Spooktacular season is here!
Autumn Roasts & Rides • October 9 & 10
At Historic Wagner Farm • Time Slots – 5:15 p.m. • 5:45 p.m. • 6:15 p.m. • 6:45 p.m. Cozy up around the fire for an evening of sweet fall memories! Roast marshmallows, build the perfect s’more and then hop aboard a tractor-drawn wagon for a scenic ride through the pasture as the sun sets over the farm. Fee: $14 per person. Children 2 & under free (must sit on an adult’s lap) Spaces fill fast! Pre-register today to guarantee your spot! Note: Limited tickets may be available at the door. Need help? Call us at 847-657-1506.
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Aaaarrgghh Spiders! • October 10
Fall is the perfect time to discover the fascinating world of spiders! Join us at The Grove as we explore why these eight-legged creatures are so active this season. Through hands-on activities, fun facts, and take-home crafts, little ones will learn about spider anatomy, web styles, and what makes arachnids so unique. Designed for curious kids ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
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Hayrides at The Grove • October 10 & 23
At The Grove • Time Slots available: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Gather up your friends and family and climb aboard our hay wagon for a fun-filled journey to explore The Grove. Enjoy breathtaking views by wagon from prairie to forest. After your ride, enjoy refreshments while roasting marshmallows and popping popcorn over a campfire. For more information call (847)299-6096
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GPGC Pumpkin Scramble • October 10
Take on the Pumpkin Scramble, a 4-person scramble packed with friendly competition, fall fun and a few surprises along the way. All skill levels welcome! Location: GPGC Fee: $400 for a 4-person team Tee Time: 1PM
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Howl-O-Ween • October 11 • Sponsored by Carriage Hill Kennels
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Community Bark West (Free with dog park membership) • Treat your pup to some special Halloween treats and toys while enjoying a drink from Tom’s Coffee Truck. Snap a photo in front of our spooky backdrop and participate in a costume contest for a chance to win a free dog park membership for next year!
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Creatures of the Tall Grass • October 11
2-3:30 p.m. at Air Station Prairie • The prairie is bustling with life, even when its residents are hidden among the tall grasses. Join us for an exploration of the creatures that call the prairie home. Search for insects, uncover animal clues, touch real animal pelts and artifacts, and discover how every plant and animal plays an important role in the prairie ecosystem.
Screening of Nosferatu • October 16
7-8:45 p.m. at Historic Wagner Farm • ‘Celebrate the spooky season by grabbing some popcorn and settling in for a screening of the legendary 1922 vampire film, “Nosferatu.” Popcorn will be provided, along with educational commentary before the film begins. Walk-ins are welcome at the door!
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Frozen Frights • October 23
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Glenview Community Ice Center • What’s spooky, chilly and tons of fun? Glen-BOO Community Ice Center! Dress up in your costume and enjoy a Halloween-themed cosmic skate with special lights and glow sticks under the disco ball. Admission: Free with a Season Public Skate Pass or $10 per skater. Children 3 and under skate free with a paying adult. Skates: $4, or FREE when you come dressed in costume
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Halloween SKELEbration • October 16 • Presented by Graber & Gyllenhaal Orthodontics
5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Park Center (2400 Chestnut Ave.) • Get Ready for a Spooktacular Night! Calling all little ghouls, goblins and skeletons (ages 2–12)! Put on your favorite costume and join us for a fang-tastic evening of fright-free fun at our indoor/outdoor Halloween bash! Costumes are encouraged and smiles are guaranteed. Parents must accompany children.
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A Family Halloween • October 25
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Historic Wagner Farm • Wear your favorite costumes to our kid-friendly bash that includes a haunted wagon ride, pumpkin games, and more ghoulish fun. Free, thanks to the generous support by the Friends of Historic Wagner Farm