Glen Ellyn French Market
Main Street Train Station (Glen Ellyn) South parking lot (between Main Street and Forest Avenue), Glen EllynWonder Works for Everyone
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkExperience Diwali: A Festival of Lights
Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo GroveFamily Concert Series: Hugo’s Elvis
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, StreamwoodWeek of Events
First Congo Rummage Sale
Our semi-annual all-church Rummage Sales are Woman’s Society’s largest undertakings. Sales of the proportion to which these have grown wouldn’t be possible without the generous support and involvement of all of our church members. Over 250 people come together each October and April to help Woman’s Society. Sale profits are then shared with non-profit agencies...
First Congo Rummage Sale
Our semi-annual all-church Rummage Sales are Woman’s Society’s largest undertakings. Sales of the proportion to which these have grown wouldn’t be possible without the generous support and involvement of all of our church members. Over 250 people come together each October and April to help Woman’s Society. Sale profits are then shared with non-profit agencies...
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market
Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market
Get the freshest produce in town every Sunday morning from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2024 Market Season runs from June 2 thru Oct. 27 and the Market goes on rain or shine. Lots of vendors from IIlinois, Michigan and Wisconsin area farmers, specialty crafters, unique food items and other one-of-a-kind vendors. Don’t miss...
Fall Craft and Vendor Show
Fall Craft and Vendor Show
Discover unique, handcrafted treasures and support local artisans and vendors. Handcrafted Goods: From jewelry and home décor to seasonal items and one-of-a-kind art pieces, there’s something for everyone! Local Vendors: Shop from a variety of local vendors offering specialty items and unique gifts. Food & Refreshments: Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Bring your family...
Geneva French Market
Geneva French Market
European-style market offers unique eats, treats and treasures in Geneva. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Glen Ellyn French Market
Glen Ellyn French Market
Featuring a select group of vendors and live entertainment. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Wonder Works for Everyone
Wonder Works for Everyone
During Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited number of families so that we can best prepare the Wonder Works environment for a sensory friendly play session. We will have two sensory friendly...
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, and more! Admission is free; there may be small fees for some activities and food available to purchase. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Drop In
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Drop In
Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
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! ...
Budding Botanists
Budding Botanists
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...
Spooktacular
Spooktacular
This Halloween event brings the community, business, crafters and kids together for a fun filled one day event from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Family Sensory Hour
Family Sensory Hour
The Family Sensory Hour offers the opportunity for children with special needs to use the Kids' Library in a safe and welcoming environment before the Library opens. Live in-person. Registration required.
Scandinavian Jam
Scandinavian Jam
Come to the Museum for an afternoon of traditional roots music. We play tunes together and share our favorites with one another. All are welcome...we love meeting new people!
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride
Enjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserve’s heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-580-7025.
Schaumburg Halloween Carnival
Schaumburg Halloween Carnival
The 3rd-Annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival invites Chicagoland to experience two full weekends of boo-tastic family fun, featuring thrilling rides, spooky House of Creeps haunted house, tasty treats, trick-or-treating, costume contests, seasonally themed arts and crafts, a VIP: Very Insane Person bar/lounge, and more. Entrance to the carnival is free for all attendees, and parking is...
Halloween at the Farm
Halloween at the Farm
Young and old are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume and venture out to the Lyon Farm to play some old fashioned children’s games, trick or treat at our village buildings, take a hayride through our spookhouse and enter the children’s costume parade at 3:00 pm. Food stand will be open. Admission....
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Join us for this spooktacular event! Sign up using the button below to reserve a spot for your car! All participants welcome to attend even if not interested in decorating a car! Set up beings at 1:00pm with the event starting at 1:30pm. All decorated cars are responsible for bringing their own treats, games and...
Wild Oaktober Drop-In
Wild Oaktober Drop-In
Stop by for this celebration of the mighty oak and the many animals and insects that benefit from it. Chat with garden experts and learn why oaks and other native trees are so important and leave with a tree sapling of your own to plant at home while supplies last. Enjoy family-friendly games and crafts....
Corn Harvest
Corn Harvest
Help with our annual heirloom corn harvest, which will feed the farm’s livestock throughout the year, and learn the importance of corn to an 1890s farm family. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to enter the farm. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-876-5900.
Experience Diwali: A Festival of Lights
Experience Diwali: A Festival of Lights
Live Entertainment Family Activities Arts and crafts for children Rangoli creating competition Food and Drinks for Purchase
Lego Challenge
Lego Challenge
Drop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your family’s creation will be displayed in the Library for all to see! Supplies are limited.
Family Concert Series: Hugo’s Elvis
Family Concert Series: Hugo’s Elvis
Hugo Colin is a young Elvis impersonator that will thrill Elvis lovers of all ages. This talented young man pays tribute to everyone’s favorite entertainer for the enjoyment of life-long Elvis admirers and to introduce the music legend to a brand new generation of fans! All ages are welcome; registration is required.
House of Creeps
House of Creeps
The 3rd-Annual Schaumburg Halloween Carnival invites Chicagoland to experience two full weekends of boo-tastic family fun, featuring thrilling rides, spooky House of Creeps haunted house, tasty treats, trick-or-treating, costume contests, seasonally themed arts and crafts, a VIP: Very Insane Person bar/lounge, and more. Entrance to the carnival is free for all attendees, and parking is...
Great Halloween Boo-tacular
Great Halloween Boo-tacular
Halloween games, arts & crafts, spooky drag story time, and more! Fall fun for LGBTQ+ families with children ages 0-11! Sensory Break Room We’ll provide a Calm Room for families that need a break from the stimulation of the Boo-tacular. Sensory tools will be available to all throughout the event. Family-Friendly Drag Bingo Alumni from...
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Wear your Halloween costume and go trick and treating among car trunks with activities and candy at our annual Trunk or Treat event. Candy Games + Activities Walking Tacos (Doritos with taco toppings in the bag) Hot Cocoa & Cider Inclement Weather Plan: We will move indoors, so please stop by...
Witches Ride
Witches Ride
Check out our route for 2024! As we continue to grow, it is important to us to include as many witches, ghosts, and goblins as we can… So we are heading North! We will pass all 3 D101 elementary schools, which would be a great place to watch the ride for anyone not directly on...
What’s On The Menu?
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Adaptive Play Time
Adaptive Play Time
DuPage Children’s Museum is dedicated to being an accessible, inclusive environment for children to thrive through extraordinary learning experiences. Adaptive Play Time provides a modified environment for play and learning for children and their caregivers. This program is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.
Creepy Critters Month
Creepy Critters Month
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...
Spanish Language Storytime
Spanish Language Storytime
Drop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver
GrownUp and Me Storytime
GrownUp and Me Storytime
Join us for GrownUp & Me Story Time—enjoy engaging stories, songs, and fun activities led by Miss Kathy! There are designated play areas for kids and opportunities to connect with other families. Complimentary coffee and tea will be available for adults. Feel free to bring snacks for your little ones. Fall Sessions: Kick-off! Mon, Sept...
Free Hours for Illinois Residents
Free Hours for Illinois Residents
Admission is free for Illinois residents on Thursday evenings, 5:00–8:00, June 6–September 26. You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in advance, please stop by the admissions desks on the day...
Costume Storytime
Costume Storytime
Feel free to wear your costumes during our Halloween-themed storytime! We will have stories, fun activities, a song, and a craft. Register to save your spot! For ages 2-5 and their families. ¡Siéntase libre de usar su disfraz durante nuestra hora del cuento con temática de Halloween! Tendremos cuentos, actividades divertidas, una canción y una...
Mobile Museum of Tolerance
Mobile Museum of Tolerance
The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism,...
Lego Free Build
Lego Free Build
Let's do Lego! Use the library's Lego collection to build whatever you'd like! We'll have some building prompts and activities but let your imagination be your guide. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 3pm and 6pm to participate.
Fall Fandom Fest
Fall Fandom Fest
Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...
Incredible Bats: Animals Around the World
Incredible Bats: Animals Around the World
Incredible Bats are BACK! This time Sharon and Dan Peterson will be bringing some of their amazing animals from around the world for us to see and learn about including fruit bats, sugar gliders, a wooly possum, hedgehog, rabbit, armadillo, fennec fox, skunk, gecko, bearded dragon, ball python, an Amazon parrot AND a sloth
Building Block Challenge
Building Block Challenge
Let your imagination run wild! Drop-in for a Lego building block challenge! Stop by the Ask Me Desk for supplies.
Drop-In Gaming Days
Drop-In Gaming Days
Does Roblox rock your socks? Ain't no party like a Mario Party? Then this is the program for you! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, and desktop video games with others your age in this fun afternoon program. Ages 10 - 18 years old. No registration required.
LEGO Squad
LEGO Squad
Ready, Set, BUILD! Join the LEGO Squad! We'll provide the LEGO bricks then you show off your skills. Best for ages 8-11. If your child is age 8 or younger, please remain near the Youth Program Room in case your child needs assistance. Caregivers of older children are always encouraged to stay in the library...
Pokémon Club
Pokémon Club
Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers. Participants are welcome to bring along Pokémon art, cards or other Pokémon items for show and tell. Ages 6 and older, caregiver participation required.
Spooky Craft Night
Spooky Craft Night
Drop by the Classroom for spooky crafts and snacks! Walk-ins and new friends welcome. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.
LEGO League
LEGO League
We supply Legos and a theme, you supply the imagination! Children under 8, please bring your caregiver. Registration required.
Noche de la Familia
Noche de la Familia
Únete a nosotros durante una hora de historias, canciones y comunidad en esta celebración semanal de la cultura y la familia hispana.
Friends of the Berwyn Library Crafting Night
Friends of the Berwyn Library Crafting Night
The Friends of the Berwyn Public Library are knitting and crocheting hats to sell as a fundraiser this fall. Join us for a crafting session where we make hats together. Hats will be available for a fundraiser sale in November. We have yarn if needed. Can't make the crafting session? Make hats anytime between now...
Mini-Ofrenda Craft
Mini-Ofrenda Craft
Celebrate Dia De Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating your own personal mini-ofrenda with literacy and immigration services coordinator, Karla Alba. Karla will guide you through the significance of the ofrenda as you construct one of your own. Ofrendas are colorful alters designed to help guide your loved ones home on the day of...
Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s Market
Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—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...
Creepy Critters Month
Creepy Critters Month
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...
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Wildlife Connections
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
Nature’s Art Box
Mobile Museum of Tolerance
Mobile Museum of Tolerance
The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism,...
Crafternoon
Crafternoon
Come craft with us! We'll supply the craft materials. You bring the creativity. Your creations are yours to take home. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 3pm and 6pm to participate.
Pumpkin Painting
Pumpkin Painting
Paint and create a pumpkin masterpiece! The library will provide a small pumpkin, paint and other decorating supplies. No carving permitted! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Crafternoon
Crafternoon
Let’s get artsy and crafty! Each session we will complete a craft or piece of art that you’ll take home at the end. Recommended age: 6-11 years
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....
Fall Fandom Fest
Fall Fandom Fest
Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...
Family LEGO Club
Family LEGO Club
Bring your imagination and create with Legos. TR Limit: 25. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk. TR = Ticket registration.
Pumpkin Party
Pumpkin Party
Carve out some fun at the Library during our pumpkin carving party as we prep for Halloween. Pumpkins and supplies provided; please dress to get messy.
Sensory Storytime
Sensory Storytime
Enjoy a welcoming and sensory-friendly storytime for children with autism, neurodivergence and physical disabilities. Please register so we can ensure a comfortable sensory experience. (All ages)
Elmhurst Farmers Market
Elmhurst Farmers Market
The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family friendly must do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday from 7am to 1pm from June to October in the York & Vallette Business District. Follow the Elmhurst Farmers Market on Facebook for regular updates...
Free Parking Wednesday
Free Parking Wednesday
New for 2024, enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October. Advance online registration is required. The normal $5 parking fee applies for guests not registered. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creatures— all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...
Creepy Critters Month
Creepy Critters Month
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...
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
Chicago History Museum Illinois Resident Free Day
The Museum offers free days to Illinois residents throughout the year, including commemorative days like Presidents’ Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Fourth of July. Upcoming 2024 Illinois resident FREE days include: August 28; September 2, 25; October 14, 23; November 5, 11, 20; December 18 For information on more events like this,...
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Wednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Bilingual Storytime- Polish
Bilingual Storytime- Polish
Language Labs storytellers present songs, stories, and activities in both Polish and English. Those who speak the language and those new to the language are welcome to attend.
Fall STEAM
Fall STEAM
Stop by the Desk and pick up a fun STEAM craft to make at home. Ages 5 and up. While supplies last. Drop in.
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMT’s. With valid ID. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Mobile Museum of Tolerance
Mobile Museum of Tolerance
The Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance is coming to the 95th Street Library! Utilizing innovative technology and interactive lessons, this rolling museum brings its message of tolerance directly to our community. The museum aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism,...
Decorate Sugar Skulls
Decorate Sugar Skulls
Decorating sugar skulls is a Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) custom to honor the deceased. Come decorate a skull to take home. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.
Downtown Trick or Treat
Downtown Trick or Treat
Dress up in your costume and trick-or-treat at Downtown Mount Prospect businesses! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...
Wild Wednesdays
Wild Wednesdays
Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...
Fall Fandom Fest
Fall Fandom Fest
Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...
Pumpkin Painting
Pumpkin Painting
Let’s paint some pumpkins! Limited supplies available. / ¡Pintemos unas calabazas! Suministros limitados disponibles. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Creepy Critters
Creepy Critters
Join us for Creepy Critters Halloween Open House at the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum at Benedictine University! Registration is required! Limited spaces available. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Family Pumpkin Carving and Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
Family Pumpkin Carving and Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
Family Pumpkin Carving Bring your creative ideas to Family Pumpkin Carving Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00-6:00pm at the Memorial Park Pavilion. Each registered participant will receive one pumpkin to carve and decorate. All are welcome Jack-'o'-Lantern Jubilee Bring your already carved pumpkin to Memorial Park from 6:00-7:00pm and we will light them up for a...
Halloween Family Storytime
Halloween Family Storytime
Families with Children. Registration is required. This special storytime will get your whole family excited about Halloween! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
RAIN OR SHINE! All ages are welcome! Trunk-or-treat open to 0-12 year olds. Non-violent costumes are welcomed and encouraged. Come enjoy a safe place to trick-or-treat for candy and goodies! Bring your friends! RSVP at peopleofgrace.org/treats. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.
Bingo Nights
Bingo Nights
Enjoy a fun night out of the house and enjoy an affordable, fun, family night of bingo. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes include various items, passes, and gift cards. We will be playing approximately five games. Registration is not required.
Robot Rumble
Robot Rumble
Using the Library's Edison robots and LEGOs, design a robot to battle against other robots. Grades 3-5. Limit 20 participants. Participants should pick up a numbered entry ticket the day of the event at the Children's Services Desk. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wednesday Fun Night
Wednesday Fun Night
Come in your pajamas or your play clothes; just be sure to bring the whole family for this evening storytime that features a different activity each week. For kids up to 6 with caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Latino Family Night
Latino Family Night
Looking for a fun way to spend quality family time together? Come join us at the library each month where we will feature activities, games, crafts, music and movies! Drop-in. No registration required.
Family Craft Night
Family Craft Night
Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4+ with a caregiver.
La Grange Farmers Market
La Grange Farmers Market
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,...
Creepy Critters Month
Creepy Critters Month
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...
Storytime at Wholey Granoly
Storytime at Wholey Granoly
Join us at Wholey Granoly for a free, engaging storytime experience for your little ones. Each child will receive a special treat when our stories are complete. (Ages 2–6 with an adult) Registration opens two weeks before each event date.
Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids
Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
We are pleased to offer weekly Donation Days—every Thursday the museum is open—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...
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3 - February 27, 2025: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Spooktacular Storytime
Spooktacular Storytime
Join us for a not so scary Halloween themed Storytime with fun music and ?trick or treating?! Dress up encouraged! Walk-ins and new friends welcome. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Cuentos en Español
Monster Bash
Monster Bash
Get ready for Halloween with the Monster Bash! Play some spooky games, enjoy some ghoulish treats and make sure you wear your costume! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures
Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures
In this one-hour program, we will dispel the five most common myths about bats, spiders, snakes and rats. Ages 6+ with a caregiver. ** **Ticketed program. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Services Desk.
Fall Fandom Fest
Fall Fandom Fest
Do you love all things fandom: the books, the movies, the TV shows, the comics and most importantly, the fun? Join us in person and online during the week of October 20 for epic fun celebrating your favorite fandoms! All events require registration, unless otherwise noted. Wild for Robots Monday, October 21, 4:30 p.m. Grades...
Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Do your children want two opportunities to collect candy? Of course they do! Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat in beautiful downtown Geneva. Participating shops and restaurants, which have signs displayed on their door or window, will be handing out treats. For information on more events like this, check out...
Fall Colors Scavenger Hunt
Fall Colors Scavenger Hunt
Explore the trails of Caldwell Woods and look for fall colors with a scavenger hunt.
Drive-Through Trunk or Treat
Drive-Through Trunk or Treat
Join us for an evening of frightful fun at the Township's drive-through Trunk or Treat on October 24 from 3-7pm at the Township building (1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates). Participation is easy! Drive through our parking lot and local vendors will hand out candy through your car window. Due to event popularity, the line will...
Trick or Treating at Primrose
Trick or Treating at Primrose
All are welcome for trick-or-treating at the new Primrose School of East Aurora located at 3181 N. Aurora Rd. Costumes encouraged!
Halloween Party
Halloween Party
🎵 “They played the Monster Mash, the Monster Mash!” 🎵 Join us for a Spooktacular good time. Play games with friends, do activities, and watch a not-so-scary movie with a snack! Costumes are encouraged. For children of all ages. 7 and under with an adult. No registration required. For information on more events like...
Pokémon Meetup
Pokémon Meetup
Do you like Pokémon? Meet others who play, learn fun facts, and trade game cards! Drop in to meet other Pokémon enthusiasts, learn fun facts and trade cards! New players are welcome! By attending Library programs, you consent to being photographed or recorded. These images and recordings may be used for promotional materials such as...
Halloween Haunted House and Trunk or Treat
Halloween Haunted House and Trunk or Treat
Get ready for a hauntingly good time at our Halloween Haunted House Extravaganza! This FREE event is perfect for all ages, offering thrills and chills for everyone in the family. Explore the Haunted House: Brave your way through our spine-tingling haunted house filled with eerie surprises and creepy creatures lurking around every corner. Trunk or...
Delve into Diwali
Delve into Diwali
Explore more about special customs and activities people enjoy during Diwali. Make crafts and enjoy treats. Tickets will be available at the Youth Desk 20 minutes prior to the start of the program.
Spooky Stories and Costume Parade
Spooky Stories and Costume Parade
Grab your favorite costume for a walk around the library and spooky storytime. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Family Arts and Crafts Night
Family Arts and Crafts Night
Drop in any time between 6-7:30 pm to make some crafts as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5 years and up with a caregiver
Dual Language Storytime: Hindi
Dual Language Storytime: Hindi
Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes, and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many languages spoken throughout our wonderful multicultural community. The activities presented are family oriented with stories suitable for the youngest ages. This program welcomes both Hindi...
Scary Stories
Scary Stories
In the spirit of Halloween, come to Willow Pond and read some scary stories about ghosts, ghouls and ghastly things and get ready for All Hallows Eve! You can enjoy some hot cider or hot chocolate and snacks as we share stories that will tease your imagination and make you think what is lurking around...
Spooky Trail
Spooky Trail
Looking for a spine-chilling adventure this Halloween Weekend? Venture into the darkness at Spooky Trail in Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago. Encounter eerie clowns, creepy crawlies, and other frights along the .33-mile haunted trail. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses.
Schaumburg Farmers Market
Schaumburg Farmers Market
At the Schaumburg Farmers Market, you’ll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, certified organic produce, microgreens, meats, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses, and dog treats sold by the vendors that produce them. The market also features decadent pastries, baked goods, meat pies, natural juices, olives and olive oil, pierogies, empanadas, and knife sharpening services. This family...
St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market
St. Charles Outdoor Farmers Market
The Outdoor St. Charles Farmers Market runs June-October Fridays 8-1. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Creepy Critters Month
Creepy Critters Month
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...
Community Partner Playdate
Community Partner Playdate
Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to share resources including developmental screening, early childhood programming, and more! In partnership with the Wheaton/Warrenville Early Childhood Collaborative and World Relief. No registration required.
Monster Playdough Sculpting
Monster Playdough Sculpting
We will bring out our collection of play dough and tools, so you can drop in and sculpt some monster fun!
Pop-in Play
Pop-in Play
Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!
Costume Party Story Time
Costume Party Story Time
Wear your costume to this special story time! Stories, dancing, and a parade through the Library! Drop in. Meeting Room. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Smarty Pants: The Big Halloween Balloon Show
Smarty Pants: The Big Halloween Balloon Show
The Big Balloon Show is a theatrical style balloon stage show featuring magic, all ages comedy and world’s biggest balloon props. For children of all ages and their caregivers.** **Ticketed program. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Services Desk. In this hilariously silly but not too spooky Halloween themed show,...
Exploration Station
Exploration Station
Learn through play! Join us for early literacy, sensory, and STEM activities that are just right for preschoolers.
Hejsan: Story and Craft
Hejsan: Story and Craft
Join us in the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for a story and craft on the last Thursday and Friday of the month. Free (with Museum admission). In May we will be reading The Swedish Girl of Motala, written and illustrated by Eric Basir.
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Miss Molly and her Ukelele
Miss Molly and her Ukelele
Come sing and dance while Molly plays songs such as If You're Happy and You Know It. Miss Molly's visits are a special treat. We're so grateful for a grant from Oak Park Township and River Forest Township Youth Services Committee that help fund Miss Molly's performances.