Oct. 19

Fall Play: Happy World Flagstaff

7-8 p.m.

Traughber Junior High, 570 Colchester Drive, Oswego

A family of alien visitors crash lands on Planet Earth, disguising themselves as a human family from Rhode Island. Deciding to make the best of their situation, the aliens turn their time on Earth into a family holiday while they try to repair their ship. Second performance on Thursday, Oct.  20.  For ticket information, visit Limelight Theater’s website.

 

Oct. 19

Where Is It? Wednesdays

During Library Hours

Oswego Library

Free

Time for a scavenger hunt! Every Wednesday at the Oswego Campus we will have hidden pictures for you to seek and find. For children of all ages.

 

Oct. 19

Wednesday Night Book Group

7-8 p.m.

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

Free

Get together with other readers for an interesting discussion. “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews will be discussed. The book for November, “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd, will be available at the Check-Out Desk. No registration required. Newcomers are welcome any time.

 

Oct. 19

Pumpkin! Pumpkin!

1-2 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

Fee $11(R) / $17(N)

Activities will include storytime, craft, games and decorating a small pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. This program is for children ages 3-6 that are comfortable without a parent. To register, visit http://foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

 

Oct. 20

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. Participants bring their own supplies. They invite you to stop by and “yarn” awhile. No registration required.

 

Oct. 20

Pizza and Pages

4:30-5:15 p.m.

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

Free

For students in grades 6-8. We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

Oct. 20

Family Skate Night

5:30-9:30 p.m.

Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Road, Montgomery

Enjoy an evening of skating, soda and pizza with the family at the Aurora Skate Center. A family four pack is just $35 and includes four admissions, four skate rentals, a pitcher of soda and a pizza. Price for a family of six is $55. All ages are welcome.

For more information, visit www.skateaurora.com or call (630) 898-5830

 

Oct. 20

34/30 Writers’ Group

7-8 p.m.

Oswego Library – Montgomery

Free

All writers whether beginner or pro are invited to network and share their work at our monthly meetings. Do you write novels, short stories, poetry or nonfiction? Drop by to discover what our group has to offer you. No registration is required.

Location: Montgomery Meeting Room.

 

Oct. 21

Polka Night

6-9 p.m.

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego

$20

Join us for dinner and dancing; featuring Eddie Korosa, Jr. of the “Boys from Illinois.” Tickets are $20, available for sale until Oct. 19. Call (630) 554-5602 for more information, or stop by the Senior Center to pick up a flyer.

 

Oct. 21

Friday Coffee and Conversation

10 a.m.

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego

Free

Join us on Fridays for coffee and conversation.  Meets every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Oswego Senior Center in the computer lab. No registration required.

 

 

Oct. 21

Halloween Haunted Library

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Oswego Library

Free

Join other friendly ghosts for stories, crafts, and games! Activities for children ages 3 years to 5th grade (7 & under with an adult). Takes place in the Oswego Youth Program Room.

 

 

Oct. 21

Magic Class

5-6 p.m.

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

Fee $20(R) / $27(N)

Children ages 5-12 learn an array of mesmerizing tricks involving cards, ropes, coins and mind reading that will amaze family and friends. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age appropriate. To register visit http://foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

 

Oct. 22

Halloween Hayride

5:30 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

Fee $6(R) / $8(N)

Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join in a Halloween Hayride. Take a scenic hayride around Lake Gregory, enjoy family activities, and make s’mores at the campfire. This is a great program for families to enjoy together. Each person attending must be registered. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Ages 2 and up.  To register visit http://foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/.

 

Oct. 22

STEAM Saturday

During Library Hours

Oswego Library – Montgomery

Free

Ages 8 year olds through 5th graders with an adult. Drop in to do a simple experiment with a parent or guardian. Have fun exploring a different STEAM concept each time. Activities will take approx. 20 minutes to complete.

Location: Montgomery Youth Program Room.

 

Oct. 23

Autumn Days at Oswego Country Market

9-1 p.m.

Downtown Oswego

Free

Spend the first four Sundays in October shopping away in Downtown Oswego where vendors peddling everything from potatoes to pumpkins to pastries will gather for this special Autumn Days extension of the village’s weekly Oswego Country Market.

 

Oct. 25

Medicare Discussions: Drug Plan Options

10-11 a.m.

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego

Free

The time to select a drug plan option runs October 15 through December 7 of this year. A change in plans can save you money. Register at the Oswego Senior Center, or by calling (630) 554-5602.

 

Oct. 25

Senior Halloween Potluck & Bingo

12-1:30 p.m.

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

Free

Enjoy some great fall dishes, meet new friends and play some bingo! Participants are asked to bring a dish of their choice to pass. All beverages, paper goods and bingo prizes will be provided. Sponsored by Asbury Gardens. Ages 55 and up.

 

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