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Event Series Corn Harvest

Corn Harvest

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Help with our annual heirloom corn harvest, which will feed the farm’s livestock throughout the year, and learn the importance of corn to an 1890s farm family. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.

Free

Wild Oaktober Drop-In

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

Stop by for this celebration of the mighty oak and the many animals and insects that benefit from it. Chat with garden experts and learn why oaks and other native trees are so important and leave with a tree sapling of your own to plant at home while supplies last. Enjoy family-friendly games and crafts....

Free

Lego Challenge

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family’s creation will be displayed in the Library for all to see! Supplies are limited.

Free
Event Series Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

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 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

Free
Event Series Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism,...

Free

Incredible Bats: Animals Around the World

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Incredible Bats are BACK! This time Sharon and Dan Peterson will be bringing some of their amazing animals from around the world for us to see and learn about including fruit bats, sugar gliders, a wooly possum, hedgehog, rabbit, armadillo, fennec fox, skunk, gecko, bearded dragon, ball python, an Amazon parrot AND a sloth

Free
Event Series LEGO Squad

LEGO Squad

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Ready, Set, BUILD! Join the LEGO Squad! We'll provide the LEGO bricks then you show off your skills. Best for ages 8-11. If your child is age 8 or younger, please remain near the Youth Program Room in case your child needs assistance. Caregivers of older children are always encouraged to stay in the library...

Free
Event Series LEGO League

LEGO League

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

We supply Legos and a theme, you supply the imagination! Children under 8, please bring your caregiver. Registration required.

Free

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