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Event Series Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Various Locations IL, United States

Come meet Mirabel Madrigal from the movie Encanto! Mirabel will lead us in a storytime and dance party. Children of all ages and their caregiver(s). ** Caregiver required. This is a ticketed program. Due to capacity, a limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Children's Reference Desk on a first-come, first-served basis 30...

Free

The Medieval Faire

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Come to the Faire…the Medieval Faire! Hear the joyous strains of celebration while the Jester entertains with his skill. The Falconer will tell of falconry by displaying and presenting his birds of prey while educating the audience about the role of these birds in the environment. Have your picture taken attired in a Medieval hat....

Free

German American Day

Elk Grove Historical Museum 399 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Join the Elk Grove Historical Museum for a celebration of this region's German heritage. Bring the family to play games and learn more about this important part of our community's history. Soft pretzels and locally-brewed beer will be available for purchase.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall...

Free
Event Series Halloween Costume Community Closet

Halloween Costume Community Closet

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Browse our selections and take what you need. Got costumes to donate? Bring your clean, gently-used costumes and accessories to the Library from September 15 through 30. Costumes leftover from this event are donated to Partners for Our Community (POC). All ages. Drop in. While supplies last.

Free

Marching Mustang Music Bowl

Downers Grove South High School Dunham Road and 63rd Street, Downers Grove, IL

Enjoy marching band performances from high school students in this open-air competition. Ticket prices and where to purchase TBA.

Fall Food Truck Fest

The Forge: Lemont Quarries 1001 Main Street, Lemont

Calling all foodies! Food Trucks will be returning to The Forge on Saturday, October 7th to bring you a Fall themed Lemont Food Truck Festival in partnership with Brew Avenue Events! Featuring 10 of the regions best food trucks, music, a beer garden and a Vendor Village (featuring local businesses) - plus all the fun...

$5 – $10

Twin Lakes Harvest Hayride and Storytime

Twin Lakes Recreation Area 1200 East Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine, IL, United States

Enjoy a Library storytime on a family friendly hayride at Twin Lakes Recreation Area. End the night with s’mores and hot chocolate while relaxing around a bonfire. All ages. The 5:10 p.m. hayride on both nights is for children 6 and under. For ticket information, contact the Salt Creek Park District at 847-259-6890. Held offsite...

Family Fishing Evening

Woodridge Woodridge, IL, United States

Bring the family out for a fun evening of fishing, food and a bonfire at Lake Carleton. Our Senior Rods Fishing Club will be on hand to assist your young angler as needed. We’ll have pizza, hot dogs and water available while you fish. At the end of the night, join us in front of...

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