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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 10:30am to 2:30pm, 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
Event Series Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More information coming soon!  ...

included with admission

Super Saturday: Getting Excited About Science

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Dramatic demonstrations, easy to see equipment, humor, and audience participation will be sure to entertain and inspire the next generation of scientists. TR Limit: 120. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk. TR = Ticket registration.

Free

Reptile and Bug Show with Crosstown Exotics

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Experience the wild like never before with Crosstown Exotics at the Woodridge Library! Get up close and personal with a diverse mix of reptiles, amphibians, and bugs, including African bullfrogs, hissing cockroaches, a giant green anaconda, and an alligator snapping turtle. Don't miss out on this fun and informative experience—come slither, crawl, and explore with...

Free

Trick or Treat Trail

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Come to downtown Westmont in your Halloween costume and go trick or treating at participating businesses throughout the downtown business district. For more info, contact the Westmont Chamber at wcctb@westmontchamber.com or 630-960-5553.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free

A Happenin Halloween

York Center Park District 1609 South Luther Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Come celebrate a sweet Halloween with the York Center Park District. We will have carnival games, hayrides, concessions, and much more. Our theme this year is Spooky Candyland, So don't forget to dress in your most creative and spooky costume for our annual costume contest! Don't miss out on this event, that will be fun...

Free

Halloween Boo Bash

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United States

Enjoy the Biggest Halloween Party at Geneva Commons! It’s time for our Halloween Boo Bash! There will be pumpkin decorating, jugglers, a costume contest, and much, much more. Put on your costume and join us for some Spooktacular fun!!!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events and...

Free

BOO-tiful Saturday

Elmhurst City Centre 147 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Did someone say spooky season??? 👻​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ It’s almost time for BOO-tiful Saturday filled with spooky activities, music, and trick-or-treating at all your favorite merchants! Bring your own treat bag, and let’s have a fa-boo-lous time! 🎃 Saturday, October 19th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm   For information on more events like this, check out...

Free

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