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Solar Eclipse of the Art

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

Turn around with bright eyes and get ready to learn about the solar eclipse and make your own with chalk! (All ages, preschoolers with an adult)

Free
Event Series Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Meet Mirabel Madrigal

Various Locations IL, United States

Come meet Mirabel Madrigal from the movie Encanto! Mirabel will lead us in a storytime and dance party. Children of all ages and their caregiver(s). ** Caregiver required. This is a ticketed program. Due to capacity, a limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Children's Reference Desk on a first-come, first-served basis 30...

Free

Superhero Smash

Eola Community Center 555 S. Eola Rd, Aurora, IL, United States

Bring out your superhero for this super afternoon of games, crafts, real-life superheroes, and fighting off evil-doers! Register by October 13 for discounted pricing! Day of registration will be $18. Adults must register for the event too.

$12

American Girl Doll Halloween Party – FULL

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Celebrate Halloween with your American Girl Doll at the Downers Grove Museum! Learn about the celebration’s traditions, and create a Halloween related craft.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

$20 – $30

Fall Family Fun Fest

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Pumpkin spice, Witches and everything nice Let’s have an a-maize-ing autumn this season! Join us for an un-be-leaf-ably good time with an exciting shopping experience featuring face painters, balloon artists, entertainment, and more festive fall fun! Enjoy activities & music from 1PM - 3PM and a special meet & greet with the 3 Hocus Pocus...

Family Movie: Encanto

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by enjoying this musical movie about a Colombian family. Learn some words in Spanish and leave with ideas for cultural crafts and recipes! Experience the magic of the family Madrigal as you enjoy an afternoon family movie and a light snack.

Free

Cuentos from the Americas

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

Join us for an interactive storytelling event featuring myths, legends, and folktales from Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Storyteller Jasmin Cardenas will wrap it up with a dance lesson. Cardenas has been a featured storyteller at festivals across the United States, and internationally.

Free

Self Defense for Youth

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Are your children aware of the basics of self safety? Strictly Self Defense will present a one-hour, age appropriate course that covers topics like stranger danger, situational awareness, consent, grooming, basic striking and more! For children ages 7-11. Topics include stranger danger, situational awareness, consent, grooming, basic striking and more! Registration required. Please note: We...

Free

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