La Grange Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

La Grange IL

09 September, 2021

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LA GRANGE, IL — Wondering what there is to do in the La Grange area? Your La Grange Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a board game night, or yoga in the park, 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 all of this weekend's events throughout La Grange: Featured Event: Dedication of the Dick Johnson Stage When: Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Community House What: PLEASE JOIN US AS WE DEDICATE THE COMMUNITY HOUSE KETTERING HALL STAGE IN HONOR OF DICK JOHNSON with a special tribute to BJ Chimenti Learn More Girl Scout Troops Are Now Forming When: Thursday, September 9th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 1423 Raymond Ave What: Expand her world outside of school! As a Girl Scout, your girl will try new things, make new friends, grow in confidence, and build skills that will help her in school and beyond.  The best part? You'll get to join the fun right alongside her as she plays, learns, and and grows wi... Learn More 6th Grade Curriculum Night - Ogden Ave Elem School When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ogden Ave Elem School What: Event listing from Ogden Ave Elem School: Thursday and September 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: Hortons Ultimate Blowout Tent Sale - Sept. 10 - 12 When: Friday, September 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Hortons Home Lighting What: HORTONS ULTIMATE BLOWOUT TENT SALE - ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Sept. 10 – Sept. 12 HUGE DISCOUNTS IN LA GRANGE: Our Annual Hortons Tent Sale Is Back! La Grange Tent Hours: Friday/9am – 6pm, Saturday & Sunday/9am – 5pm Everything In The Tent Up To 70% OFF* Or More PLUS Sunday Noon ... Learn More Featured Event: Hortons Ultimate Blowout Tent Sale - Sept. 10 - 12 (Cortney Frahm) School Pictures - Ogden Ave Elem School When: Friday, September 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ogden Ave Elem School What: Event listing from Ogden Ave Elem School: Friday, September 10 (all day) Learn More Beginning B/O Instrumet Selection - Park Junior High School When: Friday, September 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Park Junior High School What: Event listing from Park Junior High School: Friday, September 10 (all day) Learn More Hortons Ultimate Blowout Tent Sale - La Grange Business Association When: Friday, September 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: La Grange Business Association What: Event listing from La Grange Business Association: Friday, September 10 at 9:00 AM through Sunday, September 12 at 5:00 PM HORTONS ULTIMATE BLOWOUT TENT SALE - ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Sept. 10 – Sept. 12 HUGE DISCOUNTS IN LA GRANGE: Our Annual Hortons Tent Sale Is Back! La Gra... Learn More Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Hodgkins Public Library When: Friday, September 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Hodgkins Public Library What: Event listing from Hodgkins Public Library: Friday, September 10 at 2:00 PMFriday Sept. 10-Drop offSaturday Sept. 11-Pick upHave you ever wondered about what happens at the library when is closed? We will share our secret world with your stuffed animal friends at our Stuffed A... Learn More Beginning Band/Orch Instrument Selection When: Friday, September 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Ogden Ave Elem School What: Event listing from Ogden Ave Elem School: Friday, September 10 from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Barnsdale Welcome Party - Ogden Ave Elem School When: Friday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Ogden Ave Elem School What: Event listing from Ogden Ave Elem School: Friday, September 10 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Welcome Party - Barnsdale Road School When: Friday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Barnsdale Road School What: Event listing from Barnsdale Road School: Friday, September 10 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More CommUNITY Diversity Days Film: 13th - LaGrange Public Library When: Friday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Friday, September 10 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PMJoin us for a public streaming and discussion of 13th, by filmmaker Ava DuVernay. The film explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nati... Learn More Featured Event: Fine Arts Festival Downtown Downers Grove When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Main Street What: The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be celebrating 44 years this fall. The festival is held in the middle of award winning, historic downtown Downers Grove. In addition to the amazing art, visit our boutiques, cafes, & restaurants. Enjoy a chalk artist bringing their... Learn More Featured Event: Fine Arts Festival Downtown Downers Grove (Downtown Downers Grove) 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) La Grange Remembers 9/11 - La Grange Business Association When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: La Grange Business Association What: Event listing from La Grange Business Association: Saturday, September 11 (all day) To remember and honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, participating businesses in La Grange are asked to display two electric candles in their storefront windows, along... Learn More Ultimate Blowout Tent Sale - Sept 10 - 12 When: Saturday, September 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Hortons Home Lighting What: HORTONS ULTIMATE BLOWOUT TENT SALE - ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Sept. 10 – Sept. 12 HUGE DISCOUNTS IN LA GRANGE: Our Annual Hortons Tent Sale Is Back! La Grange Tent Hours: Friday/9am – 6pm, Saturday & Sunday/9am – 5pm Everything In The Tent Up To 70% OFF* Or More PLUS Sunday Noon ... Learn More 20th Anniversary Tribute to 9.11.01 When: Saturday, September 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Memorial Park What: Please join St. Francis Xavier BSA Troop 33 as we pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, including first responders, on the 20th anniversary of the 9.11.01 attacks on our country. For more info, click here. Learn More TEEN AUDITIONS for Spoon River Anthology, LATTE Theater When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Cornerstone Community Church What: Based on the Book by Edgar Lee Masters, A Newly Adapted Stage version by Felicia Pfluger This once-banned book, brought to the stage, takes place in Illinois in 1915. Ghosts rise from their graves to come alive on stage. The veneer is stripped away from polite society to show ... Learn More Prairie Fest When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Save The Prairie Society What: Annual Old Fashion Prairie Fest Cold-blooded animal exhibit, crafters and artist, Dulcimer players, rock band, Spinning Wheel Demonstration, Display of hand made quilts, Good food and refreshments, buy tickets to win one of 8 gift baskets, guided prairie tours, open house at t... Learn More West End Arts Festival When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 701 W Burlington Ave What: The 25th annual West End Arts Festival celebrates art in many forms as visitors of all ages can browse the work of fine artists from across the Midwest, view culinary demonstrations from local chefs, enjoy live jazz and have fun with kids art activities near the historic St... Learn More Patriots Day Ceremony When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Countryside City Hall - 803 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL 60525-4629, United States What: September 11, 2021 marks the 20th Anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on America. Please join us for a Ceremony and ringing of the bells to remember all the Police Officers, Fire Personnel, First Responders and hard working people who lost their lives that day.  This Cer... Learn More 2021 West End Arts Festival - La Grange Business Association When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: La Grange Business Association What: Event listing from La Grange Business Association: Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Engaging art experiences for everyone at West End Arts Festival in La Grange, September 11-12   With studies from Harvard to the World Health Organization showing the heali... Learn More Diversity Storytime - LaGrange Public Library When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Saturday, September 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM We are proud to partner with the CommUNITY Diversity Group to celebrate Diversity Days in La Grange.  We invite children and their caregivers to come join us for stories and activities... Learn More TEEN AUDITIONS - Spoon River Anthology, LATTE Theater When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: La Grange Business Association What: Event listing from La Grange Business Association: Saturday, September 11 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMTEEN AUDITIONS Based on the Book by Edgar Lee Masters, Freshly Adapted Stage by Felicia Pfluger This once-banned book, brought to the stage, takes place in Illinois in 1915. Ghost... Learn More Fall Festival - Hodgkins Public Library When: Saturday, September 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Hodgkins Public Library What: Event listing from Hodgkins Public Library: Saturday, September 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMAll AgesCome on down to the library for our annual Fall Fest! Make a scarecrow to decorate your yard.Limit 25 families. Registration required.Contact: Carrie Cameron : 708-579-1844 : carr... Learn More Featured Event: Pedal the Parks When: Sunday, September 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Harvester Park What: 10 miles of pedaling through our most beautiful parks. Fundraising event suitable for all ages. Registration fee includes T-shirt, after party, and bike raffle ticket. Proceeds benefit the Burr Ridge Community Park Foundation, which supports the Burr Ridge Park District's park... Learn More Featured Event: Goat Yoga & Goat Fun! When: Sunday, September 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Nature's Trail Yoga What: Give yourself some happiness & let the stress of your day melt away! This all level event includes a short nature walk with the goats to and from class (weather permitting), Goat Yoga with the goats roaming freely, and Goat Fun when we take pictures with the goats on backs... Learn More Featured Event: Goat Yoga & Goat Fun! (David Apps) Insect Safari When: Sunday, September 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Save The Prairie Society What: Join in the fun and help find a wide variety of Wolf Road Prairie insects. We will identify, study, and then release the insects back onto the prairie. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. $5 for adults; children free. Meet at the Prairie House, 11225 Constitution Dr., Westchester. Learn More Sunflower Topiary - Hodgkins Public Library When: Sunday, September 12th at 11:00 p.m. Where: Hodgkins Public Library What: Event listing from Hodgkins Public Library: Sunday, September 12 at 11:00 PMTake Home KitFamilyDecorate your home for the fall with a DIY sunflower topiary.Limited quantities.Contact: Celia Albarran : 708-579-1844 : [email protected] [] Learn More Daytime Lessons Begin for Beginning Band/Orchestra Students When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Cossitt Ave Elem School What: Event listing from Cossitt Ave Elem School: Monday, September 13 (all day) Learn More Boys Softball vs Willow Springs, 4:15pm When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Gurrie Middle School What: Event listing from Gurrie Middle School: Monday, September 13 (all day) Learn More Girls Basketball @ McClure, 4:15pm - Gurrie Middle School When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Gurrie Middle School What: Event listing from Gurrie Middle School: Monday, September 13 (all day) Learn More S.T.E.A.M. Kit: Hidden Messages - LaGrange Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, September 13 (all day) Calling all super spies! Delve into the world of hidden messages and steganography as you build your own decoder wheel, create invisible ink and more. This kit is designed for ages 8-12. Kits are ... Learn More Gurrie PTO Meeting, 6:30pm - Gurrie Middle School When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Gurrie Middle School What: Event listing from Gurrie Middle School: Monday, September 13 (all day) Learn More Daytime lessons begin for all Beginning Band/Orch When: Monday, September 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ogden Ave Elem School What: Event listing from Ogden Ave Elem School: Monday, September 13 (all day) Learn More S.T.E.A.M. Investigator Kits: Building 3-D Shapes When: Monday, September 13th at 9:00 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 9:00 AM to 8:45 PMWhat's the difference between a square and a prism? Find out the answer and more when you build 3-D shapes out of toothpicks and playdoh (guide included). This kit is designed for ages 4-7 ... Learn More Baby Storytime - LaGrange Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 9:30 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Children ages birth to 23 months are invited to join us for their first storytime experience! This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. Space is limited ... Learn More Toddler Storytime - LaGrange Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills through half an hour of stories, activities and songs. This storytime is for children ages 2 & 3. Parents and caregivers can ch... Learn More Virtual Book Discussion of The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens When: Monday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Join us for a virtual book discussion of The Life we Bury by Allen Eskens. A link to the meeting will be posted on the calendar the day of the discussion.   Hoopla E-audiobo... Learn More Outdoor Yoga and Meditation When: Monday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Compassion Factory Art Gallery & Studio What: Join us for Outdoor Yoga & Meditation on Monday nights at 6pm in Brookfield on the green of the Compassion Factory (partnered with Focus Om). Lots of room for social distance and outdoors masking is optional. It is always safe to play outside. Sign up at https://www.focus-... Learn More Virtual Gaming: Among Us - LaGrange Public Library When: Monday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMTweens in grades 5-8 are invited to register for a fun-filled hour of Among Us, the social deduction, secret identity party game. (There will be a pre-gaming Zoom meetup at 6:00pm sharp. Al... Learn More Sustainability Commission Meeting - Village of La Grange Park When: Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of La Grange Park What: Event listing from Village of La Grange Park: Monday, September 13 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMhttp://lagrangepark.org/calendar.aspx?EID=385 Learn More Virtual Music Concert with Clarence Goodman: 13 Songs on the 13th When: Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, September 13 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMKick back at home and enjoy 13 songs on the 13th. Words and music by Clarence Goodman.  The venue opens ten minutes before showtime at 7pm. For immediate assistance call Adult Services s... Learn More Gr 8 Lake Geneva Outdoor Ed Trip - Gurrie Middle School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Gurrie Middle School What: Event listing from Gurrie Middle School: Tuesday, September 14 (all day) Learn More Gr 7 Lloyd Bachrach Assembly - Gurrie Middle School When: Tuesday, September 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Gurrie Middle School What: Event listing from Gurrie Middle School: Tuesday, September 14 (all day) Learn More Mary's Curbside Craft: Porcupine Toothpick Holder When: Tuesday, September 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 9:00 AM to 8:45 PMHave some fun making a cute little terra cotta porcupine toothpick holder that can take center stage on your kitchen table. This is a take home and create craft with materials and instruct... Learn More Virtual: Baby Storytime - LaGrange Public Library When: Tuesday, September 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Tuesday, September 14 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMJoin us each week from the comfort of your own home. To livestream the Baby Storytime class just click on the link  Learn More Conversations with a Village Trustee: Meet Beth Augustine & Lou Gale When: Tuesday, September 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: La Grange Business Association What: Event listing from La Grange Business Association: Tuesday, September 14 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMAs we look to expand the relationship between our business community and Village leaders, we're scheduling casual conversations throughout the year to become better acquainted with ... Learn More Cops vs. Kids Game Day When: Tuesday, September 14th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Memorial Park What: Get the change to compete in a game of football, basketball, volleyball, cornhole and other fun activities!!  Use the link or scan to register! Learn More Special Board Meeting - La Grange SD 102 When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: La Grange SD 102 What: Event listing from La Grange SD 102: Tuesday, September 14 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Village Board Work Session - Village of La Grange Park When: Tuesday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Village of La Grange Park What: Event listing from Village of La Grange Park: Tuesday, September 14 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PMhttp://lagrangepark.org/calendar.aspx?EID=210 Learn More Gurrie Activity Fair - Gurrie Middle School When: Wednesday, September 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Gurrie Middle School What: Event listing from Gurrie Middle School: Wednesday, September 15 (all day) Learn More Storytime in the Park - LaGrange Public Library When: Wednesday, September 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Wednesday, September 15 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMBring a blanket to sit on while you enjoy stories and songs  in an outdoor setting. The storytime will be held at Spring Park located at  W 53rd St in La Grange and cancelled in the ca... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the La Grange 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.