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Event Series Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the program’s start time.

Free

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Fall Fun

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Sing, dance and play with Spark the Firefly and all her friends for some fall fun. Tickets available at the Children's Services desk beginning Saturday, October 19.

Free
Event Series Play for All

Play for All

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and Chicago Children’s Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will...

Free

Public Works Open House

Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Due to ongoing construction on Pembroke Ave., this annual FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Rd. The event will feature a touch-a-truck experience, where children and adults can explore and interact with various Public Works vehicles and equipment. Bring your Halloween pumpkins (remove decorations) to be composted,...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Don’t trash it, SMASH IT! Green your Halloween by recycling your Jack-O-Lanterns into compost. All candles, stickers, glitter, and synthetic decorations must be removed from pumpkins prior to the smashing.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Free

Preschool Resource Fair

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Visit with representatives from local preschools to learn more about their programs and classes. If you need to bring your little ones with you, we'll have some early literacy activities and giveaways. Attendees will be entered to win a Ready for Preschool backpack from Lakeshore Learning. No registration required.

Free

Dia de Muertos

Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

This is a day of remembrances for all ages. The event is free and will feature musical and dance performances, face painting, sugar skull decorating, community resources, and vendors.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.

Free

Pumpkin Smash

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, United States

Please don't put it in the trash; bring it to the smash and green your Halloween! The City of Des Plaines and the Des Plaines Park District are teaming up for a Pumpkin Smash. Bring your pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns, and gourds to the Pumpkin Smash composting event on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2...

Free

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