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Coming up on the Alsip Patch calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market

Good morning to you Alsip! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
- Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
- Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center at The Children's Farm at The Center, 12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL, 60464 East Side of SW Hwy
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 63.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alsip
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★ Featured events ★
- Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm - Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center →
The Children's Farm at The Center, 12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL, 60464 East Side of SW Hwy,
8:00 am - Youth Golf →
Palos Park, Palos Park
4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
4:30 pm - Southtown Dahlia Club 89th Annual Dahlia Show →
Crestwood Civic Center, 13820 S Cicero Ave, Crestwood
1:00 pm - Southtown Dahlia Club 89th Annual Dahlia Show →
Crestwood Civic Center, 13820 S Cicero Ave, Crestwood
10:00 am
Sunday August 23
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SWD Annual Boohoo Breakfast KG & New Families 2026
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 Sward School-1-SWD-Gym (100)
10:00 am - HMT - New Parent Breakfast
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 Hometown School-1-HMT-MPR (100)
10:00 am - Books with Ms. Bonny
Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
10:30 am - Stories in the Park
Evergreen Park Public Library 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US
10:30 am - Worth Watching: Michael
Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
1:00 pm - Chat, Connect, Create
Scottsdale Branch Library 4101 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652
2:00 pm - Scrabble →
Evergreen Park, IL Calendar, 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park
2:00 pm - SWD Ice-Cream Social 2026
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 Oak Lawn, IL 60453
3:30 pm - Dance Sideline-JV - VS (Event)
Evergreen Park CHSD 231 Evergreen Park, IL 60805
4:30 pm
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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Palos Heights
- Which former South Cook County area high school stars will compete on Friday, Aug. 21? (southcooknews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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