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Fishing Derby

Surrey Park 95 Surrey Drive, Glen Ellyn

Kids ages 3-12 years old are invited to join the Kiwanis Club of Streamwood for the annual fishing derby.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fishing Derbies.

Touch A Truck

Berens Park (Elmhurst) 493 North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Climb and explore a variety of vehicles at Touch a Truck in Berens Park. Free admission. Visit 9 am-Noon. The first hour will be a quiet hour designed for kids who love trucks, but not the noise.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free
Event Series Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot (check your local store)

Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  August 3 - Whiteboard September 7 - Field Goal Game October 5 - Fire Rescue Truck November 2 - Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe

Free

1st Saturday Family Craft

Bartlett Depot Museum 100 W Railroad Avenue, Bartlett, IL, United States

Families are invited to join in the fun as the Bartlett Depot Museum hosts its First Saturday Free Children’s Craft. On September 7, kiddos will be coloring a fabric drawstring backpack. No registration is needed, but supplies are limited. The museum, 100 W. Railroad Avenue, will be open that day from 9 a.m. to noon....

Free

Community Fall Garage Sale

Seascape Family Aquatic Center 1300 Moon Lake Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Join us for our annual Community Wide Garage Sale this fall!! It’s the perfect time to discover treasures and connect with neighbors. Free to shop!

Free

Aurora Art League Member’s Show

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

Come explore the 66th Annual Aurora Art League Member's Show! Check out the year's best of the best. Approximately 40 artists will be participating in this show, bringing a total of approximately 100 pieces at art, including paintings, mixed media, and photography. The show will be on exhibit until approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, September...

Free
Event Series Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the program’s start time.

Free

Super Saturday Jam with ChangoSnakeDog and Friends

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

Celebrate friendship, love, and care for our Earth in this unique multicultural show featuring live music and puppets. Best for children ages 2-10 with an adult. Meet puppet friends — a jaguar, a frog, and a Mayan deity — while enjoying original songs in Spanish and English. Please register each child individually.

Free

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