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Event Series Fall Fest

Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumnโ€”from picking the perfect pumpkin to nostalgic Ferris wheel rides above the foliageโ€”with Lincoln Park Zooโ€™s eighth annual Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly celebration brings harvest-time fun to the heart of Chicago each year from Septemberโ€“October. This yearโ€™s festival features ticketed attractions throughout...

Free

Muffins and a Movie in the Morning

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

Catch an early morning matinee in the library! Weโ€™ll have muffins and juice to go along with our mystery movie. All ages with a caregiver. No registration required.

Event Series 69th Annual Powwow

69th Annual Powwow

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

In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture and enjoyโ€ฏtraditional Powwow, native food, dancing, vendors, activities and more. Rain or shine. Information and pricing: aicchicago.org.

Drive-In Movie

Centennial Park (Lemont) 16028 127th St, Lemont, IL, United States

Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Must register in advance. Cost is per vehicle. Concessions will be sold. Space is limited. Movie begins at dusk.

$15

Lemontster Days

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

Celebrating Halloween Lemont-Style September 24 to October 18: โ€œTrail of Scarecrowsโ€ Competition! Theme: Fairytale Characters | VOTE For Your Favorite Scarecrow September 10: Stake pick-ups at Lemont Township Community Center. September 24: Drop off participating scarecrows to the Township Center between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to the Lemont Community Center at 16300 Alba Street....

Event Series Fire and Life Safety Camp

Fire and Life Safety Camp

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United States

Register Today for a FREE Fire and Life Safety Camp held at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum for Children ages 6-11. Fill out this form and a member of our staff will email you to confirm your registration. Registration for this program is free! Children will learn about fire history, create a basic first aid...

Free

Halloween Tales of Haunts and Humor

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

Come on out, if you dare, and listen to some deliciously chilling and silly tales of witches and goblins and things that go bump in the night. This program of stories and songs featuring storyteller Lynne Clayton is especially appropriate for the very young and the faint of heart. 

Science Fun for Everyone

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Families can watch and participate as Steve Belliveau of Getting Excited About Science experiments with singing rods, gummy worms, elephant toothpaste, Tesla coil, sparks, Peeps that come alive, smoke bubbles, and liquid nitrogen. For families of all ages.

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