Kids, teens and family
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Oct. 20
Family Game Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Families can challenge one another to a game of Life, Trouble, Sorry, or Chutes and Ladders, or play card games, or Wii sports. Free. For information or to register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Electronic gaming lab: 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can play video games, learn about game design and more. No charge for this program, but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Scary Story Writing Contest deadline: 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Deadline to submit stories for the contest. For grades 4-8. Contest forms are available at the Youth Desk. Winners will be announced on Friday, Oct. 24. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 546-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Oct. 21
Life Skills for a Fit Life: 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 21 through Dec. 11, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Program seeks to give students in grades 6-8 practical ways to think smart in their lives, for safety, drug awareness, nutrition and healthy eating, and creating a positive self-image. $38 for Mundelein residents, $58 for nonresidents. For information or to register, call (847) 566-0650.
Tumbling Twisters: 4-4:45 p.m. for ages 2-3 and 4:45-5:30 p.m. for ages 4-6 Tuesdays, Oct. 21-Dec. 9, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Class teaches basic and new tumbling skills as well as balance beam maneuvers. For information, call (847) 356-6011.
Oct. 22
Pajamarama Storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 22 and Dec. 3, 10 and 17, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Age 3-5 can Wear pajamas and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. Registration is required; call (847) 438-3433, stop by the Library's Information Desk, email infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Family Drop-In Storytime: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Drop in for a story. No registration required. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Oct. 23
Mike Offutt's Ultimate Science Show: 7-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore new dimensions of sound, sight, touch and smell in science. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Warren-Newport Public Library Anime Club will meet, for teens in sixth grade and up. For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.
Movie for preschoolers: 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The library will show the animated movie "Max and Ruby's Perfect Pumpkin" for free for preschoolers and their adult caregivers. For information, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Oct. 24
Halloween Hoopla: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. 836 Jewett Park Community Center and park, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield. Friday: Haunted House at JPCC; DJ and bonfire in the park. Saturday: games and entertainment at Jewett Park, DJ and Haunted House for children under 7 at JPCC from 3-6 p.m.; Haunted House at JPCC, bonfire, DJ, cornroast and more in the park from 7-9 p.m.
Spook-Tacular Runway: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct., 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stroll down the runway in costume. Snacks available. Registration is required. For more information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Teen Lock-in: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. For teens in sixth grade and up. Registration and permission slips are required. Refreshments will be served; ingredients are available upon request 48 hours prior to the program. For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.
DDR and Guitar Hero: 4-5:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Stop by to watch and play Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. For students in grades 6-12. No registration required. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For students in seventh through 12th grade. Registration is open. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Fall Fest: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Features a magician and face painter, indoor trick-or-treating, carnival games, refreshments for sale and a costume contest parade.
Moving Pictures, Dancing Feet: 1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Cook Memorial Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Children ages 2-6 and caregivers are welcome to enjoy movies, music, movement and crafts. Registration is not required. For information call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Oct. 25
Meadowview fall festival: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Meadowview Elementary School, 291 Lexington Lane, Grayslake. The school PTO will host its first fall festival including games, contests, teacher competitions, raffles and more.
Great Pumpkin Celebration: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Halloween Free family event with a Fantasy Maze, carnival games, indoor trick-or-treating, kids entertainment, hayrides and refreshments available for purchase. For information, call the Round Lake Area Park District at (847) 546-8558.
Fun Fair for kids with disabilities: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Riley Elementary School, Northgate Subdivision, 1209 E. Burr Oak Drive, Arlington Heights. Halloween Fun Fair for Children with Disabilities ages 2-12 and their families. Come in costume. Free admission, activities and pizza lunch. To reserve a space, call Wheeling Township, (847) 259-7730.
Halloween Drop-in Craft: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Drop-in craft workshop for all ages. Create a creepy skeleton craft. For information, call (847) 438-3840. No registration is required.
Babies & Books: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For babies 12-24 months old. Registration required. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 546-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Monster Mash: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Children ages 4-7 are invited to a Monster Masquerade Ball. Kids can come as they are or dressed as their favorite monster. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
Young Eagles Flight Rally: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, Skill Aviation at Waukegan Airport, 2346 W. Beach Road. Waukegan. Area young people ages 8-17 can take a free airplane ride. for information, visit eaa.org or youngeagles.org.
Movies for children: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St. Wauconda. Te library will show "Sleeping Beauty: Platinum Edition" for children and their adult caregivers. Free. For information, call Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Scintillating Saturdays: 10:15 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, Cook Park Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Stories, songs, and crafts designed for ages 2-7 with a caregiver. For more information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Preschool Saturdays: 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories just right for the preschool child. Registration is not required. For details, call (847) 634-3650.
Oct. 26
Book Buddies: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at Barnes & Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. Learn about Sukkot, a Jewish fall festival, through art projects, story time and songs for families with children up to age 5. To RSVP, contact Abby Halper at (312) 444-2844 or email bookbuddies@juf.org. This free event is sponsored by Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and is open to the public.
Halloween show: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Room C005, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Children's entertainer Dave Rudolf will present a Halloween show for kids. Admission is $5 or one new or slightly used children's book per person. For information, call the CLC Student Activities Office at (847) 543-2287 or (847) 543-2280.
Spooky Halloween Party: 3-8 p.m. Sunday Oct. 26, North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. Free to Y members and $10 for nonmembers and their families. The party will include a guided tour of the decorated hallways and pool, a Monster Mash Dance, costume contest, food and games, and kindergarten club games for preschoolers. For information visit nsymca.org.
Chillers: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Grayslake Area Public Library District, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Join story actor Paddy Lynn for scary stories. Free family event for children kindergarten to adult. See the Youth Reference Desk for registration and tickets. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit. grayslake.info.
Oct. 27
Halloween Storytime Parade: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27 or 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Grayslake Area Public Library District, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Dress up, hear stories and join a trick-or-treat parade through the library. For ages 2-6. Registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit. grayslake.info.
Oct. 28
Afternoon Spanish: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 28 to Dec. 2. Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Introduction to Spanish for ages 3 -6, with fun activities and entertainment. The fee is $64 for Lindnehurst Park District residents and $73 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 356-6011.
Scare Your Socks Off: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Grayslake Area Public Library District, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Scary stories for third- through fifth-graders. Registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit. grayslake.info.
Oct. 29
Indoor Maze: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 (the lights will be left on for families with young children from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1), Crossview Church gym, 750 Highview Drive, Antioch. Family-friendly Indoor Maze, with over 3,200 square feet of tunnels, trap doors, slides and surprises. The cost is $3. For more information, call the church office at (847) 395-4117.
Boo Bash: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, City Park, corner of Milwaukee Ave. and Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. Children can wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat on the sidewalks of City Park.
Oct. 30
Frightful Stories: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Professional storyteller Paddy Lynn will share his favorite Halloween stories for children in kindergarten and up and their families. Registration is not required for this free event. For information, call (847) 438-3840.
Trick-or-Treat at Gurnee Mills: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Gurnee Mills, I-94 and Grand Avenue, Gurnee. Call (847) 263-7500.
Oct. 31
Safe Halloween Trick-or-Treating: 2-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Try samples from all the market's departments. Free. Call (847) 444-1900, ext. 107.
Teeny-Weeny Halloween Parade: 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Halloween stories and songs and a parade, for trick-or-treaters ages 2 and younger. Wear your costume and enjoy a snack. No registration is required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.
Nov. 11
Kids movie matinees: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of "Pocahontas." No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.
Nov. 15
The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of creative writing workshops for third- through sixth-graders; explore writing with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Nov. 15 program is "Tell a Mighty Tall Tale," at which participants create their own tall tales. To registration or for information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Nov. 16
Book Buddies: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday Nov. 16 at Barnes & Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. Learn about Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, through art projects, story time and songs with for families with children up to age 5. To RSVP, contact Abby Halper at (312) 444-2844 or email bookbuddies@juf.org. This free event is sponsored by Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and is open to the public.
Nov. 22
Yoga and Yogurt for Teens: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. High School students can enjoy an hour of yoga followed by yogurt smoothies. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.
Dec. 14
Book Buddies: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at Barnes & Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. Learn about Hanukkah through art projects, story time and songs with families with children up to age 5. To RSVP, contact Abby Halper at (312) 444-2844 or email bookbuddies@juf.org. This free event is sponsored by Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and is open to the public.
Ongoing
Baby Jam: 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers music specially chosen for babies 6- to 23-months-old to give the babies a safe space to move and bounce; an alternative activity will be provided for siblings older than 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Family Jam: 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different style of music each week to get everyone dancing, for children ages 2-5 with an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Big Screen Games: 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers a different interactive DVD game each week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Afternoon Adventures: 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different craft, game, or activity every week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Lunch & Listen: Noon Fridays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a one-hour sample of a different book on CD each week for students in fourth grade and up. Participants are invited to bring a sack lunch, and the library will provide drinks and snacks. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Performing arts workshops: Improv Playhouse offers year round programming for children's performing arts workshops for beginners to advanced students taught by entertainment business professionals, actors and educators. New terms resume in late October and early November for commercial voice-over, on-camera acting for TV and film, improv comedy, fashion modeling and scene study. Professional coaches are available to train in audition technique, monologues and voice. Call (847) 968-4529 and visit improvplayhouse.com.