Pumpkin Smash

When: Saturday, November 9 from 10am-2pm

Where: 6040 N Clark

Learn more online Don't trash it, smash it! After Halloween, bring your pumpkins to the annual Pumpkin Smash so that they can be composted! Be sure to remove any lights and candles beforehand.

Check out the altar for Day of the Dead at the branch and participate in art activities presented by VillArte. Be part of the Day of the Dead celebration in Little Village by checking out the altars throughout the community and stop by for a special workshop. For ages 6 to 13.Visita el altar del Día de los Muertos en la sucursal y participa en actividades artísticas presentadas por VillArte. Forme parte de la celebración del Día de los Muertos en La Villita echando un vistazo a los altares repartidos por toda la comunidad y pase por un taller especial.Para edades de 6 a 13 años. Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a Diwali celebration with Ms. Ajanta and the Bubbles Academy Team with dances, storytime, art, and snacks!

Award-winning children’s author Ajanta Chakraborty, owner of Bollywood & Culture Groove, will lead an incredibly fun Dances & Stories session featuring the bestselling Diwali books of Maya & Neel's India Adventure series.

Following the interactive storytime and open play, join the Bubbles Academy team for a Diwali-themed art project and snacks.

Advance registration required: https://www.bollygroove.com/diwali2024/
Up to 2 adults may accompany each registered child.

PATEL BROTHERS, THE LARGEST INDIAN GROCERY STORE CHAIN IN THE US, WILL PROVIDE DELICIOUS INDIAN SNACKS AND INDIVIDUAL GIFT BAGS WITH DIYA LAMP, SNACKS, AND A COPY OF MAYA/NEEL'S "LET'S CELEBRATE 5 DAYS OF DIWALI" BOOK TO EVERY CHILD.

Paint a sugar skull on canvas. Learn about the Día de los Muertos celebration. For ages 8 to adult. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Register by the start of the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian's email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Accesibilidad: ¿Necesita interpretación de lenguaje de señas u otra asistencia de accesibilidad para este evento? Llame al (312) 747-8184 o envíe un correo electrónico a access@chipublib.org para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes deben hacerse por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us as we celebrate Day of The Dead through cultural exhibits. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a celebration of Day of the Dead at Marquette Park Cultural Center! Dia de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead is a community celebration honoring and celebrating the lives of loved ones that have passed away. Performances, games, and community resources for the whole family! This will mark the final day to see diversion, an art exhibition highlighting Southwest side artists, organized by Anchor Curator-in-Residence, Carlos Flores. Anchor is stewarded by the Chicago Park District and funded by Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Builders Initiative, and Walder Foundation. Days of the Week: Friday #ChicagoFallFest

Join us as we celebrate Day of The Dead through cultural exhibits. #ChicagoFallFest

Come walk through a spooky haunted house created by the Centro Romero's high school youth program. You will be guided by staff through our gallery and walk down to the basement area. The walk should last 7-10 minutes.

Rooted in Mexican tradition, Dia de los Muertos is a joyous occasion to celebrate life and honor the memory of loved ones who have passed away. Join SGA, along with our partners After School Matters and the Chicago Park District for this FREE and longest-running Dia de los Muertos celebration in the City of Chicago. Your whole family will enjoy an evening of spectacle and ancestral remembrance with FREE face painting, performances, music, refreshments, and the highly anticipated community procession.

Bring your walking shoes, your muertos-inspired attire, and/or your own mobile ofrenda. We'll fill the neighborhood with joy and laughter!

Day of the Dead LIVE! takes you on a musical journey that is all FUN, celebrating Día de los Muertos, the holiday of family remembrance. With diabolical music from classical and popular composers, Mexican and European, this is a one-hour piano and puppet performance boasting larger-than-life characters, including jugglers, stilt-walkers, ghosts, skeletons, and dancers. It's a witty, wild, cultured romp and the ultimate family reunion ‚Äîwith dearly departed ancestors as the guests of honor!Music is performed by the virtuoso pianist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner. The merry life-sized puppets and direction from the circus-trained aerialist Juanita Cardenas. Hear popular songs of Mexican folk composers like Rubio and Velázquez, and rhapsodic compositions by Mexican classical composers like Chávez and Ponce.All animated by dancers, acrobats, and strange creatures!Day of the Dead LIVE! presents music for adults and children of all ages, plus delightful fantasies for the child in all of us.Groups of 10 or more can email adultservices@chipublib.org to reserve seats in advance.Images: Jonathan Marder + CompanyAccessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors. Disney Pixar - 109 minutes - PGCommunity Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility: English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening. #ChicagoFallFest

Learn how to make a mini lantern and about Dia de los Muertos in this grab and go kit, This grab and go kit is available during library hours while supplies last. Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest

¡Día de Muertos EN VIVO! te lleva a un viaje musical totalmente DIVERTIDO, celebrando el Día de los Muertos, la festividad del recuerdo familiar. Con música diabólica de compositores clásicos y populares, mexicanos y europeos, esta es una actuación de piano y marionetas de una hora de duración que cuenta con personajes gigantes, incluidos malabaristas, zancudos, fantasmas, esqueletos y bailarines. Es una aventura ingeniosa, salvaje y culta y la reunión familiar definitiva, ¡con nuestros queridos ancestros como invitados de honor!La música está a cargo del virtuoso pianista Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner, de 26 años. Los alegres títeres de tamaño natural y la dirección de la trapecista entrenada en circo Juanita Cárdenas. Escuche canciones populares de compositores folclóricos mexicanos como Rubio y Velázquez, y composiciones rapsódicas de compositores clásicos mexicanos como Chávez y Ponce. ¡Todos animados por bailarines, acróbatas y criaturas extrañas!¡Día de Muertos EN VIVO! presenta música para adultos y niños de todas las edades, además de deliciosas fantasías para el niño que todos llevamos dentro. Esta actuación se presentará en español.Fotos: Jonathan Marder + CompanyAccesibilidad¿Necesita interpretación de lengua de señas u otra asistencia de accesibilidad para este evento? Llame al (312) 747-8184 o escriba a access@chipublib.org para solicitar adaptaciones. Las solicitudes deben realizarse al menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show.A doctor offers shelter to a straitlaced newly engaged couple when their car breaks down near his mansion, where they experience a collection of outrageous partygoers. 20th Century Fox, 102 Minutes, Rated RCommunity Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility: English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for our Halloween spooktacular on the Chicago River. Dressing up is a must, and there will be prizes for the best costumes! We will wear headlamps as we paddle down the beautiful landscape of the Chicago River. Children must be at least three years of age and children under 35 lbs will need to bring their own life vest. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the program. Your registration fee covers rental of all equipment plus instruction. Based at the River Park Boathouse, the Chicago Park District's RiverLab program is a series of educational events and activities dedicated to reconnecting residents of Chicago with their river. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Days of the Week: Thursday #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for our Halloween spooktacular on the Chicago River. Dressing up is a must, and there will be prizes for the best costumes! We will wear headlamps as we paddle down the beautiful landscape of the Chicago River. Children must be at least three years of age and children under 35 lbs will need to bring their own life vest. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the program. Your registration fee covers rental of all equipment plus instruction. Based at the River Park Boathouse, the Chicago Park District's RiverLab program is a series of educational events and activities dedicated to reconnecting residents of Chicago with their river. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for our annual Community Halloween Party!We are looking forward to seeing your spellbinding disguise, most creative and spookiest costumes. See you in the parks this Halloween season #ChicagoFallFest

Looking for an awesome Halloween party? Join us for tricks and treats, games, costume contests and more! Days of the Week: Thursday #ChicagoFallFest

The Harvest Festival is a fun interactive event filled with activities for all ages. Come out and enjoy face painting, bounce houses, food and more.

Come to Legler YOUMedia for part of Legler's Haunted Library event! Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event #ChicagoFallFest

Join us for a screening of CasperThe Friendly Ghost attempts to befriend the 12-year-old daughter of a paranormal expert, but his nasty ghost uncles wreak havoc.Universal Pictures - 100 minutes - PGCommunity Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago. Accessibility: English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening. #ChicagoFallFest

Come celebrate our favorite holiday with spooky science and crafts, creepy fun treats, and more! For all ages 6 and up. Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. #ChicagoFallFest