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Arts and Crafts Fair

Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

Choose from a variety of items from local crafters and business owners that are perfect for the holidays and other special occasions.  Help support small businesses in our community.  For more information, call Aly Stanczak at 847.850.2105.

Free

Violin Storytime with Anderson’s Music Studio

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

Let's hear a story and enjoy the live violin soundtrack that comes with it. All ages with caregiver.

Free

Super Saturday: Being Bilingual Rocks! with Alina Celeste y Mi Amigo Hamlet

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

All ages. Join Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet to celebrate love, acceptance, diversity and language in Spanish and English. Experience their interactive program featuring bi-lingual music, games and culture. Immerse yourself in a unique blend of original and traditional Latin American songs, encompassing Bossa nova, rumba-flamenco, contemporary Caribbean beats and bluegrass flavors. Everyone will...

Free
Event Series Saturday Morning Movie

Saturday Morning Movie

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Join us for cereal and the showing of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul- September 16th Diary of a Wimpy Kid- October 21st Rodrick Rules- November 18th

Free

Ghost Hunt Kids Club Event

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, United States

Calling all ghouls, goblins, super heroes, princesses and more! Join us for our second annual Mall-Wide Halloween Ghost Hunt event. There will be 12 hidden Ghosts, each with special numbers assigned. Follow the clues and find the hidden ghosts throughout the mall. Turn in your completed Clue Sheet to Customer Service Center and get a...

Free

Barrington: A Blast to Our Past

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

In Collaboration with the Barrington Cultural Commission Celebrate National Family History Month through the lens of the Village we know and love today. Explore and enjoy: β€’ exhibits from local organizations and landmarks; β€’ interesting presentations; β€’ fun activities for kids; β€’ resources for creating your own family tree. This event will be located in...

Free

Trick or Treat

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED WITH DAILY ADMISSION TICKET PURCHASE. Kids can dress up in their Halloween costumes, visit the Trick or Treat stations throughout the park and receive some treats. Trick or Treat is from 11 am - 3 pm.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Included in general admission

The Promenade Spooktacular Halloween Festival

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Friday, October, 20 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. ​​​Craft & Vendor Show ( Vendor info. here) Saturday, October, 21 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Craft / Vendor Show 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Story Time inside Barnes & Noble 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Train Ride on Sandburg Way near Macy’s 5 p.m. - 8...

Free

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