This Week's Forest Park Area Events

Forest Park IL

09 August, 2021

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FOREST PARK, IL — Curious about what to do in the Forest Park area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Forest Park area. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a coat drive, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Forest Park: Where in the Wild? Shark Week Celebration When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMWhere in the Wild? returns for a celebration of shark week. We'll have video footage and shark facts for you. How much do you know? Our episode will air on our Facebook page but you can also... Learn More Riverside TV Commission Meeting - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Monday and August 9 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1893 Learn More Personal Assistant Recruitment and Training- August 10- 9 a.m. –Online When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Progress Center for Independent Living What: Event listing from Progress Center for Independent Living: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AMimage of two people interacting, and one in a wheelchair and one leaning down toward the wheelchair user. Person is wheelchair holding paper. Second image of person cleaning kitch... Learn More Small Serendipity - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00 AMRiver Trail's staff talks with you about nature and provides you with instructions for making a craft at home. Supplies for craft at home are available at River Trail for pick up, if need... Learn More One on One Technology Consultation - Forest Park Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Have a question about email, internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or Microsoft Office software, etc.? FPPL cardholders can book an appointment for a virtual or in person 30 m... Learn More Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Quarterly Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1946 Learn More BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Landscape Advisory Commission - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMThis Commission does not meet in November or December. http://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1486 Learn More BOE Regular Meeting (Open Meeting) - Proviso East High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Proviso East High School What: Event listing from Proviso East High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:30 PM to 11:59 PMLocation Changed To:Proviso Math and Science AcademyAuditorium and Board Room8601 Roosevelt RoadForest Park, IL 60130 Learn More Four Winds - North Riverside Parks & Recreation When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:30 a.m. Where: North Riverside Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from North Riverside Parks & Recreation: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 AMDetails Four Winds Casino Trip. Click on flyer for details, or view page 33 of the Summer Fun Guide at www.northriverside-il.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/459506728475527 Learn More FRESHMAN ORIENTATION (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Open Nature Play Day - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMBring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art and explorat... Learn More Wee Wonders: Bugs - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Wednesday, August 11 at 10:00 AMPreschoolers with an adult are invited to enjoy an activity and learn about all about bugs. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at all times. Unvaccinated visitors... Learn More Hummingbird Garden Chat - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Wednesday, August 11 at 10:00 AM through Friday, August 13 at 12:00 PMEnjoy Hummingbird Mania every Wednesday through Friday during the month of August. Drop-in on Sagawau's gardens to watch and talk about all things ... Learn More One-on-One Technology Consultation - Forest Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM Have a question about email, internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or Microsoft Office software, etc.? FPPL cardholders can book a 30 minute session with a librarian. Boo... Learn More Wellness Walk - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Wednesday, August 11 at 1:00 PMJoin Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer, for a mindful and calming forest walk. Ages 18 & up. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at al... Learn More Riverside Farmers' Market - Village of Riverside - Community Events When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1998 Learn More Virtual Scrabble - Forest Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMShow off your word knowledge as we play Scrabble together virtually. Ages 8 and up. Learn More FAMILY WELCOME NIGHT (ALL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOME) (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Wednesday, August 11 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Camping 101 - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFree demonstration-based workshop series teaching basic camping skills. All ages children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a folding chair/blanket for seating. Do you ... Learn More Nighttime Discovery Celebration - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMJoin us for an evening of discovery as we celebrate the night sky! Hikes, activities and crafts will be offered to help us better understand the wonders of the natural light... Learn More Falling Star Watch - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PMWe will be watching for falling stars tonight, which is part of the Perseid Meteor Showers. This is the night which should provide a maximum number of sightings right afte... Learn More INSTITUTE DAY - Non-Attendance Day for Students (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Thursday, August 12 (all day) Learn More S.E.N.I.O.R.S. - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Thursday, August 12 at 10:00 AMSeniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine!  Join us for a nature inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55+.  All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at all ti... Learn More Personal Assistant Recruitment and Training- August 12- 10 a.m. –Online When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Progress Center for Independent Living What: Event listing from Progress Center for Independent Living: Thursday, August 12 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMimage of two people interacting, one in a wheelchair and one leaning down toward the wheelchair user. Person is wheelchair holding paper. Second image of person cleaning kitc... Learn More Meet with an Employment Specialist - Forest Park Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 11:29 AM Meet one-on-one virtually with a career search professional, Diana Munoz from Goodwill, who will help you formulate a plan and determine the best course of action to secure the best po... Learn More This Old Beehive - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Thursday, August 12 at 2:00 PMJoin us virtually as we talk about how you can help our native bees and show you how to make a home for solitary bees. Ages 13 & up. Learn More Archery - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Thursday, August 12 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PMReceive instruction for a certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 and up. Junior archery will be available for those under 10. All visitors over 2 years of age ... Learn More Preservation Commission Meeting - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1925 Learn More Riverside Police Pension Board - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1951 Learn More Songs of Summer Nights - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMWho is singing tonight? Enjoy the chorus of insects as the sun sets. Learn about how and why crickets, katydids, cicadas and grasshoppers sing. Unvaccinated visitors must wea... Learn More Virtual Candy Factory Tour - Forest Park Public Library When: Friday, August 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMLearn some trivia about M & Ms and the Mars company as we play a short Kahoot, then learn how the popular candy gets made as we do a virtual factory tour together. Ages 8 and up. Learn More Nature Obstacle Course - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Friday, August 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Friday, August 13 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PMFamilies, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Other nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! This is a drop-in event. All visi... Learn More Riv-inia Concert - Village of Riverside - Community Events When: Friday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Friday, August 13 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2014 Learn More Bats! - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Friday, August 13th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Friday, August 13 at 7:30 PMJoin us at Trailside learn about local bats, and see and hear real bats with the help of special equipment. Ages 12 & up. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at al... Learn More Featured Event: Free comic Book day When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 p.m. Where: 111 S Ridgeland Ave What: Celebrate Free Comic Book Day in Oak Park Free Comic Book Day is traditionally held the first Saturday in May each year. However, in 2021, the event has been pushed to August now that much of the disruption related to COVID-19 will be behind us. As such, FCBD 2021 will take pl... Learn More Featured Event: Free comic Book day (Rick) Early Risers - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 14 at 6:00 AMNature center grounds will be open early for hiking, bird watching and photographers looking to explore and capture nature in the early morning light. Bathroom doors will open from the ou... Learn More Cori's Triathlon - Village of Riverside - Community Events When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:30 a.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Saturday, August 14 from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2015 Learn More Hummingbird Sit - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 AMEnjoy watching the hummingbirds in our viewing area while a naturalist discusses their behaviors and how to attract them to your yard. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask i... Learn More R.I.P. Stewardship - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bowsaws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack will be provided.  Please wear closed-toed shoes and long pants.  Ages 15 & up. ... Learn More Day Hiking Leadership Training (In Person & Virtual) When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 14 at 11:30 AMCalling all teachers, group leaders & youth educators! Our Day Hiking Leadership Training program gets youth and groups of all ages outside by empowering teachers and group leaders w... Learn More Curbside Cuisine Food Truck Event - Village of Riverside - Community Events When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Saturday, August 14 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2016 Learn More Salsa and Bachata Classes When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Ballroom City What: I am a dance instructor located in Villa Park. I teach people how to feel confident on the dance floor. I enjoy teaching ladies styling, and specialize in teaching men how to become leaders. Couples and single welcome. This Meetup is designed to bring people tog... Learn More Summer Bonfire - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PMJoin us at Camp Shabbona Woods as we celebrate summer with a giant bonfire, nature play, artmaking, lawn games, evening hikes and more. All visitors over 2 years of age must ... Learn More Forest Bathing by Moonlight - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 14 at 7:30 PMUnlock the healing magic of the forest by slowing down and immersing your mind, body and spirit in the beauty of the natural world at night. We will explore forest bathing techniques whil... Learn More High Summer Prairie Walk - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Sunday, August 15 at 10:00 AMJoin a naturalist for a walk as we take in the sights, sounds and smells of the prairie in high summer. This walk will take place in a forest preserve in Westchester. Ages 18 & up meet... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Forest Park Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.