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Chinese Culture Day

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Enjoy an opportunity to improve your understanding of China and Chinese culture Three dancers in traditional Chinese folk attire perform on a stage in front of a red banner reading “Chinese Culture Day.” In partnership with the Chinese Consulate, the Field Museum is hosting the Fall 2023 edition of its semiannual Chinese Culture Day event....

Included in general admission

Costume Giveaway Day

Sunset Community Center 710 Western Ave, Geneva, IL, United States

Our community theatre is cleaning out its closet, and we would like to give away the items just in time for the costume season! The costume giveaway will be held from 4:30-6pm Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Sunset Community Center. Items are from previous Playhouse 38 productions and include dance costumes, dresses, pants, jackets, shirts, and...

Event Series Tiny Tot Playtime

Tiny Tot Playtime

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Come explore some of the library's new toys and make some new friends. A parent must stay with their child to supervise play. Recommended age: 1- 4 years with an adult

Free
Event Series Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures

Acorn Express Adventures

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

We’ll seek out fun destinations to hike, make a craft, and explore new topics each week. The program is 45 minutes long and is recommended for families with children 2 years old and older. In case of inclement weather, call ahead (630-968-0074) to find out if the trams are running that day. Space is limited....

$6 – $8
Event Series Pumpkin Masterpieces and Pizza Party

Pumpkin Masterpieces and Pizza Party

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

Grab your friends for some Halloween fun. Let your imagination unfold to create your own pumpkin design using paints and stickers. Pick your pumpkins from the Park District pumpkin patch and get creative. Also, enjoy pizza and a refreshment with us. Remember to dress in your painting clothes.   For information on more events like...

$24 – $30
Event Series Pumpkin Masterpieces and Pizza Party

Pumpkin Masterpieces and Pizza Party

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

Grab your friends for some Halloween fun. Let your imagination unfold to create your own pumpkin design using paints and stickers. Pick your pumpkins from the Park District pumpkin patch and get creative. Also, enjoy pizza and a refreshment with us. Remember to dress in your painting clothes.   For information on more events like...

$24 – $30

Sounds and Stories with Gustavo the Shy Ghost

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

Inspired by the book, "Gustavo the Shy Ghost" by Flavia Z. Drago, kids will create spooky sounds like Gustavo using a synthesizer and theremin during this Spanish bilingual STEM program. (Grades K–5) Sonidos y Cuentos con Gustavo el Fantasma Tímido Miércoles, 18 de Octubre, 4:30 p.m. Inspirado por el libro Gustavo, el Fantasma Tímido de...

Free

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