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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
Event Series LEGO Builders

LEGO Builders

Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle

This open LEGO play session is designed to let kids’ imaginations lead the way. LEGOs and challenges are provided. For Grades K–4.

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 Halloween Event

Halloween Event

Bass Pro Shops 709 Janes Avenue, Bolingbrook

Have Fun with Us for the Halloween Weekend! It’s time to celebrate Halloween! Stop by for trick-or-treating. Participate in a Costume Parade. Get a Digital Photo Download. October 25: 4pm-8pm...

Free

Halloween on the Riverwalk

Amphitheater on the Riverwalk SE Corner of Jackson & Eagle St, Naperville

Goblins, pumpkins and puppets, oh my! Children of all ages and their caregivers can dress in costume and enjoy Halloween fun at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. Get into the spirit with...

Community Halloween Event

Hoffman Estates High School 1100 W Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates

Come join us for INDOOR crafts, games, pictures, and lots of candy. For preschoolers and children up to the age of 10.    For information on more events like this,...

Free

Spooktacular Fun Night

Westmont Community Center 75 East Richmond St. , Westmont

The whole family is invited to a safe and fun-filled evening as you trick or treat through the Community Center with us! Lift your spirits when you meet Wacky Drac...

Free

Haunted House

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park

You won’t want to miss our annual Halloween Haunted House! This years theme…SKELETONS. Don’t forget to come dressed in your Halloween costume!   For information on more events like this,...

Free

Haunted Activity House – Dance Party

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Come explore our Haunted Activity House designed and created by our very own Teen Volunteers. Activities within are a secret so we hope you enjoy the surprise!   For information...

Free

Dia de los Muertos Wreaths

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

Families with Children. Registration is required. Honor your departed loved ones with your family on Dia de los Muertos with this very special craft. Familias con niños. Es necesario registrarse....

Free

Trunk or Treat

Connolly Recreation Center 22W130 Thorndale Avenue, Medinah

Get ready to celebrate Halloween in a safe, community-centered environment where creativity and festive spirits come alive. Stroll through our parking lot transformed into a magical Halloween wonderland with creatively...

Free
Event Series House of Creeps

House of Creeps

Wintrust Field 1999 S Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg

The 3rd-Annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival invites Chicagoland to experience two full weekends of boo-tastic family fun, featuring thrilling rides, spooky House of Creeps haunted house, tasty treats, trick-or-treating, costume contests,...

$17.50 – $25
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

Día de los Muertos and Halloween Bilingual Storytime

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora

Dress up to enjoy a bilingual story time alongside Princess Rapunzel of Corona! All ages welcome. ¡Vístete para disfrutar de un cuento bilingüe para todas las edades junto a la...

Free
Event Series Reels at the Rialto

Reels at the Rialto

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N Chicago St, Joliet

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important...

$5

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