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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

Spirit of Diwali

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate Diwali with beautiful balloon sculptures throughout the center representing the “Spirit of Diwali”! Enjoy a lively a fashion show displaying balloon dresses as well as the latest Diwali fashions by Macy’s Fox Valley and explore self-care booths with products by women-owned & operated local businesses. This event is free and open to all ages.

Cocoa and Chocolate Crawl

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

Stroll through shops and restaurants for our third annual Cocoa & Chocolate Crawl! Experience a variety of Geneva shops and restaurants from 11 am-4 pm.

Family Movie Matinee: Frozen 2

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Get comfy, enjoy some popcorn, and join us in the Ferrentino Room for a family movie matinee!

Free

Pumpkin Smash and Bash

Centennial Park (Park Ridge) 100 S Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Recycle your pumpkin at the Pumpkin Smash and Bash! Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition that kicks off the event, smash and bash them, then launch them into piles of compost. Go green by helping to clean up the newly smashed pumpkins and learn about composting. Please remove any...

Free

DIY Mystery Toys

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Are you obsessed with surprise mystery toys? Join us to create your very own mystery toys out of model magic clay. Trade them with your friends or bring them home to open later! We'll even raffle off some mini brand toys.

Free

Pumpkin Smash

St. Peter Lutheran Church (Arlington Heights) 111 W Olive Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Webelos, Cub Scouts, Parents and Siblings - Please join us for Troop 37's 3rd annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 4th from 1-4 pm. We will have a devilishly good time at St. Peter Field — park on Highland just north of Oakton in Arlington Hts. Enjoy some of your favorite camp foods, activities planned...

Cultures of Our Community

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

The Village of Streamwood Community Relations Commission, in partnership with Poplar Creek Public Library, is hosting its annual diversity event to embrace and appreciate different cultures in our community. Come enjoy artistic performances and other cultural expressions that help build bridges of understanding and respect. No registration is needed; just drop in! Would you like...

Free

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