This Weekend's Forest Park Area Events

Forest Park IL

09 September, 2021

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FOREST PARK, IL — Curious about what to do in the Forest Park area? See what's new on your Forest Park Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Forest Park: Soccer Game vs. Forest Park (Events) When: Thursday, September 9th at 3:35 p.m. Where: L.J. Hauser Junior High School What: Event listing from L.J. Hauser Junior High School: Thursday, September 9 from 3:35 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Girls Volleyball @ Forest Park (Events) When: Thursday, September 9th at 3:35 p.m. Where: L.J. Hauser Junior High School What: Event listing from L.J. Hauser Junior High School: Thursday and September 9 from 3:35 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Virtual Paper Airplane Design Challenge **Kit Available** When: Thursday, September 9th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Thursday and September 9 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Bring your folding skills to make your own paper airplanes and see who can make the farthest flying one. Designed for ages 8 to 10. A kit will be available with this program with writ... Learn More Early Learners Fall Parent Night (Events) When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: A. F. Ames Elementary School What: Event listing from A. F. Ames Elementary School: Thursday, September 9 from 5:00 PM to 7:15 PM Learn More Back to School Night - Proviso East High School When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Proviso East High School What: Event listing from Proviso East High School: Thursday, September 9 from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PMThe start time for this event will be updated as the date approaches. Learn More Elementary Fall Parent Night (Events) When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: A. F. Ames Elementary School What: Event listing from A. F. Ames Elementary School: Thursday, September 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Blythe Park Fall Parent Night (Events) When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Blythe Park Elementary School What: Event listing from Blythe Park Elementary School: Thursday, September 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More SENIORS COUNTDOWN TO COLLEGE (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Thursday, September 9 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Fall Parent Night (Events) - Central Elementary School When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Central Elementary School What: Event listing from Central Elementary School: Thursday, September 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Economic Development Commission - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Thursday, September 9 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1322 Learn More Central Spirit Day (Events) - Central Elementary School When: Friday, September 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central Elementary School What: Event listing from Central Elementary School: Friday, September 10 (all day) Learn More Roleplaying Games 101 - Forest Park Public Library When: Friday, September 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Friday, September 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCome explore the world of Role playing games, DND one-shots, and board games.  Beginners and seasoned players are both welcome!  Please make sure to wear a mask for all in person events.... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Distribution When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church What: FREE-Family Food Distribution Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2317 S. Wolf Rd. Hillside, IL 60162 NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! 11am-1pm or until we run out of food. A variety of bagged groceries, meals, bread, juice, dairy, meat and produce. Food Distribution BEGINS AT 11:OOam-1pm, or ... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Distribution (Put Your Hands Together) Elementary Instrumental Sign Up Day (Events) When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: A. F. Ames Elementary School What: Event listing from A. F. Ames Elementary School: Saturday, September 11 (all day) Learn More Fall Flea Market When: Sunday, September 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 2401 Des Plaines Ave What: Are you ready to shop?! Be sure to stop by to check out all the vendors at this years Fall Flea Market. The event will be held rain or shine in the front parking lot of the Police Station and Village Commons Front Lawn. Who knows what treasures you may find.  Learn More A Different Way of Thinking: An Autism Advocacy Magic Show When: Sunday, September 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Sunday, September 12 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMMagic, storytelling, and comedy combine in a show that entertains while it explores differences. Look for this to air on our library Facebook page.  Ages 7+   Learn More ABC Cuentos Baby Storytime at Veterans' Park When: Monday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM This in-person storytime features fun, short segments that keep things moving and fun even for our youngest storytime attendees. Some Spanish and American Sign Language will be featur... Learn More Personal Assistant Recruitment and Training- September 13- 3:30 p.m. –Online When: Monday, September 13th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Progress Center for Independent Living What: Event listing from Progress Center for Independent Living: Monday, September 13 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMimage 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 Minecraft Lab with Minecraft Mania *In person* When: Monday, September 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Minecraft Mania will work with players through challenges such as escape rooms and treasure hunts using Minecraft's multiplayer mode. A Minecraft account is not needed to participate. ... Learn More Back to School Craft Series - Forest Park Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCome make some fun crafts for your locker or spruce up any back to school items! Learn More Riverside TV Commission Meeting - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Monday, September 13 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1894 Learn More Soccer Game vs. Albright (Events) - L.J. Hauser Junior High School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 3:35 p.m. Where: L.J. Hauser Junior High School What: Event listing from L.J. Hauser Junior High School: Tuesday, September 14 from 3:35 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Girls Volleyball @ Albright (Events) When: Tuesday, September 14th at 3:35 p.m. Where: L.J. Hauser Junior High School What: Event listing from L.J. Hauser Junior High School: Tuesday, September 14 from 3:35 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Tuesday, September 14 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Landscape Advisory Commission - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Tuesday, September 14 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMThis Commission does not meet in November or December. http://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1487 Learn More BOE Regular Meeting (Open Meeting) - Proviso East High School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Proviso East High School What: Event listing from Proviso East High School: Tuesday, September 14 from 7:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Ella & Friends Storytime at Veterans' Park with author Maui Jones When: Wednesday, September 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Wednesday, September 15 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Based on the new Everyday with Ella book series by Maui Jones, we explore themes of community, culture, inclusion, and curiosity through the characters of Ella and her friends. Eac... Learn More One on One Technology Consultations - Forest Park Public Library When: Wednesday, September 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Wednesday, September 15 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Have a question about email, internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or Microsoft Office software, etc.? Library staff will help you make progress.  FPPL cardholders can ... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, 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.