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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
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

Monster Bash

Sunset Knoll Recreation Center 820 S. Finley, Lombard

Get ready for Halloween with the Monster Bash! Play some spooky games, enjoy some ghoulish treats and make sure you wear your costume!   For information on more events like...

$6 – $7

Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures

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

In this one-hour program, we will dispel the five most common myths about bats, spiders, snakes and rats. Ages 6+ with a caregiver. ** **Ticketed program. Tickets are available 30...

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...

Pokémon Meetup

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Do you like Pokémon? Meet others who play, learn fun facts, and trade game cards! Drop in to meet other Pokémon enthusiasts, learn fun facts and trade cards! New players...

Free

Delve into Diwali

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Explore more about special customs and activities people enjoy during Diwali. Make crafts and enjoy treats. Tickets will be available at the Youth Desk 20 minutes prior to the start...

Halloween Haunted House and Trunk or Treat

White Oak Library District 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at our Halloween Haunted House Extravaganza! This FREE event is perfect for all ages, offering thrills and chills for everyone in the family....

Free

Spooky Stories and Costume Parade

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows

Grab your favorite costume for a walk around the library and spooky storytime.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free

Scary Stories

Willow Pond Park (Willowbrook) Plainfield Rd and Adams St, Willowbrook

In the spirit of Halloween, come to Willow Pond and read some scary stories about ghosts, ghouls and ghastly things and get ready for All Hallows Eve! You can enjoy...

$10
Event Series Spooky Trail

Spooky Trail

Reed-Keppler Park 129 W. National Street, West Chicago

Looking for a spine-chilling adventure this Halloween Weekend? Venture into the darkness at Spooky Trail in Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago. Encounter eerie clowns, creepy crawlies, and other frights along the...

$12 – $17

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