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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...

Zombie Escape Room

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

This program is for Grades 3 & Up only  — Registration is Required. World-renowned zombie scientist, Dr. Pepper, was bitten by one of her specimens! With the help of her lab assistant, River Hallowell, follow the clues to break into the Laboratory and create the antidote before time runs out!

Free
Event Series Baby Halloween Party

Baby Halloween Party

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Bring baby in their Halloween Costume for trick or treating and not-so-scary fun! Grownups are welcome to wear family-friendly costumes too! Twenty name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. For babies and their grownups.

Free
Event Series Glow Dance Party

Glow Dance Party

Various Locations IL, United States

Wear a white or neon outfit and get ready to move and groove to popular children's music! Families can bust a move together, groove freely, and enjoy learning a simple dance routine. All ages.

Free
Event Series Free Family Days

Free Family Days

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

In partnership with the Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM), Navy Pier guests can enjoy five fun-filled days of activities for families and children (ages 10 and under) on the last Thursday of each month from January – May and two additional days of activities in September & October. Admission to the Chicago Children’s Museum is free,...

Free

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