Wheaton French Market
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United StatesFresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
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Pumpkin Smash
New Hope United Methodist Church (West Chicago) 643 E Washington Street, West Chicago, United StatesThe Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year the Saturday after Halloween. Don’t Trash it, Smash it! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.
Free
Pumpkin Smash Pumpkin Recycling Event
First Presbyterian Church (Arlington Heights) 302 N Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesThe pumpkin smash is a community effort to keep pumpkins out of our landfills. With our help, the pumpkins will be composted! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.
Dinosaur Detectives
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesStomp into Dinovember by completing a scavenger hunt in the Library! Stop by the Youth Desk anytime throughout the day to pick up a form.
Free
Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United StatesDrop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the program’s start time.
Free
Firefly Family Theatre Presents Fall Fun
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesSing, dance and play with Spark the Firefly and all her friends for some fall fun. Tickets available at the Children's Services desk beginning Saturday, October 19.
Free
Play for All
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and Chicago Children’s Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will...
Free
Public Works Open House
Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United StatesDue to ongoing construction on Pembroke Ave., this annual FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Rd. The event will feature a touch-a-truck experience, where children and adults can explore and interact with various Public Works vehicles and equipment. Bring your Halloween pumpkins (remove decorations) to be composted,...
Free
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