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Incredible Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Bats, spiders and snakes, oh my! Come meet these animals and more as we learn about these misunderstood creatures and delve deeper into well-known myths. (Grades 6–12)

Fire Department Open House

Western Springs Fire Station 1 4353 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL, United States

Our annual Fire Prevention Week Open House takes place on Monday, October 7, from 6 - 8 pm at Fire Station 1 on Wolf Road. Take the Fire Fighter Challenge Course See how Fire Sprinklers can save your life with live fire demonstrations Enjoy a ride in the fire engine Take your picture with Sparky...

Free
Event Series Noche de la Familia

Noche de la Familia

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Únete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.

Event Series $1 Movie Mondays

$1 Movie Mondays

Paramount Theatre 23 E. Galena, Aurora, IL, United States

Enjoy the classics of modern cinema on the magnificent two-story screen at Paramount Theatre…for the incredibly low price of just $1 per ticket! Buy tickets at the door. Cash only ($20 bills or less). Concessions available for purchase. Credit/debit cards accepted at concessions. Movies and showtimes are subject to change. Please check back here for...

$1
Event Series Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Market

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Every Tuesday this summerβ€”rain or shineβ€”you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza. Many of our beloved vendors will be back at the colorful open-air market offering their fresh fruits and vegetables, cut and potted flowers, baked goods, cheeses, spices, and more. This year, the MCA Counter will be participating along...

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

MSI Free Admission for Illinois Residents

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

Illinois residents receive free Museum Entry on these upcoming 2024 dates: August 19, 20, 26, 27 September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free...

Free

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