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Kiwanis Fish Release

Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Help restock Lake Ellyn! Kids and adults are invited to help release fish into the lake on Saturday, October 19, at 9 am. This free event is brought to you by the Kiwanis Clubs of Central DuPage and Glen Ellyn, along with the Glen Ellyn Park District.

Free
Event Series Family Nature Hike Series

Family Nature Hike Series

Hidden Lake Forest Preserve Butterfield and Rt. 53, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Explore nature with the whole family! Each hike highlights a different family-friendly preserve featuring a 1-mile loop trail and self-guided activities. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-942-6200.

Free

Halloween Story Stroll at the Grand Pavilion

Riverwalk Grand Pavilion in Centennial Park 500 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville, IL, United States

Come in costume and take a stroll along the Naperville Riverwalk as you read a fall-themed picture book. Pages from the featured picture book will be posted along a designated path. Maps will be available at the starting point, and participants can read and stroll at their own pace. Themed crafts and a small prize...

Free

BOO-mingdale Halloween Party

Bloomingdale Village Hall 201 S Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

~Halloween-themed Tours & Hayride (Fire Department until 12:00 p.m., Police Department until 1:00 p.m.) ~Activities & Games D Arts & Crafts ~Trick-or-Treating AND Trunk-or-Treating ~Family Pumpkin Decorating (while supplies last, one pumpkin per family) ~Gymnastics Play Station ~Owl Pediatric Dentistry 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Library Lot - BPL ~Games and Prizes ~Entertainers ~Refreshments  ...

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

Naperville Plays

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

Join us for a day of play featuring an outdoor StoryWalk (book walk) courtesy of the Naperville Public Library and other fun hands-on activities presented by the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Naper Settlement and the DuPage Children's Museum.

Free

Forest Park Casket Races

Downtown Forest Park 7824 Madison St., Forest Park, IL, United States

Get in the β€˜spirit’ and join us for a frightfully good time at our annual Casket Races. Watching the races is a thrill…but participating is devilishly delightful! Form your team and start training now for your chance to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, or the most frightfully funny, or creepiest β€˜casket’. There’s also a...

Firefighter Storytime

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

Help us celebrate National Fire Prevention Month. We’ll share stories, songs and rhymes about firetrucks and Batavia firefighters will discuss fire safety, show off their gear and kids can explore the fire truck. This program has limited seating. Tickets are required and will be available at the Youth Services Desk 15 minutes before the program...

Free

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