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First Congo Rummage Sale

First Congregational Church of Western Springs 1106 Chestnut Street, Western Springs

Our semi-annual all-church Rummage Sales are Woman’s Society’s largest undertakings. Sales of the proportion to which these have grown wouldn’t be possible without the generous support and involvement of all...

Event Series Elmhurst Farmers Market

Elmhurst Farmers Market

York and Vallette York and Vallette, Elmhurst

The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday...

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
Event Series Free Parking Wednesday

Free Parking Wednesday

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered.   For...

Free

Bilingual Storytime- Polish

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Language Labs storytellers present songs, stories, and activities in both Polish and English. Those who speak the language and those new to the language are welcome to attend.

Free
Event Series Fall STEAM

Fall STEAM

Palatine Public Library - North Hoffman Branch 3600 Lexington Drive, Palatine

Stop by the Desk and pick up a fun STEAM craft to make at home. Ages 5 and up. While supplies last. Drop in.

Free
Event Series Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville

The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly...

Free

Decorate Sugar Skulls

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

Decorating sugar skulls is a Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) custom to honor the deceased. Come decorate a skull to take home.   For information on more...

Free

Downtown Trick or Treat

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect

Dress up in your costume and trick-or-treat at Downtown Mount Prospect businesses!     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.    

Free
Event Series Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug...

Free
Event Series Fall Fandom Fest

Fall Fandom Fest

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of...

Pumpkin Painting

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood

Let’s paint some pumpkins! Limited supplies available. / ¡Pintemos unas calabazas! Suministros limitados disponibles.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Free

Family Pumpkin Carving and Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

Family Pumpkin Carving Bring your creative ideas to Family Pumpkin Carving Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00-6:00pm at the Memorial Park Pavilion. Each registered participant will receive one pumpkin to carve...

Creepy Critters

Benedictine University

Join us for Creepy Critters Halloween Open House at the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University! Registration is required! Limited spaces available.    For information on more events like this,...

$5

Halloween Family Storytime

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

Families with Children.  Registration is required. This special storytime will get your whole family excited about Halloween!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor...

Free
Event Series Bingo Nights

Bingo Nights

Bartlett Community Center 700 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett

Enjoy a fun night out of the house and enjoy an affordable, fun, family night of bingo. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes include various items, passes, and...

$1

Trunk or Treat

Grace United Methodist Church 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville

RAIN OR SHINE! All ages are welcome! Trunk-or-treat open to 0-12 year olds. Non-violent costumes are welcomed and encouraged. Come enjoy a safe place to trick-or-treat for candy and goodies!...

Free
Event Series Wednesday Fun Night

Wednesday Fun Night

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this evening storytime that features a different activity each week.   For kids up...

Free
Event Series Family Craft Night

Family Craft Night

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

Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4+ with a caregiver.

Free
Event Series Robot Rumble

Robot Rumble

Various Locations IL

Using the Library's Edison robots and LEGOs, design a robot to battle against other robots. Grades 3-5. Limit 20 participants. Participants should pick up a numbered entry ticket the day...

Free

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