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Event Series Arbor Reading Adventures

Arbor Reading Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Purchase day-of tickets in advance of the program at The Morton Arboretum’s Visitor Center Information desk. Join us in the Sterling Morton Library for this popular and interactive story time program. We’ll read nature-based stories, make a craft, and then head outside for a short adventure walk. The program is 45 minutes long. Themes change...

$5
Event Series Sugar Skull City

Sugar Skull City

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Welcome to Sugar Skull City! Aurora Downtown is honoring Day of the Dead, the beloved Mexican cultural tradition, from October 15 to November 6, 2022. Join us in celebrating Dia de los Muertos with art, activities, specials, videos, shopping, and much more.

Dinosaur Storycraft

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Kick off Dinovember with this dinosaur story and craft. For families with children 7 and under with an adult caregiver.

Event Series Sugar Skull City

Sugar Skull City

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Welcome to Sugar Skull City! Aurora Downtown is honoring Day of the Dead, the beloved Mexican cultural tradition, from October 15 to November 6, 2022. Join us in celebrating Dia de los Muertos with art, activities, specials, videos, shopping, and much more.

Wrap Someone in Love

Naperville Naperville, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE At this hands-on event, you and your family will learn about empathy, and what it means to have our basic needs met (or not met). Then, we’ll get started right away putting our words into action, making fleece-tied scarves for the homeless in need of warmth and love.

$12
Event Series Sugar Skull City

Sugar Skull City

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Welcome to Sugar Skull City! Aurora Downtown is honoring Day of the Dead, the beloved Mexican cultural tradition, from October 15 to November 6, 2022. Join us in celebrating Dia de los Muertos with art, activities, specials, videos, shopping, and much more.

Paint and Play

Bolingbrook Park District 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Find new ways for your children to express themselves. The program will take place outside in the pavilion, weather pending. The event will be centered around the children getting purposely dirty. The event will have at least five stations that kids can enjoy.  

Free

Crafting a la Cache: Knit a Toque

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 6 The voyageurs called them toques; today we call them beanies. Whatever the name, a knit wool cap is iconic and essential for winter weather! Join a naturalist for beginner-friendly instruction on how to finger knit your own winter beanie, and learn about the voyageurs and 18th-century headwear while you craft. The...

Free

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