Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Far Suburbs the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 19 picks, refreshed weekly.
19 picks · checked Sep 21
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsFuerza Regida opens the fall leg of its This Is Our Dream Tour at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsFuerza Regida opens the fall leg of its This Is Our Dream Tour at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre.
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Downtown Highwood, Highwood, Far SuburbsAdam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe North Shore's big fall street fest: pumpkin walls, carving, a carnival and two music stages.
Downtown Highwood, Highwood, Far SuburbsAdam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe North Shore's big fall street fest: pumpkin walls, carving, a carnival and two music stages.
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Naper Settlement, Naperville, Far SuburbsNaper Settlement hosts two days of German food, beer, live bands, a stein contest and family fun.
Naper Settlement, Naperville, Far SuburbsNaper Settlement hosts two days of German food, beer, live bands, a stein contest and family fun.
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Harmony Park, Arlington Heights, Far SuburbsFree music and a local restaurant showcase take over downtown Arlington Heights.
Harmony Park, Arlington Heights, Far SuburbsFree music and a local restaurant showcase take over downtown Arlington Heights.
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Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsTommy James & The Shondells bring their catalog of ’60s pop-rock hits to the Arcada.
Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsTommy James & The Shondells bring their catalog of ’60s pop-rock hits to the Arcada.
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The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Far SuburbsSip more than 60 ciders and seasonal beers while strolling the Arboretum's fall trails.
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Far SuburbsSip more than 60 ciders and seasonal beers while strolling the Arboretum's fall trails.
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Abbey Farms, Aurora, Far SuburbsPumpkin Daze runs September 19–November 1 at Abbey Farms with a corn maze, pumpkins, family rides, games and food.
Abbey Farms, Aurora, Far SuburbsPumpkin Daze runs September 19–November 1 at Abbey Farms with a corn maze, pumpkins, family rides, games and food.
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Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsCountry-rock pioneers Pure Prairie League share an Arcada bill with Pablo Cruise.
Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsCountry-rock pioneers Pure Prairie League share an Arcada bill with Pablo Cruise.
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Yunker Park and The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, Mokena, Far SuburbsA four-day carnival adds free concerts, a movie, food and Saturday kids activities.
Yunker Park and The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, Mokena, Far SuburbsA four-day carnival adds free concerts, a movie, food and Saturday kids activities.
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Four Seasons, Lombard, Far SuburbsLombard Park District hosts free family games, dancing, face painting, a candy hunt and pumpkins at Four Seasons.
Four Seasons, Lombard, Far SuburbsLombard Park District hosts free family games, dancing, face painting, a candy hunt and pumpkins at Four Seasons.
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The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Far SuburbsWalker Hayes has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Far Suburbs
Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, Far SuburbsLos Lonely Boys with special guest Jaik Willis has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, Far SuburbsLos Lonely Boys with special guest Jaik Willis has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson Street, Far SuburbsMatthew Broussard has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson Street, Far SuburbsMatthew Broussard has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarThe Carpenters Songbook has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Carpenters Songbook has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Far SuburbsFright Fest at Six Flags Great America has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Far SuburbsFright Fest at Six Flags Great America has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
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Writers Theatre, Glencoe, Far SuburbsSisters at Writers Theatre has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Writers Theatre, Glencoe, Far SuburbsSisters at Writers Theatre has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace, Far SuburbsThe Buddy Holly Story has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace, Far SuburbsThe Buddy Holly Story has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, Far SuburbsPeppa Pig World of Play offers discounted homeschool play sessions for preschool families.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, Far SuburbsPeppa Pig World of Play offers discounted homeschool play sessions for preschool families.
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