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Monster Mash

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Kick off the Halloween season. Dress to get messy and kick off your Halloween season with the library’s very own Monster Mash! Create your own monster, mix up some monster goo and play some Halloween themed games. Please register each child separately.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Free

Kids Halloween Craft Party

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United States

Join us for a free, family-friendly event focused on Halloween-themed crafts for kids at the Hanover Park Park District Community Center.   Let your little ones' imaginations run wild with our variety of Halloween-themed craft stations. This event is perfect for children of all ages and skill levels. It's a fantastic opportunity for families to...

Free
Event Series Legotastic Saturday

Legotastic Saturday

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Build as far as your imagination will take you in this fun drop-in event the whole family will enjoy. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Free

Life in the Pond – The Science of Turtles

Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL, United States

Join us for Life in the Pond: the Science of Turtles! This event will be held outdoors along the shore of Lake St. Benedict. (In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside to the Birck Hall of Science.) Sign up for an estimated time of arrival. The event is 10am to 1pm. Guests...

Free

Pumpkinpalooza

Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United States

Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies limited. Presented with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty Group.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Free

Community Hero Day

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United States

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, our annual Community Hero Day will take place on the grounds of the Fire Museum from 10am-2pm. This event continues to be a success due to overwhelming support from our partners and the citizens of Aurora and surrounding communities. Families will have an opportunity to once again participate in our...

Free

Water Reclamation Open House

Carol Stream Water Reclamation Center 245 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream, United States

We're excited to announce that Carol Stream will celebrate its 30th anniversary since the first open house in 1994! Join us in celebrating this special milestone and take a tour of the facility. This event will feature Educational Guided Plant Tours | Hay Rides | Touch-A-Truck | Wall Painting for Kids | Plastic Duck Races...

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...

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