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Eerie Autumn Lights
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden • Oct 01 – Oct 25 @ 5PM
Every Thu–Sun in Oct: Explore Klehm Arboretum after dark with spooky lights, a straw bale maze, photo ops, treats and family-friendly fun! Read more about Eerie Autumn Lights -
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Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Gardens
Chicago Botanic Garden • Oct 07 – Oct 25
Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path aglow with artist-carved pumpkins. Among them, 75 giants tip the scales at 150 pounds each. Watch live carving in… Read more about Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Gardens -
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Bandy's Pumpkin Patch
Bandy's Pumpkin Patch • Sep 19 – Oct 30 @ 9AM
Bandy's Pumpkin Patch features mazes, inflatable games, face painting, hayrides and other great activities for the family. Read more about Bandy's Pumpkin Patch -
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Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest
Cosley Zoo • Oct 01 – Oct 30 @ 9AM
Taking in the beautiful fall colors at Cosley Zoo is a must-do! Read more about Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest -
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Fall Festival 2026 at Sonny Acres Farm
Sonny Acres Farm • Sep 19 – Oct 30
Sonny Acres iconic family-friendly festival runs September 19th for a limited time through October 30th. Read more about Fall Festival 2026 at Sonny Acres Farm -
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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois • Sep 24 – Oct 31
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Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield-Corner of 4th & Adams St • May 13 – Oct 31 @ 8AM
Visit Springfield's longest-running and most popular Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Springfield. Read more about Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield -
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The Haunting of Chittyville School
Chittyville School • Oct 02 – Oct 31 @ 7PM
Weekends in October just got scarier! Join us at the Chittyville School Haunted House and Escape Rooms for a scary good time! Read more about The Haunting of Chittyville School