It’s not pulp fiction. Every part of your family’s carved pumpkin will be put to good use if you bring it to the free Pumpkin Drop, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Keith Mione Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein.
“We go to the top of our hill and we have the kids roll down their pumpkins. The furthest pumpkin gets a prize,” said Michael Gerton, aquatics supervisor of Mundelein Park and Recreation District. “We have little side games. You can throw your pumpkin for distance or smash it with a baseball bat.”
Big Red, the trebuchet/catapult designed and built by Mundelein High School students, will send 20 pumpkins flying. “We load it with pumpkins and launch them off the top of the hill,” said Gerton, who noted this is a “green” event since all pumpkin remains are sent to be composted.
But most of all it’s fun. “There’s something about smashing pumpkins that gets people going,” Gerton said.
For details, call (847) 566-0650 or go to www.mundeleinparks.org.
Busy babies
Your little one, ages 15-24 months, will be moving to the music at Giggles and Wiggles, 9:30-10 a.m. or 10:30-11 a.m. Nov. 9 at Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Registration is not required.
For details, call (224) 543-1486 or go to www.vapld.info.
Angry avians
Bomb, Red and Chuck are “Angry Birds” because pigs are invading their island. You and your kids can find out how they solve that problem during a No School Day Movie, 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Registration is required. Popcorn will be served.
For details, call (847) 362-2330 or go to www.cooklib.org.
Hello, heroes
A one-mile Superhero Sprint will be followed by superhero-themed activities, 9 a.m. Nov. 5 at Hunt Club Park and Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. There will be a superhero meet-and-greet, superhero training, free super food and super activities. The Superhero Sprint costs $5 in advance, $7 event day and includes a race t-shirt. All other activities are free.
For details, call (847) 623-7788 or go to www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/go-gurnee.
Deer are near
Children ages 2-4, with a grownup, will learn about white-tailed deer at Hikin’ Tykes, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Nov. 8 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. There will be a story, craft project and outdoor exploration, plus take-home materials. Cost is $2 for resident kids; $5 for resident adults; $3 and $7 for nonresidents.
For details, call (847) 968-3477 or go to www.lcfpd.org.
