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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

Book Scavenger Hunt

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

Join us for a thrilling adventure as you hunt for books for a chance to win a free book and a small prize, while supplies last.

Free
Event Series Wilder Mansion Holiday Market

Wilder Mansion Holiday Market

Wilder Mansion 211 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL, United States

You're invited to RGL Marketing for the Arts' 13th Holiday Market at Wilder Mansion. One of a kind artisan & seasonal gifts. Over 55 artisans and gourmet food vendors including including kid’s clothing, pottery, stationery, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, and gourmet food. Free event runs 4-9 pm on Friday, November 1 and 10 am-4...

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
Event Series Tiny Great Performances

Tiny Great Performances

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Tiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects including dance, music, storytelling, theatre, and more. Tiny Great Performances are designed to be an integration of play and performance. Guests are welcome to stop,...

Included in general admission

Pumpkin Demo

The Glen 22W030 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, United States

Don't trash them! Smash them! Join the Butterfield Park District as we host our first Pumpkin Demo. All pumpkins will be recycled thanks to Republic Service. They will co-host this event and help make this fall season a little greener! Pre-Registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Free

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