Fall Caboose Days
Fox River Trolley Museum 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL, United StatesRide with the conductor in the Big Red Caboose or with the engineer in the locomotive!
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Makerplace’s 2nd Anniversary Party
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesCelebrate the Makerplace's 2nd Anniversary with us! Join us at the Makerplace open house and explore a variety of hands-on activities. Laser engrave a pint glass, express yourself with suburban sketching, discover the new equipment added to the Makerplace in 2023, and sample a snack inspired by the current One Book One Village book. Plus,...
Lotería
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesStop in and play a few games of lotería. All families with children welcome.
Free
Talk Like a Pirate Day
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesDrop in for some piratey activities! Also test your treasure-hunting skills with our pirate-themed scavenger hunt, which will be running all day long!
Free
Fun with STEM: Learn and Create
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynMembers 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...
Free
Family Maker Workshop: Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesPut your heads and hands together to construct a unique family project — and some special memories to boot. Together you'll create a playable drum kit and other instruments from recycled materials. Best for families with children ages 4 and older. Please attend either session: Monday, September 11 or Thursday, September 21. No registration required.
Free
Fall Celebration Play Date
Lincoln Marsh Harrison & Pierce Avenues, Wheaton, IL, United StatesCelebrate the start of fall with a Nature Play Date at Lincoln Marsh. Enjoy activities and open play then stay afterwards for a picnic lunch. Registration requested. For details, visit lincolnmarsh.org
Free
Bluey Bash – FULL
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesOur favorite Blue Heeler family is returning with more wackadoo games, crafts, and activities! Please register all children and adults who will be attending.
Free
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