LANSING, Ill. (July 2, 2023) – The items listed below are all public events gathered from a variety of sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved in the community this week.
Monday, July 3
5:30–7:30 p.m. – Brides through the Decades
Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., through August 19
A summer exhibit at the Lansing Historical Society Museum, featuring photos and commentary about fashion trends and traditions through the eras.
- Lansing Public Library, lower level
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing - Barb Dust, Museum Curator
(708) 474-7497
7:30 p.m. – Lan-Oak Park fireworks
Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for fireworks, with the show itself scheduled to start at 9:30. Lan-Oak Park will be fenced off with three entry points available: on Oakley Avenue, Arcadia Avenue, and 180th Street.
- Lan-Oak Park is located near the intersection of 180th Street and Arcadia Avenue in Lansing.
- For a full list of what is allowed and not allowed, click here.
Tuesday, July 4
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 5
9:30–11:30 a.m. – Crochet & Knitting Group
Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques from this talented group! This is not a library-sponsored group, but it meets in the library’s Brick Room.
- Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
9:30 a.m. – Pop-Up Pantry
Mt. Zion UFL Center partners with Illinois Partners In Hope to distribute a variety of donated food once or twice a week. These pop-up pantries are open to anyone, and no ID is required.
- Mt. Zion UFL Center
2340 177th Street, Lansing
708-394-3555
10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Library escape room
Runs Wednesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 8
Using your skills and smarts, you must complete a set of challenges to get out of the library’s escape room. Sign up for a time here.
- Lansing Public Library
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
10:30 a.m. – Move with Sol
Offered to children ages 3-5 and their parents, this fun exercise session will use kid-friendly YouTube dance videos. Register here.
- Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Thursday, July 6
12:30 p.m. – Pop-Up Pantry
Mt. Zion UFL Center partners with Illinois Partners In Hope to distribute a variety of donated food once or twice a week. These pop-up pantries are open to anyone, and no ID is required.
- Mt. Zion UFL Center
2340 177th Street, Lansing
708-394-3555
1–5 p.m. – Library on the Go
Weather permitting, the library’s book bike will be riding around the community, giving families easy access to books and services.
- 1–1:4.5.pm – Lan-Oak Park
18000 Arcadia Avenue, Lansing - 2–2:45 p.m. – Van Laten Park
18200 Holland Road, Lansing - 3–3:45 p.m. – Erfert Park
18800 Burnham Avenue, Lansing - 4–4:45 p.m. – Gayety’s Chocolates & Ice Cream
3306 Ridge Road, Lansing
6:30 p.m. – Lansing Library Book Banter
Participants are invited to pick up a copy of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt before the discussion.
- Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
7 p.m. – Trivia at Kasey’s
Trivia with Nick At Night Entertainment happens every week on Thursdays. The restaurant opens at 5 p.m. Nick will start the show around 7 p.m.
- Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge
17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Friday, July 7
9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting Group
Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques from this talented group! This is not a library-sponsored group, but it meets in the library’s Brick Room.
- Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing IL 60438
1–5 p.m. – Library on the Go
Weather permitting, the library’s book bike will be riding around the community, giving families easy access to books and services.
- 1–1:4.5.pm – Lan-Oak Park,
18000 Arcadia Avenue, Lansing - 2–2:45 p.m. – Winterhoff Park
3299 180th Street, Lansing - 3–3:45 p.m. – Copper Muggers Park (formerly known as Lions Park)
2629 183rd Place, Lansing - 4–4:45 p.m. – Kdulche Cafe
3521 Ridge Road, Lansing
1–2 p.m. – Library bingo
Adults are invited to play bingo and win interesting prizes.
- Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
6 p.m. – Fox Pointe Friday Night Lights
Hairbangers Ball and Ultra Beat will play at Fox Pointe. Gates open at 6 with the first band to take the stage at 7. Admission is $10.
- Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street, Lansing
7 p.m. – Kasey’s karaoke
Karaoke with Joe Sibley takes place every week on Friday at Kasey’s Banquet Hall.
- Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge
17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Saturday, July 8
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Friends of the Library Book Sale
The book sale is open to Members of the Friends of the Library group from 9–10, with access open to the general public at 10.
- Lansing Public Library
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Library sensory exploration
“Squishy, powdery, flaky,wet, hard, soft, and downright interesting! Come explore items with your hands, ears, eyes, and noses,” says the Library’s website.
- Lansing Public Library, courtyard
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Brides through the Decades
Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., through August 19
A summer exhibit at the Lansing Historical Society Museum, featuring photos and commentary about fashion trends and traditions through the eras.
- Lansing Public Library, lower level
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing - Barb Dust, Museum Curator
(708) 474-7497
4–8 p.m. – LACE Cruise Night
The second cruise night of the summer will take place on Ridge Road.
7 p.m. – Latin Satin Soul at Kasey’s Beer Garden
Doors open at 5 p.m. for the show that starts at 7 p.m. Food and drink is available for purchase.
- Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge
17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
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