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Spooky Halloween Train and Artist Pumpkin Contest
2026-10-17 09:00:00 2026-10-17 17:00:00 America/Chicago Spooky Halloween Train and Artist Pumpkin Contest Drop in to see the spectacular Halloween model train & vote on the scariest pumpkin. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Saturday, October 17
9:00am - 5:00pm

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South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Drop in to see the spectacular Halloween model train & vote on the scariest pumpkin.

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EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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