The Oswegoland Park District sponsors the Kid’s Swap-A-Rama on Aug. 5 at on the Civic Center, 5 Ashlawn Ave., in Montgomery. (Photo courtesy Oswegoland Park District)

Aug. 3

Stories in the Park

10:30-11 a.m.

Fox Hill East Park, 1474 Sycamore Road, Yorkville

Join Yorkville librarians as they share stories in the park. Bring a blanket, relax and meet new friends.

Aug. 4

Ohana Luau

8:30-10 p.m.

Civic Center Aquatic Park, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Montgomery

$5 Season Passholders / $8 Admission

Aloha! Are you ready for some fun? Join in the Coconut Stomp, Limbo, Tacky Tourist Relay Race and Piñata fun! Special tropical drinks and treats available at the Coral Reef Grill.

Aug. 5

Middle School 101

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Nervous about starting middle school? Don’t worry. This is your chance to hear about middle school from kids currently there and ask any questions you have. For those entering sixth grade.

Aug. 5

Kid’s Swap-A-Rama

12-2:30 p.m.

Civic Center, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Montgomery

$10(R) / $15(N) if park district provides table

$6(R) / $11(N) if you provide your own table

Grab your outgrown treasures, clear clutter, and cash in or shop this outdoor sale for unique, affordable toys and collectibles. Free popcorn and lemonade for all. Sellers must be between 7 and 12 years old.

Aug. 5

First Friday

Starts at 5 p.m.

Downtown Aurora

Free

Enjoy a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on thefirst Friday evening of the month. Free entrance, free art viewing, free trolley rides, free fun. For more information and for a map of participating venues visit www.auroradowntown.org.

Aug. 7

Oswego Country Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Oswego

Free

The Oswego Country Market kicks off the season with fruits, veggies, meats, eggs and more. Join market-goers every Sunday through Sept. 25 in Downtown Oswego for this open-air event

Aug. 7

A-Factor in Animation

2 p.m.

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

Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the door

Experience the art of dance through the storytelling of animated movies featuring ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap and hip-hop. Presented by A-Factor Dance Company and Steppin’ Out Dance Studio. For more information, call (630) 859-8606

Aug. 8

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film Pretty Woman 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.

Aug. 9

Senior Writing Club

10-11:30 a.m.

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

Free

Join the newly formed writing group at the Oswego Senior Center Previous writing experience is not necessary. Participants can share any type of writing, such as memoir, essay, short story, or poetry. For more details, call (630) 554-5602 or visitwww.oswegoseniorcenter.org

Aug. 9

TRIAD Senior Picnic

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Phillips Park, Main Pavillion

$3

The Southeast Kane County Triad is sponsoring its annual senior picnic at the main pavilion at Phillips Park. A nice catered lunch with picnic favorites will be provided. The afternoon features bingo and prizes. Pre-registration is required. Visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org to register. Ages 55 and up.

Aug. 9

Pizza and Pages

4 p.m.

Plano Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

For students entering grades 6-9. We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

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