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Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free

Unity in Art

Park Place Family Recreation Center 550 S. Park Boulevard, Streamwood, IL, United States

The Streamwood Park District and the Village of Streamwood Community Relations Commission invite the public to Unity in Art – A Celebration of Cultural Diversity Saturday, Nov. 2 at Park Place Family Recreation Center in partnership with RUSH Physical Therapy, 550 S. Park Blvd. Art show: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Live Performances: 12 p.m....

Free

Pumpkin Smash and Bash

Centennial Park (Park Ridge) 100 S Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Recycle your pumpkin at the Pumpkin Smash and Bash! Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition that kicks off the event, smash and bash them, then launch them into piles of compost. Go green by helping to clean up the newly smashed pumpkins and learn about composting. Please remove any...

Free

Henna Party

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Experience the art of henna with expert henna artist, Tanya Sood. Ages 6-11 with a caregiver. Henna, also known as mehendi, is a paste made out of henna leaves (lawsonia inermis). Ms. Tanya Sood, an expert henna artist, will apply a henna design on your hand. For ages 6–11 with a caregiver.

Free

Skull Painting

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

To celebrate the Day of the Dead, we will be painting a sugar skull on terracotta pots. Ages 6-11. ** **Tickets will be available at the front desk 30 minutes prior to the event. En celebración del dia de muertos, ven y pinta tu calavera en una maceta de barro. Edades 6-11. ** Boletos estarán...

Free
Event Series Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.

$5

Dia De Los Muertos: Create your own Ofrenda Picture Frame

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Ven a celebrar el Día de los Muertos recordando a tus queridos. ¡Trae una foto y haz una ofrenda! Es necesario registrarse. Come celebrate Day of the Dead by remembering your loved ones. Bring a picture and make a picture ofrenda! Registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

Day of the Dead Event

Chicago Premium Outlets 1650 Premium Outlet Blvd, Aurora

Join us for fun arts and crafts for kids, performances from traditional Ballet Folklorico, a day of the dead Aztec dance, photo opportunities, and much more! The celebration will start at 1 PM - 3 PM between Coach and Michael Kors! We will also be having a community ofrenda altar inside Market Hall for everyone...

Free

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