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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

SCARCE 800 S Rohlwing Road, Addison, IL, United States

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.  Don’t Trash it, Smash it!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Clauss Recreation Center 555 W Bryn Mawr Avenue, Roselle, IL, United States

Don’t Trash It, Smash it. Pumpkin Smash is an annual waste reduction and education effort in Illinois first begun by SCARCE. It diverts pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for you to drop off your pumpkins to be composted. Come smash your pumpkins in a dumpster located at the Roselle Park District Clauss Recreation Center....

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Harrer Park and Harrer Pool 6250 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL, United States

Don't trash it, smash it. Recycle your pumpkins.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

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

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