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Event Series La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange

Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections,...

Free
Event Series Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30...

Free

Superhero Storytime and Meet-n-Greet

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Join us for a fun-filled story time. Guest hosts are a Superhero duo who will share songs, stories, and rhymes. Families who attend Superhero Story time are given priority to...

Free
Event Series Crafty Kids

Crafty Kids

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free

Conservatory Kids Story Time

Friendship Park Conservatory 395 W Algonquin Road, Des Plaines

All are welcome to come listen to nature themed stories, walk the atrium and participate in book-related activities!

Free
Event Series Mini Halloween Crafts

Mini Halloween Crafts

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Make a mini lantern and a mini piรฑata! We will use ping pong balls and LED tea lights to create mini lanterns you can decorate as a mummy, a jack...

Free
Event Series Story Time with NPL

Story Time with NPL

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

Join the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month...

Included in general admission
Event Series Barrington Farmers Market

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmerโ€™s Markets.

Free

Jovita Wore Pants

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Learn about Jovita Valdovinos, a brave Mexican woman who refused to wear skirts. Be inspired to design a pair of doll pants to use when borrowing one of our American...

Free

All About Bees

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

Did you know Franklin Park was named Bee City, USA? See real bees up close! Hear from the Village of Franklin Parkโ€™s own beekeeper, Monika Suryovich, on the importance of...

Free

Oswego Cemetery Walk

Downtown Oswego IL

Experience local history come to life during our annual Oswego Cemetery Walk! Participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with โ€œghostsโ€ of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Pre-registration...

$7 โ€“ $10

Family Game Night

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Drop in any time between 6-7:30 pm to play some games as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Registration is...

Free
Event Series Pokรฉmon Club

Pokรฉmon Club

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Do you wish you could catch 'em all? Meet up with other Pokรฉmon fans for activities, games, and more fun! Best for children ages 8-11.

Free

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