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Dinos Downtown Wheaton​

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Dinosaurs invade Downtown Wheaton! This BIG outdoor exhibit features 10 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs throughout Downtown Wheaton this September 25 through October 8, 2023. Enjoy dinosaur-themed specials, activities, and more from your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants! Mark your calendar now to visit the exhibit, and check back soon for a map of dinosaur locations,...

Free

Caroling Campfire

Do you hear those bells jingling and ring ting tingling too? Come on, it's lovely weather for a cozy campfire with you! Bring the family for a night of spreading cheer by singing loudly for all to hear around this winter campfire. We will sing holiday songs, tell stories and play games. The night will...

Event Series Union Church Resale

Union Church Resale

Union Church of Hinsdale 137 S. Garfield Avenue, Hinsdale, IL, United States

This huge bargain-packed sale includes clothing for men, women, teens and children, including infant and maternity wear as well as designer French Room items, housewares, linens, sports equipment, jewelry, collectibles, and some holiday items. Proceeds benefit a wide variety of charities and social service agencies.   For information on more events like this, check out...

Event Series Halloween Costume Community Closet

Halloween Costume Community Closet

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Browse our selections and take what you need. Got costumes to donate? Bring your clean, gently-used costumes and accessories to the Library from September 15 through 30. Costumes leftover from this event are donated to Partners for Our Community (POC). All ages. Drop in. While supplies last.

Free

Depot’s 150th Birthday Bash

Bartlett Depot Museum 100 W Railroad Avenue, Bartlett, IL, United States

The Bartlett Depot Museum will be open with a fun schedule of activities. No registration required. 10:15 a.m. - Bartlett in TV, Radio & Film Trivia Think you know a lot about Bartlett on the silver screen, small screen and through the air waves? Test your knowledge with this fun multi-question trivia quiz. Donuts &...

Event Series PumpkinPalooza: Pumpkins on Safari

PumpkinPalooza: Pumpkins on Safari

The Growing Place 25w471 Plank Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Step into the wild at PumpkinPalooza, where a fun safari adventure meets the pumpkin patch! Explore our gardens in the safari-themed pumpkin scavenger hunt. Enjoy a photo safari hayride, kids’ crafts, pumpkin slingshots, face painting, handmade eats and more! Get up close at a live animal show from IncredibleBats! and shop for seasonal dΓ©cor and...

Free

Spanish-English Bilingual Nature Storytime

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Discover the joy of bilingual storytelling as nature comes alive through enchanting tales and interactive activities during an engaging Spanish-English nature storytime program in The Morton Arboretum Children’s Garden. This drop-in program, which is part of the Arboretum’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming, is recommended for ages 2 through 6, though all ages are welcome. More...

Eclipse Kick-Off

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

Join the library for fun space themed STEM activities, refreshments and more in anticipation of the Solar Eclipse occurring October 14. Receive a pair of FREE Solar Eclipse glasses for participating! All Ages. Drop-In. Registration Required. While Supplies Last.

Free

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