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Story Time, Character Meet-and-Greets & Kids Adventure Pass COMING SOON Bring your little ghosts and goblins to The Forge: Lemont Quarries for an unforgettable family Halloween experience! Every Saturday and Sunday, step into Sawyer’s Harrowing Halloween Adventure, an interactive storytelling event, where kids help bring our new book to life alongside our loveable mascots, Sawyer and Cindy Squirrel. After the adventure, families can enjoy meet-and-greets with Sawyer and Cindy, then keep the fun going with the Kids Adventure Pass, which unlocks the Kids Adventure Zone, Kids Jump Zone, and Kids Discovery Zone for hours of active play. Designed for families with children ages 3–12, this not-so-spooky celebration is perfect for creating magical Halloween memories. What’s Included Story time on the Lower Quarry Shelf A lively reading of Sawyer’s Harrowing Halloween Adventure; Perfect for toddlers and young readers. Character Meet-and-Greets Snap pics and say hello to Sawyer the Squirrel and Cindy Squirrel after the reading. Kids Adventure Pass Enjoy access to the Kids Adventure Zone, Kids Jump Zone and Kids Discovery Zone About the Book In Sawyer’s Harrowing Halloween Adventure, Sawyer the Squirrel thinks his best friend, Cindy, has been taken by monsters on Halloween night. Determined to find her, he teams up with a delightful cast: dancing skeletons, a shy ghost named Boo, curious bats, and a wise old owl. Following Cindy’s playful clues (her scarf, necklace and witch mask), Sawyer and friends journey through a graveyard, pumpkin patch and more to find her. When & Where Saturdays and Sundays in October Location: Lower Quarry Shelf at The Forge: Lemont Quarries Who It’s For Ideal for young children and families seeking cute, not-so-scary fall activities in the Chicago suburbs Great for first-Halloween memories, siblings and multigenerational outings Why Families Love It It’s gentle, sweet, and very family friendly; perfect for little adventurers. Combines imaginative story time with active play in our kids zones. A stress-free way to enjoy fall activities in Lemont, Illinois