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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

Donations appreciated
Event Series Just Between Friends Resale

Just Between Friends Resale

Soccer City 545 S. Consumers Avenue, Palatine, IL, United States

Are you tired of paying too much for clothes that your kids quickly outgrow? When you sell your kid's gently used items and THEN shop at Just Between Friends you'll save hundreds of dollars on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need for the next season of your child's life. For...

Conservatory Kids Story Time

Friendship Park Conservatory 395 W Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, United States

All are welcome to come listen to nature themed stories, walk the atrium and participate in book-related activities!

Free
Event Series Mini Halloween Crafts

Mini Halloween Crafts

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Make a mini lantern and a mini piñata! We will use ping pong balls and LED tea lights to create mini lanterns you can decorate as a mummy, a jack o' lantern or your own silly/spooky creation. We will also be making personal piñatas from craft tubes and crepe paper. Hide a fun surprise inside!...

Free
Event Series Story Time with NPL

Story Time with NPL

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

Join the Naperville Public Library (NPL) for one of their spectacular Story Times at DCM. These interactive Story Times often feature puppets, songs, movement, and more! First Thursday Each Month (*unless noted otherwise) Thursday, October 3 | 11:00 Thursday, November 7 | 11:00 Thursday, December 5 | 11:00 Thursday, January 9 | 11:00

Included in general admission

Family Engineering: Wildlife Crossing

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

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. For over 500 years, Incans have been building and rebuilding the Q’eswachaka suspension bridge that crosses a deep river gorge using woven mountain grasses. This bridge is...

Free
Event Series Barrington Farmers Market

Barrington Farmers Market

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United States

Featuring local vendors selling produce, handmade goods, kids activities, live music and much more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Jovita Wore Pants

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Learn about Jovita Valdovinos, a brave Mexican woman who refused to wear skirts. Be inspired to design a pair of doll pants to use when borrowing one of our American Girl dolls! (Grades K–5)

Free

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