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Northbrook Autumnfest
Saturday, October 4
Meadowhill Park | 1479 Maple Ave., Northbrook
Celebrate the season with this free family event taking place 1:00 to 5:00pm. The fun includes bounce houses, pumpkin chucking, arts & crafts, a horse trolley, a petting zoo, free pumpkins (one per child attendee while supplies last) apple cider, a food truck and DJ entertainment. Don’t miss it!
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Big Art Weekend
Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5
Various Locations, Evanston
Celebrate local artists all weekend long at the Evanston Made Artist Studio Tour with 75 locations across the city. Meet the artists, tour their studios, view art, engage with the creative community and create your own masterpieces! All ages are welcome, and events are free. On Sunday, the Maker’s Market returns to the 1800 Maple Avenue Garage.
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Harvest Fest
Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5
Chalet Nursery | 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette
Enjoy a weekend of fall fun at the annual Harvest Fest - bigger and better than ever! Enjoy a petting zoo, scarecrow building (bring clothes – heads and straw provided), pumpkin painting, face painting, photo ops, Touch-a-Truck, and more! Sip cider, snack on popcorn, shop pumpkins, mums, and spooky décor, while celebrating the season!
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The Grove Folk Fest
Sunday, October 5
The Grove National Historic Landmark | 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
Step back in time at Folk Fest! Celebrate autumn with folk music, hayrides, and shopping from local artisans. Savor hearty stew, caramel apples, pie, popcorn, and cider in the outdoor dining hall. Explore a Native American Indian longhouse, wander nature trails, and experience Glenview’s history as costumed interpreters bring the past to life.
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Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
October 8-12, 15-19 and 22-26
Chicago Botanic Garden | 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
More than 1,000 artist-carved, real pumpkins lit with LED lights will light up the night and line the outdoor paved path in a beautiful fall setting. Featuring glowing tributes to Chicago sports teams, plant monsters, famous vampires, and more, guests will also see live carving demos, meet costumed characters, and enjoy playful frights around every corner!
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Evanston History Center Walking Tours
Saturdays: October 11, 18 and 25
Various Locations, Evanston
Explore Evanston’s interesting past with three unique walking tours this month! Walking Evanston’s Alleys (10/11), Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses – Ridge Historic District (10/18) which is based on the recently published book published by Design Evanston and co-authored by EHC’s Kris Hartzell, and Brick by Brick (10/25).
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Be Entertained!
Throughout October
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts | 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
This month’s entertainment lineup has something for everyone including Classic Seger: Bob Seger’s Greatest Hits Live (10/3), Killer Queen – A Tribute to Queen (10/5), Giordano Dance Chicago – Ignite the Soul (10/18 & 10/19), Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook (10/23) and many more! Tickets are still available for all performances, but don’t delay!
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Live Performances
Throughout October
SPACE Presents at Cahn Auditorium, Northwestern University | 600 Emerson St., Evanston
Over the past decade, SPACE has welcomed thousands of local and national touring acts to their stage, and this month is no exception, so save these dates! Mary Chapin Carpenter/Brandy Clark (10/9), Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living in the Light Tour (10/15), An Evening with Fran Lebowitz (10/23) and An Evening with Patty Griffin & Rickie Lee Jones (10/28).
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More Theater on the North Shore
Throughout October
Various Locations
Theater lovers rejoice with October’s live theater lineup including Music Theater Works’ GODSPELL, Northlight Theatre’s The First Lady of Television, Oil Lamp Theater’s Gaslight (Angel Street), Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre’s TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix and Writers Theatre’s As You Like It.
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Wheeling Taste of the Town
Wednesday, October 29
Chevy Chase Country Club | 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
Get your tickets for Wheeling’s foodie event of the year! More than two dozen of the area’s most popular restaurants, wineries, taverns, and meeting places will be serving samples from their menus – a true culinary feast! Along with food and drink tastings, guests will also enjoy live entertainment, raffle drawings, prizes, and much more.
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