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🌱 Patch AM: Girls Night Out At Town Square Wheaton To Raise Funds For Susan G. Komen Foundation

Also check out Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) on the Wheaton Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Girls Night Out in Town Square Wheaton supports breast cancer research
  • Cosley Zoo's Pumpkin Fest brings fall fun to Wheaton families

Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Girls Night Out At Town Square Wheaton To Raise Funds For Susan G. Komen Foundation (patch.com) — Town Square Wheaton is hosting a Girls Night Out fundraiser on Oct. 22 to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wheaton residents can enjoy live music, food and drink specials, raffles, and discounts from multiple Town Square businesses, with a $10 ticket that includes a $10 voucher and automatic prize drawing entry.
   

• Pumpkin Fest Kicks Off 2026 Season At Cosley Zoo (patch.com) — Cosley Zoo in Wheaton has kicked off its 2026 Pumpkin Fest, offering thousands of pumpkins, fall decorations, kid-friendly rides, and weekend face painting. Families can also plan ahead for the Oct. 16 Spooktacular Halloween Stroll, where kids are encouraged to wear costumes and decorate pumpkins during a special evening at the Wheaton zoo.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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