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Honk, Honk! Beep, Beep! Our community-favorite returns this October! Liberty Drive will be closed, between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street, to make way for trucks, municipal vehicles, emergency vehicles, and more! Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event. Get up close, climb, honk, and touch these cool vehicles from right behind the wheel! Please...
K-9 Demonstration Extrication Demo Firefighter Aerial Ladder Climb Sprinkler Burn Show Appearance by "Pluggy" & "Sparky" the fire dog For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.
Explore patterns and portals—and possibilities! To kick off the 2025 Family Day season, take inspiration from Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence to play with the magic of color and line. Participating artists include Keny De La Peña and Sishi Wang. ASL interpretation is provided at this event.
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, 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...
Learn all about popcorn on an 1890s Midwest farm! You’ll hear the history of popcorn, see how to cook it on a wood-burning stove, and get to sample an array of heirloom varieties. Demonstrations begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. in the summer kitchen. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages...
The Forest Preserve District’s largest event returns for two days! Festivities will include equestrian performances and demonstrations in the outdoor arena, wagon rides, pony rides and other children’s activities, food and entertainment, barn tours, and more. All ages. Admission and parking are free, but there are small fees for some activities. No registration. Questions? ...
POW WOW HIGHLIGHTS Native American Dancers in Full Regalia Food Booths Including Native Food Special Veteran Honoring Cultural Demonstrations Native Drum Groups Raffles Native Flute Player Art and Craft Vendors Children’s Crafts – 11am to 5pm For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
This Halloween celebration is sure to be neat! Jump on your broomstick or float like a ghost to the ARC Center and enjoy a hayride, live entertainment, games, crafts, activities, and more! All children must be registered. Attendees ages 13 and up are free. Adults must accompany children. For information on more events like...
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