Conservatory Kids Story Time
Friendship Park Conservatory 395 W Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, United StatesAll are welcome to come listen to nature themed stories, walk the atrium and participate in book-related activities!
Free
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Mini Halloween Crafts
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesMake a mini lantern and a mini piñata! We will use ping pong balls and LED tea lights to create mini lanterns you can decorate as a mummy, a jack o' lantern or your own silly/spooky creation. We will also be making personal piñatas from craft tubes and crepe paper. Hide a fun surprise inside!...
Free
Story Time with NPL
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United StatesJoin the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month (*unless noted otherwise) Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 Thursday, November 7 | 11:00 Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 Thursday, January 9 | 11:00
Included in general admission
Family Engineering: Wildlife Crossing
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesBrainstorm, design, build, and test structures to solve problems and help make the world a better place, just like real engineers! Best for families with children ages 5-11. For over 500 years, Incans have been building and rebuilding the Q’eswachaka suspension bridge that crosses a deep river gorge using woven mountain grasses. This bridge is...
Free
Barrington Farmers Market
Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United StatesFeaturing local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Jovita Wore Pants
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about Jovita Valdovinos, a brave Mexican woman who refused to wear skirts. Be inspired to design a pair of doll pants to use when borrowing one of our American Girl dolls! (Grades K–5)
Free
All About Bees
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesDid you know Franklin Park was named Bee City, USA? See real bees up close! Hear from the Village of Franklin Park’s own beekeeper, Monika Suryovich, on the importance of bees in the community, and then enjoy a story and craft. This program is in partnership with the Village of Franklin Park’s Tree Preservation Board.
Free
Oswego Cemetery Walk
Downtown Oswego IL, United StatesExperience local history come to life during our annual Oswego Cemetery Walk! Participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Pre-registration is required. Registration the day of the event is $10, space permitting. Please arrive at the beginning of your timeslot! Participants should be able to...
$7 – $10
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