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Oaktoberfest Brings Apple Donuts, Fall Family Fun To Maryknoll Park
Oaktoberfest will kick off a season of fall fun with live music, nature walks and more at Maryknoll Park.
GLEN ELLYN, IL — Maryknoll Park will be filled with family-friendly fall festivities for Oaktoberfest 2024 on Oct. 5. The annual event will feature an oak tree planting demo, live music from School of Rock, apple cider donuts and more.
Oaktoberfest Schedule
1:15 p.m.: Yoga with Krista Malone; bring your own mat
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1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.: Guided nature walks
1:30 p.m.: School of Rock performs live music
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2:15 p.m.: Oak tree planting demo
Throughout the event, kids can get their faces painted, play a game of "acorn-hole" and craft their own wooden bookmarks. There will be an acorn-inspired obstacle course and an oak tree-themed treasure hunt.
Other activities include a tree art project and a demonstration of how to make recycled paper, courtesy of SCARCE. Apple donuts and apple cider will offer a taste of fall, while adults 21 and older can enjoy seasonal Oaktoberfest beer from Two Hound Red.
What: Oaktoberfest
When: Oct. 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave., Glen Ellyn
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