Event Calendar
October 2026

October

Saturday,

October 3

Glenview Farmers Market

Experience the best of fresh and local every Saturday morning through October 24! Shop a wide variety of seasonal produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, fresh donuts, coffee, honey, crepes, chocolates, bottled craft cocktails, hot sauces and more – sourced from within 200 miles of Glenview.

• Enjoy live music from local musicians
• Visit the Green Table for tips on sustainability and recycling
• Stop by the Community Table to meet local non-profits
• Use your LINK card—get $1 for $1 match (up to $25 per customer, per market)

Thank you to Wintrust®, Floor Coverings International, and J. Blanton Plumbing for their generous support. Special thanks to Northfield Township Food Pantry and the Experimental Station’s LINK Up Illinois program for supporting our LINK Match program.

Parking Info: Free parking is available at Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church and Historic Wagner Farm lots.

Sunday,

October 4

Folk Fest

Local history comes to life at Folk Fest! Celebrate autumn at The Grove with folk music, hayrides and more. Shop unique items from local vendors and artisans. Dine on hearty pork and bean stew, corn, caramel apples, slices of pie, popcorn and apple cider in the outdoor dining hall (additional purchase required). Explore a Native American Indian longhouse, take in the fall colors on a nature walk along the picturesque trails and immerse yourself in the history of Glenview as costumed interpreters relive local history.

Get tickets online in advance and select your admission time: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., or 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and $1 for children under age 12. Admission increases the day of the event.

Friday,

October 9

Autumn Roasts & Rides

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.

Purchase tickets in advance online. Need help? Call us at 847-657-1506.

Saturday,

October 10

Glenview Farmers Market

Experience the best of fresh and local every Saturday morning through October 24! Shop a wide variety of seasonal produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, fresh donuts, coffee, honey, crepes, chocolates, bottled craft cocktails, hot sauces and more – sourced from within 200 miles of Glenview.

• Enjoy live music from local musicians
• Visit the Green Table for tips on sustainability and recycling
• Stop by the Community Table to meet local non-profits
• Use your LINK card—get $1 for $1 match (up to $25 per customer, per market)

Thank you to Wintrust®, Floor Coverings International, and J. Blanton Plumbing for their generous support. Special thanks to Northfield Township Food Pantry and the Experimental Station’s LINK Up Illinois program for supporting our LINK Match program.

Parking Info: Free parking is available at Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church and Historic Wagner Farm lots.

BOO-tique Costume Exchange 2026

Looking for the perfect Halloween costume without the scary price tag?

Customer Drop Off Dates • Park Center Lobby
Th, October 8 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • 4-6 p.m.
F, October 9 • 12-3 p.m.

Bring your clean, gently used costumes ahead of time and receive a shopping receipt with the total value of your items. Use your receipt to “shop” on Saturday. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, attending a party or just love to dress up – there’s something for everyone! All ages and sizes are welcome.

Join us for a spooky fun Halloween Costume Swap!
On Saturday, October 10 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), enjoy music, kids’ activities and a frightfully fun atmosphere while you find your next Halloween look. Don’t miss this chance to save money, reduce waste and celebrate community!

Not swapping? No problem!
Costumes: $10 each
Accessories: $1 each

Cash only purchases accepted on exchange day.

Autumn Roasts & Rides

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.

Purchase tickets in advance online. Need help? Call us at 847-657-1506.

Sunday,

October 11

Yappy Hour Series: Howl-O-Ween (dog park members only)

Presented by:

Join us for a howling good time at our annual Howl-O-Ween event! Bring your pups in a costume for a chance to win a 2027 dog park membership, create a keepsake at our Pumpkin Paw Print Station, strike a pose in front of our spooky backdrop, grab a treat bag and sip on a drink from Tom’s Coffee Truck. *This is an exclusive event for dog park members.

Autumn Exhale- A Sound Bath in Nature

As autumn settles across the prairie, join us for an immersive outdoor sound bath surrounded by open skies, native flowers and grasses, and the gentle rhythms of nature. Through the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls and restorative instruments, you’ll be invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world. This experience offers a space to release tension, embrace stillness, and fully experience the beauty of the season.  In the event of inclement weather, program will move indoors at the Tyner Center.

Friday,

October 16

Halloween SKELEbration!

Presented by Graber & Gyllenhaal Orthodontics

Don’t miss the Halloween event everyone’s howling about!

Calling all little ghouls, goblins and skeletons! 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. Parents must accompany children.

NEW! Come hungry! Food trucks will be outside with delicious items for purchase.

Event Pricing (PAYABLE AT THE DOOR)
$20 per child (ages 2-12); Ages 13+ enter FREE!

Questions? Call us at 847-724-5670.

Saturday,

October 17

Glenview Farmers Market

Experience the best of fresh and local every Saturday morning through October 24! Shop a wide variety of seasonal produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, fresh donuts, coffee, honey, crepes, chocolates, bottled craft cocktails, hot sauces and more – sourced from within 200 miles of Glenview.

• Enjoy live music from local musicians
• Visit the Green Table for tips on sustainability and recycling
• Stop by the Community Table to meet local non-profits
• Use your LINK card—get $1 for $1 match (up to $25 per customer, per market)

Thank you to Wintrust®, Floor Coverings International, and J. Blanton Plumbing for their generous support. Special thanks to Northfield Township Food Pantry and the Experimental Station’s LINK Up Illinois program for supporting our LINK Match program.

Parking Info: Free parking is available at Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church and Historic Wagner Farm lots.

Saturday,

October 24

Glenview Farmers Market

Experience the best of fresh and local every Saturday morning through October 24! Shop a wide variety of seasonal produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, fresh donuts, coffee, honey, crepes, chocolates, bottled craft cocktails, hot sauces and more – sourced from within 200 miles of Glenview.

• Enjoy live music from local musicians
• Visit the Green Table for tips on sustainability and recycling
• Stop by the Community Table to meet local non-profits
• Use your LINK card—get $1 for $1 match (up to $25 per customer, per market)

Thank you to Wintrust®, Floor Coverings International, and J. Blanton Plumbing for their generous support. Special thanks to Northfield Township Food Pantry and the Experimental Station’s LINK Up Illinois program for supporting our LINK Match program.

Parking Info: Free parking is available at Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church and Historic Wagner Farm lots.

Sunday,

October 25

A Family Halloween at Historic Wagner Farm

Yee haw! Get in the spirit with a kid-friendly Halloween bash farm-style! Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a haunted wagon ride, pumpkin games and more ghoulish fun!

 

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