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Event Series Schaumburg Farmers Market

Schaumburg Farmers Market

Trickster Cultural Center 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

At the Schaumburg Farmers Market, youโ€™ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats sold by the vendors that produce...

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

Bumblebee Day

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

Let's celebrate our friend, the humble Bumblebee! Drop by the Library anytime during the program for some bee-themed activities just for little ones 5 and under.

Event Series Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Language Labs storytellers present songs, stories, and activities in both Spanish and English during Hispanic Heritage Month. Those who speak Spanish and those new to the language are welcome.

Sensory Playtime

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Enjoy our sensory play stations. Bring your little one for some developmentally friendly - and fun - sensory play stations. Dress to get messy.

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown...

Free

First Friday: Reptile Show with Cold Blooded Parties

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Join us to learn all about reptiles from their diets to their life in the wild with Cold Blooded Parties! We will meet six animals including a giant snake, a...

Free

DIY Ofrendas

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect

Celebrate Dรญa de Muertos and build your own shoebox-size ofrenda, an altar made to honor the life of a passed loved one. Ofrendas can also be created to remember pets...

Free

Halloween Hoot n Howl

Keystone Park West Lake St and Keystone Ave, River Forest

Join the River Forest Park District and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Trailside Museum staff for an evening of fall family fun on Friday, October 4 from 5:00-7:00...

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays...

Free
Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Traditional German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music on Friday and a mix of Oompah music, modern polka, pop, R&B, and...

Fall Fest

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale

Gather family and friends and enjoy an evening full of fun, fall festivities. The first 200 children (ages 12 and younger) to pre-register receive a free gift the evening of...

Free

Family Movie: The Bad Guys

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

This interactive movie experience includes props, bubbles, snacks and crafts. The Bad Guys is rated PG for action and rude humor. TR Limit: 50. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before...

Free

First Friday: La Ofrenda: Grรกfica Michoacana Reception

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with an exciting new exhibit, music, and more! ยกEstamos celebrando el mes de la Herencia Hispana con una nueva y emocionante exhibiciรณn, mรบsica y mรกs!...

Free

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