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Explore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes, and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry. Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work under tents near the West Lawn, next to the Arboretum’s Visitor Center. The 14th annual...
Meet one of the many friendly officers of the Naperville Police Department at this special storytime to learn about safety and tour a police squad car. The police officer will also be on hand to answer any questions from the children and adults in attendance.
Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Who doesn’t love to see the beautiful color changes in Kane County’s autumn woodlands? During this program, we’ll explore Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve to learn about the science behind leaf color changes as we enjoy a Naturalist-led hike.
Brainstorm, design, build, and test structures to solve problems and help make the world a better place, just like real engineers! Best for families with children ages 5-11. How do architects make buildings that can withstand earthquakes? The Instrumental Seismic Intensity tool, created by Hispanic scientist Arturo Arias Suárez, predicts how strong an earthquake will...
The 39th annual Scarecrow Weekend will be held October 11th-13th in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. 110+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an Activity Zone with festive photo ops, Scarecrow-to-Go...
Shop a great selection of vendors, listen to live music, enjoy great food and have an awesome time in Downtown Elgin! The Downtown Elgin Market brings 30-45 vendors to Downtown Elgin every Friday. Watch for weekly updates on our Downtown Elgin Market Facebook Page. For information on more events like this, check out our...
Mix it up this Halloween with a game of crazy golf with spooky surprises at every turn. Enter at your own risk! Some family-friendly light scares possible. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
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