Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Far Suburbs the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 16 picks, refreshed weekly.
16 picks · checked Sep 21
Downtown St. Charles, St. Charles, Far SuburbsAneekr at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOver 120 handmade scarecrows you vote on fill downtown, plus live music, for a fall trip.
Downtown St. Charles, St. Charles, Far SuburbsAneekr at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOver 120 handmade scarecrows you vote on fill downtown, plus live music, for a fall trip.
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The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Far SuburbsDavid Wilson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Morton Arboretum displays more than 8,000 glass pumpkins with live glassmaking demonstrations.
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Far SuburbsDavid Wilson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Morton Arboretum displays more than 8,000 glass pumpkins with live glassmaking demonstrations.
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Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
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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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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 SuburbsW.a.s.p. – 1984 to Headless, with special guest KK's Priest has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsW.a.s.p. – 1984 to Headless, with special guest KK's Priest has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Far SuburbsTower of Power has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Far Suburbs
Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace, Far SuburbsBuddy Holly’s songs drive this biographical musical at Drury Lane Theatre.
Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace, Far SuburbsBuddy Holly’s songs drive this biographical musical at Drury Lane Theatre.
Add to calendarWAR: The Greatest Hits Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
WAR: The Greatest Hits Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago, Far SuburbsFace 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago, Far SuburbsFace 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarComedian Godfrey does stand-up at Chicago Improv in Schaumburg.
The Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson Street, Far SuburbsYannis Pappas has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson Street, Far Suburbs
Stolp Island Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsMillion Dollar Quartet has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Stolp Island Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsMillion Dollar Quartet 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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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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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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