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Wicked West Fest Halloween Costume Contest

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Dress up for Halloween and come to downtown Westmont to be part of this fun costume contest. There will be six categories. For more information, contact Westmont Special Events at wsec@westmontevents.com or 630-829-9378.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Free
Event Series Dudes and Donuts

Dudes and Donuts

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States

Come for the donuts, stay for the conversation. Bring the kiddos for activities and coloring, have a donut, and chat with other dudes about whatever comes to mind.

Free

Spanish Language Storytime Presented by The Language Labs

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary.

Free

Family Diwali Party

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

Celebrate Diwali, the five-day festival of lights, with stories and music. Learn some traditional dance moves with the Meher Dance Company. Live in person. Registration required.

Free

Trunk or Treat

Christ Covenant Church (Villa Park) 350 N. Addison Road, Villa Park, IL, United States

Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! Wear your costumes and join in on the fun! Free entry, games, and prizes! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Free
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 10:30am to 2:30pm, 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
Event Series Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

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

Gather your ghoulfriends, little ghosts, and goblins for this fun-filled family event. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at the Halloween-themed event that's perfect for family photo ops. All ages are in for a fang-tastic time, and the kids will leave with a sweet treat. More information coming soon!  ...

included with admission

Super Saturday: Getting Excited About Science

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Dramatic demonstrations, easy to see equipment, humor, and audience participation will be sure to entertain and inspire the next generation of scientists. TR Limit: 120. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk. TR = Ticket registration.

Free

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