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Pumpkin Smash

Westchester Community Church 1840 Westchester Boulevard, Westchester

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Ongoing

Pumpkin Smash Party

Central Park (Oak Brook) 1500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook

Slimy! Goopy! Mushy! All the words to describe that aging carved pumpkin- sounds like we can have some fun! Come roll that old pumpkin down the Sled Hill at Central...

$4 โ€“ $12

Pumpkin Smash

Mount Prospect Public Works 1700 W Central Road, Mount Prospect

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Free

Pumpkin Recycling Event

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

The Village of Carol Stream is partnering with eWorks, SCARCE, Accurate Document Destruction, Flood Brothers Disposal, and DuPage County to host a Pumpkin, Textiles, Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event. This...

Pumpkin Smash

Village Green Park (Glen Ellyn) 130 South Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn

Don't trash your pumpkinsโ€”smash them instead! Come to Village Green Park and be part of our pumpkin composting initiative. Let's work together to divert as many pounds as possible from...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Lombard Common 433 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard

Donโ€™t trash it, smash it! Green your Halloween this year and compost your pumpkin in the Lombard Common east parking lot. This is brought to you by the Lombard Junior...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

SCARCE 800 S Rohlwing Road, Addison

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Ron Ory Community Garden Plots 811 S. West Street, Naperville

The annual Pumpkin Smash will take place from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, located at 811 S. West Street. Area residents...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle

Donโ€™t Trash It, Smash it. Pumpkin Smash is an annual waste reduction and education effort in Illinois first begun by SCARCE. It diverts pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for...

Free

Food Drive

The CORE (Lemont) 16050 127th Street, Lemont

Pack the pantry with the Lemont Park District. Items needed include:  Food Items: Condiments, canned/packaged meat, rice, instant potatoes, pasta, canned/packaged fruit & veggies, bottled water/juice, breakfast bars, baking mixes,...

Pumpkin Smash

Harrer Park and Harrer Pool 6250 Dempster Street, Morton Grove

Don't trash it, smash it. Recycle your pumpkins.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Pumpkin Smash

Downers Grove South High School Dunham Road and 63rd Street, Downers Grove

Donโ€™t Trash it, Smash it! The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted....

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Downtown Bartlett Bartlett

The Village of Bartlett will be hosting its annual pumpkin composting event with this yearโ€™s Pumpkin Smash! SCARCE, a nonpro๏ฌtorganization committed to keeping โ€œstu๏ฌ€โ€ out of the land๏ฌll by reusing...

Itasca Public Works Pumpkin Smash

Itasca Public Works 411 N. Prospect Avenue, Itasca

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Villa Park Village Hall 20 S. Ardmore, Villa Park

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Free

Pumpkin Smash Recycling Event

Bensenville Village Hall 12 S Center Street, Bensenville

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Wheaton Train Station 402 W Front St, Wheaton

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Pumpkin Smash

Conant High School 700 East Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Bartlett Metra Parking Lot 138 E. Bartlett Avenue, Bartlett

The Village of Bartlett will be hosting its annual pumpkin composting event with this yearโ€™s Pumpkin Smash! SCARCE, a nonpro๏ฌtorganization committed to keeping โ€œstu๏ฌ€โ€ out of the land๏ฌll by reusing...

Pumpkin Composting Event

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

Citizens are encouraged to bring their pumpkins to be composted to the Library. All pumpkins MUST be cleaned free of inorganic materials such as candles and other decorations prior to...

Smashing Pumpkin Recycling Event

La Grange Park Public Works 937 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Pumpkin Composting Event

Lisle Village Hall 925 Burlington Ave, Lisle

The Village of Lisle will be collecting pumpkins for composting on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Village Hall Parking Lot, 925 Burlington Avenue. Rather...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Downers Grove South High School Dunham Road and 63rd Street, Downers Grove

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Pumpkin Smash

Hinsdale South High School 7401 S. Clarendon Hills Road, Darien

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Catapult a Pumpkin

Lewis University 1 University Pkwy, Romeoville

Will County and Lewis University have partnered to offer the 7th annual Will County collection of pumpkins for recycling. From 9am to Noon on Saturday, Nov. 4, students, parents, and...

Pumpkin Smash

New Hope United Methodist Church (West Chicago) 643 E Washington Street, West Chicago

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Free

Pumpkin Smash Pumpkin Recycling Event

First Presbyterian Church (Arlington Heights) 302 N Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

The pumpkin smash is a community effort to keep pumpkins out of our landfills. With our help, the pumpkins will be composted! Save your pumpkins and join us on 11/4/23....

Event Series Dia De Los Muertos

Dia De Los Muertos

Various Locations IL

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Library from Oct. 30 - Nov. 4. Children will learn about this special Latin American Holiday with a craft and books available for...

Free

Super Saturday: The Colors of India

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Delight in a vibrant, interactive performance that brings Southern Indian stories to life through a unique art form called bharatanatyam. Through dance, music, and theatre, the Natya Dance Theatre will...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Prairie Green Preserve Peck Road and Bricher Road, Geneva

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

LEGO Day

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Join us for an all-ages LEGO Celebration! Dive into creativity with hands-on building, games, storytime and prizes. Experience a day of laughter and learning with fellow LEGO enthusiasts.

Free

Mindful Manners and Etiquette for Kids

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Encourage your child to practice their manners & dining etiquette skills through engaging activities, interactive games, and fun role-playing exercises! Topics covered: greetings, table setting, communication etiquette, the importance of...

Free

Pumpkin Shoot and Pumpkin Play Zone

Volunteer Park 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook

Bring your old pumpkin to shoot with arrows and play themed games! This event includes basic archery instruction, 5 arrows, and our Pumpkin Play Zone. All proceeds will go to...

$3 โ€“ $12

Spirit of Diwali

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Celebrate Diwali with beautiful balloon sculptures throughout the center representing the โ€œSpirit of Diwaliโ€! Enjoy a lively a fashion show displaying balloon dresses as well as the latest Diwali fashions...

Cocoa and Chocolate Crawl

Downtown Geneva IL

Stroll through shops and restaurants for our third annual Cocoa & Chocolate Crawl! Experience a variety of Geneva shops and restaurants from 11 am-4 pm.

Family Movie Matinee: Frozen 2

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Get comfy, enjoy some popcorn, and join us in the Ferrentino Room for a family movie matinee!

Free

Pumpkin Smash and Bash

Centennial Park (Park Ridge) 100 S Western Avenue, Park Ridge

Recycle your pumpkin at the Pumpkin Smash and Bash! Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition that kicks off the event, smash and bash them,...

Free

DIY Mystery Toys

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Are you obsessed with surprise mystery toys? Join us to create your very own mystery toys out of model magic clay. Trade them with your friends or bring them home...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

St. Peter Lutheran Church (Arlington Heights) 111 W Olive Street, Arlington Heights

Webelos, Cub Scouts, Parents and Siblings - Please join us for Troop 37's 3rd annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 4th from 1-4 pm. We will have a devilishly good...

Cultures of Our Community

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

The Village of Streamwood Community Relations Commission, in partnership with Poplar Creek Public Library, is hosting its annual diversity event to embrace and appreciate different cultures in our community. Come...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Camp Greene Wood 3155 71st Street, Naperville

It is the pumpkin-smashing season! Join us for our 6th annual Pumpkin Smash event at Camp Greene Wood and unite with others in the effort to help divert compostable material...

Free

Stars, Stories, and Sโ€™mores

LaBagh Woods Cicero Avenu and Foster Avenue, Chicago

Listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a sโ€™more, view stars, and more. Grove 2.

Free

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