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Family Engineering: Earthquake Challenge

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

Brainstorm, 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. How do architects make buildings that can withstand earthquakes? The Instrumental Seismic Intensity tool, created by Hispanic scientist Arturo Arias Suárez, predicts how strong an earthquake will...

Free
Event Series Scarecrow Fest

Scarecrow Fest

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

The 39th annual Scarecrow Weekend will be held October 11th-13th in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. 110+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an Activity Zone with festive photo ops, Scarecrow-to-Go...

Free
Event Series Elgin Farmers Market

Elgin Farmers Market

Downtown Elgin South Riverside Drive, Elgin, IL, United States

Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown Elgin every Friday. Watch for weekly updates on our Downtown Elgin Market Facebook Page.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free
Event Series Ghoulish Golf

Ghoulish Golf

River View Miniature Golf Course 8 North Avenue, St Charles, IL, United States

Mix it up this Halloween with a game of crazy golf with spooky surprises at every turn. Enter at your own risk! Some family-friendly light scares possible.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

$8
Event Series Monster Mash Carnival

Monster Mash Carnival

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Monster Mash Carnival is packed with family-friendly Halloween-themed activities, carnival rides, live music and plenty of fall food and beverage options (caramel apples, anyone?). Whether you're trick-or-treating at one of our adventure activities or taking a hayride through the beautiful Heritage Quarries Recreation Area, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The Forge is offering a...

Halloween Happening

Wheaton Park District Community Center 1777 S. Blanchard Rd., Wheaton, IL, United States

CARNIVAL GAMES* | BOUNCE HOUSE* | TOUCH-A-TRUCK | CANDYLAND TRAIL* | SENSORY TABLES | FOOD TRUCKS* *Some activities require a small fee. Costumes encouraged for this activity-filled Halloween event.       For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Event Series Half-Price Play Friday Nights

Half-Price Play Friday Nights

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

Have ALL the fun for HALF the cost during Half-Price Play Friday Nights, 5–8pm, September 20–October 24, 2024!* Every visit to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is an adventure that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and lead to new discoveries. Make a splash in AWEsome Water, put on a cape and “fly” through the Wind Tunnel,...

$9.50

Friday Night Fun: Big Blue Blocks

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

Build with the Library's Big Blue Blocks!

Free
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