Patch Picks: Indoor Fun

Every Thursday, Patch will run a weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.

You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.

For this week, we're looking at ways to stay warm and have fun.

Neighbor to Neighbor Vendor Market

Browse through free trade items, jewelry, cosmetics, crafts, health foods and accessories during the vendor market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at the , 16300 Alba St. For more information, e-mail terri-oneill@lemonttownship.org.

Harry Potter Party

The will host a showing of the last Harry Potter movie, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II,” from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday Nov. 14. Kids ages 9 and up can also enjoy butter beer and other Hogwarts treats. Signup is required. Contact Mary Inman at 630-257-6541 or meinman@lemontlibrary.org.

Lunching @ the Library — Winter Weather: Be Prepared

George Bode, a retired Captain with the Joliet Fire Department will present informative, potentially life-saving advice on how to weather winter emergencies from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Lemont Public Library. Attendees should bring their lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided. For more information, contact Adult Services at (630) 257-6541 or e-mail info@lemontlibrary.org.

"Liverpool Legends" at LHS

The will host “Liverpool Legends,” a quartet hand-picked by George Harrison's sister Louise, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the Performing Arts Center. Harrison will be present during the concert, which is part of her "Keeping Music Alive" program. All tickets to the 850-seat Performing Arts Center are $25 in advance, and if they are still available, $30 at the door. For more information on the upcoming concert or purchasing tickets, contact Performing Arts Center Manager Terry Redford at terry@lemont.k12.il.us or 630-243-3286. For more information on Liverpool Legends, visit www.liverpoollegends.com.

Awesome Autumn Family Fun Night

The community is invited to the Awesome Autumn Family Fun Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the CORE Fitness and Aquatic Center, 16050 W 127th St. The evening will include music, games and the Park District’s annual Turkey Hoops Contest, where the winner will receive a turkey. For more information, call 630-257-6787 or visit www.lemontparkdistrict.org.