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Event Series Elk Grove Farmers Market

Elk Grove Farmers Market

Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, United States

The Elk Grove Farmers Market operates on Saturdays from June through October and is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors a fresh market with a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, breads, drinks and much more. The Market is located at the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex parking lot (901 Wellington Avenue), adjacent to the Elk...

Free
Event Series Wheaton French Market

Wheaton French Market

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

Fun Run

Sedgwick Park 47th Street and 10th Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with friends and family, the Fun Run is the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and fantastic memories. Each participant will walk or run one mile. All participants will receive a shirt and swag bag which includes a fall themed item along with...

$30
Event Series Saturday Stay and Play

Saturday Stay and Play

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Bring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while building with our new Blue Blocks. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with...

Free
Event Series Creepy Critters Month

Creepy Critters Month

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Enjoy self-guided activities about spiders, snakes, bats, rats, crows, vultures, owls and more! Go on an indoor Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt...

Free
Event Series StoryWalk: Owl Babies

StoryWalk: Owl Babies

Diane Main Park 200 W 59th St, Westmont, IL, United States

Enjoy Owl Babies by Martin Waddell with the whole family while you stroll through Diane Main Park. Simply follow the path around the lake, reading signs placed along the trail, to take in the full story. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library....

Free

Sensory Friendly Movie Event: Disney’s Winnie the Pooh

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Lights up! Sound down! Hands busy! Join us for relaxing showing of the animated version of Disney's Winnie the Pooh (Rated G). Join us for our Sensory Friendly Movie Event. This event is designed to allow families that have children with Spectrum Disorders to experience seeing a movie in a sensory friendly environment. We will...

Free

Science Works

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Learn about cool jobs and hot careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) straight from the professionals at our Museum-wide career celebration. In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Science Works will feature dynamic speakers, hands-on activities and one-on-one discussions. Youth and their families can discover what interesting jobs the STEM fields have to offer,...

included in general admission

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