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🌱 Patch AM: The Great Pumpkin Party Returns To Centennial Park October 3

Also check out Patriot Day Concert on the Orland Park Patch calendar

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Good morning Orland Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Orland Park's Great Pumpkin Party brings fall fun for young kids

Also on today's calendar: Patriot Day Concert and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Great Pumpkin Party Returns To Centennial Park October 3 (patch.com) — Families in Orland Park can look forward to the Great Pumpkin Party returning to Centennial Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, with two daytime sessions packed with rides, games, and fall activities for kids ages 1 to 9. Registration is required for everyone ages 3 and up, and each registered child receives a pumpkin and goodie bag, plus a chance to join the free costume contest for fun prizes.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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