Kids, teens and family
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Pizza & Book Discussion: noon, Saturday, Oct. 4; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. A pizza lunch is followed by a book discussion on "The Other Side," by Jacqueline Woodson. Register at ahml.info under programs, or call (847) 392-0100 to reserve a spot.
Des Plaines Fire Department open house: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4; Fire Station 3, 130 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Events include a live burn demonstration; rescue techniques and canine search and rescue. Free blood pressure checks and information regarding 9-1-1 phone and cellular call procedures, bicycle safety, emergency preparedness, and available city services. Raffle prizes and a coupon for a hot dog lunch. All visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for donation to the Des Plaines Food Pantry.
Family Fall Fest and Craft Fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4; St. Alphonsus Liguori, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Contests, carnival games, prizes, a moonwalk, a haunted house, craft fair, face painting, a cake walk, raffles, Food includes cider, hot dogs, pizza, popcorn. Admission to the fest is free for adults and toddlers, and wristbands are available for $10 for visitors age 3 to 17. and include all contests and all but two of the attractions. Call (847) 542-0060. Crafters may call Denise at (847) 828-2111.
Autumn Harvest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4; North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman St., Arlington Heights. Petting zoo, scarecrow building contest, storytime, face painting and crafts, farmers market, food vendors, and all-day entertainment. Kid friendly band "Little Nashville" perform at 1 p.m. (847) 577-3000 or ahpd.org.
Hayride Festival: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5; Olmstead Nature Shack, 920 Cypress Lake in Elk Grove Village. Hayride, outdoor fall activities, campfire sing a long and a marshmallow roast. Preregistration is recommended. Cost is $5 per person, a family of 4 pays $18 and a family of 5 pays $22. Call the Elk Grove Park District at (847) 437-9494 for information.
The Other Side of Buffalo Grove, Prospect Heights and Wheeling: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6; Indian Trails Library, 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. In celebration of the Suburban Mosaic Book of the Year, "The Other Side," by Jacqueline Woodson, Indian Trails finds out what is on the other side of these three communities. We will celebrate with music, food from local vendors, and crafts representative to different parts of the world. (847) 459-4100
Around the World in 28 Days: 7:15-7:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Celebrate Autumn with tales from around the globe. (847) 259-6050.