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Event Series Open House Chicago

Open House Chicago

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center is proud to host Open House Chicago—a free public festival that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout Chicago, talks and programming, and behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites across the city. Open House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the...

Eclipse Encounter ’23

Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Your time to soak up the Moon’s shadow is fast approaching, eclipse chasers! Celebrate the annular solar eclipse this fall at the Adler Planetarium! On October 14, 2023, everyone’s favorite star (the Sun) and our rocky celestial neighbor (the Moon) are lining up to give us an opportunity to see a partial solar eclipse from...

Free

Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Watch this rare natural phenomenon here.

Free

Solar Eclipse Viewing

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

Join us for an unforgettable celestial experience to witness the mesmerizing partial solar eclipse through a whole new perspective – the lens of a telescope! In collaboration with the Naperville Astronomical Association, we are thrilled to offer you a unique opportunity to marvel at this awe-inspiring celestial event like never before! This program will be...

Free

Conductor Cody’s Magical Railway Adventures

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

Through the art of magic, Cody Clark shares his experiences with autism showing the audience that we are all the same with simply a different way of thinking. Go on a magical railway adventure with humor, magic and railway history and science. Recommended for kids ages 3-8 and their families.

Free

Super Saturday: Let’s Explore the Andes

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

This in-person program will be held in Meeting Room A. For families. Get a glimpse into the South American Andean life and culture through a beautiful mixture of music, storytelling, and photographs. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library. If space allows, walk-in attendees may be welcome.

Free

Solar Shindig

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

On October 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. This eclipse will be visible for millions of people in the Western Hemisphere, with an estimated 50% coverage visible in Glen Ellyn. Participate in activities and crafts to learn the science behind the eclipse while enjoying some snacks, then head outside...

Fire Department Open House

St. Charles Fire Department Headquarters 112 N Riverside Avenue, St. Charles, United States

Visit us at our annual Open House as we showcase our capabilities to the community. See special team demonstrations, vehicle extrication, sprinkler demonstrations and more.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Free

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