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Event Series Hinsdale Farmers Market

Hinsdale Farmers Market

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale

The Farmers Market is located on Chicago ave by Burlington Park with an assortment of vendors onsite. Come and grab your weekly fruits and veggies or have lunch in the...

Free
Event Series Day Off School Camps

Day Off School Camps

Gemini Gymnastics Academy 330 Washington Avenue, La Grange

Gymnastics (Girls) and Ninja (Co-Ed) Camps for ages 5+.  Friday 10/11: Outer Space Monday 10/14: Mythical and Magical Tuesday 11/5: Slime Register on the website or email frontdesk@geminigymnasticsacademy.com

$65
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
Event Series StoryWalk: Owl Babies

StoryWalk: Owl Babies

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont

Enjoy Owl Babies by Martin Waddell with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail,...

Free

Istvan and His Imaginary Band

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge

Join Istvan & His Imaginary Band for a fun-filled morning at the Library! His cleverly crafted, award-winning kids' music will have the whole family singing, dancing, and laughing together on...

Free

Ben’s Bubble Show

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia

Tickets available beginning October 7 Ben’s Bubble Show is a blend of art, science and a touch of magic. You’ll be entertained and inspired to create some amazing bubbles of...

Free

STEPS: The Interactive, Anti-Bullying Extravaganza

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

Join us in empowering the next generation with STEPS, an interactive anti-bullying experience for kids that uses improv, theater and dance to foster collaboration, friendship, and fun.

Free
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville

Enjoy a quieter, slower-paced storytime geared towards children with sensory issues who may be overwhelmed in a traditional storytime setting. Books and activities will be designed for children with sensory...

Magical Meet n’ Greet with Hermione Granger

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Attend charms class, then meet the cleverest witch of her age as you pose for your perfect portrait and have it autographed by Hermione herself! Sponsored by the Friends of...

Free

American Girl Costume Party

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Come decked out in your Halloween costume and bring your doll along with you in costume. No costume; no worries, come anyway and have a great time playing with your...

Free

Drop-In Robot Day

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

Dash robots, spheros and drawing robots, oh my! Stop in any time between 1-3 pm to try out these cool robots. You are welcome to stay as long or as...

Free

The Bee Movie

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

Day off school! Elementary students and their families are invited to join us for a showing of “The Bee Movie” (PG). We will have an intermission and popcorn!

Free

Paper Pumpkin Patch

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Pick out some paper pumpkins and make DIY decorations to celebrate the autumn season! We'll have supplies to make pumpkin garlands, wreaths, and more! No registration required.

Free

Family Movie

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

Bring the family and enjoy the movie Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse (PG) together at the Library.

Free

LEGO® Building Challenge: Creepy Crawly Builds

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Build along with other kids and try to complete this month's challenge: use Legos to create bugs or other creepy crawly things.

Free

Art Flix: Movie and Craft

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Join us in the downstairs meeting room for finger painting and a showing of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (PG). Children under 8 must be accompanied. Walk-ins welcome!

Free

Kids Movie Matinee: The Muppet Movie

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

45 years ago, The Muppet Movie was released! Come watch the very first Muppet movie with us on your day off! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult....

Free

Intergenerational Yahtzee

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Sign your child up to play a few rounds of the dice game Yahtzee with a senior buddy during this intergenerational program.

Free

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Uno, dos, très! Come Bidi Bidi Bom Bom the night away with us as we celebrate the one and only Selena! There will be crafts, music and dancing! (Babies–5 with...

Free
Event Series Movie Monday

Movie Monday

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood

Feeling blue on a Monday? Come watch a movie with us! / ¿Te sientes triste en un lunes? ¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros! September 16: The Garfield Movie...

Free

Instrument Pet and Play

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont

Why just pet the instrument when you can learn to play it too? Rock on by the library to test out some instruments and spend some time with an instructor...

Free
Event Series Noche de la Familia

Noche de la Familia

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Únete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.

Event Series International Book Club

International Book Club

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville

English learners can practice their conversation skills with other readers while discussing a diverse range of novels. Each moth, we’ll be featuring a book focusing on immigrant and international stories....

Free

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