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Self Defense for Youth

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Are your children aware of the basics of self safety? Strictly Self Defense will present a one-hour, age appropriate course that covers topics like stranger danger, situational awareness, consent, grooming, basic striking and more! For children ages 7-11. Topics include stranger danger, situational awareness, consent, grooming, basic striking and more! Registration required. Please note: We...

Free
Event Series Hocus Pocus 1 and 2 Movie Nights

Hocus Pocus 1 and 2 Movie Nights

Lemont Historical Society Museum 306 Lemont Street, Lemont, IL, United States

Join the Library and the Lemont Historical Society for showings of Hocus Pocus & Hocus Pocus 2. Tickets are $5 and the event will be held at the Historical Society, 306 Lemont Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Purchases can be made at the door, or ahead of time at www.lemonthistory.org. More info: 630-257-2972.

$5
Event Series Lions Club Farmers Market

Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Open House Chicago

Open House Chicago

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center is proud to host Open House Chicago—a free public festival that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout Chicago, talks and programming, and behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites across the city. Open House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the...

Fall Color Walk with Sagawau Valley Education Center

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United States

Enjoy a leisurely nature walk to see the fall colors. Meet at the Sagawau Valley Education Center Building (12545 111th Street) for a wonderful stroll through nature. The path is grass; dress appropriately for the weather & don't forget to visit the library table for a post-walk refreshment.

Free

Lajkonik Polish Song and Dance Ensemble

Trickster Cultural Center 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

We're hosting Lajkonik Song and Dance Ensemble at Trickster Cultural Center to celebrate Polish Heritage Month and showcase the wonderful talents of the Polish Community. The Polish Song and Dance Ensemble Lajkonik, or Lajkonik for short, focuses on promoting Polish folk culture through artistic dances, passionate songs and colorful performances. Lajkonik’s four performing groups present...

Free

Indoor Trunk or Treat

Des Plaines American Legion Post 36 1291 Oakwood Avenue, Des Plaines, United States

Children in costume, accompanied by parents, visiting stations indoors to receive those delicious Halloween treats, along with food & other prizes. A photo station will for those great pictures. Contact 847-824-3236 or americanlegion36@gmail.com.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Free

Oaktober

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Drop in for this celebration of the mighty oak. Learn to recognize an oak tree, find out why they and other native trees are so important, and leave with an acorn or oak sapling of your own to help restore the ecosystem. You will also enjoy family-friendly games and crafts. This event is co-sponsored by...

Free
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