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🌱 Patch AM: Back-To-School Duck Dash and 13 more events
Happening soon: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 on the Woodridge Patch calendar
What's up Woodridge! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
- Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) at Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
- Back-To-School Duck Dash
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Back-To-School Duck Dash →
, Woodridge
9:30 am - Teachers' Institute Day 8/24
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
4:00 pm - Teachers' Institute Day 8/25
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516 - Elementary School Meet and Greet
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
2:45 pm - JJH Baseball @ Cass
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School Woodridge, IL 60517
4:15 pm - Middle School Locker Set Up
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
5:00 pm - JJH Softball vs. Summit Heritage
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School , 7200 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
4:15 pm - First Day of School for Students Grades K-8
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516 - World Doctors Orchestra Naperville Charity Concert at Wentz Hall →
Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville
7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Darien
- 81-Year-Old Elmhurst Man Trespasses At Local School: Cops (patch.com)
- Elmhurst Officials Face Reelection Threats Over Flock Cameras (patch.com)
Downers Grove
- District 58 parents to rally in favor of full-time middle school librarians at Thursday forum (shawlocal.com)
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001193125-26-361004 (sec.gov)
Bolingbrook
- Bolingbrook Park District's Fall Fest Returns Sept. 19 (patch.com)
Ok Woodridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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