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Pumpkin Smash: From Ground to Garden

Frontier Park (Arlington Heights) 1933 N Kennicott Drive, Arlington Heights, United States

Did you know that pumpkins are 90% water which makes them bad for landfills but great for soil. Bring your post-Halloween jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins to Frontier Park and help the...

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

Pumpkin Smash

New Hope United Methodist Church (West Chicago) 643 E Washington Street, West Chicago, United States

The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by communities to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year...

Free

Pumpkin Smash Pumpkin Recycling Event

First Presbyterian Church (Arlington Heights) 302 N Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

The pumpkin smash is a community effort to keep pumpkins out of our landfills. With our help, the pumpkins will be composted!   For information on more events like this,...

Dinosaur Detectives

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Stomp into Dinovember by completing a scavenger hunt in the Library! Stop by the Youth Desk anytime throughout the day to pick up a form.

Free

Firefly Family Theatre Presents Fall Fun

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Sing, dance and play with Spark the Firefly and all her friends for some fall fun. Tickets available at the Children's Services desk beginning Saturday, October 19.

Free
Event Series Play for All

Play for All

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and...

Free

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