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WonderKids Weekend Edition: Leaves

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Thursday, Oct. 10: 815-722-9301.

Free

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

Schiller Woods W Irving Park Rd and N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us to celebrate Native American culture. Listen to drumming, enjoy Native dancing, explore the Serpent Mounds, & more. Presented with the American Indian Center of Chicago.

Free
Event Series Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowes (check your local store) IL, United States

Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition – attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have selected the correct store, date, time and number of mini-DIYers. Submitted registrations cannot be edited or undone. We look forward to building with you and...

Free

Family Fun Day

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with cooperative games, nature scavenger hunts, and more.

Free

Halloween Safety Event

Montgomery Police Department 10 Civic Center Drive, Montgomery

The Montgomery Police Department hosts its annual free Halloween Safety Event on a Saturday in October from 10A-2P. The event occurs at the Police Department at 10 Civic Center Ave. in Montgomery. Visitors will play games and learn Halloween safety tips earning raffle tickets. Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes and can participate in a...

Event Series Wonder Wheels Festival

Wonder Wheels Festival

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Vroom! Vroom! Wonder Wheels will be zooming back to Wonder Works Children’s Museum this October! On October 12 & 13, Wonder Works Children’s Museum will host the second annual Wonder Wheels Outdoor Festival to celebrate all things on wheels! For just two days, children and their families will be able to explore wheels by: –...

$5 – $15
Event Series Glass Pumpkin Patch

Glass Pumpkin Patch

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Explore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes, and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry. Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work under tents near the West Lawn, next to the Arboretum’s Visitor Center. The 14th annual...

free with admission
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

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