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Monday, October 13, 2025

Family and kids activities scheduled in South Cook County for Oct. 12-18

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William J. Joyce President of Village of Steger | Village of Steger website

William J. Joyce President of Village of Steger | Village of Steger website

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in South Cook County this week.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

"Bilingual Service (Arabic & English)"

Maranatha Chapel

1 pm

Senior Bridge Club

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-3:30 pm

Game Masters Series - So, you want to be a GM?

Matteson Area Public Library District

2-4 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

"Bilingual Service (Spanish & English)"

Maranatha Chapel

9:30 am

English/Spanish Service

Maranatha Chapel

9:30 am

Man Talk

Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

10 am

Sunday School

First Apostolic Church

10-10:45 am

Worship

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10-11 am

Young Marrieds Class

First Apostolic Church

10-11 am

Sunday Adult Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Lutheran Church

10:45-11:45 am

English Service

Maranatha Chapel

11 am

Fellowship

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

11 am-12 pm

Worship & The Word (Main Service)

First Apostolic Church

11 am-1 pm

Worship Service

Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

11 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Monday, Oct. 13

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Monday Take & Make

Crestwood Public Library District

All day

Self-Directed winter Crafts at the Library

Chicago Ridge Public Library

All day

Spice It Up!

South Holland Public Library

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Bible Study

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

1-2 pm

Seated Yoga

Richton Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

STEM Explorers Club

Matteson Area Public Library District

3-4 pm

* Digital Comics Basics (Session 1)

Richton Park Public Library District

3:30-5:30 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Scary Clown Art

Blue Island Public Library

4-5:30 pm

Teen Craft

Richton Park Public Library District

4-5 pm

S.H.S. (Shelf Help Squad) Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Blue Island Public Library

5-8:45 pm

Karate

Hazel Crest Park District

5-6:30 pm

School of Religion Class

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

6-7:15 pm

* Maker Monday

Richton Park Public Library District

6-7:30 pm

Killer Thrillers

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-6:45 pm

Snapology

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Video Gaming Club

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Yoga

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Bible Study - Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

7-8:30 pm

Travel Basketball

Hazel Crest Park District

7-8 pm

Session

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

7:30-8:30 pm

Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class

Village of Steger

8-9 am

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

Baby Bookworms

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

9:30-10 am

Church Office Hours (Monday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10 am-2 pm

Monday Movie Matinee - Last Christmas

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10 am-12 pm

Sensory Playtime

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Little Learners

Richton Park Public Library District

10:30-11:30 am

Messy Mondays

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Monday Morning Mommy Meet-Up

Lemont Public Library District

11:15-11:45 am

Connecting Through Threads: Social Knitting for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

11:30 am-2:30 pm

Cardio drumming classes

Hazel Crest Park District

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

* Lego Robotics Club (Session 3)

Richton Park Public Library District

12:30-1:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 14

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Tai-Chi & Meditation

Lansing Public Library

1-2 pm

Dungeons & Dragons

Richton Park Public Library District

1:15-3:15 pm

Help Applying For Human Services with Respond Now

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1:15 pm

Help Applying For Human Services with RespondNow

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1:15 pm

Kid Concoctions

Richton Park Public Library District

2-4 pm

Open Makerspace Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Tumblebear Gymnastics - Multiple Sessions

Village of Steger

3-5:30 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Bridge

Dolton Public Library District

4-7 pm

Senior Bridge Club

Dolton Public Library District

4-6 pm

Teen Room Takeover

South Holland Public Library

4-6 pm

Teen Game Night

Midlothian Public Library

5:30-7:30 pm

All Around Fitness

Village of Steger

6-7 pm

Line Dancing

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-7 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Bell Choir Practice

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

7-8 pm

Friends of the Library Meeting

Richton Park Public Library District

7-8 pm

Pajama Storytime

Richton Park Public Library District

7-7:30 pm

Spiritual Life Meeting

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

8-9 pm

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

Tai Chi for Older Adults & Seniors

Village of Park Forest Public Library

9-10 am

Toddler Time

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

9:30-10 am

Tuesday Morning Story-Time For Babies & Toddlers

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Winter Story Time For Babies!

Blue Island Public Library

10-10:30 am

Café Connection

Village of Park Forest Public Library

10-10:15 am

Preschool Stories

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Rhyme, Rock, and Read

Matteson Area Public Library District

10-11 am

Toddler Time

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Illinois Action For Children

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am-12 pm

Morning Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Morning Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Baby Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Bouncing Babies

Tinley Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Music & Movement

Lansing Public Library

11-11:30 am

Lapsit Baby Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

11-11:30 am

English Hour (ESL) - English Conversation Group

Chicago Ridge Public Library

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Bingocize

Richton Park Public Library District

12-1 pm

Love and Care Caregiver Support Group

Matteson Area Public Library District

12-2 pm

Toddler Time

Dolton Public Library District

12-1 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Crafternoon Kits

Lemont Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Bid Whist

Matteson Area Public Library District

1-4:30 pm

Crafternoons in the Commons

Village of Park Forest Public Library

1-2 pm

Da Dopamine Project with Jae'ln

Village of Park Forest Public Library

1-2 pm

Take Charge Of Your Health

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

1:30-4 pm

Seated Yoga

Richton Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

Open Makerspace Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-6 pm

Homework Help

Dolton Public Library District

3:30-5 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Midweek Makers

Lansing Public Library

4-4:45 pm

Minecraft Club

Blue Island Public Library

4-6 pm

Arabic Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

4:30-5 pm

Evening Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

5:30 pm

Evening Storytime

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

5:30 pm

Next Level Fitness

Village of Steger

6-7 pm

Youth Bingo

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6-7 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

(Virtual) Cooking Class with Kristyn Slick

Village of Park Forest Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Folk Group Practice

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

7-9 pm

Bingo Bash!

Dolton Public Library District

7-8 pm

Kitting Club

Dolton Public Library District

7-8 pm

Bible Study

Country Club Hills Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

7:30 pm

Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Richton Park Public Library District

7:30-9:30 pm

Yoga Wednesday

Village of Steger

7:45-8:45 am

Kids Autumn Art Contest

Blue Island Public Library

9 am-5 pm

TOPS

Village of Steger

9-11 am

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Toddler Tales

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Art Class

Biela Senior Center

10 am-12 pm

Church Office Hours (Wednesday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

10 am-2 pm

Tai-Chi

Grande Prairie Public Library

10-11 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

Knitting & Crochet Club

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Knitting & Crochet Club

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

10:15 am

Coffee Break Cafe

Lansing Public Library

10:30-11:30 am

PreK Storytime

Richton Park Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

10:30 am-12 pm

Baby Walkers Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Preschool Stories

Tinley Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

How Foods Fight Heart Disease (Janet on Oil-Free Cooking)

Orland Township

11 am-12:30 pm

Chair Yoga (External Use)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

11 am-12 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Pinochle

Biela Senior Center

12-4 pm

Reconciliation

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

12:30-2 pm

Thursday, Oct. 16

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Home School Meet Up

Markham Public Library

1-2 pm

TechWise

Chicago Ridge Public Library

1-2:30 pm

Open Makerspace Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

Device Advice

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

3-7 pm

Device Advice

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

3-7 pm

NEW Open Maker Hours

Blue Island Public Library

3-5 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

* Fun Club

Richton Park Public Library District

4-5 pm

VolunTeens

South Holland Public Library

4-8 pm

Over 50 Club

Village of Steger

6-8 pm

Adult Writing Club

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

6-7:30 pm

Line Dancing

Dolton Public Library District

6-7 pm

Pajama Storytime

Lansing Public Library

6-6:30 pm

Yapping Yarnies - Wash cloths, dish towels and more

Matteson Area Public Library District

6-8 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Evening Storytime

Tinley Park Public Library

6:30-7 pm

Books and Bubbles

Chicago Ridge Public Library

6:30-7:30 pm

Bible Study

First Apostolic Church

7-8:30 pm

Wild Prairie Book Club

Prairie Trails Public Library

7-8 pm

Park Forest Board of Trustees Meeting

Village of Park Forest Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Scrapbooking

Chicago Ridge Public Library

7:30-8:30 pm

Tune-Up Morning Exercise Class

Village of Steger

8-9 am

AARP Tax Aide

Matteson Area Public Library District

9 am-4 pm

Preschool Storytime

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

9:30-10 am

Bouncing Babies

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Once Upon a Time Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Storytime @ the Library

Matteson Area Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Thursday Adult Bible Study at Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Lutheran Church

10:30 am

Toddler Storytime

Prairie Trails Public Library

10:30-11 am

Ladies Arabic Bible Study

Maranatha Chapel

11 am

January Chair Yoga

South Holland Public Library

11 am-12 pm

Toddler Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

11-11:30 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Bingocize

Richton Park Public Library District

12-1 pm

Chair Yoga

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

12 pm

English Conversation Cafe

Orland Park Public Library

12:30-2 pm

Church Office Hours (Thurthday)

Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

12:30-5:30 pm

Friday, Oct. 17

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Friday Fun Day

Richton Park Public Library District

2-3 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Yoga Friday

Village of Steger

7:45-8:45 am

AARP Tax Aide

Matteson Area Public Library District

9 am-4 pm

Senior New Beginnings

Grace Fellowship Church of Oak Forest

9:30 am-12 pm

Toddler Tales

Tinley Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Gentle Tai-Chi

Chicago Ridge Public Library

10-11 am

Move & Groove (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)

Lemont Public Library District

10-10:30 am

Exercise at Biela

Biela Senior Center

10:15 am-12 pm

PreK Craft

Richton Park Public Library District

10:30-11:15 am

Tech Essentials-Microsoft Word

Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District

10:30 am-12 pm

Toddler Storytime

Crestwood Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Chair Fitness Class

Village of Crestwood

11 am-12 pm

Baby Music

Orland Park Public Library

11-11:30 am

Story Tots with Miss Candy

Village of Park Forest Public Library

11-11:30 am

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Saturday, Oct. 18

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Matteson Area Public Library District

All day

Cryptid Cache Challenge

Blue Island Public Library

All day

I Spy Library Challenge

Evergreen Park Public Library Fdn

All day

Winter Reading Program

Midlothian Public Library

All day

Virtual Teen Kahoot

Dolton Public Library District

1:30-2 pm

Split Screen Saturdays

Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District

2 pm

Hispanic Friends

First Apostolic Church

3-4:30 pm

After School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

3:30-6:30 pm

Before School Program

Hazel Crest Park District

6:30-8:30 am

Gecko Sales

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

9:30-10:30 am

Bright Starts Family Storytime

Orland Park Public Library

10-10:30 am

Dudes & Donuts

Lemont Public Library District

10:30-11 am

Play Doh Playtime

Richton Park Public Library District

11 am-1:30 pm

Mommie & Me Workout Class

Hazel Crest Park District

11:15 am-12 pm

Personal Training Sale!

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

12 am-11:59 pm

Life Ripples

Village of Park Forest Public Library

12:30-1:30 pm

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