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Talk Like a Pirate Day

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Drop 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
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...

Free

Family Maker Workshop: Shake, Rattle, and Roll

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Put 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 States

Celebrate 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
Event Series Bluey Bash – FULL

Bluey Bash – FULL

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Our favorite Blue Heeler family is returning with more wackadoo games, crafts, and activities! Please register all children and adults who will be attending.

Free
Event Series Bluey Bash – FULL

Bluey Bash – FULL

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Our favorite Blue Heeler family is returning with more wackadoo games, crafts, and activities! Please register all children and adults who will be attending.

Free

Back to Hogwarts Bash – FULL

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Grades 3 and older. You’ve been accepted to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Get sorted into your Hogwarts house then celebrate the start of term with snacks and crafts. Registration required.

Free
Event Series $5 Friday Nights

$5 Friday Nights

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Pay less admission for the same amount of fun! Just $5 admission per person starting at 5:00 pm. Every visit to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is an adventure that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and lead to new discoveries. After a long week of school (or work!) unwind with a trip to the Museum. Make...

$5

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