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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

MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry on these upcoming 2024 dates: August 19, 20, 26, 27 September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free...

Free
Event Series GrownUp and Me Storytime

GrownUp and Me Storytime

Avenue Christian Church 5750 Holmes Avenue, Clarendon Hills, United States

Join us for GrownUp & Me Story Timeβ€”enjoy engaging stories, songs, and fun activities led by Miss Kathy! There are designated play areas for kids and opportunities to connect with other families. Complimentary coffee and tea will be available for adults. Feel free to bring snacks for your little ones. Fall Sessions: Kick-off! Mon, Sept...

Free

Cartooning with Mark Anderson: Spooky Stories

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

Legend has it that on the very day this class is held, a spooky specter will return from the beyond to… Wait! What was that?! Did you hear that?! It’s… it’s… A terrifically fun cartooning class! You’ll draw ghosts! Ghouls! Goblins! And Gary!!! (Who’s Gary?! You’ll have to wait and see!) Register for this fun...

Free
Event Series Maker Mondays

Maker Mondays

Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United States

Show off your DIY skills! We would love to see what you can create. / Β‘Demuestra tus habilidades artΓ­sticas! Nos encantarΓ­a ver lo que puedes crear.

Incredible Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Bats, spiders and snakes, oh my! Come meet these animals and more as we learn about these misunderstood creatures and delve deeper into well-known myths. (Grades 6–12)

Fire Department Open House

Western Springs Fire Station 1 4353 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL, United States

Our annual Fire Prevention Week Open House takes place on Monday, October 7, from 6 - 8 pm at Fire Station 1 on Wolf Road. Take the Fire Fighter Challenge Course See how Fire Sprinklers can save your life with live fire demonstrations Enjoy a ride in the fire engine Take your picture with Sparky...

Free
Event Series Noche de la Familia

Noche de la Familia

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Únete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.

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