pm.
Oct 21-Dec 13
The Marriott Theatre presents
“Elf” The Broadway Musical
847-634-0200
www.MarriottTheatre.com
Oct 25, 5pm
Nancy Kerrigan’s
Halloween on Ice
815-968-5222
thebmoharrisbankcenter.com
The Marriott Theater,
10 Mariott Drive, Lincolnshire
One of the most loved holiday movies is now a full-grown Broadway
musical. Join Buddy the Elf in his
larger than life quest from the North
Pole to New York City to find his
true identity. This heartwarming and
hilarious musical is breaking box office records around the county, and
arrives at the Marriott Theatre just
in time for the holidays. Audiences
from 8 to 80 will get wrapped up in
this warm and funny new holiday
classic.
Fall 2015
BMO Harrison Bank Center,
300 Elm St., Rockford
Nancy Kerrigan’s Halloween on Ice
will return this fall with a new story,
expanded experience and a star
studded cast. Each show includes a
variety of opportunities for the fans
to go behind the scenes and interact
with the skaters with options including a post show “meet and greet”,
costume contest for kids, skating
experiences, picture taking options
and more. $23-$83 plus fees
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Outdoor Movies
Sept 4, 7-9pm
Movie On The Green:
The Wizard of Oz
708.429.3800
Sept. 17, Movie begins at dusk
Movies in the Park!
Back to the Future
www.dgparks.org
Fishel Park,
Grove Street, Downers Grove
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of
Back to the Future. Bring your favorite low-rise lawn chair or blanket for
an evening of free entertainment.
Movies begin at dusk. In case of
inclement weather, movies will be
held at the Lincoln Center. Food and
drinks will be available from Kona Ice
and Wells Street Popcorn. PG Rating.
Free
Odyssey Fun World, 19111 S. Oak
Park Ave., Tinley Park
Come out to our beautiful outdoor
park and watch the classic film, The
Wizard of Oz on our big inflatable
screen. Free
Sept. 7, dusk
Movie On The Green: Big Hero 6
708.429.3800
Odyssey Fun World,
19111 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
Enjoy watching the movie Big Hero
6 in our beautiful outdoor park on a
big inflatable screen. Free.
Sept 26, 7-10pm
Drive-In Movie Night
630-554-1010
South Point Center,
810 Preston Lane Oswego
Kids, drive-in to our inaugural movie
night! Bring a large cardboard box,
pillow, and blanket and get ready for
a night to remember, We’ll decorate
our “cars,” enjoy pizza and punch,
and settle in for popcorn and a
movie on the big screen under the
stars. Ages 5-12, $15R/$20N.
Sept 11, 7-9pm
Family Fun Night
630-892-1550
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd. Aurora
Enjoy a fun-filled family evening of
rides, games, and more at Blackberry Farm! At Dusk, watch a movie
on an outdoor screen. Don’t forget
to bring blankets, picnic baskets
and lawn chairs to enjoy the show!
Movie: Babe. All Ages- $5
Oct 16, 7-9pm
Fall Fun Movie in the Park- Inside
630-858-2462
www.gepark.org
Sept 14, 7-9pm
Movie On The Green:
How To Train Your Dragon 2
708.429.3800
Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center,
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Bring your blanket or lawn chairs,
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Park Ave., Tinley Park
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Fischer Farm is a facility of
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