Need some in-patient pumpkin help? These carving and decorating events this weekend are sure to get your kid’s creative pumpkin juices flowing.
Easel Art Studio has a few spots left for its Saturday (Oct. 18) pumpkin carving session for all ages. (Friday is sold out.) Let Easel handle supplies lunch and cleanup. Bonus: Goodie bags! You just bring your little one and carve out a masterpiece together.
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 18
Where: Easel Art Studio, 1911 N. Milwaukee Ave. (773-360-1720)
Cost: $40/child
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One Strange Bird celebrates the store’s third birthday with free fall festivities this Sunday (Oct. 19). Guests of all ages can paint mini-pumpkins and decorate cookies or cupcakes from Wanderlust Catering Chicago. Younger guests can craft paper masks while adults sip mulled apple cider or wines in a tasting by Joe’s Wine Cellar. Enjoy 20 percent off all purchases.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 19
Where: One Strange Bird, 2124 W. Division St. (773-276-4420)
Cost: Free
Wishcraft’s next Freaky Friday Sleepunder on Oct. 24 will offer TV-free fun for kids (and off-site freedom for parents). A pumpkin is sure to pop up in craft projects such as felt trick-or-treat bags. Kindergartners through 5th graders — and pajamas — are welcome.
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 24
Where: Wishcraft, 3907 N. Damen Ave. (773-348-9474)
Cost: $35; $25 sibling
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