Pumpkin Carving at the Library
Sunday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m., Forest Park Public Library
Join us on the patio to carve your own pumpkin for Halloween. Create your design or use our stencils. Supplies are limited, so registration is required, and adult supervision is requested for kids 12 and under. In case of bad weather, we’ll notify you of any cancellations. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park
Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-Along
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9:30 p.m., Madison Street Theater
Join us for a sing-along of the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show Bring your friends and belt out favorites like “Dammit Janet” and “Time Warp.” Costumes are encouraged, and prop bags will be available for $5. Tickets are available at: https://tinyurl.com/4nyz2yta. 1010 Madison St., Oak Park
‘Clumsy Beauty’ release
Thursday, Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m., Bobby’s Eastside, inside Robert’s Westside
Join J.K. Kennedy, a special gathering celebrating the release of Clumsy Beauty: Poems for hearing the ‘I Love You’ in everything. Copies of Clumsy Beauty will be available for purchase at the event. This event is free to attend and is 21+ (under 21 permitted with a parent or guardian). 7321 Madison St., Forest Park
Special Collections Halloween Open Hours
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12-5 p.m., Oak Park Public Library
Explore the spooky side of Oak Park’s history at the Special Collections Halloween Open Hours. Visit the third-floor Reading Room to uncover strange facts about historical figures and Halloween in Oak Park. Enjoy treats, spooky surprises, and costumes are encouraged. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Ladies Night
(Halloween Edition)
Saturday, Oct. 26, 7-11 p.m., Mugsy’s
Join us for Ladies Night. Dress in costume and enjoy a night of fun with a party bus tour, complimentary drinks, light appetizers, and a costume contest. Meet at Mugsy’s by 7 p.m.; the bus departs at 7:30 p.m. for food and dancing. Space is limited to 30 ladies — first come, first served. 7640 Madison St., Forest Park
Invasion of the Scarecrows Bicycle Ride
Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Roos Recreation Center
Join us for a casual bike ride through Forest Park to view the creative scarecrow installations. This event is free, with donations for the community fridge encouraged. Don’t miss this fun fall outing. 7329 Harrison St., Forest Park
Social Circle: The Takeout 25 Effect with Ravi Parakkat
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 12 p.m. Forest Park Public Library
Join us for a community gathering for older adults (55+) at the library. This week, Ravi Parakkat will discuss The Takeout 25 Effect, a community-driven initiative that supported local restaurants during the pandemic. Co-sponsored by Arbor West Neighbors, this event aims to engage, inform, and inspire action for social change.
Upcoming Events at the Library:
• Oct. 22, 11 a.m.: Successfully Navigating College Admissions
• Oct. 25, 11 a.m.: Fall Family Hoedown & Sing-Along
• Oct. 25, 7 a.m.: After-Hours Yoga: Yoga Nidra
7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park