Events

• 9:00am

• Paws in the Park Day

  Oct 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL

  Bring your leashed dog to explore the outdoor gardens at Cantigny Park on Mondays. A parking fee applies.

• Creepy Critters Month

  Oct 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Naperville, IL

  Visit the nature center for spooky fun.

  Free
• 10:00am

• Drop-In Craft

  Oct 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL

  Get creative with this monthly craft.

  Free

• Rhea Lana's of Schaumburg

  Oct 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Rhea Lana's of Schaumburg, Schaumburg, IL

  Visit this bi-annual resale for new (to you) items.

  Free

• Nature-Telling with Lincoln Marsh

  Oct 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Warrenville Public Library District, Warrenville, IL

  Explore stories and crafts with staff from Lincoln Marsh.

  Free Registration Required

• Rhea Lana's of Fox Valley Resale

  Oct 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Rhea Lana's of Fox Valley, Aurora, IL

  Visit this bi-annual resale for new (to you) items.

  Free
• 

  Guests 50+ Get 50% Off Volo Admission Every Mon, Tues, Wed in October

  Oct 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Volo Museum, Volo, IL

  Admission is 50% off for all seniors on select days this month.

• 10:30am

• Exploration Station

  Oct 19, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Geneva Public Library District, Geneva, IL

  Preschool play at STEM stations.

  Free

• Stories and More

  Oct 19, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Schiller Park Public Library, Schiller Park, IL

  Toddler play session hosted by the Schiller Park Public Library.

  Free Registration Required
• 11:00am

• Storypalooza

  Oct 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Franklin Park Public Library, Franklin Park, IL

  Enjoy stories and songs together at the library on Monday mornings.

  Free Registration Recommended

• Fall Block Party

  Oct 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Maywood Public Library District, Maywood, IL

  A fall block party where neighbors can build together, make new friends, and enjoy the season.

  Free Registration Required
• 11:30am

• Storytime Yoga

  Oct 19, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library, Naperville, IL

  Come dressed in comfy clothes for this yoga storytime.

  Free
• 1:00pm

• Halloween Masks

  Oct 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM St Charles Public Library, St. Charles, IL

  Get into the Halloween spirit by decorating your own spooky or sweet mask.

  Free
• 3:30pm

• Halloween Makers

  Oct 19, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Poplar Creek Public Library, Streamwood, IL

  Register in advance for Halloween crafting. For grades 4-6.

  Free Registration Required
• 4:00pm

• Chess Scholars

  Oct 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge, IL

  Learn the basics or strengthen your game.

  Free Registration Required

• STEAM Explorers

  Oct 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Naperville Public Library - Nichols Library, Naperville, IL

  Explore STEAM topics at this monthly programming.

  Free

• Mad Science Monday

  Oct 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM La Grange Park Public Library District, La Grange Park, IL

  Register for special STEM experiments at the library.

  Free Registration Required

• Supported Storytime & Family Play

  Oct 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Oak Park Public Library - Main Library, Oak Park, IL

  A welcoming class for children ages 3+ with disabilities and support needs, featuring stories, songs, movement activities, and sensory supports.

  Free

• Funday Afternoon

  Oct 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Lisle Library District, Lisle, IL

  Get creative at the library. Registration required.

  Free Registration Required

• STEM Challengers

  Oct 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside, IL

  Test your STEM skills with hands-on challenges like marshmallow and toothpick builds at the library.

  Free Registration Required
• 5:00pm

• STEM Challenge

  Oct 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bellwood Public Library, Bellwood, IL

  Get creative with STEM challenges at the library.

  Free Registration Required

• Evening Storytime in Lilacia Park

  Oct 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Lilacia Park, Lombard, IL

  Enjoy an outdoor storytime on the west side of the park.

  Free
• 5:30pm

• Building Block Challenge

  Oct 19, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows, IL

  Build and explore different challenges.

  Free
• 6:00pm

• Family Lotería

  Oct 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Berwyn Public Library, Berwyn, IL

  Visit the library for fun.

  Free Registration Required

• Pizza Palooza

  Oct 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Sunset Community Center, Geneva, IL

  Kick off Red Ribbon Week with pizza and entertainment at Sunset Community Center. Free event, registration required.

  Free Registration Required

• Pokémon Club

  Oct 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library, Naperville, IL

  Visit the library for all things Pokemon.

  Free

• Family Craft Night

  Oct 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn, IL

  Head to the library for crafting fun.

  Free
• 6:30pm

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime

  Oct 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Aurora Public Library District - Santori Library, Aurora, IL

  Enjoy bilingual programming with stories and songs in both English and Spanish.

  Free

• LEGO League

  Oct 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Des Plaines Public Library, Des Plaines, IL

  Join the LEGO-building fun at the library. Registration required.

  Free Registration Required
• 7:00pm

• $1 Movie Mondays

  Oct 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Paramount Theatre, Aurora, IL

  Enjoy family-friendly movies for $1 on select Mondays.

  $1.00

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