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Books and Bluey Storytime

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

Wack-a-doo! Pop into the Library for a Bluey storytime. This program has limited seating. Tickets will be available at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the program begins.

Free
Event Series Park Play Dates

Park Play Dates

Various Locations IL, United States

Get ready to play! An early childhood staff member will meet you at the park listed below. Families welcome! No registration needed. Just show up for some fun. Playdates will not be rescheduled in case of inclement weather. Sunshine is expected every day! Activities are geared for ages 7 & under. September 14 - Blowing...

Free

Dig in to Play: Toddler Sensory Time In-Person

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

For ages 1-3 w/adult. Dress for some messy fun in the Kids' Library and explore a variety of sensory stations with your toddler. SIblings welcome. No registration required.

Free

Westmont Fire Department Open House

Johanik Fire Station Headquarters 6015 S. Cass Avenue, Westmont, United States

The Westmont Fire Department has scheduled its Annual Open House Event for Saturday, September 28, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Johanik Fire Dept. Headquarters, 6015 S. Cass Avenue. The department has several fun and educational activities planned for the public as well as free hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and bottled water to those...

Free

Autumn Fest

Gouin Park 10016 Fullerton Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

$20 Wristband for unlimited use or $1 per ticket per attraction. Trackless Train, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo lnflatables, Free pumpkin for each family, Car Show, Touch A Truck.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free

Oktoberfest

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Prost to Oktoberfest and the season of donning your lederhosen and enjoying live polka music at Brookfield Zoo’s Oktoberfest, presented by Leinenkugel’s. The festive event, which takes place on the Zoo’s East Mall, is free with general admission. In addition to taking in the sounds of Oktoberfest, a seasonal menu featuring bratwursts, sausages, pretzels with...

Included in general admission

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