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Pumpkin Smash

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Don’t trash it, SMASH IT! Green your Halloween by recycling your Jack-O-Lanterns into compost. All candles, stickers, glitter, and synthetic decorations must be removed from pumpkins prior to the smashing.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Free

Dia de Muertos

Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

This is a day of remembrances for all ages. The event is free and will feature musical and dance performances, face painting, sugar skull decorating, community resources, and vendors.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, United States

Please don't put it in the trash; bring it to the smash and green your Halloween! The City of Des Plaines and the Des Plaines Park District are teaming up for a Pumpkin Smash. Bring your pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns, and gourds to the Pumpkin Smash composting event on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2...

Free
Event Series Wilder Mansion Holiday Market

Wilder Mansion Holiday Market

Wilder Mansion 211 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL, United States

You're invited to RGL Marketing for the Arts' 13th Holiday Market at Wilder Mansion. One of a kind artisan & seasonal gifts. Over 55 artisans and gourmet food vendors including including kid’s clothing, pottery, stationery, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, and gourmet food. Free event runs 4-9 pm on Friday, November 1 and 10 am-4...

Free

Pumpkin Demo

The Glen 22W030 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, United States

Don't trash them! Smash them! Join the Butterfield Park District as we host our first Pumpkin Demo. All pumpkins will be recycled thanks to Republic Service. They will co-host this event and help make this fall season a little greener! Pre-Registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Free

Pumpkin Smash and Bash

Centennial Park (Park Ridge) 100 S Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Recycle your pumpkin at the Pumpkin Smash and Bash! Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition that kicks off the event, smash and bash them, then launch them into piles of compost. Go green by helping to clean up the newly smashed pumpkins and learn about composting. Please remove any...

Free

Skull Painting

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

To celebrate the Day of the Dead, we will be painting a sugar skull on terracotta pots. Ages 6-11. ** **Tickets will be available at the front desk 30 minutes prior to the event. En celebración del dia de muertos, ven y pinta tu calavera en una maceta de barro. Edades 6-11. ** Boletos estarán...

Free

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