Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2018 | Page 15

October Events & Activities 2018 31st ANNUAL Autumn Drive ANTIQUES, PRODUCE, ARTS & CRAFTS October 19, 20 & 21 Rural Woodstock and Marengo, Illinois $5 children 3–8 years Adults Free Inflatables, Hayride, Petting Zoo, Balloon Art, Goodies and Games! Mt. Prospect Park District Lions Memorial Park mppd.org www.autumndrive.net � Oct. 20, 10:30-11:30am Sensory Stories & Play Mount Prospect: 847-253-5675 http://www.mppl.org Oct. 24, 6-7pm By the Light of the Moon Pingree Grove: 630-444-3190 Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson Street: Join us for interactive stories, music, crafts, and all types of play that will engage the senses. This program is designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges, and those who are differently abled. To register, visit www.mppl.org or call 847/253-5675. Pingree Grove Forest Preserve, Route 20: Traditional cultures have names for each month’s full moon, signifying important natural events of the season. Listen to the stories and learn a little astronomy by the light of the full moon. We’ll enjoy a night hike even if skies are cloudy. Oct. 24-28, 6:30-10:30pm Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Glencoe: 847-835-5440 https://www.chicagobotanic.org/hal- loween Oct. 20, 9am-12pm Super Hero Engineering with LEGO® Workshop Wheaton: https://cantigny.org/event/super-hero-engineering- master-engineering-lego-workshop/ Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd: More than 1,000 hand-carved, real pumpkins — some as large as 150 pounds — will light up the night. The LED-lit jack-o’-lanterns will be staged along a festive, paved pathway. Along the way, encounter entertaining characters and watch live carving by the artists. Cantigny Park Education Center, 1s151 Winfield Rd.: Save the world with LEGO® Super Heroes! Build the hideouts and vehicles of your favorite caped crusaders and learn what makes them not only Super Heroes, but Super Hero Engineers. For ages 5-6. Oct. 23, 6-7pm Boo-riffic Music & Dance Party — Kid Rock Event Wheaton: https://cantigny.org/event/boo-riffic-music-dance- party-kid-rock-event/ Oct. 25, 1-2pm Little Naturalists St. Charles: 630-444-3190 Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St.: In this hourlong program for 4 and 5-year-olds, children will discover the wonders of nature. This is a “drop-off” program; adults and siblings may enjoy the trails or wait in the nature center during program. Registration required; call [phone] or email [email protected]. Cantigny Park Visitor’s Center Medill Room, 1S151 Winfield Road: Calling all little pumpkins to our Boo-riffic music & dance party! Join us for songs and musical activities about the Hal- loween season. We’ll have fun with songs about decorating pumpkins, wearing costumes, trick-or treating and more. Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland 15 AUG-SEPT-OCT 2018