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The month of September gave us everything from dinosaurs to jack-o-lanterns to decorate The Week in Pictures photo gallery.

Fans of fall can revel in all things autumn at a variety of fall festivals, Oktoberfests, pumpkin fests, haunted houses and more happening across the suburbs.

Its that time of year when Mother Nature turns ponds and puddles into glorious opportunities to sail across icescapes on blades of steel.

From fall color tours to family-friendly pumpkin carving, here are some October events that are a little bit spooky and a whole lot of fun.

Fall is here, and with it comes a plethora of Oktoberfests, pumpkin fests, fall fests, corn mazes, Halloween events and more.

Oct. 1 is a "twofer" in Wheaton when two big events -- October Fest and the Light the Torch 5K Night Run -- will offer fun, festivities and a chance to welcome autumn with a smile in the citys downtown area.

This is the weekend that Oktoberfests really get going across the suburbs. So, dress up in your best lederhosen or dirndl and get ready to raise a beer and dance the polka at a local fest.

The Wheaton Park District and Bridge Communities are partnering to collect donations to help homeless families and others in need.

Sparkling ice sculptures will make downtown Wheaton the coolest place in town Saturday.