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Pumpkin Smash Party

Central Park (Oak Brook) 1500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Slimy! Goopy! Mushy! All the words to describe that aging carved pumpkin- sounds like we can have some fun! Come roll that old pumpkin down the Sled Hill at Central Park. There will be judges to see whose pumpkin had the longest roll, shortest roll and messiest roll in each heat. The festivities continue at...

$4 – $12
Event Series Go Meadows

Go Meadows

Various Locations IL, United States

This is a FREE and easy way to stay active and connect with the community. Join us as we walk around the paths of Rolling Meadows. GO Meadows is open to everyone, and has no fee. Bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothes and a water bottle. Walks are a manageable 30 minutes, but you are...

Free

Family Flashlight Walk

Florey Park (Rolling Meadows) 3300 Campbell Street, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

Bring your flashlights and get ready for a craft, glow stick fun and autumn activities along the way. To usher in the season of Thanksgiving, we will be collecting non-perishable goods for local food pantires at the start of the event.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of 5K...

Free

Pumpkin-palooza

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Halloween may be over, but we can still have fun with pumpkins! We'll conduct a volcano experiment before cleaning those pumpkins up to paint. Registration required, register once per group.

Free

Festival del Dia de Muertos – Day of the Dead Festival

Gail Borden Public Library - Main Branch 270 N Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

Celebremos el DΓ­a de los Muertos con manualidades, un cuento bilingΓΌe, pinta caritas y mucha diversiΓ³n. Celebrate Day of the Dead with crafts, face painting, stories and so much fun! Please register: http://attend.gailborden.info/event/7618653   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.

Free
Event Series Dancing with the Band: Live Music Night

Dancing with the Band: Live Music Night

Garden Terrace at the Pavilion 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Join us for an evening of fun and upbeat jazz with the Switch Time Jazz Group. Sit and listen with the crowd, or move to the music on the dance floor at Garden Terrace located in the Pavilion. This event benefits Sheila Ray Adult Center. Light refreshments and pastries provided by Jarosch Bakery.    For...

$5 – $7
Event Series Dia De Los Muertos

Dia De Los Muertos

Various Locations IL, United States

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Library from Oct. 30 - Nov. 4. Children will learn about this special Latin American Holiday with a craft and books available for checkout.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.

Free

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