This list is not all inclusive
Sept. 5
Naperville
Flashback Fridays: Meet a Curator
1-2 p.m.
Hear about the work of Naper Settlement museum curators, see real artifacts from the museum’s collection of over 50,000 objects and learn about the stories behind these objects. Tickets are $10, reservations required, call 630-420-6010. For ages teen to adult. Collections Care and Storage Facility, 180 Fort Hill Drive, Door C. napersettlement.org
Sept. 20
Elmhurst
Spring Road Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
This event features a petting zoo, moonjump, concessions, appearances by the Elmhurst Police and Fire departments and live musical entertainment. springroad.com
Oct. 3-4
Naperville
Oktoberfest
5-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m.
Saturday
Sample German food and enjoy live music at this traditional festival. Naper Settlement. napersettlement.museum
Oct. 4
Romeoville
Autumn Colors Craft Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Take time to shop at this annual event featuring local crafters. Romeoville Recreation Department, 900 W. Romeo Road. romeoville.org
Oct. 10-12
St. Charles
St. Charles Scarecrow Festival
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 10-11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12
View more than 100 handcrafted scarecrows on display. This event includes a carnival, entertainment, food and children’s activities. Downtown St. Charles. scarecrowfest.com
Oct. 11
Wheaton
Fall Festival Cantigny Park
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a harvest-time festival. Enjoy activities for all ages. cantigny.org
Oct. 17-18
Naperville
All Hallows Eve
6:30-10 p.m.
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. Tickets are $15 per person at the gate, save $5 in advance. Free admission for members. Naper Settlement. napersettlement.org
Oct. 25
Batavia
Batfest
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Trick-or-Treat through the downtown, enter a costume contest or try to roll a pumpkin at this annual event. Batavia Riverwalk. downtownbatavia.com
Oct. 25
Downers Grove
Halloween Window Painting
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bring a paintbrush and a food donation for the F.I.S.H. pantry to join the fun at this annual event. Visitors will decorate business windows. Paint will be supplied. No registration is necessary. Downtown Downers Grove. downtowndg.org
Oct. 25
Glen Ellyn
Halloween Parade
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Watch the parade lead by costumed members of the Glenbard West Drum Line or join in the fun and enter the parade and march along. Children can trick or treat at participating downtown merchants. glenellynchamber.com
Nov. 14-16
Oak Brook
Christmas at the Mill Holiday Boutique
Times TBD
Get a start on the holiday shopping as local artists bring handcrafted Christmas decorations, unique jewelry, stained glass, pottery, and knitted items to this holiday boutique. Step onto the grounds and stroll among the decorated trees, enjoy carolers and a special visit from Santa Claus from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. grauemill.org
November-January
Lisle
Illumination
4:30-9 p.m.
The treescape along Meadow Lake at the Morton Arboretum will be transformed into an interactive light experience. Walk the mile-long stretch of the conifer trail and hug a tree to turn the lights on or sing to an Oak to make it brighter and brighter. In addition to the light show there will be warm beverages, fire pits and s’mores nightly. The exhibit is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. mortonarb.org
