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(Not So) Spooky Costume Party

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

It’s spooky season! Celebrate with us in the downstairs meeting room with a special storytime and a themed craft. Costumes highly encouraged! Ages 2-7 with caregiver.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free
Event Series Family Gaming

Family Gaming

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Board games, video games, VR headsets and more for the whole family! Drop in to the library to play your favorite old games and try new ones.

Free
Event Series Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Fun with STEM: Learn and Create

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. For grades 2-5. September 19: Diffraction of Light Discuss what light is and how diffraction gradients separate light into its components. Make kaleidoscopes using diffraction gradients and toilet paper rolls. October 24: Secret Messages Learn about the...

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Haunted Hallway: Kids Edition

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Bring a canned good as “admission” to the haunted hallways so we can donate to the Riverside Food Pantry. Dress up in your best costume and enjoy a spooky afternoon filled with treats, raffles, and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free

Diary of a Wimpy Kid No Brainer Release Party

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For grades 1–6. Celebrate the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, No Brainer, with games, activities, and snacks.

Free

Halloween Fun: 0-4 year-olds

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Put on your costume and join us for some Halloween fun! Activities will include crafts, stories, games and more. Specifically designed for kids up to 4 years old. Drop-in.

Free

International Artists Day

WNDR Museum 1130 W Monroe Street, Chicago, United States

WNDR Museum, Chicago’s original immersive art and technology experience, will celebrate International Artists Day on Wednesday, Oct. 25 with free admission all day. Celebrating the artist in each of us, WNDR will open its doors and welcome visitors to experience more than 20 interactive artworks by cutting edge artists, collectives, technologists, designers and makers from...

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