2025-Fall-Guide

SPECIAL EVENTS

FLANNEL FEST NEW! Dust off your favorite flannel and head to Fishel Park for Flannel Fest! Savor mouthwatering BBQ, sip on cold brews, and dance the night away to boot-stomping country hits from the incredible Whiskey Road Band. We’re cranking up the fall fun with a mechanical bull, line dancing, and our epic Flannel Face Off—where one lucky guest will take home the crown as the ultimate flannel champion! Age: All Fee: Free Location: Fishel Park Date Day Time 9/26 F 6:00-8:30pm GRAVE EXPECTATIONS: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS NEW! Join us for a spook-filled evening of some adult fun. Enjoy some light appetizers, and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage before heading on a search for signs of spirits with paranormal experts using real paranormal detection equipment. Fee includes light appetizers and a beverage. Age: 21+ Min/Max: 15/40 R/NR: $40/$60 Location: Emmett’s Brewing Co. Class # Date Day Time 4700G15-01 10/10 F 7:00-10:00pm

THE BIG BALLOON SHOW NEW! Smarty Pants, a beloved regular on WGN-TV’s morning news, is renowned for his award-winning balloon twisting, groundbreaking balloon deliveries and his signature production, The Big Balloon Show. This one-of-a-kind stage experience features the world’s largest balloon props, offering an unforgettable, larger-than life spectacle that has captivated audiences across all ages. The Big Balloon Show is a unique, family-friendly production that stands apart as one of Chicago’s most innovative and entertaining events. Everyone attending must purchase a ticket. Children under three years of age do not need a ticket but must be able to sit on an adult's lap for the duration of the show. Age: 3+ R/NR: $10/$15 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4720L01-01 9/19 F 6:00-6:45pm DOG DAZE FREE! Pack up your pooch and plan for a day of fun-filled activities for you and for them. For the pups, we will have an agility course competition, pampering station, peanut butter licking contest, splash zone and more! For the people, enjoy food trucks, pet vendors and live acoustic music. Age: All Location: Fishel Park Date Day Time 9/13 SA 12:00-3:00pm

Family Events PRESENTING SPONSOR

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