Frankfort: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

Frankfort IL

11 October, 2021

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FRANKFORT, IL — Wondering what there is to do this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Frankfort area. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a cooking class, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 week throughout Frankfort: Featured Event: Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores When: Monday, October 11th at 11:00 p.m. What: When it comes to dressing for the weather, we here at L.L.Bean know it's always best to plan for the unexpected. As temperatures dip, it's important to have clothing that will help you stay warm, dry and ready for anything. Fortunately for you, L.L.Bean is offering 10% off you... Learn More Featured Event: Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (L.L.Bean) Webb Telescope: What's Out in Space? (Ages 5 & up with Adult) When: Monday, October 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Monday and October 11 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM No School!  Get ready for the launch of the new James Webb Space Telescope with some hands-on activities!  Grab your favorite adult and come explore the wonders of space from nebul... Learn More Nonfiction at Night (In-person) When: Monday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Join us to discuss The King of Confidence: A Tale of Utopian Dreamers, Frontier Schemers, True Believers, False Prophets, and the Murder of an American Monarch by Miles Harvey. In 1843, James Strang, a charismatic young lawyer and avowed atheist, and converted to a burgeoning reli... Learn More Nonfiction at Night (In-person) - Frankfort Public Library District When: Monday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Monday, October 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us to discuss The King of Confidence: A Tale of Utopian Dreamers, Frontier Schemers, True Believers, False Prophets, and the [censored] of an American Monarch by Miles Harvey. ... Learn More FSS Helping Hands Club collection of items for NAWS When: Tuesday, October 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Tuesday, October 12 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], an... Learn More FSS MUSTANG CHORUS - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Tuesday, October 12th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Tuesday, October 12 from 8:00 AM to 8:40 AM Learn More FSS ART CLUB for Gr 1 & 2 - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Tuesday, October 12th at 3:40 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Tuesday, October 12 from 3:40 PM to 4:20 PM Learn More Girls Basketball - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Tuesday, October 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Tuesday, October 12 at 4:00 PM Learn More Top Shelf Tuesdays (In-Person) When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Join us to discuss The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare. Adunni is a Nigerian girl born in a small village. All she wants is an education. When her mother dies, her father sells her into marriage. Her mother said to get an education so she will have a "louding voice" -... Learn More Top Shelf Tuesdays - Frankfort Public Library District When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Tuesday, October 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Join us to discuss The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare.  Adunni is a Nigerian girl born in a small village. All she wants is an education. When her mother dies, her fa... Learn More SHEF Meeting @HW - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Tuesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Tuesday, October 12 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Virtual Program Zero Waste Series: Food Waste When: Wednesday, October 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: 72 billion pounds of food are thrown away every year in America. You can make a huge difference by learning and applying basic composting techniques. Start small or go big and see how composting will keep your food waste at or near zero. Kate Caldwell, a composter and Interpre... Learn More Virtual Program Zero Waste Series: Food Waste When: Wednesday, October 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Wednesday, October 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM72 billion pounds of food are thrown away every year in America. You can make a huge difference by learning and applying basic composting techniques. Start small or go big and se... Learn More STEAM Storytime: Haunted Hydraulics (Ages 3-8 with Adult) When: Wednesday, October 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Wednesday, October 13 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PMThere have been ghost sightings at the old house up on the hill, and the power behind these spooky appearances is...water?  Bring your favorite adult to the library to explore hy... Learn More SCO Treat Day - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Thursday, October 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Thursday, October 14 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], a... Learn More It's a Teen Book Club (Gr. 6-12) - Frankfort Public Library District When: Thursday, October 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Thursday, October 14 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMTeens discuss their monthly reads, be it something awesome or something lame. This month's selection is... This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab As the heirs to opposing side... Learn More Fall Band & Strings Concert - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], ... Learn More FSS PBIS SPIRIT DAY- wear Mustang spirit wear or school colors (yellow and blue) When: Friday, October 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Friday, October 15 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], and... Learn More FSS BOOK CLUB - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Friday, October 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Friday, October 15 from 8:00 AM to 8:40 AM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@patch.... Learn More FSS BRAIN GAMES CLUB - Summit Hill SD 161 When: Friday, October 15th at 3:40 p.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Friday, October 15 from 3:40 PM to 4:20 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@patch.... Learn More FREE Use of Force Law Review for Home Protection Gun Owners and CCL Holders When: Friday, October 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 8519 191st St Unit # 29 What: The Facility located at 8519 west 191st street is holding a 3-HOUR FREE Use of Force Law Review for those who only have a gun for home protection and for Concealed Carry License Holders. This class is taught by a recently retired 30 year Police use of Force instructor. This cl... Learn More Featured Event: Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club Open House When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1311 S Schoolhouse Rd Unit 4, New Lenox, IL, 60451 What: WE'RE BACK.....AND WE ARE HAVING A GRAND REOPENING! Check out the GREAT NEWS! Our Club is resuming the monthly Open House schedule beginning Saturday October 16th, 2021. Over the past year our members have been working hard making many improvements to the Club House and layou... Learn More Featured Event: Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club Open House (Joseph Smolinski) IESA 3A Cross Country State Championships - TBD @ Maxwell Park Normal When: Saturday, October 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Summit Hill SD 161 What: Event listing from Summit Hill SD 161: Saturday, October 16 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected], a... Learn More Food Pantry Drive-by Collection When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: St. Peter's Church What: St. Peter's is hosting a drive-by collection for the Frankfort Food Pantry between 9:00 am and Noon on 10/16. While non-perishable food items are welcome, the Pantry indicated they could  especially use paper products. Thank you! Learn More Friends Book Sale - Frankfort Public Library District When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Saturday, October 16 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PMDon't miss our Fall book sale! We have a huge selection of books for all ages! Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District! This event was or... Learn More Twirly Skirt (Ages 5 & Up with an adult) When: Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Saturday, October 16 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMMake and easy twirly (tulle) skirt for dress-up or Halloween.  We will have the supplies, you supply the twirl! Important Information Per library policy, program attendees o... Learn More Meet Duke Sterk: A Talented Pup-Star Who Writes His Own Books! When: Saturday, October 16th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Burger 21 What: #1 Best-Selling Pawthor and Certified Theapy Dog, Duke Sterk, Scheduled To Appear @ Burger 21 For Petting, Cuddles, Pictures and Fun Duke Sterk is not your ordinary pup!  In fact...he is a wonder dog in every possible way! Duke Sterk is not only a certified therapy dog, who ha... Learn More Twirly Skirt ( Ages 5 & up with an adult) When: Saturday, October 16th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Frankfort Public Library District What: Event listing from Frankfort Public Library District: Saturday, October 16 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMMake and easy twirly (tulle) skirt for dress-up or Halloween.  We will have the supplies, you supply the twirl! Please register each child (5+)  attending Important Information:... Learn More Pours for Parks - Beer, Wine & Spirits Tasting 2021 When: Saturday, October 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Founders Community Center - 140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL What: Pours for Parks - Beer, Wine & Spirits Tasting 2021Saturday • October 16, 20214:00-7:00 pmFounders Community Center - 140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL $30 advanced tickets$40 @ the doorIncludes 10 - Tasting Tickets • $30 includes 10 - 3oz Craft Beers, Wine or Spirit Tas... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Frankfort 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.