Name: Back to School Celebration
Start: 2026-07-31T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Chicago Heights Public Library

Chicago Heights Public Library

School is just around the corner, and we're celebrating together! Join us for a fun-filled Back-to-School Celebration with activities, giveaways, and everything you need to kick off the new school year.

⚠️ Registration is REQUIRED to attend. Be sure to reserve your spot before registration closes!
👉 Register today: 708.754.0323
We can't wait to celebrate with you and help your family get ready for a successful school year!

Local Event: Back to School Celebration

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Chicago Heights

Illinois

Back to School Celebration

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12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL, 60463Festival times
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; July 11,&nbsp; Saturday: 1pm-10pm
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; July 12,&nbsp; Sunday: 12pm-10pm
Authentic Greek Cuisine, and Homemade Greek Pastries!
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Pastries: Baklava, Diples, Kourambiedes, Melomakarona, Koulouria, Kataifi and much more.
Best of all "Loukoumades" is a dough fried in oil and dipped in a honey/sugar syrup sprinkled with cinnamon.
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Greek Music &amp; Dancing by DJ Nikita!
Greek Dance Troupe Performances each night at 7:30P.M.
Admission: Adults $2.00 Children under 12 Free·&nbsp;
Free Parking and Shuttle from;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shuttle Sat/Sun 3PM-11PM.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marist SportsPlex: 12221 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St Mary Orthodox church: 6330 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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