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Event Series Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops

Lowes (check your local store) IL, United States

Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition – attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have selected the correct store, date, time and number of mini-DIYers. Submitted registrations cannot be edited or undone. We look forward to building with you and...

Free

10th Anniversary of the Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United States

The Naperville Park District invites the community to celebrate 10 years of environmental education at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. In addition to the festivities for all ages planned at the Nature Center, located at 320 Knoch Knolls Road, a ribbon cutting ceremony and...

Free

Cossitt School Clothing Sale

Cossitt Elementary School 115 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

SELL your gently used children’s clothing, equipment, and books! VOLUNTEER to shop the coveted PRE-SALE. SHOP top-quality clothing items from infant to teen and find out why people look forward to our sale year after year. Half Price Sale: 12:30pm - 1:30pm For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Children's...

Naperville Public Safety Open House

Naperville Safety Town 1320 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

(Enjoy police and fire demonstrations, safety resources and activities for all ages at this free family-friendly event) The Naperville Police and Fire Departments invite all residents to attend the annual Public Safety Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Naperville’s Public Safety Campus, 1380 Aurora Ave. Bring the whole...

Free

Commemorative Day: Latine Heritage Month

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

In 1968, Hispanic Heritage Week was first observed under the directive of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Twenty years later, in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan, the week was expanded to a full month of honoring the cultures, contributions, and collective actions of people of Latine descent. Celebrated between September 15 and October 15 each year,...

Included in general admission
Event Series Museum Campus Exploration Day

Museum Campus Exploration Day

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

Have you ever wondered what’s in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the French fur traders and Potawatomi who once called this area home. Drop in...

Free
Event Series Celebración de los Árboles

Celebración de los Árboles

The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, United States

Explore the vibrant cultures and traditions of Latin America in the beautiful natural settings of The Morton Arboretum at Celebración de los Árboles on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Celebración de los Árboles honors the vibrant cultures of Mexico and Mesoamerica, where the Arboretum does important work...

Included in general admission

Nickelodeon Day of Play

Batavia Depot Museum 155 Houston St, Batavia, IL, United States

The Nickelodeon Day of Play is back at Batavia Depot Museum! The Museum is partnering with Nickelodeon's Our World global initiative to provide a FREE day to learn and play in the Batavia story. Pick up an activity book, try painting with trains, go on a local landmark hunt and more!

Free

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