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Pumpkin Smash

New Hope United Methodist Church (West Chicago) 643 E Washington Street, West Chicago, United States

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year the Saturday after Halloween. Don’t Trash it, Smash it!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Free

Pumpkin Smash Pumpkin Recycling Event

First Presbyterian Church (Arlington Heights) 302 N Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

The pumpkin smash is a community effort to keep pumpkins out of our landfills. With our help, the pumpkins will be composted!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Dinosaur Detectives

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Stomp into Dinovember by completing a scavenger hunt in the Library! Stop by the Youth Desk anytime throughout the day to pick up a form.

Free
Event Series Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the program’s start time.

Free

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Fall Fun

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Sing, dance and play with Spark the Firefly and all her friends for some fall fun. Tickets available at the Children's Services desk beginning Saturday, October 19.

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

Public Works Open House

Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Due to ongoing construction on Pembroke Ave., this annual FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Rd. The event will feature a touch-a-truck experience, where children and adults can explore and interact with various Public Works vehicles and equipment. Bring your Halloween pumpkins (remove decorations) to be composted,...

Free

Pumpkin Smash

North Park (Franklin Park) 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Don’t trash it, SMASH IT! Green your Halloween by recycling your Jack-O-Lanterns into compost. All candles, stickers, glitter, and synthetic decorations must be removed from pumpkins prior to the smashing.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Free

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