Forest Park: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Forest Park IL

16 September, 2021

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FOREST PARK, IL — Looking for things to do in the Forest Park area? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week throughout Forest Park. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a cooking class, 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 in and around Forest Park: Touch-A-Truck - Village of Riverside - Community Events When: Thursday, September 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Thursday, September 16 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2019 Learn More Girls Volleyball vs. Hillside (Events) When: Thursday, September 16th 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 16 from 3:35 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Soccer Game @ Hillside (Events) - L.J. Hauser Junior High School When: Thursday, September 16th 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 16 from 3:35 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Best Buddies (Events) - L.J. Hauser Junior High School When: Thursday, September 16th at 3:35 p.m. Where: L.J. Hauser Junior High School What: Event listing from L.J. Hauser Junior High School: Thursday, September 16 from 3:35 PM to 4:35 PM Learn More Riverside TOD Zoning Update Steering Committee Meeting #4 When: Thursday, September 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Thursday, September 16 from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2026 Learn More Central PTO Board Meeting (Events) - Central Elementary School When: Thursday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Central Elementary School What: Event listing from Central Elementary School: Thursday, September 16 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting When: Thursday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Thursday, September 16 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1754 Learn More Vibrant, Resilient, Still Here: Contemporary Native Americans in Illinois When: Thursday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Thursday, September 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM This is an in person event. Pamala Silas is a member of Menominee Indian Tribe and an Oneida descendant.  Her lecture will end in an informal circle, similar to a talking circle, t... Learn More JOSTENS CLASS RING ORDERS DUE (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Friday, September 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Friday, September 17 (all day) Learn More Personal Assistant Recruitment and Training- September 17- 9 a.m. –Online When: Friday, September 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Progress Center for Independent Living What: Event listing from Progress Center for Independent Living: Friday, September 17 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 kit... Learn More Storytime Adventures in Veterans' Park When: Friday, September 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Friday, September 17 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM We will get everybody moving with this active storytime great for toddlers and preschoolers. Meet us at the park. Our first meeting will feature Mommy and Me's Adventures by local aut... Learn More Anime/Manga club - Forest Park Public Library When: Friday, September 17th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Friday, September 17 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMAnime club is back!  Bring a friend and come watch anime, discuss your favorite anime and manga.  It will be a blast! Learn More Virtual Information Detectives - Forest Park Public Library When: Friday, September 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Friday, September 17 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn about some reasons given for book challenges/banning and how to research a website's reliability by playing our Kahoot. Ages 8 to 10. Learn More Central Family Fun Night (Events) - Central Elementary School When: Friday, September 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Central Elementary School What: Event listing from Central Elementary School: Friday, September 17 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Annual Autumn Fest & Chili Cook-Off When: Friday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: 2401 Des Plaines Ave What: Join us Friday, September 17th for our Autumn Fest & Chili Cook-Off!! With the season's cooler temperatures, the Parks & Recreation Department is ready to spice things up with its annual Autumn Fest!! Check out the flyer below with all the details!! This is an event yo... Learn More Elementary Instrument Pick Up Day (Events) When: Saturday, September 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: A. F. Ames Elementary School What: Event listing from A. F. Ames Elementary School: Saturday, September 18 (all day) Learn More NEW! Make & Take Craft Kits for Kids Pickup Starts Today When: Saturday, September 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Saturday, September 18 (all day) Free fun in a bag!  You do not need a library card to get one and the contents are all yours to keep! Inside you may find materials for an art project, instructions for a science demonstration ... Learn More RBHS Cross Country Meet - Village of Riverside - Community Events When: Saturday, September 18th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Saturday, September 18 from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2020 Learn More Landscape Work Day - Village of Riverside - Community Events When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Saturday, September 18 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDue to the pandemic, RSVPs are required at least 24 hours in advance. http://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1972 Learn More Picnic Like It's 1869 - Village of Riverside - Community Events When: Sunday, September 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Sunday, September 19 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2024 Learn More Walking Tour of Riverside - North Division Tour When: Sunday, September 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Sunday, September 19 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1955 Learn More Featured Event: FREE Concealed Carry Training Sign Up! A $200.00 Value When: Monday, September 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 21660 Moni Dr What: Renewals for Free as well!  Click This like to Register: https://forms.gle/3FDLgswgymVGXCuH7 FREE 16HR in person Illinois Concealed Carry Training "CCL". This class offers Basic fundamentals, Illinois Law, and live fire qualification. NO FOID needed to take class. There is no ... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Concealed Carry Training Sign Up! A $200.00 Value (KEE FIREARMS & TRAINING) COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Monday, September 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Monday, September 20 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Board Meeting - Forest Park Public Library When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Monday, September 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More PTA Meeting (Events) - Blythe Park Elementary School When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Blythe Park Elementary School What: Event listing from Blythe Park Elementary School: Monday, September 20 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Historical Commission Meeting - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Monday, September 20 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMThis commission does not meet in August or December. http://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1451 Learn More Special Joint Meeting of Economic Development and Riverside TV Commissions When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Monday, September 20 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2028 Learn More PSAT 9 - ALL FRESHMAN (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Tuesday, September 21st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Tuesday, September 21 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Intro to Gadget Collection - Forest Park Public Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM This event is in person. If you are a FPPL cardholder, you can now checkout items from our Gadget Checkout collection, from a digital magnifier to a bluetooth speaker and everythin... Learn More Latine Paint Night (Middle Graders) - Forest Park Public Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMWe celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month with a special guest artist!  Paint along with us. Materials will be provided. Spaces are very limited for this in-person event in keepin... Learn More COLLEGE PLANNING TIPS FOR SENIORS (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Ella & Friends Storytime at Veterans' Park When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMBased 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. Each... 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.