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Haunted Stacks

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

Welcome to the 3rd annual Haunted Stacks! This special after hours event will be scarier than ever before! While the Haunted portion on the main level may be too scary for all ages, the Spooky Stacks and games will be available for younger audiences on the lower level. The Haunted Stacks are recommended for middle...

Free
Event Series Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

Mike Rylko Community Park 1000 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Featuring: locally grown fruits, vegetables, condiments, gourmet coffee and pastries, and more. In addition, business sponsored booths and non-profit booths will showcase local organizations and businesses.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Get the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes on rain or shine. Lots of vendors from IIlinois, Michigan and Wisconsin area farmers, specialty crafters, unique food items and other one-of-a-kind vendors. Don’t miss...

Free
Event Series Glen Ellyn French Market

Glen Ellyn French Market

Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Geneva French Market

Geneva French Market

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

World of Genomics: Discover Everyday DNA

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for this interactive, hands-on science experience featuring multiple stations focused on specific aspects of science, with volunteers from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Visitors will learn about DNA, genetics, agriculture, robotics, and microbes—all through family-friendly activities led by volunteer researchers from the IGB. See...

Included in general admission
Event Series StoryWalk: Owl Babies

StoryWalk: Owl Babies

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont, IL, United States

Enjoy Owl Babies by Martin Waddell with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library....

Free
Event Series Wonder Wheels Festival

Wonder Wheels Festival

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Vroom! Vroom! Wonder Wheels will be zooming back to Wonder Works Children’s Museum this October! On October 12 & 13, Wonder Works Children’s Museum will host the second annual Wonder Wheels Outdoor Festival to celebrate all things on wheels! For just two days, children and their families will be able to explore wheels by: –...

$5 – $15

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