Lake Co. family calendar
Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Oct. 19
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can watch a new Anime movie or series and enjoy Japanese snacks. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Home School Open House: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. An informational meeting on library resources and services for home school families. This meeting will be most helpful to families new to home schooling or home-school families new to the area. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Oct. 20
Preschool Fair: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Meet area preschool teachers and gather information. No registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Pajama Storytime: 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, finger plays and fun for ages 3-7. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
ADHD Roundtable: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Monthly meeting for parents of children with ADHD or issues of impulsivity and inattentiveness. The topic will be "Yoga Poses That Help Children With ADHD." Free. To register, call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.
Oct. 21
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Thursday, Oct. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children 18-36 months and their caregivers share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Snack Attack: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in grades 4-6 are invited to make tasty and inventive treats using Twinkies. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Oct. 22
Bollywood Dance Workshop: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Hands-on workshop on Bollywood dancing. Watch and participate in all the dances. Adults and kids are welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Oct. 23
Haunted Hike: 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, United Methodist Campground, 1250 Campground Road, Des Plaines. Boy Scout Haunted Hike hosted by Lakota Lodge 175 Order of the Arrow. Hikers will be greeted by ghouls and goblins; the evening also includes a band, concessions and pumpkin decorating. There is also a fright free event for younger children from 4-6 p.m. Saturday. Any Boy or Girl Scout in uniform is $4, otherwise children are $5 and adults are $6. There will be a 2009 patch for sale designed by the boys of the Lodge.
Indoor Maze: 6-9 p.m. Friday through Saturday, Oct. 23-25; 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28; lights on event for small children noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 25; and 4-7 p.m. Oct. 28, CrossView Church, 750 Highview Drive, Antioch. A family-friendly maze in the church gym with more than 3,200 square feet of tunnels, trap doors, slides, platforms, black lights and other surprises. $4. Call (847) 395-4117.
Trick or Treat Path: 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, Viking Park, Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee. At least 50 different characters will take part $6 for children ages 1-6 living within Gurnee Park District boundaries and $8 for nonresidents. Snacks and cocoa will be available. (847) 623-7788 or gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Teen Coffee House: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can express themselves at the library's open mic night and karaoke jam. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Halloween Costume Giveaway: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Pick out a gently-used Halloween costume for free, thanks to the Junior Girl Scouts of Troop 358. To donate gently-used costumes, bring them to the event or contact Vidya Nahar, at (847) 537-4710. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Family Halloween Dance: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Belvidere Recreation Center, 412 S Lewis Ave., Waukegan. For families with children 12 and younger. All children must have a parent or guardian present. Includes a hot dog and chips for every registered participant, as well as punch and cookies and a party favor for the kids. For information, call Jessica, at (847) 360-4702.
Oct. 24
Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories geared to children ages 2-5. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Paddy Lynn's Chillers: 11 to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, Indian Trails Library, Large Meeting Room, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For kindergartners through fifth-graders. Paddy Lynn will read scary stories for Halloween. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Halloween Gala: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Admission is $5 for the first child, $4 for each additional child, free for adults. Features carnival games and a haunted hayride. (847) 526-3610 or waucondaparks.com.
Haunted Harvest: 6-10 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 31, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Child-friendly event transforms the farmyard with activities like graveyard golf, the train of terror and more. All night pass: $15 per person, kids 3 and under free with purchase of adult pass. Individual activity pricing also available. (847) 362-4636 or lambsfarm.org.
Kids Halloween Party: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Shops of Kildeer, 20505 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Hosted by the Kildeer Police Department; play games, make crafts, meet McGruff the Crime dog and participate in the free raffle for a custom made children's bike. Visit kildeervillage.com.
Drop-in Fun Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in prekindergarten through third grade can listen to stories, play games, watch videos and do crafts. Parents must remain in the Children's Department while their children attend. Free of charge. For more information, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Halloween Haunted House: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Assemble a graham cracker haunted house. Bring an apron. Registration is limited to children ages 8-12. Call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Oct. 26
Adventure Club - Pumpkins: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Enjoy snacks and stories and decorate pumpkins. For kindergarten through third grade. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Movie at the library: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. See the movie "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" rated "PG-13." Popcorn and beverages will be served. No charge; registration is not required. For information, call (847) 526-6225.
Halloween Storytime Parade: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 or 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Ages 2-6 can wear a costume, hear stories and join a trick-or-treat parade through the library. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Hallowe'en Haunting: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Grades 7-12 can enjoy an assortment of horror stories and more, not for the faint of heart. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Oct. 27
Blam! Let's Make Comics: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, Indian Trails Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Russell Lissau journalist and comic book writer will discuss the ins and outs of making comics. For grades 3-5. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Teen Cracks in the Wall Murder Mystery: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can follow clues to solve a murder. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Oct. 28
Pumpkin Tales: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. For ages 5 and under with an adult. The program features a slightly spooky Halloween story "Leonardo the Terrible Monster," as well as a lesson on how pumpkins grow. Kids will make a yarn vine craft. Costumes are encouraged. $6 for adults, $2.50 for kids, children 3 and under are free. Price includes museum admission. Registration is required; call (847) 968-3321 or visit LCFPD.org.
Son Of Franken-Scream Halloween Magic Show: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Halloween entertainment for the entire family. No registration required. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Oct. 29
Halloween Stories And Crafts: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Listen to some not-so-scary stories and maybe a few spookier ones and make a simple craft. For kindergarten through fifth grade. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Oct. 30
Teen Late Night Halloween Bash: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Traditional Halloween fun with a vampire twist. Teens can wear a costume to win prizes, eat treats, and play games including Twilight Trivia. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Halloween Party: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For preschoolers and their caregivers, featuring entertainment by Karen Jordan, snacks, and take-home surprises. Parents must stay with their children. Free; registration required. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Haunt the Library: 6:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Grades 4-6 can take an eerie tour and explore the haunted chambers at the library. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Oct. 31
Russian Children Theatre "Charodei" Present: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A theatrical game of well-known fairy tale characters. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 5
Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.
Nov. 13
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 13 and Dec. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6 and up can watch anime on the big screen. Snacks will be served. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Dec. 3
Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.
Dec. 12
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6 and up can watch anime on the big screen. Snacks will be served. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Ongoing
Boy Scout Troop 275: 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Community Church of Round Lake, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake. Troop 275 participates in monthly camp outs, service projects and adventure activities. Open to boys ages 11-17. Call (847) 715-6511 or e-mail inthecourt@sbcglobal.com.
Board Game Days: 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to drop by the Teen Area to pick from a variety of board or card games to play. This is a free program and registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
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.
Fremont's Impressive Teens: 4 to 5:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Open to students in grades 7-12. Teens who attend two F.I.T. meetings are eligible to earn service hours by volunteering at the library. Register online at fremontlibrary.org, by calling (847) 918-3218, or in person at the Youth Services desk.
Homeschool Mondays: 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. A chance for home schooling families to get to know one another. Parents can network while their school-aged children can play together. Most Mondays require no registration; one Monday per month will feature a program for which patrons must register. To register or for information, visit fremontlibrary.org, call (847) 918-3218, or stop at the Youth Services desk in the library.