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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 – $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 Smash

Lombard Common 433 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard

Don’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

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

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

Don’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 year’s Pumpkin Smash! SCARCE, a nonprofitorganization committed to keeping β€œstuff” out of the landfill 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...

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

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

Spirit of Diwali

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Celebrate Diwali with beautiful balloon sculptures throughout the center representing the β€œSpirit of Diwali”! 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

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

Stars, Stories, and S’mores

LaBagh Woods Cicero Avenu and Foster Avenue, Chicago

Listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars, and more. Grove 2.

Free

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