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Event Series Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn

Pop, Pop, Pop, Popcorn

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

Learn all about popcorn on an 1890s Midwest farm! You’ll hear the history of popcorn, see how to cook it on a wood-burning stove, and get to sample an array of heirloom varieties. Demonstrations begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the summer kitchen. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages...

$5

Addison Fire Department Open House

Addison Fire Department Station #2 666 S. Vista Avenue, Addison, United States

Plenty of fun and education with food provided by local Addison restaurants!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Local Author Meet and Greet

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Meet local author Bonnie McAuley to discuss her newly published children's book, Highs and Lows, which follows the challenges and triumphs of a family dealing with a child's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

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

Junior Archaeologists

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

Celebrate International Archaeology Day with a naturalist as we dig deeper into the role of an archaeologist. What do they do? Where do they go? What do they find? Participants will have the chance to be archaeologists themselves as we piece together clues about history and humankind. Participants will play some games, get crafty and...

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

Elmhurst Fire Department Open House

Elmhurst Fire Station 2 601 S York St, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us on October 6th as we kick off National Fire Prevention Week! Discover crucial fire safety tips, enjoy fun activities, and grab some tasty refreshments, all centered around this year's theme, "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!" Don't miss out on a day of fun and entertainment!   For information on more events...

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

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