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Rail Safety Week – Free Train Ride

Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL, United States

On September 23, 2023 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, Fox River Trolley Museum and Illinois Operation Lifesaver are teaming up to offer hourly FREE trolley rides! Come down to learn about rail safety around our while riding out trains.

Free

Back to School on A POSITIVE NOTE

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Let’s bring in the new school year on a positive note! Join us and meet Linda Odom, children's book author of A Positive Note. You don’t want to miss the dancing book characters, treats, and much more!

Free

Fall Nature Fest: Party for the Preserves

LaBagh Woods Cicero Avenu and Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate National Public Lands Day. Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors and much more. For more information, visit commissionerdegnen.com/fallnaturefest/.

Free

BORED? Play BOARD Games

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Try one of our many board games, or bring your own and teach others how to play! All ages and drop-ins are welcome.

Free
Event Series Going on a Bear Hunt

Going on a Bear Hunt

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

We'll meet in the storyroom for a telling of Michael Rosen's "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" before heading out on a walk behind the library to find bears.

Free

No School BINGO

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Enjoy your day off with BINGO!

Free

Pete the Cat Party

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States +1 more

Do you like reading and singing along with Pete the Cat, we do too! Join us for crafts and activities based on the Pete the Cat books. Recommended age: 4-8 years.

Free

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