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CICFF40 Opening Night

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join FACETS family and friends to kick off the 40th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF40). The largest and longest running children’s film festival in the United States, Opening Night will feature a SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE by Academy Award winning filmmaker, Matthew Cherry (Hair Love, Young Love), who will be honored for his contributions...

$25

Pumpkin Smash

Downers Grove South High School Dunham Road and 63rd Street, Downers Grove, IL

Don’t Trash it, Smash it! The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year the Saturday after Halloween.  Downers Grove South High School is just one of the many locations that are hosting a...

Free

Super Saturday: The Colors of India

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

Delight in a vibrant, interactive performance that brings Southern Indian stories to life through a unique art form called bharatanatyam. Through dance, music, and theatre, the Natya Dance Theatre will thrill you with tales where clever animals use their unique skills to triumph over adversity. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Mount...

Free

LEGO Day

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

Join us for an all-ages LEGO Celebration! Dive into creativity with hands-on building, games, storytime and prizes. Experience a day of laughter and learning with fellow LEGO enthusiasts.

Free

Mindful Manners and Etiquette for Kids

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Encourage your child to practice their manners & dining etiquette skills through engaging activities, interactive games, and fun role-playing exercises! Topics covered: greetings, table setting, communication etiquette, the importance of manners, kindness and more.  Family and friends are invited to watch different role-playing games, skits and presentations as participants will showcase their skills during a...

Free

Cultures of Our Community

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

The Village of Streamwood Community Relations Commission, in partnership with Poplar Creek Public Library, is hosting its annual diversity event to embrace and appreciate different cultures in our community. Come enjoy artistic performances and other cultural expressions that help build bridges of understanding and respect. No registration is needed; just drop in! Would you like...

Free

Dinovember Green Screen

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

Celebrate dinovember at the library by taking a picture with dinosaurs using green screen technology. Find us in the library lobby! We will have a wide variety of prehistoric backgrounds with lots of dinosaurs to choose from! We will be taking pictures in the library lobby. All ages are welcome.

Free

Animation Celebration

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Are you an animation fan? Do you want to learn more about hand-drawn, computer based, 3-D animation? JOIN US for a day dedicated to celebrating the art of animation with 2 film screenings of the best, new animation from around the world! And stick around for ANIMATION STATIONS, included with your movie or Museum ticket!...

$12

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