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Event Series Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

Donations appreciated
Event Series Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free

Spooktacular Storytime

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us for a not so scary Halloween themed Storytime with fun music and ?trick or treating?! Dress up encouraged! Walk-ins and new friends welcome.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Monster Bash

Sunset Knoll Recreation Center 820 S. Finley, Lombard, IL

Get ready for Halloween with the Monster Bash! Play some spooky games, enjoy some ghoulish treats and make sure you wear your costume!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

$6 – $7

Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures

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

In this one-hour program, we will dispel the five most common myths about bats, spiders, snakes and rats. Ages 6+ with a caregiver. ** **Ticketed program. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Services Desk.

Event Series Fall Fandom Fest

Fall Fandom Fest

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...

Fall Colors Scavenger Hunt

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United States

Explore the trails of Caldwell Woods and look for fall colors with a scavenger hunt.

Free

Downtown Trick-or-Treating

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

Do your children want two opportunities to collect candy? Of course they do! Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat in beautiful downtown Geneva. Participating shops and restaurants, which have signs displayed on their door or window, will be handing out treats.   For information on more events like this, check out...

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