Oswegoland Park District holds the annual Halloween party Monster Mash Bash at Oswego High School on Oct. 28. (Photo courtesy of Oswegoland Park Dist.)

Oct. 24

Throne of Games: Yes We Catan
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Come join others in their 20-30s for a fun night of gaming. Play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Farkle, and more, or feel free to bring your own!

Oct. 25

Library Monster Mash
10-11:30 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Ages 2-5. Drop in for a monstrous good time. There will be activities and crafts. Wear a costume to have even more fun.

Oct. 25

DIY Monster Head
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades 6-12. We’ll provide a styrofoam dummy head, and you get to decorate it into your own terrifying monster head for Halloween! Register online.

Oct. 26

Monster Science
5:30-6:15 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades K- 2. Come to our monster lab where we’ll experiment with slimy concoctions and have some explosive fun! Register online.

Oct. 26

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
6-7 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades 6-12. Interested in having a say in what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan programs, create displays, make decorations, and more. TAB meetings count for volunteer hours.

Oct. 26

Plano Writers’ Group
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Come join other writers to discuss your work. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the Library Board Room. No registration required. Open to adults and high school students

Oct. 26

One book. One Community. Yorkville Reads
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

In partnership with the Yorkville School District for a community reading event throughout the month of October. Come to the library for a book discussion on “Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy’s Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard” by Mawi Asgedom.

Oct. 27

Preschool Storytime
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Join in on the fun with your preschooler as we read, dance, sing, play, and learn! Story time is geared towards children aged 2.5 years old to 5 years old. Registration is required, so sign up today.

Oct. 27

Halloween Palooza
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Montgomery Village Hall, 200 N. River St., Montgomery
Free

Families with children ages 4-8: Join us for some not-too-spooky Halloween fun. There’ll be storytelling, tricks, and treats. Wear a costume to have even more fun.

Oct. 28

Read & Play Everyone
10-11 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Ages 0-5 years with an adult. Come celebrate Saturday with some stories, songs, and fun free play.

Oct. 28

Monster Mash Bash
2-4 p.m.
Oswego High School, 4250 Rt. 71, Oswego
$5

There’s a frightening amount of things to do at the 34rd Annual Monster Mash Bash. Children can dress up in their Halloween costumes and participate in face painting, jump in bounce houses, and win a prize in a tricky game. Admission is $5 at the door and adults are free.

Oct. 28

Read with Paws
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Kids come to the library, pick a book and read to a furry friend. All therapy dogs and handlers have been certified by an accredited organization. Appointments start at 10:30. Registration required. This program will now be on the fourth Saturday of every month.

Oct. 28

Myth Hike
5:30-7 p.m.
Lippold Park, 2001 S. River St., Batavia
$10 (R)/ $15 (N)

On this hike, participants learn about the myths behind owls, bats and other animals of the night. Join in several fun activities that focus on the senses and end the night roasting marshmallows over a campfire. This non-scary hike is fun for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 5 & up. Register online at http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

Oct. 29

Starved Rock Lodge Outing
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Leaving from Prisco Center in Aurora
$50 (R)/ $59 (N)

Our brunch this month takes us to Starved Rock for their lovely brunch and hopefully see the fall colors at this beautiful state park. Cost includes brunch, non-alcoholic beverages, gratuity and transportation. Ages 21 & up. Register online at http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

Oct. 30

Book Break
10:30-10:50 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

All Ages. Take a break and listen to a librarian read some awesome books.

Oct. 30

Spooky Showtime
2-4 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Start Halloween early by kicking back and enjoying a special Halloween-themed movie about a spooky Halloween-esque town. Popcorn included. No registration required. Fun for all ages.

Oct. 31

Tots and Toddlers Halloween Party
10:15-11 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Call for pricing

This program is for parents and their little one. It consists of stories, finger plays, rhymes and a craft. We will be celebrating Halloween as the little ones will go trick or treating throughout the library. Don’t forget to wear your costume. Registration and fee required.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events Oct. 24 – 31–