Activities : SUBURBAN ACTIVITIES Activities


Through 10/31, Haunted Houses Various locations around the city and suburbs www.hauntedillinois.com www.hauntedhousechicago.com Independently-run haunted houses pop


up all over Chicagoland this time of year, providing thrills and chills during this spooky season. If you have a thing for horror-themed funhouses, let one of these scare the pants off you!


Through 10/31, Richardson’s Adventure Farm 909 English Prairie Rd., Spring Grove 815-675-9729 richardsonadventurefarm.com Like corn mazes? The giant one


here, themed this year with the Illinois Bicentennial, will get you totally lost. In a good way. Family fun - zip lines, play areas, food - is featured as well.


8/31-9/3, Naperville Jaycee’s Last Fling Naperville Central High School 440 W. Aurora Ave., Naperville 630-961-4143 wwwlastfling.org This last hurrah of summer features a


carnival, a Labor Day parade, and musical headliners Cheap Trick, the Pop 2000 Tour hosted by Lance Bass, and the Gen-X Summer Tour.


9/7-9/8, Itasca Oktoberfest Downtown Itasca – Orchard Street 630-773-0835 | www.itasca.com Live music, German food, hot dogs and other entertainment for 2 days in September


including the Free Kids Korner on Friday from 4-11pm and Saturday from Noon to 3pm. This is a fun block long weekend celebration with something for everyone.


9/8, 10th Annual Itasca Oktoberfast 5K running race Usher Park, Itasca www.itascaoktoberfast5k.org/ A chip-timed 5k race thought the tree lined neighborhood streets of Itasca. This race is part of the CARA Runners Choice Circuit. Proceeds benefit local organizations dedicated to providing support for families and individuals in need.


9/9, Itasca’s Largest Tailgate Party Downtown Itasca - Orchard Street 630-773-0835 www.itasca.com Kickoff the start of the NFL season


watching football on a large blowup screen or on one of 5 other screens under the tent in downtown Itasca – Orchard Street. Enjoy beer, soda, brats and hotdogs for purchase. Wine with Me will be selling Bloody Marys.


9/15-9/16, Chicago Ultimate Women’s Expo Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Rd. Rosemont 866-618-3434 www.chicagowomensexpo.com Shop, learn, and experience the best


products, services, and resources for women. Enjoy tastings, spa treatments, launches, and design inspirations. Celebrities at this year’s event include Christina Milian, Susan Lucci, Keke Palmer, Tori Spelling, Bo Derek, and Carson Kressley. Regular tickets cost $10.


Unique Thai Cuisine For 35 years, we have been


serving authentic Thai cuisine at an excellent value – in an


open setting – and always using 100% halal meats.


11 East Illinois Street 312.670.0100


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