La Grange Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

La Grange IL

07 October, 2021

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LA GRANGE, IL — Looking for a family outing? See what's new on your La Grange Patch community calendar. 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 knitting circle, a coat drive, or painting 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 a few events happening this weekend in the La Grange area: Featured Event: Science and Engineering (2nd-6th grades) When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Center for Gifted, 533 W. North Ave., Ste 30, Elmhurst, IL. 60126 What: Founded in 1983, The Center for Gifted offers bright, gifted and talented children and teens, a wide variety of classes which are challenging, creative and fun! With a inventive, effective approach to education, classes inspire enthusiasm for learning, and a desire to e... Learn More Featured Event: Science and Engineering (2nd-6th grades) (Elaine Abercrombie) Lactation Station: Breastfeeding Clinic When: Thursday, October 7th at 1:30 p.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Thursday, October 7 from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PMThis is a welcoming group where you can meet other breastfeeding moms, ask questions and get assistance and support. Led by Vanessa Prinz, and Board Certified Lactation Consultant.  Registr... Learn More Preschool Storytime - LaGrange Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:30 p.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Thursday, October 7 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills through half an hour of stories, and activities and songs. This storytime is planed for children ages 3-5. Parents and caregivers can choo... Learn More Artist-Inspired Class: Edvard Munch - LaGrange Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Thursday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM In honor of Halloween and all things SPOOKY, Maker Morgan will lead artists step by step to create their very own Edvard Munch painting, "The Scream." Artists are encouraged to put their ow... Learn More Nightshift Book Club - Hodgkins Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Hodgkins Public Library What: Event listing from Hodgkins Public Library: Thursday, October 7 at 6:00 PMAdultsJoin us for a horror book club! Pick up a copy of this month's read (or movie) at the circulation desk and be prepared to come and chat.Contact: Fran Perry : 708-579-1844 : [email protected]... Learn More Committee of the Whole Board Meeting When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: La Grange SD 102 What: Event listing from La Grange SD 102: Thursday, October 7 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: Sonny Acres Farm is open for our annual Fall Festival NOW - October 31 When: Friday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Sonny Acres Farm What: Spooky Season is upon us! Sonny Acres Farm is open for our annual Fall Festival NOW - October 31. Fun for all ages, the fest offers the chance to pick the perfect pumpkin, eat, drink and enjoy the various new amusement rides, haunted experiences, train and pony rides, a giant ... Learn More Featured Event: Sonny Acres Farm is open for our annual Fall Festival NOW - October 31 (Salvatore Swanton) Picnic in the Park FREE Story Time When: Friday, October 8th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Beach Oak Park, La Grange Park, IL 60526 What: The Community Park District of La Grange Park & the La Grange Park Library have teamed up together for a train themed outdoor story time.  Pack a picnic & join us.  Learn More Virtual: Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour: The Medici Portraits & Politics, 1512-1570 When: Friday, October 8th at 2:00 p.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Friday, October 8 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us for a docent-led virtual tour of New York City's famed Metropolitan Museum of Art.  This major loan exhibition explores the new and complex ways artists portrayed the elite of Florenc... Learn More Featured Event: FREE-Family Food Distribution When: Saturday, October 9th 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) Grand Opening Memorial Park Multi-Sport Court When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Memorial Park, La Grange Park, IL, 60526 (East Oak Avenue & Sherwood Road) What: Memorial Park Multi-Sport Court              GRAND OPENING.                                     Please join us                                    Saturday, October 9th                                9am - 12pm                                               East Oak Avenue &... Learn More Memorial Park Multi Sport Court Grand Opening When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Memorial Park What: Memorial Park Multi-Sport Court GRAND OPENING Please join us Saturday, October 9th 9am - 12pm East Oak Avenue & Sherwood Road, La Grange Park Mini Pickleball Sessions | Fitness Court Orientations | Gaga Ball PLUS Music, games and fun for ALL ages 9am: Grand Opening Remarks... Learn More Family Storytime & Craft - LaGrange Public Library When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMThe entire family is invited to join us for stories, songs and a fun craft at our family storytime. The storytime is aimed at children ages birth-5 but older siblings are welcomed. Space i... Learn More Park District of La Grange Annual Trunk or Treat When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Sedgwick Park What: Our eerie-sistible Trunk or Treat is back this year! This event will take place Saturday October 9th from 10:30am-12pm at the Sedgwick Park parking lot located at 10th Avenue & 48th Street in La Grange. There is no cost to attend this family friendly event that is open to... Learn More Adult Book Club - Hodgkins Public Library When: Saturday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Hodgkins Public Library What: Event listing from Hodgkins Public Library: Saturday, October 9 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe book club is back! Join the Hodgkins Book Club. Make new friends, read more books and have fun discussing them. Pick up a copy of this month's read at the circulation desk.Contact: Kat... Learn More Pumpkin Songs & Stories - Hodgkins Public Library When: Saturday, October 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Hodgkins Public Library What: Event listing from Hodgkins Public Library: Saturday, October 9 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMKindergarten & UpJoin us with your little ones for music, movement and stories of the Halloween season.Contact: Katie Murphy : 708-579-1844 : [email protected] [] Learn More Featured Event: Alzheimer's Education Webinar: 10 Warning Signs When: Sunday, October 10th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Via Zoom What: Join us as we host three 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's event series on 10/10 We host three free education programs via phone or online on Sunday, October 10. The series kicks off with Conozca Las 10 Señales De Advertencia in Spanish, then two programs in English with bonus c... Learn More Featured Event: Alzheimer's Education Webinar: 10 Warning Signs (Mayra) Proof of Vaccination Yoga When: Monday, October 11th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Focus Om Yoga & Wellness What: Focus Om (Brookfield) is offering a 'Proof of Vaccination Yoga Class', Mondays at 5:30pm. While Focus Om does not require proof of vaccination for any other class, this one we do. Focus Om wants to be able to provide those who may be immunocompromised or uncomfortable with co... Learn More S.T.E.A.M. Investigator Kits: Halloween Catapults When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, October 11 (all day)Put your engineering skills to work when you construct a catapult with a Halloween twist. After construction you'll need to fine tune the aiming to get the candy into a cauldron.   This kit is designed ... Learn More S.T.E.A.M. Investigator Kits: Pumpkin Guts Slime When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, October 11 (all day) Do you have the guts to try this gooey Halloween craft? Your kit will include everything you need to make slime that feels like you just put your hand inside a squishy pumpkin! Eek!  This kit is designe... Learn More Virtual Book Discussion: The Restaurant by Pamela Kelley When: Monday, October 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, October 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Join us for an online book discussion of The Restaurant by Pamela Kelley Click here to find the title in our catalog Click here for the Hoopla e-book Click here for the Ho... Learn More Virtual: Cheese and Halloween Candy Pairing! When: Monday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: LaGrange Public Library What: Event listing from LaGrange Public Library: Monday, October 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Meredith Meder, ACS CCP, returns to discuss the best cheese and Halloween candy pairings to please the palate. Registration is required to receive a suggested shopping list if you want to ta... Learn More Stories, Songs & Silliness Storytime When: Tuesday, October 12th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Hodgkins Public Library What: Event listing from Hodgkins Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 at 9:30 AMUp to 5 years old with caregiverJoin your favorite librarians for stories, fingerplays, music and crafts.Guardian must stay present.Contact: Katie Murphy : 708-579-1844 : [email protected] [] Learn More Tuesday Movie Matinees - Hodgkins Public Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Hodgkins Public Library What: Event listing from Hodgkins Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 at 12:00 PMAdultsBring friends and spend your afternoon with us watching a movie. Snacks will be provided.Contact: Maria Abarca : 708-579-1844 : [email protected] [Adult] Learn More Commercial Revitalization Committee Meeting When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Village of La Grange Park What: Event listing from Village of La Grange Park: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://lagrangepark.org/calendar.aspx?EID=444 Learn More Village Board Work Session - Village of La Grange Park When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Village of La Grange Park What: Event listing from Village of La Grange Park: Tuesday, October 12 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PMhttp://lagrangepark.org/calendar.aspx?EID=211 Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, 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.