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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

Preschool Play and Learn: Get Moving

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

Here is a chance for preschoolers and their grown-ups to play and learn together. Different early childhood learning skills will be covered each month. This month is Get Moving! - Physical Education! You will have fun meeting other families from the neighborhood while we sneak in the learning.

Free

First Friday: Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures with Incredible Bats

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

Learn from our friends from Incredible Bats about fruit bats, snakes, tarantulas, and rats and why they are misjudged. Every First Friday, an array of downtown Geneva businesses offers specials all day - from discounts to giveaways to raffles. Shop and dine at your favorite places and discover new ones! We will sweeten your First...

Free
Event Series $5 Friday Nights

$5 Friday Nights

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

Pay less admission for the same amount of fun! Just $5 admission per person starting at 5:00 pm. Every visit to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is an adventure that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and lead to new discoveries. After a long week of school (or work!) unwind with a trip to the Museum. Make...

$5

Twin Lakes Harvest Hayride and Storytime

Twin Lakes Recreation Area 1200 East Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine, IL, United States

Enjoy a Library storytime on a family friendly hayride at Twin Lakes Recreation Area. End the night with s’mores and hot chocolate while relaxing around a bonfire. All ages. The 5:10 p.m. hayride on both nights is for children 6 and under. For ticket information, contact the Salt Creek Park District at 847-259-6890. Held offsite...

Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free
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...

Halloween Movie in the Park

Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins

Join us for our Halloween Movie in the Park! The movie will start right at 7:00pm! There will be snacks and refreshments available to purchase in our concession stand! FREE FOR EVERYONE!!!!! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free

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