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Fire Department Storytime

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

It's Fire Safety Week! Join us for a special storytime with the Aurora Fire Department and a real fire truck! Children of all ages and their caregiver(s).

Free

Fire Department Open House

Western Springs Fire Station 1 4353 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL, United States

The Village of Western Springs Fire Department will be holding the annual Fire Prevention Open house on Monday, October 9, from 6 – 8 pm at Fire Station 1 on Wolf Road. This event will kick off Fire Prevention Week which runs October 8 – 14, sponsored by The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). Sparky...

Free

La Grange Fire Department Open House

La Grange Fire Department 300 W Burlington Avenue, La Grange, United States

    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.

Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....

$6 – $8

Fire Department Open House

Lombard Fire Station 45 50 E. St. Charles Rd, Lombard, IL

The Lombard Fire Department is inviting residents to attend and enjoy its community open house on Wednesday, October 11, from 6-8 p.m. This event will be held at Fire Station 45, 50 E. St. Charles Rd, in support of National Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 8 to 14, 2023. The open house is...

Free
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....

$6 – $8
Event Series Celebrate the Solar Eclipse

Celebrate the Solar Eclipse

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, IL, United States

Get ready for the 2023 solar eclipse! Stop by the Youth Services department on the 2nd floor to pick up a special take & make craft kit and your own pair of solar eclipse glasses! Use your eclipse glasses to view the eclipse on Saturday, October 14th between 10:37am and 1:22pm. Kits/glasses are for children...

Free

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