Aurora
• Friday, Sept. 27 • 11 a.m.
PreGreenfest
Fox Metro Water Reclamation District will present the Greenfest Last Stop! There will be a brief presentation on the latest improvements followed by a tour of its new South Plant wastewater treatment facility. Fox Metro WRD’s wastewater plant serves approximately 300,000 residents of Aurora, Oswego, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove, and portions of Batavia and Yorkville.
For more information and to RSVP send to info@foxmetro.org.
• Saturday, Sept. 28 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aurora GreenFest
Everyone can celebrate the 10th birthday of the Aurora GreenFest at noon Saturday, Sept. 28 with a green cake! The 10th annual GreenFest will be at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois, Aurora, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The GreenFest is free and accessible to all. There will be a Green Car Show, kids’ activities, nature exhibits, live music, and food trucks.
For more information visit auroragreenfest.com.
• Saturday, Sept. 28 • 8 a.m. – noon
Second annual Holiday Decor Sale
Sunnymere will hold its second annual Holiday Decor Sale. Individuals can shop for new and gently-used decorations for the holidays. Those who have decorations they no longer want, or use, are welcome to bring them to Sunnymere, 925 Sixth Avenue. Proceeds from the sale will go to support activities for the residents. Sunnymere is a non-profit senior living community serving older adults.
For more information call 630-898-7844.
• Saturday, Sept. 28 • noon – 5 p.m.
Cock-A-Doodle Brew Fest
It will be a one-of-a-kind festival celebrating craft beer, wings, and live music. It is strictly a 21 and over event, no children. Everyone entering the fest must present a valid government-issued ID. 1 W. New York Street.
For more information visit www.cockadoodlebrewfest.com.
• Saturday, Sept. 28 • 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Eat Spaghetti fundraiser
Girls Scout Troop 4785 will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street. The public is invited. Parking is free. A bake sale and raffle are included. The menu includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, choice of meat, alfredo or marinara sauce, salad, bread and lemonade or water. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children and $25 for a family. Money raised will help send the Scouts to Walt Disney World.
For more information call 630.896.1033.
• Saturday, Sept. 28 • 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Oktoberfest at Marmion Academy
Oktoberfest at Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, can be celebrated in a fun-filled evening with a delicious German dinner, all drinks (Oktoberfest style beers, wine, spiked seltzer, soda) and live music featuring the dueling pianos from Howl at the Moon. The festivities will take place outside on Marmion’s beautiful campus. The all-inclusive admission is $60/person (21 and older).
For more information and to purchase tickets visit marmion.org/fest.
• Sunday, Sept. 29 • noon – 3 p.m.
Harvest of the Acorn Moon Festival
The Kane County Forest Preserve District will celebrate the harvest season at Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Avenue. At the family-friendly festival, there will be pumpkin-painting, nature crafts, outdoor games, folk music, and harvest-theme refreshments. All ages are welcome. This event has free admission.
For more information visit kaneforest.com or call 630-444-3190.
• Sunday, Sept. 29 • 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
SciTech Birthday Bash
The SciTech Hands On Museum will have a birthday party and everyone is invited! Cold Blooded Creatures, Jim Nesci, will visit. Free sponsored activities include: Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois climbing tower; CASA, slime bar; Aurora Police Department, evidence RV; Endiro, science of coffee; SPARK, family activity; and Phillips Park, animal meet and greet. $5 raffle tickets for incredible prizes. SciTech Hands-On Museum, 18 W. Benton Street.
For more information call 630.859.3434.
Batavia
• September 27-29
Batavia Oktoberfest
Downtown Batavia will present a traditional Oktoberfest event with authentic German food, music, live entertainment, and of course, beer. Official Sam Adams stein-hoisting contests will be Friday night and Saturday night. Sunday will be a full of family fun, games and family entertainment. Location is North River Street between Wilson and Spring Streets.
For more information visit downtownbatavia.com/oktoberfest.
Elgin
• Saturday, Oct. 12 • noon – 2 p.m.
Halloween Happening
A free, family-friendly event will feature games, pumpkin-decorating, trick or treating stops, and goody bags for kids ages three to 12. Costumes are encouraged, but please keep them age-appropriate and G-rated. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Eastside Recreation Center, 1080 E. Chicago Street.
For more information call 847-888-1989.
Lombard
• Wednesday, Oct. 2 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m..
Lombard’s 14th Annual Senior Fair
The Village of Lombard will present the 14th annual Senior Fair at the Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC), 500 E. Wilson Avenue. Popular services and vendors in previous years have included flu shots from local pharmacies, blood pressure readings from the Lombard Fire Department, and chair massages. Admission is free for attendees. www.villageoflombard.org/seniorfair.
• Saturday, Oct. 5 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Fall Fest
The Lombard Park District’s Fall Fest will be at the Lombard Common Park. Families can enjoy games, dancing, hayrides, face-painting, and a candy hunt. There will be Boo Bingo inside the Community Building, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Kids can select a pumpkin, one pumpkin per child, to take home or decorate in the pumpkin decorating contest.
For more information visit www.lombardparks.com or call 630-620-7322.
Montgomery
• Saturday, Oct. 5 • 9 a.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.)
14th annual 5K and 10K River Run
The Montgomery 5K and 10K River Run are USA Track and Field certified. The race will start and finish at Village Hall, 200 North River Street. Portions of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Montgomery VFW Post 7452, the Montgomery Rotary, and Hesed House.
For more information call 630.466.6700 or to sign up visit bit.ly/2kMUGER
• Saturday, Oct. 5 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Montgomery Rotary Club Community Block Party
Montgomery Rotary Club will be host to a Community Block Party with music, food, fun, and beverages. Attendees can watch the 5K and 10K River Run at 9 a.m.. Block Party events and activities will begin at 10 a.m. at 200 N. River Street.
• Sunday, Oct. 13 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Halloween Safety Event
Montgomery Police Department will have its annual Halloween Safety Event at Montgomery Police Station, 10 Civic Center Avenue. Kids can come in costume and enjoy a day of fun, games, crafts, and raffle prizes, while supplies last.
Naperville
• Thursday, September 26 • 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
95th Street Farmers Market
There will be homegrown offerings, fruits and vegetables, homemade breads and jams. 95th Street Library Parking Lot, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive.
For more information visit napervilleparks.org/farmersmarket
Oswego
• September 28-29
Oswego Oktoberfest
There will be German food by Wurst Kitchen, along with beer, and live music all day. 61 Main Street.
For more information visit oswegobrewing.com.
• Thursday, Oct. 3 • 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Oswego Cemetery Walk
During this popular annual event, small groups will be guided through the Oswego Township Cemetery to visit with the “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers at their gravesites. No registration is required. Arrive any time during the event. Tours will leave every five to 10 minutes. Please bring a flashlight, wear comfortable shoes, and expect moderate walking. Participants should park on Main Street and use the South entrance to the cemetery.
For more information contact Tina Heidrich at 630.554.2999 or cheidrich@oswegolandpd.org.
Plano
• Saturday, Sept. 28 • 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Farnsworth for the Birds: Fall Migration
Experienced Fox Valley birder and wildlife artist, Christopher Cudworth, will lead the event to help guests identify birds. Please bring binoculars. Waterproof footwear is recommended. Farnsworth House, 14520 River Road.
For more information call 630.552.0052.
Sandwich
• September 29-30
Indian Valley Theatre auditions
IVT will present “A Twisted Christmas Carol” in December. Auditions will be held in the Community Room at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad Street. Auditions are open to the public. Auditioners should prepared for a cold reading from the script. No appointment is necessary and IVT membership is not needed to audition, although it is required if cast. Sunday, Sept. 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m..
For more information send to info@indianvalleytheatre.com, or call Kathie Hart 815.786.4878.
• October 18-20
Murder on the Rerun
‘Murder on the Rerun’ takes a different approach to mystery when a ghost tries to find out who murdered her in a witty, sophisticated, yet suspenseful look at the upper crust of Hollywood. Showtimes are Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Historic Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad Street.
For more information send to info@indianvalleytheatre.com or contact IVT president Kathie Hart at 815-786-4878.
St. Charles
• October 5-6 • Saturday noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kane County Flea Market
Admission $5 each day, free parking, children under 12 free. Food served all day. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 South Randall Road.
For more information visit kanecountyfleamarket.com or call 630.377.2252.
• October 11-13
St. Charles Scarecrow Fest
For more than 30 years, this award-winning festival has brought heartwarming-memories to both children and adults, and is a tradition for thousands of families across the Midwest. The heart and soul of the festival is the Scarecrow Contest, which boasts more than 100 hand-crafted scarecrows. Participants can enjoy live entertainment, a huge arts and crafts show, carnival, petting zoo, and plenty of food in Downtown St. Charles. Hours are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..
For more information visit www.scarecrowfest.com.
Sugar Grove
• October 11 – 20
“Children of Eden” coming to Waubonsee Community College
Fox Country Players, in association with Waubonsee Community College, will present its Fall musical, Children of Eden! It is a joyous and inspirational musical about family, love, and faith. Adam, Eve, Noah and the Father who created them, deal with the headstrong, potentially-disastrous actions of their respective children. Shows are Fridays-Sundays at the Waubonsee Community College Auditorium.
For more information visit foxcountryplayers.org. For tickets visit waubonseetickets.com.
Wheaton
• Tuesday, Oct. 1 • 10 a.m. – noon
Hayride Tour
Rides will start and end at the Cantigny Visitors Center. Groups of 10 or more are asked to register in advance by calling 630.260.8162. Rides are complimentary on a first-come, first-served basis. Free with parking of $5. Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Visitors Center.
For more information visit cantigny.org.
• Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15 • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Doodlebugs Art Class
Children ages four to six can enjoy an hour of creative exploration! The theme is “Beautiful Glue.” The class will meet three consecutive Tuesdays: October 1, 8 and 15. Cost is $24 and parking is free. Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road.
For more information and to register visit Cantigny.org or call 630.260.8162.
• Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16 • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sprouts Parent-Child Program
Children aged three to five years (with adult) are invited to explore seasonal nature topics through stories, hands-on activities, outdoor walks, and crafts. Theme: “Happy Fall Y’all!” Class meets three consecutive Wednesdays: October 2, 9 and 16. Cost: $24; parking free. Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road.
For more information and to register visit Cantigny.org or call 630.260.8162.
• Thursday, Oct. 3 • 2 p.m.
History Hike
The body can be exercised and the mind can be fed with an interpretive hike of Cantigny Park every Thursday afternoon through October. Park staff members will share stories about the McCormick family and lead guests to points of interest around the park. Meet outside the mansion, on the north circle. Free with parking ($5). Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, McCormick House.
For more information visit Cantigny.org or call 630.260.8162.
Yorkville
• September 28-29 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lyon Farm Fall Festival
Antique tractors, cars, trucks, gas engines, and other antique equipment will be on display and will be used. Several crafters will be there to sell their wares, a harvest wagon, bake items, children’s games, crops, daily entertainment, and hayrides, too. Saturday The Templetons, bluegrass group, will return to Lyon Farm. Sunday the ML Production Car Show will be at The Lyon Farm. Admission is $5 per person, 13 and up, $3 per child, three to 12, and children under two are free of charge. No credit or debit cards will be accepted. Lyon Farm, 7935 Route 71.
For more information call 630.553.6777 or visit lyonfarmkchs.org.
• Saturday, October 5
Yorktoberfest
Yorktoberfest will be a day full of fun, food, beer, live music, and activities for the whole family. Money raised will be used as a benefit for students in Yorkville and Kendall County. There will be line-dance lessons, haystack hunt, egg hunt, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, K.I.T.T. car, food trucks and a beer tent.
For more information visit bit.ly/2m2a5Be
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