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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

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
Event Series Wildlife Connections

Wildlife Connections

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.

Free
Event Series Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism,...

Free

Pumpkin Painting

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United States

Paint and create a pumpkin masterpiece! The library will provide a small pumpkin, paint and other decorating supplies. No carving permitted!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free
Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Let’s get artsy and crafty! Each session we will complete a craft or piece of art that you’ll take home at the end. Recommended age: 6-11 years

Free

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