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Invisible Dinosaur Search Party

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Celebrate the new StoryWalk® book, Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur? by Helen Yoon. Go on a scavenger hunt for lost dinos and create invisible dinosaur friends. In case of inclement weather, this program will take place at the library in the Youth Program Room. For kids of all ages.

Free

Fire Prevention Open House

Warrenville Fire Protection District Headquarters 3S472 Batavia Road, Warrenville, United States

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

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

Family Health and Safety Fair

Glendale Heights Sports Hub 250 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL, United States

Head over to the Sports Hub to visit local organization vendors providing helpful information on ways to be healthier and safer in your every day life. The event is free and open to the public. We can't wait to see you there!

First Friday: Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures with Incredible Bats

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

Learn from our friends from Incredible Bats about fruit bats, snakes, tarantulas, and rats and why they are misjudged. Every First Friday, an array of downtown Geneva businesses offers specials all day - from discounts to giveaways to raffles. Shop and dine at your favorite places and discover new ones! We will sweeten your First...

Free

Eclipse Kick-Off

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United States

Join the library for fun space themed STEM activities, refreshments and more in anticipation of the Solar Eclipse occurring October 14. Receive a pair of FREE Solar Eclipse glasses for participating! All Ages. Drop-In. Registration Required. While Supplies Last.

Free

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival – CANCELLED

Schiller Woods W Irving Park Rd and N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture with a mini-Powwow. Make corn husk dolls & bracelets, listen to drumming, explore the Serpent Mounds, enjoy Native food & art vendors.

Free

Whoose Bones?: An Owl Pellet Dig

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Hoot, hoot! What owl is outside your window? Learn all about the different owls that call Will County home and discover their amazing adaptations that make them incredible birds of prey. Then pull out your lab coat as we turn Isle a la Cache into a forensic lab to dissect your very own owl pellet...

Free

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