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Event Series Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

Free

LEGO and Train Build

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Create a town using train tracks and LEGOs! Build on the floor or on a table. Join anytime during the program.

Free

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

Drop-in Crafts

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Drop in for a craft. Drop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Free
Event Series Story Trail

Story Trail

Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin, IL, United States

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon completion.

Free

Fall Crafternoon

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

Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a fall-themed craft.

Free
Event Series LEGO® Club

LEGO® Club

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

LEGO enthusiasts are invited to meet and work individually or as a group. All supplies will be provided, and your project will be on display until the next LEGO Club. Bring your imagination and creativity!

Free
Event Series Barrington Farmers Market

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United States

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

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