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Pumpkin Smash Pumpkin Recycling Event

First Presbyterian Church (Arlington Heights) 302 N Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

The pumpkin smash is a community effort to keep pumpkins out of our landfills. With our help, the pumpkins will be composted! Save your pumpkins and join us on 11/4/23.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Event Series Dia De Los Muertos

Dia De Los Muertos

Various Locations IL, United States

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Library from Oct. 30 - Nov. 4. Children will learn about this special Latin American Holiday with a craft and books available for checkout.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.

Free

Super Saturday: The Colors of India

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

Delight in a vibrant, interactive performance that brings Southern Indian stories to life through a unique art form called bharatanatyam. Through dance, music, and theatre, the Natya Dance Theatre will thrill you with tales where clever animals use their unique skills to triumph over adversity. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Mount...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Prairie Green Preserve Peck Road and Bricher Road, Geneva, United States

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year the Saturday after Halloween. Don’t Trash it, Smash it!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

LEGO Day

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join us for an all-ages LEGO Celebration! Dive into creativity with hands-on building, games, storytime and prizes. Experience a day of laughter and learning with fellow LEGO enthusiasts.

Free
Event Series Wilder Mansion Holiday Market

Wilder Mansion Holiday Market

Wilder Mansion 211 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL, United States

You're invited to RGL Marketing for the Arts' 12th Holiday Market at Wilder Mansion. One of a kind artisan & seasonal gifts. Over 55 artisans and gourmet food vendors including including kid’s clothing, pottery, stationery, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, and gourmet food. Free event runs 4-9 pm on Friday, November 3 and 10 am-4...

Free

Mindful Manners and Etiquette for Kids

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Encourage your child to practice their manners & dining etiquette skills through engaging activities, interactive games, and fun role-playing exercises! Topics covered: greetings, table setting, communication etiquette, the importance of manners, kindness and more.  Family and friends are invited to watch different role-playing games, skits and presentations as participants will showcase their skills during a...

Free

Pumpkin Shoot and Pumpkin Play Zone

Volunteer Park 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Bring your old pumpkin to shoot with arrows and play themed games! This event includes basic archery instruction, 5 arrows, and our Pumpkin Play Zone. All proceeds will go to our financial aid program.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

$3 – $12

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