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Pumpkin Smash

Harrer Park and Harrer Pool 6250 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL, United States

The Morton Grove Environment and Natural Resource Commission invites you to Morton Grove Pumpkin Smash. Join us on Saturday, November 2 at the North end of Harrer Park from 9 am to 12 pm for family fun with refreshments provided. What is a Pumpkin Smash? A pumpkin smash is a way to keep pumpkins out...

Dinosaur Detectives

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Stomp into Dinovember by completing a scavenger hunt in the Library! Stop by the Youth Desk anytime throughout the day to pick up a form.

Free

Public Works Open House

Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Due to ongoing construction on Pembroke Ave., this annual FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Rd. The event will feature a touch-a-truck experience, where children and adults can explore and interact with various Public Works vehicles and equipment. Bring your Halloween pumpkins (remove decorations) to be composted,...

Free

Preschool Resource Fair

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Visit with representatives from local preschools to learn more about their programs and classes. If you need to bring your little ones with you, we'll have some early literacy activities and giveaways. Attendees will be entered to win a Ready for Preschool backpack from Lakeshore Learning. No registration required.

Free

Book Scavenger Hunt

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join us for a thrilling adventure as you hunt for books for a chance to win a free book and a small prize, while supplies last.

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free
Event Series Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.

$5

Pumpkin Smash

Skokie Village Hall 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL, United States

Help us compost more in 2024! This event takes place at the Skokie Farmers Market.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.    

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