The Great Pumpkin Party Halloween celebration at Chicago French Market

The Chicago French Market will be hosting its annual salute to Halloween with The Great Pumpkin Party.  Bring the children to Chicago French Market 10-12:30 p.m Saturday October 27 for the festivities.  The day will begin with pumpkin decorating for the kids followed by a market- wide costume parade. Afterwards, “Best Costume” awards will be given to youngsters in a contest that will be judged by age group.  To end the morning’s Halloween activities, there will be market-wide trick or treating.  

Please RSVP with the number of pumpkins you would like to decorate by emailing, parents@fultonriverdistrict.org

The Great Pumpkin Party is being sponsored by Chicago French Market, Fulton River District Association and Concentra.

Westfield's WFamily series presents "Dog Days of Summer", August 4

Westfield Old Orchard will be hosting its monthly WFamily program 11:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. August 4.  Can you believe summer is drawing to a close? Come celebrate the Dog Days of summer with Westfield at Barnes & Noble where preschool aged children and their parents will enjoy a free story time and crafting session rejoicing all the best things about summer.    Westfield has partnered with The Skokie Public Library to offer this free event series to Chicagoland families to promote learning through literacy and creativity.  This event is complimentary and registration is not required.