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Night at the Firehouse

Downers Grove Fire Station 5 6701 S. Main St, Downers Grove, IL

The annual Night at the Firehouse is held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. School aged children and their families can meet the firefighters, tour the station and take part in games and activities aimed at teaching fire safety. Fan favorites include the firefighter fashion show and the live fire demonstration to close out...

Free
Event Series Clarendon Hills Farmers Market

Clarendon Hills Farmers Market

Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

The 2024 Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market runs for approximately 23 weeks, Every Thursday, 7am-1pm. First Market date is May 16, 2024 and the last Market date is in October 2024. Downtown Clarendon Hills is home to restaurants and retail, but no groceries. The Chamber’s weekly Farmers Market strives to fill that void...

Free
Event Series La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Farmers Market

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

Our award-winning outdoor market is open from 7am to 1pm on Thursdays from May through October. Local farmers and artisans provide a selection of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, confections, plants and more. Come enjoy the bountiful harvest from Midwest growers! Convenient free parking is located nearby.   For information on more events like this,...

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

LEGO and Train Build

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

Create a town using train tracks and LEGOs! Build on the floor or on a table. Join anytime during the program.

Free

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Daysβ€”every Thursday the museum is openβ€”for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can enjoy free admission during these Donation Days, or support us with a $10 suggested household donation at the time of admission. Illinois residents can reserve their Donation Day tickets online or in person.   For information on...

Donations appreciated

Drop-in Crafts

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

Drop in for a craft. Drop-in craft activities available beginning at 10 a.m. while supplies last. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Free
Event Series Story Trail

Story Trail

Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin, IL, United States

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon completion.

Free

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