This Week's Featured Events In Elmwood Park [November 24-30]
Here are a few featured events taking place in Elmwood Park and nearby communities during the holiday week.
If you know of a future event that the newsletter should feature in our next roundup, submit event details to newsletter@elmwoodparkadvocate.org
Tuesday, November 25
Simple Sewing: Coffee Cup Cozy
5:30 p.m. | Korbel Room at the Elmwood Park Public Library
Register for this library-sponsored event, where seniors or adults are invited to come make a cup cozy that they can give away as a gift. (Register here)
Thursday, November 27
5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition
9 a.m. | 7503 W. Diversey Avenue
Move together with your neighbors on Thanksgiving and participate in this family event. Runners are welcome at 9:00 a.m. and walkers are welcome at 9:15 a.m. The 5k begins at Healthy Happy Body. (Sign up here.)
Friday, November 28
Annual Turkey Trot Hike
9 a.m. | Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest
All ages are welcome to join this post-Thanksgiving hike along scenic trails. (Register here.)
Saturday, November 29
FitzKindle Market: Christmas Tree Lot and Holiday Extravaganza
12 p.m. | FitzGerald’s in Berwyn
FitzGerald’s is hosting an all ages holiday event where you can get your Christmas tree, shop vendors, enjoy holiday drinks, and even make an ornament. (Book your tickets now.)
Give To The Elmwood Park Community Church’s Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
Donate to the Elmwood Park Community Church’s food pantry or the clothing closet. They have asked for winter coats. Donate on Saturdays between 8 a.m and noon or leave donations at the front door of the church. (You can also give funds here.)
The food pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday for residents living in the following zip codes: 60707 and 60171.