Saturday, October 31st:

Weekends in October, enjoy the fall color, see decorated scarecrows, and enjoy a taffy apple. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-31.

http://www.mortonarb.org
Cost: Free with admission, food extra

Event Location

4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL  60532

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Night-time creatures, like fruit bats, spiders, owls, and more, make a rare daytime greenhouse appearance.

http://www.garfieldconservatory.org
Cost: Free

Event Location

300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL  60624-1945

Event Details

Date: October 31, 2009
Times: 3 p.m.

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Come in costume for a magical hike through the forest and a Halloween treat. Registration required.

http://www.soclose2you.org
Cost: $1

Event Location

3120 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Northbrook, IL  60062

Event Details

Date: October 31, 2009
Times: 11 a.m. Oct. 31, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1.

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Take a guided walk through Bronswood Cemetery to hear stories about some of Hinsdale's founders. Hinsdale History Museum, 15 S. Clay, Hinsdale, and Bronswood Cemetery, 3805 Madison St. Oak Brook. Call or e-mail hinsdalehistory@att.net to register.

http://www.hinsdalehistory.org
Cost: $5, $10 per family

Event Location

15 S. Clay St.
Hinsdale, IL  60521

Event Details

Date: October 31, 2009
Times: Noon-2 p.m.


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Trespass on the abandoned Train of Chills, ride an antique streetcar through Sinister Souls Cemetery , and attempt to reach your destination on the possessed Screamliner. This event is NOT recommended for kids under 13 or anyone with medical conditions that can be activated by intense fear, loud noises, and strobe light areas. This event is also not handicapped accessible. Visit www.terrorontherailroad for more information.

http://www.irm.org
Cost: Call or visit Web site for cost

Event Location

7000 Olson Road
Union, IL  60180

Event Details

Date: October 9, 2009
Times: 7-11 p.m.




Sunday, November 1st:

Musical adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" for the whole family. The show unfolds in multiple locations; the audience hikes to each spot to see a new scene. Saturday and Sunday in October, Oct. 12, and Nov. 1.

http://www.mortonarb.org
Cost: $15-$25

Event Location

4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL  60532

Event Details

Date: October 3, 2009
Times: 3-5:30 p.m.

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Step back in time with tours of the Powers-Walker House and farm, including activities that show how integral corn was to everyday life. See a cavalry sergeant demonstrate the weapons of the era.

http://www.mccdistrict.org
Cost: Free

Event Location

6316 Harts Road
Ringwood, IL  60072

Event Details

Date: November 1, 2009
Times: Noon-4 p.m.

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This interactive exhibit will allow visitors to see, touch and even control the movements of life-size animatronic replicas of dinosaurs. The exhibit includes a replica dig site and interactive dig box where kids can uncover dinosaur bones. Interpretive signs and materials will also be featured. Exhibit runs April 4 through October. Requires a separate admission in addition to zoo general admission.

http://www.brookfieldzoo.org
Cost: $5, $3 kids 3-11, $2.50 members, $1.50 member kids, free kids 2 and under. Zoo admission fee applies.

Event Location

First Ave. and 31st St.
Brookfield, IL  60513