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Pumpkin Patches and Craft Fairs Highlight This Weekend's Local Event Listings

A pumpkin patch in Mt. Greenwood, Halloween Parade in Evergreen Park and costumes on ice in Oak Lawn -- it's your list of local weekend events.

Browsing through this weekend's list of local events it truly feels like late October. From a pumpkin patch set to sprout up in Mt. Greenwood to trick-or-treaters taking the ice in Oak Lawn, the autumnal air is overflowing with fun. So heat up some apple cider, slice a piece of pumpkin pie and browse through our list of local weekend events. 

Friday, Oct. 25

Evergreen Park Halloween Parade - From 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St., children up to 11 years of age are invited to take part in the parade, decorate a pumpkin and pick up a goody bag. The event is free, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Movie Screening: Psycho (1960) - The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Avenue, will be screening the Hitchcock classic at 10 a.m. 

Also Happening . . . 
Colon & Breast Cancer Awareness Community Forum
Ailey II (Dance Performance)
All Black Masquerade & Costume Soiree
Knock Cancer Out -- A Cancer Killer's Education and Prevention


Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26

Rummage Sale - Oak Lawn’s Trinity Lutheran Church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave, is holding a rummage sale Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Save some money while raising funds for charity.  

Saturday, Oct. 26


Pet Adoption Event - The Animal Welfare League will be holding an adoption event at the Burbank Petsmart, 7730 South Cicero Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

St. Gerald Mother's Club Craft and Vendor Fair -  From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can peruse the booths of crafters and area vendors at 9310 S. 55th Court in Oak Lawn. 

Salem Church Craft and Vendor Fair - Salem Church's, 9700 S. Kostner, craft fair   opens its doors at 9 a.m. and also features a large rummage sale. 

Also Happening . . . 
The Annual Salvation Army Kroc Center, Power 92, WCIU, Charity Hoops Festival
Marist vs Providence at Southwest Ice Arena

Sunday, Oct. 27


Mikey's Trick or Treat Adventure - The Beverly Arts Center,  2401 W. 111th Street, will play host to this puppet performance that features live music and audience participation. The show starts at 1:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased online in advance

19th Ward Pumpkin Patch - From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 W. 111th St., Ald. Matt O'Shea will be hosting a pumpkin patch featuring pumpkins, face painting, crafts, inflatables, and other family activities. Admission is free, but there is a small cost for some activities. 

Trick or Treat on Ice - The Oak Lawn Park District's Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave., will welcome all ghouls and goblins at this annual event. Open from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Admission is $6 and there is a $3 skate rental. There will be treats provided for all kids in costume.

3rd Annual Canine Costume Ball - Jacob's Well in Evergreen Park, 3450 W. Maple St., will hold a grand march at 1:45 p.m. for dogs in costume. The event will also feature games for dogs, a blessing of the pets and prizes.  

Pet Adoption Event -  The Animal Welfare League will be holding an adoption event at the Crestwood Petsmart, 4975 Cal Sag Rd., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Also Happening . . . 
Marist vs Lake Central at Arctic Ice Arena
Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic
Walk For Primary Immunodeficiency


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