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Event Series Wednesday Fun Night

Wednesday Fun Night

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this evening storytime that features a different activity each week.   For kids up to 6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Free
Event Series Family Craft Night

Family Craft Night

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

Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4+ with a caregiver.

Free
Event Series Robot Rumble

Robot Rumble

Various Locations IL, United States

Using the Library's Edison robots and LEGOs, design a robot to battle against other robots. Grades 3-5. Limit 20 participants. Participants should pick up a numbered entry ticket the day of the event at the Children's Services Desk. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free
Event Series La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections, plants and more. Come enjoy the bountiful harvest from Midwest growers! Convenient free parking is located nearby.   For information on more events like this,...

Free
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

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 Daysβ€”every Thursday the museum is openβ€”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

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.

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