Free Youth Cooking Class
Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The GSJ Family Center is hosting a free cooking class for the youth, where attendees can learn the basics of cooking. The two-hour event will be held at the GSJ Family Center, and is open to the public. To register, call 872-813-2879. For more information: https://ow.ly/IVAn50TyTPA. 1256 N. Waller Ave.
Gun Education and Awareness Event
Friday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., BUILD Headquarters
Engage in community discussions around gun education at The Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development, or BUILD. This is the second and last event for their gun awareness and education workshop BUILD is hosting with their partners that include Austin Coming Together and Appleseed and Stick Talk, a firearm harm reduction group. The workshop is open to the community to attend. For more information, contact Edwina Hamilton at 773-227-2880. Learn more: https://www.buildchicago.org/event/gun-education-awareness/. 5100 W. Harrison St.
‘Morning Glories’ drop-in nature activities for kids
Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. , Garfield Park Conservatory
The Garfield Park Conservatory hosts programming, “Morning Glories,” for kids up to three-years-old and their caregivers. The drop-in program uses science and nature to teach lessons including social, sensory, and motor skill development for kids. To learn more about the program, visit the conservatory’s website: https://ow.ly/GTGe50TyU3P. Registration is only required to enter the conservatory. Learn more: https://garfieldconservatory.org/visit/
Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 12, from 12 to 4 p.m.
The Austin Community Hub and the 600 Block of Lorel Block Club are hosting the “Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat” this month. The family friendly seasonal festival will have a costume contest, pumpkin carving, food and of course – candy. The event will also have a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. for the Garden of Love community garden’s new nature play garden. The event is open to the public. Appropriate costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/EOFv50TyTWF. 600 N. Lorel Ave.
Fair Oaks Artisan Market
Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shop for handmade goods, holiday items, and art made by local artisans at the Fair Oaks Artisan Market this month in Oak Park. The event is hosted by the Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, and the market’s proceeds will be donated to local organizations including A House in Austin, Austin Coming Together, and Bethel New Life. Coffee from Kribi coffee, baked goods, and a raffle will also be at the event. 744 Fair Oaks Ave.