Events Calendar

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...

Endeavor Health and the Oswego Chamber of Commerce invite you to run with us in the 14th Annual FraidyCat 5k, 8k and Meow Mile in Oswego. This scenic USATF-IL-certified course takes you along the streets and bike paths between Plainfield & Grove Rds. Water and split times will be available.   For information on more...

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.

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...

Calling all costumed characters, ghouls, goblins, witches, and superheroes. Come to Downtown Naperville on 10/27 to enjoy a great morning filled with fun and surprises (both candy and non-candy goodies)! Dozens of downtown businesses will be open early (at 10am) and will be handing out Halloween surprises! The Naperville Trolley will be downtown for FREE...

The Bloomingdale Maker's Market was started in the Summer of 2020 by Alicia Eisenmann of Delish Cakes. The market was called "Maker's Market" and was created as a safe space for people to sell their goods during Covid. What started with 12-18 vendors in 2020 quickly grew to 60 vendors for the 2021 season. The...

Wondereen Weekend will take place on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. The museum will be decorated for Halloween fun and will have a special themed scavenger hunt. We will have lots of costume parades, spooky story times, and Halloween activities in the art room. You can come dressed up with costumes from home...

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...

Spooky Skate is a spooktacular-filled time on the ice. Wear your best costume and glide on the ice with HEParks. Don’t miss the fun on Oct 27 from 11:30am – 1pm. Hurry and Register: $7 to pre-register or $10 the day of.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Join us for Trick or Treat at Naper Settlement, while candy supplies last. Put on your best costumes and enjoy trick or treating at our historical homes for your Halloween treats, watching the blacksmith at his forge, and more! Calling all kids and their adults! Join us for Trick or Treat at Naper Settlement, while...

Join the Downers Grove Lions Club for their annual Halloween costume contest in Fishel Park from 12:00 – 1:00 pm before the trick-or-treating in downtown Downers Grove.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Have Fun with Us for the Halloween Weekend! It’s time to celebrate Halloween! Stop by for trick-or-treating. Participate in a Costume Parade. Get a Digital Photo Download. October 25: 4pm-8pm October 26: 2pm-6pm October 27: 12pm-4pm October 30: 4pm-8pm October 31: 4pm-8pm See you there! And mark your calendar now for Santa’s Wonderland, starting November...

Come out for a family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat! Wear your costume and enjoy food, music, games, and candy. All ages are welcome!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

Come and enjoy lots of fun activities, games and goodies at Naperville's best FREE Halloween Happening fest for kids 10 and under!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Join participating downtown Downers Grove businesses for trick-or-treating.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Calling all families with kids up to 9 years old -- this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a world of amazing, empowering, and educational tunes about incredible Black women! Join me for a lively, interactive experience where we’ll sing, dance, and do activities together. Say goodbye to Yankee Doodle and hello to Bessie...

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.

Join us for a safe, fun-filled day of trick or treating in Wood Dale at the annual Trunk or Treat event! Come dressed in costume and to trick or treat at decorated vehicles. Faces can get painted, and balloons can get twisted! Our Dj will have you doing the Monster Mash, too! The event will...

Sign up to decorate a trunk, participate as a vendor, sign up for our 1 hour Halloween Party, and more here!! https://member-site.net/VIP/default.aspx?PR--bbgMbc   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

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...

Let the fall color be your inspiration as you paint and create leaf art. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.

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....

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.

Drop by for a free, spooktacular afternoon of Fall Fest Trunk or Treat in our safe, family-friendly environment. Wear your costumes and meander our decorated, candy-filled vehicle trunks. Stay after to celebrate Fall Fest. Saint Luke invites you to our annual Fall Fest Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27th, 2024. This fun family event...

Families can trick-or-treat through Halloween-themed activity stations. Pumpkin painting, make s’mores & listen to spooky children’s stories. Costumes encouraged!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Come in your best costume and enjoy collecting candy, hot chocolate, face painting, balloon art, and carnival games! This is a family friendly event for a safe and enjoyable trick or treat experience.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events.

We're reading The Wild Robot by Peter Brown at all our tween programs in September. Join us to watch the new movie and discuss it, and how it compares to the book. Please register children only, not adults.

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...

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-12. Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic the Gathering, this is the club for you.

Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.

Join us for an all-ages haunted house, just in time for Halloween! Our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) volunteers are putting together a haunted library, sure to fright and delight all the ghosts and goblins who visit.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.  

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...

Get in the Halloween mood with crafts, games and a parade through the library! Costumes encouraged. Halloween does not have to be scary to be spooky at GPLD! A short parade through the library will conclude the event.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Come join us for some spooky stories and a craft.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Experience the mystery of illusions this Halloween at the Museum of Illusions Chicago. While MOI is known for its tricks, it also wants to treat guests. Kids can get a head start on trick-or-treating at the Museum during regular operating hours, and don’t forget the tricks! Fan-favorite illusions like Head on a Plate, Ames Room,...

Drop in with your little one to enjoy songs and stories in Spanish. Presented by The Language Labs. 0 – 6 years with a caregiver

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...

Drop in for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see. Offered: October 26, 2024 from 11:00am - 3:00pm October 28, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm October 29, 2024 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm October 31, 2024 from 10:00am -...

Did you know that many birds of prey (also known as raptors) can be found in our area? Join our friends from Wings and Talons as they share their owls, hawks, and falcons up close with us. You will learn fascinating facts about them and explore the various issues they face. You will come away...

Let's hang out and admire incredible animals together! Best for children ages 8-11. We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft that relates to bats. 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...

Think you have the fastest puzzling skills in town? Grab some friends and come prove it! Compete in teams of 4 over 2 hours to see who can finish their puzzle first! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Note: If registering with fewer than 4 members, we may place smaller groups...

Join Ms. Joan for fun themed Bingo games and prizes.

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...

Join us for a special Noche de la Familia as we celebrate Día de los Muertos!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.

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...

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...

Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Show off your costume at this spooky storytime. Afterwards, trick-or-treat through the library to collect stickers to create a Halloween scene. All Ages. Sign-up begins two weeks prior to each date.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Experience the mystery of illusions this Halloween at the Museum of Illusions Chicago. While MOI is known for its tricks, it also wants to treat guests. Kids can get a head start on trick-or-treating at the Museum during regular operating hours, and don’t forget the tricks! Fan-favorite illusions like Head on a Plate, Ames Room,...

Join us for an hour of SPOOKY fun! All materials will be provided. Prizes available while supplies last. Costumes are welcome! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.

Dress in your costume for a spooky storytime followed by a parade and craft.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Join us for a fun and friendly Monster Boogie! We’ll dance, sing songs and play games together then end with trick or treating through the library! Costumes are encouraged but not required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

It's time to celebrate monsters! Listen to a short storytime and then use household supplies to create your very own monster and see how it stands up to engineering challenges! Ages 3-5 with their caregivers. Limit 20 participants.

Let's get hands-on with science, math, engineering, and more to solve problems, make messes, and create amazing things!

Celebrate Diwali with us in this special Storytime!

Kick off the beginning of the school year with a fun themed game of bingo and win back-to-school supplies!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Have a hauntingly fun time with us this Halloween! Spooky crafts, ghoulish games and more mysterious happenings right here at your library. Costumes encouraged but not required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Let's get hands-on with science, math, engineering, and more to solve problems, make messes, and create amazing things!

Drop in for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see. Offered: October 26, 2024 from 11:00am - 3:00pm October 28, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm October 29, 2024 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm October 31, 2024 from 10:00am -...

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....

Come out and joint the fun at Prospect Park for a party in the park that you won't forget! Kids will start by parading and dancing down the path while showing off their Halloween costumes until they get to the Fall-themed pavilion for some seasonal snacks, candy, and a picture opportunity. Stay late with us...

Join us for a no-cost spooktacular Trunk or Treat event at Prairie View Orthodontics! 👻 We'll have tons of candy, exciting raffles, and hotdogs. Make sure to come in your Halloween costume for a fang-tastic time with the whole family!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or...

Ages 11 and older. Learn about altars, or ofrendas, made for loved ones that have passed away. Create a one-of-a-kind mixed media craft piece that can be taken home to add to your own ofrenda. R Bring pictures or small items if you want to incorporate these into your creation. Cultures worldwide have their traditions...

Vístete con tu disfraz más espeluznante para la noche especial de Lotería. Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 15/10. Wear your spookiest costume for a special Loteria game night. All ages. Sign up begins 10/15.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

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...

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.

Adults, teens and children ages 5-9 with caregiver are invited to join us for Bingo! Bring a friend and have some fun! Registration preferred, but drop ins are welcome!

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)

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.

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...

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...

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.

A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.

Experience the mystery of illusions this Halloween at the Museum of Illusions Chicago. While MOI is known for its tricks, it also wants to treat guests. Kids can get a head start on trick-or-treating at the Museum during regular operating hours, and don’t forget the tricks! Fan-favorite illusions like Head on a Plate, Ames Room,...

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.

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 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...

Have Fun with Us for the Halloween Weekend! It’s time to celebrate Halloween! Stop by for trick-or-treating. Participate in a Costume Parade. Get a Digital Photo Download. October 25: 4pm-8pm October 26: 2pm-6pm October 27: 12pm-4pm October 30: 4pm-8pm October 31: 4pm-8pm See you there! And mark your calendar now for Santa’s Wonderland, starting November...

This open LEGO play session is designed to let kids’ imaginations lead the way. LEGOs and challenges are provided. For Grades K–4.

Goblins, pumpkins and puppets, oh my! Children of all ages and their caregivers can dress in costume and enjoy Halloween fun at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. Get into the spirit with stories, songs, and a puppet show about this favorite fall holiday. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from...

The whole family is invited to a safe and fun-filled evening as you trick or treat through the Community Center with us! Lift your spirits when you meet Wacky Drac and join him for some silly fun and games. Trick or treat for some goodies, create a spooky craft and try your luck at a...

Come explore our Haunted Activity House designed and created by our very own Teen Volunteers. Activities within are a secret so we hope you enjoy the surprise!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

You won’t want to miss our annual Halloween Haunted House! This years theme…SKELETONS. Don’t forget to come dressed in your Halloween costume!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses.

Families with Children. Registration is required. Honor your departed loved ones with your family on Dia de los Muertos with this very special craft. Familias con niños. Es necesario registrarse. Honre a sus seres queridos difuntos con tu familia en el Día de los Muertos con esta manualidad muy especial.   For information on more...

Get ready to celebrate Halloween in a safe, community-centered environment where creativity and festive spirits come alive. Stroll through our parking lot transformed into a magical Halloween wonderland with creatively decorated car trunks. Each trunk will offer a unique theme, from spooky to silly, ensuring a delightful surprise for every visitor. Don’t forget to bring...

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...

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.

Show off your costume at this spooky storytime. Afterwards, trick-or-treat through the library to collect stickers to create a Halloween scene. All Ages. Sign-up begins two weeks prior to each date.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Bring the whole family for craft night at the library! Each week we will feature up-cycled materials. Ages 4+ with a caregiver.

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important for us to offer a wide variety of entertainment options for the residents of Joliet and surrounding areas,” says Wade Welsh, Rialto Square Theatre Executive...

Dress up to enjoy a bilingual story time alongside Princess Rapunzel of Corona! All ages welcome. ¡Vístete para disfrutar de un cuento bilingüe para todas las edades junto a la Princesa Rapunzel! ** Enjoy a bilingual story time celebrating Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos alongside Princess Rapunzel! Story time will be followed by a...

If you come in costume and say hello we will have a treat waiting for you to go! Whether you’re ghoulish, a witch, or wear a mask, please dress up and join us--that’s all we ask! Children's desk, and the desks in the lobby and on the main floor. There is no registration for this...

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...

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Join us for a special Halloween storytime. We’ll celebrate the slightly spooky with seasonal stories and silly songs. Costumes are encouraged! 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the program’s start time.   For information on more...

Join us for some Halloween fun at the Library! We'll gather for a story and then go trick-or-treating around the building. Costumes welcome! Each parade is limited to 100 participants. Sessions from 9:30am - 10:00am or 10:30am - 11:00am.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

All day, while supplies last! No registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Start your Halloween festivities with a short storytime, craft and game. Costumes encouraged but not necessary.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Drop in for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see. Offered: October 26, 2024 from 11:00am - 3:00pm October 28, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm October 29, 2024 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm October 31, 2024 from 10:00am -...

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.

Show off your costume at this spooky storytime. Afterwards, trick-or-treat through the library to collect stickers to create a Halloween scene. All Ages. Sign-up begins two weeks prior to each date.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Get dressed up in costume and join us for a celebration featuring games, crafts, stories, dancing and more spook-tacular fun! Then, trick-or-treat through the Library to receive some goodies.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

YOU are never too old for candy; visit any public service desk for a treat. While you are here, check out some BOO-KS!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

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...

Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a spoooooky craft.

Experience the mystery of illusions this Halloween at the Museum of Illusions Chicago. While MOI is known for its tricks, it also wants to treat guests. Kids can get a head start on trick-or-treating at the Museum during regular operating hours, and don’t forget the tricks! Fan-favorite illusions like Head on a Plate, Ames Room,...

Show off your costume at the library! Join us for a costume parade and a little trick-or-treating. We'll meet in the Youth Services Department for the parade. After the parade, you can visit some of the library's service desks for some treats!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Calling all ghouls and ghosts! Come shake your tails and rattle your bones at our fun Halloween themed dance party! Enjoy fun music and activities. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Join us for an hour of SPOOKY fun! All materials will be provided. Prizes available while supplies last. Costumes are welcome! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Join us for our annual Halloween storytime and costume parade!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Acompáñanos para una presentación de cuentos y música en Español e Inglés.

It’s the Monster Mash! It was a Graveyard Smash! Come celebrate the end of spooky season with us. Dress up as your favorite monster and boogie with us this Halloween! There will be a scavenger hunt, prizes, creepy snacks and gooey drinks! No registration required! Drop-in!   For information on more events like this, check...

This special Halloween-themed storytime is packed with pumpkins, bats, and trick-or-treat fun! Best for children ages 5 and under with an adult. Feel free to show off your costume and come ready to read, sing, create, and play. We won't have any spooky tricks, but instead we will have exciting non-food treats to share. Please...

Goblins, pumpkins and puppets, oh my! Children of all ages and their caregivers can dress in costume and enjoy Halloween fun at Wagner Family Pavilion. Get into the spirit with stories, songs, and a puppet show about this favorite fall holiday. This program will be held outdoors at the Wagner Family Pavilion at the 95th...

Enjoy a spooktacular storytime and dance party with Minnie and Mickey Mouse, create a craft, and trick-or-treat with community partners. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. ** ** Tickets available 30 minutes before the start of the program at the Children's Services Desk.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

Celebrate Halloween with us in this special Storytime!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

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.

FREE hayrides, face paint, balloon artist, and treats for the kids!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Show off your costume and enjoy a walk through Caldwell Woods!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

FREE! Trick-or-treat at the Downers Grove Museum! Visit the Victorian Blodgett House decorated for Halloween and complete a holiday-themed scavenger hunt and play some spooky-themed Halloween games. No registration is required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Join us for this year's City of Aurora Department/Division Trick-Or-Treat event at the Wilder Promenade (350 N River Street), from 3 PM - 5 PM on Thursday, October 31st!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Don’t forget to stop at the library in your costume on Halloween for some Indoor trick-or-treating!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Village President Frank DeSimone and the Village Board present Trunk-or-Treat on Center Street this Halloween day from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Bensenville organizations and businesses will be decorating their trunks and handing out candy to children ages 3-11 years old along Center Street in downtown Bensenville during this family friendly event. Don't forget to wear your costume!  ...

The book fairy strikes again! Come to the 4th annual Halloween book fair at 348 N. Park Road, LaGrange Park (across from Park Jr High). Come trick or treat and pick out your very own FREE book.

The Glendale Heights Police Department encourages children to trick-or-treat down the streets of Safety Town on October 31! There will be friendly ghosts and goblins, fairies and witches, and other characters to treat each child. Make sure to pass through the Safety Town Schoolhouse for a spooky trick! Children should bring a container or bag...

Join us for games, arts & crafts, free pumpkins to the first 250 kids, pumpkin decorating, bounce house, haunted houses, candy and lots of fun!     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events and Indoor Halloween Events.  

Bring a blanket and pillow to enjoy a movie on our big screen! Closed Captioning is provided. Showings from 4:00pm - 5:45pm and 6:00pm - 7:45pm.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Indoor Halloween Events.

Have Fun with Us for the Halloween Weekend! It’s time to celebrate Halloween! Stop by for trick-or-treating. Participate in a Costume Parade. Get a Digital Photo Download. October 25: 4pm-8pm October 26: 2pm-6pm October 27: 12pm-4pm October 30: 4pm-8pm October 31: 4pm-8pm See you there! And mark your calendar now for Santa’s Wonderland, starting November...

Calling all ghouls, goblins, super heroes, princesses and more! Join us for a mall-wide Trick or Treat event. We will have: 5PM-7pm | Trick or Treating 6:00PM| Halloween Costume Contest Must be a Kids Club Member to qualify for the Costume Contest. Three age groups 5 years & under, 6-8 years old and 9-12 years...

Candy/Bonfire/Hayrides/Ponies   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Games and Prizes. Free to residents / $7 for non-resident.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Our Haunted House is back! if you are looking for a quality Haunted House for a great price, don't miss out on Night Terrors. 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lights On 8:00pm - 10:00pm Lights Off   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Local Hayrides, Forest Walks, and Haunted Houses.

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...

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with a participating adult Meet up with a friend or make a new one during this casual playgroup for our littlest learners and their caregivers. Drop in any time to explore self-directed play stations and toys. During the last half hour of this program, we'll adapt the...

Join us for nature-inspired stories, music and movement at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Please register with the St. Charles Park District.

Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.

Get ready for Election Day in this very presidential storytime!

Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!

Bid The Bad Guys farewell as the last book comes out! Enjoy a movie screening, crafts, and a photo op! Drop in. Meeting Room.

What can we say except "you’re welcome" for this program celebrating the release of Moana 2? Don’t be a drab little crab - join us for themed games, crafts, and more!

Unleash your creativity in our "Painting Sugar Skull Figurines" class. Join us for a relaxed and fun-filled paint along.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.

Join us for a joint community event with the North Riverside Public Library! There will be a mariachi performance in the Village Commons Gymnasium. Decorate calaveras and add a picture of a departed loved one to the community ofrenda.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los...

You're invited to RGL Marketing for the Arts' 13th Holiday Market at Wilder Mansion. One of a kind artisan & seasonal gifts. Over 55 artisans and gourmet food vendors including including kid’s clothing, pottery, stationery, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, and gourmet food. Free event runs 4-9 pm on Friday, November 1 and 10 am-4...

She may not look it but Hello Kitty turns 50 this year. We are celebrating by throwing her a birthday party with games, crafts, and kawaii cute.

Join us for an energetic and fun show with Pocket Circus! This performance will include humor, magic, acrobatics, juggling and music! Laughter and applause play a leading role in Planet Circus and is recommended for all ages.

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

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...

Join us for a special Diwali-themed Hindi Storytime! This bilingual event will introduce the basics of the Hindi language through engaging stories, interactive games, and fun riddles. Children and families will enjoy Hindi music and songs, celebrating the vibrant culture and festivities of Diwali and a craft. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn and...

Join us for a fun, seasonal-themed bingo session! Play alongside friends and family for a chance to win fun prizes! For families. Register to save your spot but walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. Please register under one name and add any other attendees as guests.

We're celebrating Day of the Dead and Diwali with gorgeous ofrendas and displays, music, and more! ¡Estamos celebrando el Día de Muertos y Diwali con hermosas ofrendas y exhibiciones, música y más!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Dia de los Muertos Events.

Come and sing-along with the Disney animated classic The Little Mermaid. This film is rated G.

The Village of Carol Stream is partnering with eWorks, SCARCE, Accurate Document Destruction, Flood Brothers Disposal, and DuPage County to host a Pumpkin, Textiles, Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event. This event is taking place on Saturday, November 2 at Ross Ferraro Town Center (960 N. Gary Ave.) from 8:00 a.m. to noon and is open...

SBC Waste Solutions will hold a recycling event on Saturday, November 2 from 8 AM to 11 AM. There will be on-site paper shredding (three computer paper boxes per car limit), paint, and pumpkin drop off. This drive-thru event will be held in the Metra parking lot located next to Village Hall. Residents will need...

Don't trash your pumpkins—smash them instead! Come to Village Green Park and be part of our pumpkin composting initiative. Let's work together to divert as many pounds as possible from landfills. Before smashing, weigh your pumpkins and ensure they are free of decorations and candles. Please note that painted pumpkins cannot be accepted. You have...

Don't trash it; smash it. The Village of Itasca will be accepting pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns of all sizes for composting at the Public Works Garage.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Each year, the Village partners with SCARCE to provide pumpkin composting after Halloween. The Pumpkin Smash is a fun way to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing drop off locations for Jack-o-lanterns to be composted. * This year the Pumpkin Smash will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 9 am - noon, at the Bensenville...

The Village of Bartlett will be hosting its annual pumpkin composting event with this year’s Pumpkin Smash! SCARCE, a nonprofit organization committed to keeping “stuff” out of the landfill by reusing or recycling, first brought this event to DuPage County in 2014! Since then, the annual Pumpkin Smash has successfully diverted tons of pumpkins from...

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  August 3 - Whiteboard September 7 - Field Goal Game October 5 - Fire Rescue Truck November 2 - Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe

Families are invited to join in the fun as the Bartlett Depot Museum hosts its First Saturday Free Children’s Craft. On November 2, kiddos enhance a Calac keychain and learn about the Day of the Dead celebration. No registration is needed, but supplies are limited. The museum, 100 W. Railroad Avenue, will be open that...

Did you know that pumpkins are 90% water which makes them bad for landfills but great for soil. Bring your post-Halloween jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins to Frontier Park and help the Park District’s EnviroGroup smash and pitch them into compostable material.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash...

Do not trash your pumpkins. Smash them! Bring your post-Halloween pumpkins to the Community Center as we smash pumpkins for compost using our custom contraption created by our parks crew. This event is in partnership with the City of Rolling Meadows.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin...

Explore nature at a family-friendly preserve on a 1-mile looped trail with self-guided activities. This program starts at the picnic shelter. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. No registration. Questions? Call 630-942-6200.

Stomp into Dinovember by completing a scavenger hunt in the Library! Stop by the Youth Desk anytime throughout the day to pick up a form.

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the program’s start time.

Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and Chicago Children’s Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will...

Sing, dance and play with Spark the Firefly and all her friends for some fall fun. Tickets available at the Children's Services desk beginning Saturday, October 19.

You're invited to RGL Marketing for the Arts' 13th Holiday Market at Wilder Mansion. One of a kind artisan & seasonal gifts. Over 55 artisans and gourmet food vendors including including kid’s clothing, pottery, stationery, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, and gourmet food. Free event runs 4-9 pm on Friday, November 1 and 10 am-4...

Due to ongoing construction on Pembroke Ave., this annual FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Rd. The event will feature a touch-a-truck experience, where children and adults can explore and interact with various Public Works vehicles and equipment. Bring your Halloween pumpkins (remove decorations) to be composted,...

Please don't put it in the trash; bring it to the smash and green your Halloween! The City of Des Plaines and the Des Plaines Park District are teaming up for a Pumpkin Smash. Bring your pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns, and gourds to the Pumpkin Smash composting event on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2...

Don’t trash it, SMASH IT! Green your Halloween by recycling your Jack-O-Lanterns into compost. All candles, stickers, glitter, and synthetic decorations must be removed from pumpkins prior to the smashing.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pumpkin Smash Composting Events.

Visit with representatives from local preschools to learn more about their programs and classes. If you need to bring your little ones with you, we'll have some early literacy activities and giveaways. Attendees will be entered to win a Ready for Preschool backpack from Lakeshore Learning. No registration required.

Join us for a thrilling adventure as you hunt for books for a chance to win a free book and a small prize, while supplies last.

Don't trash them! Smash them! Join the Butterfield Park District as we host our first Pumpkin Demo. All pumpkins will be recycled thanks to Republic Service. They will co-host this event and help make this fall season a little greener! Pre-Registration required.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

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...

The Streamwood Park District and the Village of Streamwood Community Relations Commission invite the public to Unity in Art – A Celebration of Cultural Diversity Saturday, Nov. 2 at Park Place Family Recreation Center in partnership with RUSH Physical Therapy, 550 S. Park Blvd. Art show: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Live Performances: 12 p.m....

Tiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects including dance, music, storytelling, theatre, and more. Tiny Great Performances are designed to be an integration of play and performance. Guests are welcome to stop,...

Recycle your pumpkin at the Pumpkin Smash and Bash! Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition that kicks off the event, smash and bash them, then launch them into piles of compost. Go green by helping to clean up the newly smashed pumpkins and learn about composting. Please remove any...