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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

Bumblebee Day

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

Let's celebrate our friend, the humble Bumblebee! Drop by the Library anytime during the program for some bee-themed activities just for little ones 5 and under.

First Friday: Reptile Show with Cold Blooded Parties

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join us to learn all about reptiles from their diets to their life in the wild with Cold Blooded Parties! We will meet six animals including a giant snake, a tortoise, and an American Alligator! While seats are available. Every First Friday, an array of downtown Geneva businesses offers specials all day - from discounts...

Free

Downers Grove Sanitary District Open House

Downers Grove Wastewater Treatment Center 5003 Walnut Avenue, Downers Grove, United States

We invite you to visit our Wastewater Treatment Center for our annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Open House is a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the District’s Wastewater Treatment Center, 5003 Walnut Avenue in Downers Grove. This is a unique opportunity for residents to...

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 Legotastic Saturday

Legotastic Saturday

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

Build as far as your imagination will take you in this fun drop-in event the whole family will enjoy. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Free

Life in the Pond – The Science of Turtles

Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL, United States

Join us for Life in the Pond: the Science of Turtles! This event will be held outdoors along the shore of Lake St. Benedict. (In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside to the Birck Hall of Science.) Sign up for an estimated time of arrival. The event is 10am to 1pm. Guests...

Free

Darien Fire Prevention Week Open House

Station 89 (Darien) 7550 Lyman Avenue, Darien, United States

Children's Slide Pole, Extrication Demonstration, Firefighter Fashion Show, K9 Demonstration, Side by Side Sprinkler Demonstration, Full Arrest Scenario.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Free

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