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Austin youth invited to Halloween celebrations

By AustinTalks | October 30, 2018

One party is being held from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 846 N. Menard, and the other will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the 15th Police District, 5701 W. Madison St.

Community

West Side residents invited to family fun day, flea market

By AustinTalks | October 26, 2018

The Austin Town Hall Advisory Board is hosting the Oct. 27th event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be games, raffles, food and more.

Community

Family night Thursday at Columbus Park

By AustinTalks | March 13, 2018

The Chicago Park District invites West Side families for a night out March 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave.

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Watch a movie in Chicago parks this summer

By AustinTalks | July 13, 2016

Despicable Me 2, Inside Out and Zootopica are among the featured films that will be shown in and around Austin.

Community

Community group hosts event for families May 20

By AustinTalks | May 19, 2016

BUILD organized the evening of fun and games at Christ the King School, 5088 W. Jackson, from 6 to 10 p.m.

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Free family event tonight in Austin

By AustinTalks | January 29, 2016

Take part in the fun and games from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 29 at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, 5058 W. Jackson.

Community

Free health fair Saturday

By AustinTalks | June 4, 2015

The Chicago Defender is sponsoring the event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park.

Community

Family fun at Columbus Park, Austin Town Hall

By AustinTalks | May 14, 2015

Swimming, stepping and more will take place Sunday, May 17 at both locations to help the Chicago Park District launch night out in the parks.

Community

Back-to-school fun fest Saturday

By AustinTalks | August 28, 2014

The 4th annual event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loretto Hospital.

News

A spooky Halloween celebration in Austin

By Corina Ferrer-Marcano | October 31, 2012

The Oct. 25 event was held at the Austin Town Hall Park. More fun is yet to be had on the West Side. Read more to learn where you can celebrate Halloween tonight.

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