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You won't want to miss Women's Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Hi there, Oak Forest! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Women's Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
- Family Fest at The Bradford Barn - Olympia Fields
- Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction at Harris Theater for Music and Dance
... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
- Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest
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★ Featured events ★
- Women's Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show →
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9300 W 167th St, Orland Hills
9:00 am - Family Fest →
The Bradford Barn - Olympia Fields, 20712 Western Ave, Olympia Fields
1:00 pm - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am - Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - Pet Blessing →
Fatih United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Parkj, IL 60462,
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- 52nd Street Concert - Music of Billy Joel →
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
7:30 pm - 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
281 Ontario St, Frankfort
8:00 am - Community Blood Drive →
Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
10:00 am - 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
281 Ontario St, Frankfort
8:00 am - Multi-Library Job Seeker Workshop Series →
Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
10:00 am - 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
281 Ontario St, Frankfort
8:00 am - Irish Culture Class →
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
6:30 pm - 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
281 Ontario St, Frankfort
8:00 am
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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Ok Oak Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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