Local firefighters will be seen at schools, libraries and other places as they make Fire Prevention Week. (Photo courtesy of Oswego Fire Protection District)

Oct. 12

Adult Skate Night

8-11:30 p.m.

Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Road, Montgomery

$7

Adults ages 18 and up are invited to skate the night away to their favorite tunes at the Aurora Skate Center. Spend some time in the rink without the kids around, and don’t forget to request your favorite song. For more information, visit www.skateaurora.com or call (630) 898-5830.

Oct. 13

Free Fall Culinary Expo

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

Free

Chefs from local senior living facilities, caterers and gourmet shops will offer food samples and present cooking demos. Pre-registration is required. For ages 55 and up. To register visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Oct. 13

The Un-Canvas Paint Party

6-8:30 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

$32(R) / $37(N)

Paint something that you want to show off and will get your neighbors talking. This week’s theme is Witch Hats. Bring your favorite bottle of wine and snacks to enjoy while you create a whimsical decoration. Ages 21 and up.

Registration ends a week before the program. To register visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Oct. 13

Fire Prevention Week

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Meet our local fire heroes. Learn about fire safety and tour a fire truck. Check our website calendar before attending this program to confirm their visit. Event takes place in the Oswego Youth Program Room.

Oct. 13

Knit and Crochet Group

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. They love to watch each other’s projects develop. Participants bring their own supplies. They invite you to stop by and “yarn” awhile. No registration required.

Oct. 14

Finally, Fridays

4-7 p.m.

Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich

Free

Kick back and enjoy drinks and games including shuffleboard, bags, and bumper pool during this event for adults of all ages. Listen to music and have some laughs around the bar.

Oct. 15

KenGen Genealogy Group

1-3 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

Are you researching your family tree or hoping to begin? Both experienced and new genealogy researchers will enjoy the KenGen Genealogy Group sessions. For more information visit http://planolibrary.info/ or call (630) 552-2025.

Oct. 15

Anette Isaacs Presents: The Woman Behind the Teddy Bear, Margarete Steiff

1-2 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

Free

Every child and adult all over the world has been loving Steiff toys, the most famous being the Teddybear. Hardly anyone knows, though, that they were invented by an amazing woman who overcame terrible sickness and incredible challenges and turned her tiny workshop into one of the most recognizable international brands.

Oct 15.

Parents’ Date Night

6-10 p.m.

Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery

$20(R) / $25(NR)

Kids ages 3-12 can enjoy a parent free night while parents enjoy a night out too! Have fun while the kids have fun in a safe, interactive environment. Games and activities, time in the gym, a movie, pizza, and snacks will all be part of the fun. Children must be able to use the toilet independently. Pre-registration is required. Visit http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org to register.

Oct. 15

Invasion of the Body Snachers: Fall Radio Series

7-9 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

$8/Adults, $6 for Students/Seniors

In Limelight’s original adaptation of the novel by Jack Finney, something is amiss on a tropical island in the South Pacific, where a Hollywood film crew is in the midst of shooting a big budget monster movie.

Oct. 17

Messy Munchkins

10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

Little ones can squish and smush their way to the benefits of messy play with us. This is a child-directed program, enjoy as many of the activities as they’d like and stay for 10 minutes or 45 minutes. Come dressed for fun. For children 0-5, with a grown-up. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

Oct. 17

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film 28 Days Later will be shown on the big screen at the historic Paramount Theatre for just $1. Concessions are available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For more information, visit www.paramountaurora.com.

Oct. 17

Home School Club

2-3 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

Free

Grades 1-5. Welcome to our new home school club. Join us for stories and crafts. Parents are welcome to join us during the second half of the program to meet and greet other home school families. Event takes place in Youth Program Room. For more information, call (630) 554-1010 or visit http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/

Oct 18.

Teen Game Night!

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

Free

Come play games and have a snack! All abilities welcome! Event takes place in the Montgomery Meeting Room. Attendees must be between the ages of 13- and 21-years-old.

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