Events

• 9:00am

• Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda

  Nov 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Prospect Heights Public Library District, Prospect Heights, IL

  Visit the community ofrenda at this two-week display.

  Free

• Adler Planetarium Illinois Free Admission Days

  Nov 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL

  Visit the planetarium with free admission for Illinois residents.

  Free
• 10:00am

• WonderKids

  Nov 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville, IL

  Visit the museum for nature programming geared towards preschoolers.

  Free Registration Required

• Dinosaur and Chicken Storytime

  Nov 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM West Chicago Public Library, West Chicago, IL

  Enjoy a dinosaur-themed storytime with fun stories and songs.

  Free

• Crafty Kids

  Nov 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Palatine Library District Rand Road Branch, Palatine, IL

  Enjoy weekly craft activities at the library.

  Free

• Chicago Botanic Garden Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents

  Nov 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL

  Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $10/car for Cook County residents, and $12/car for non-Cook County residents.

  Free Registration Required
• 10:30am

• Little Builders

  Nov 5, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Clarendon Hills Public Library, Clarendon Hills, IL

  Visit the library for block-building fun.

  Free

• Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, Hora de cuentos bilingüe

  Nov 5, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge, IL

  Visit the library for Spanish storytime.

  Free
• 11:00am

• Elmhurst Art Museum Free Day

  Nov 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, IL

  Visit the museum on one of three upcoming museum free days.

  Free

• Polish Storytime

  Nov 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park, IL

  Head to the library for bilinigual storytime.

  Free
• 

  Story Time with NPL

  Nov 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville, IL

  Visit the museum for a special storytime each month.

  $22.00
• 2:30pm

• Craft Together

  Nov 5, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Barrington Area Library, Barrington, IL

  Visit the library for crafting fun. Everyday has a different project.

  Free
• 4:00pm

• Come Meet ‘n Greet Your Favorite Pups for a PAWsome Adventure

  Nov 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview, IL

  Meet Chase and Marshall at this pop-up opportunity that's included in general admission.

  Free - $20.00 Registration Required

• Pokemon Fun

  Nov 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM St Charles Public Library, St. Charles, IL

  Visit the library for pop-up fun.

  Free

• Kindness Club

  Nov 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Maywood Public Library District, Maywood, IL

  Visit the library to spread kindness.

  Free

• Japanese Bilingual Story Explorers

  Nov 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg, IL

  Enjoy this pop-up program.

  Free

• Munch Madness

  Nov 5, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines, IL

  Test out new foods and find your favorites.

  Free Registration Required
• 4:15pm

• STEAM Storytime

  Nov 5, 2026 | 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library, Naperville, IL

  Explore STEAM topics with the library.

  Free
• 4:30pm

• Jedi Training

  Nov 5, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Vernon Area Public Library, Lincolnshire, IL

  Celebrate Mini Comic Con 2026 with a Jedi training session.

  Free Registration Required

• Ornament Painting

  Nov 5, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, Brookfield, IL

  Create your own ornament at these drop-in crafting sessions.

  Free
• 5:00pm

• Family Paint 'N Sip

  Nov 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bellwood Public Library, Bellwood, IL

  Get creative at the library.

  Free Registration Required

• Inclusive Crafting

  Nov 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Niles-Maine District Library, Niles, IL

  Get creative at the library.

  Free Registration Required

• Dinosaur Stuffed Animal Taxidermy

  Nov 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park, IL

  Create your own masterpiece at the library.

  Free Registration Required

• Paws & Relax: Therapy Dogs and Family Fun

  Nov 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop, Arlington Heights, IL

  Register in advance for dog-themed fun.

  Free Registration Required
• 5:30pm

• Family Lego Night

  Nov 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton, IL

  Play and build at the library as a family.

  Free

• Flashlight Walk

  Nov 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Cardinal Drive Park, Rolling Meadows, IL

  Enjoy outdoor fun at this community event.

  Free
• 6:00pm

• Santa's Arrival at Woodfield Mall

  Nov 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL

  Enjoy a Santa parade throughout the mall.

  Free

• Pokémon Club

  Nov 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Naperville Public Library - Nichols Library, Naperville, IL

  Have a blast with all things Pokemon.

  Free

• DuoReMi Concert

  Nov 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hoffman Estates Branch, Schaumburg Township District Library, Hoffman Estates, IL

  Relax and enjoy live music at the library.

  Free
• 7:00pm

• Family LEGO Build

  Nov 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL

  Build with the Downers Grove Public Library.

  Free Registration Required

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