Friday Fun Five October 7, 2016

Oaklee's Family Guide Friday Fun FiveHere are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories!

For more great family events, see Oaklee’s September/October Digital Edition, or search our calendar of events!

 

 

 

Heritage Day at Fischer Farm
October 8 in Bensenville

Come out to Heritage Day, the annual fall celebration at Fischer Farm, where families and history lovers can explore the buildings, touch the artifacts, and connect with history.

 

 


Mount Prospect’s Oktoberfest
October 7-8 in Mount Prospect

Join in the fun of celebrating Mount Prospect’s heritage with authentic German food, spirits and music! The annual celebration kicks off at 4pm Friday.

 

 


Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo
October 1-31 in Wheaton

Take in the beautiful fall colors and come see the animals in the crisp fall air, listen to the squeals of excitement from the children conquering the straw pyramid or finding their way through the cornstalk tunnel, and take in the thousands of pumpkins scattered on the zoo’s lawn.

 

 


The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest
October 7-9 in Highwood

The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest will boast fan favorites including all you can carve pumpkins, Trick or Treating, Costume Contests, Pumpkin Parade, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, carnival rides, kids crafts, two stages jam packed with solid entertainment, food and beverage vendors galore and a Superhero 5K Pumpkin Run/Walk.

 


Wheel Fun Rentals Pumpkin Patch
October 8 in Chicago

Located on Chicago’s Riverwalk at Lake Como, Wheel Fun Rentals Pumpkin Patch is the place to go for fall fun for kids! Fun rides like bounce houses and slides, carnival games, pumpkins, fall themed food and more are waiting for you to enjoy.

 

 


 

This week’s Friday Fun Five is sponsored by “Color the Town Pink”.
Fun, interactive event to support Cancer prevention. All proceeds will go to Breast Care Center at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.