Every Thursday, Macaroni KID Wheaton shares our picks for the top things to do with your kids in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding towns over the coming week.
Please let us know what you decide to venture out and do this weekend! Tag @MacKidWheaton on IG - we love to see what you're up to!
Here are Macaroni KID Wheaton's picks for the top free or cheap things to do in the Wheaton area with kids this week. Click on the links for all the details!
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The Cantigny fall festival runs the entire weekend! The fun begins Friday night with live music on the Cantigny parade field! Cozy up on the Adirondacks around a firepit or play lawn games. Saturday features over 50 craft vendors, hayrides, petting zoo, live music and entertainment, kids’ crafts, and pumpkin and plant sales. This three-day festival concludes at 9 pm on Sunday after another full day of colorful, seasonal fun for the whole family.
Friday-Saturday October 11-13th
2. Downtown Wheaton Touch-a-Truck
Honk, Honk! Beep, Beep! This community-favorite returns to Liberty Drive, which will be closed between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street, to make way for trucks, municipal vehicles, emergency vehicles, and more! Get up close, climb, honk, and touch these cool vehicles from right behind the wheel!
Saturday October 11, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Forest Preserve District’s largest event returns for two days! Festivities will include equestrian performances and demonstrations in the outdoor arena, wagon rides, pony rides and other children’s activities, food and entertainment, barn tours, and more. Admission and parking are free, but there are small fees for some activities.
Saturday-Sunday October 11-12th
Enjoy the fall colors at beautiful St. James Farm Forest Preserve as you learn about oaks on a guided walk. If you wish, bring crayons and paper to make your own leaf and bark rubbings. Ages 5 and up!
Sunday October 12th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
5. Not So Scary Mini Golf at Coyote Crossing
With the kids out of school on Monday, go enjoy one of the last days of the season of Coyote Crossing Mini Golf! The course will be decked out in Halloween fun, but nothing too spooky. Costumes encouraged but not required!
Monday October 14, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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