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 "attribution": "Source: Chicago Littles (https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/). Cite the city page when you quote a listing; each listing also links to the page we checked it on.",
 "city": {
  "slug": "chicago",
  "name": "Chicago",
  "state": "IL",
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  "range": "2026-10-26/2026-11-01",
  "label": "Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026",
  "start": "2026-10-26",
  "end": "2026-11-01"
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 "lastChecked": "2026-10-29",
 "summary": "Lincoln Park Zoo wraps up Fall Fest this weekend, free to get in, and Chicago Children’s Museum is free for kids on Sunday. On Halloween, Washington Park runs its Upside Down Halloween Parade, and Galewood Park hosts a Boo-tiful Adventure on Friday afternoon. Library branches from Evanston to Naperville have costume parades and story times for little kids. This week has 47 outings, 39 free and 15 indoors.",
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  "outings": 47,
  "places": 41,
  "free": 39,
  "indoor": 15,
  "soldOut": 1,
  "listed": 48
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 "saturdayPlan": {
  "date": "2026-10-31",
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   {
    "label": "Morning",
    "name": "Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo",
    "where": "Lincoln Park Zoo",
    "time": "10am–5pm",
    "cost": "Free",
    "url": "https://www.lpzoo.org/event/fall-fest/",
    "fromGuide": false
   },
   {
    "label": "Lunch",
    "name": "Park Place Café (Lincoln Park Zoo)",
    "where": "Lincoln Park, inside Lincoln Park Zoo",
    "time": "Open 10:30am–4pm",
    "cost": "$$",
    "url": "https://www.lpz.org/visit/shopping-dining/",
    "fromGuide": true
   },
   {
    "label": "After nap",
    "name": "Blodgett House Boo Fest",
    "where": "Downers Grove Museum",
    "time": "1–4pm",
    "cost": "Free",
    "url": "https://www.dgparks.org/calendar/events/blodgett-house-boo-fest",
    "fromGuide": false
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  {
   "id": "lpz-fall-fest",
   "name": "Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "10am–5pm",
   "venue": "Lincoln Park Zoo",
   "address": "2400 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614",
   "cost": "Free; rides are ticketed",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The last weekend of the zoo’s fall festival. There’s a pumpkin patch and s’mores, plus pro pumpkin carvers working live on Saturday and Sunday mornings. A stilt walker is around Friday until 2pm. The giant slide, Ferris wheel and inflatables cost extra.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.lpzoo.org/event/fall-fest/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-lpz_fall_fest",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/fall-fest-at-lincoln-park-zoo/"
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  {
   "id": "ccm-kids-free-day",
   "name": "Kids Free Day at Chicago Children’s Museum",
   "dates": [
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "10am–5pm",
   "venue": "Chicago Children’s Museum",
   "address": "700 E. Grand Ave. (Navy Pier), Chicago, IL 60611",
   "cost": "Free for kids 17 and under",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    10
   ],
   "category": "indoor",
   "description": "Kids 17 and under get in free all day at the museum on Navy Pier. No advance tickets are needed, so expect it to be busy right at opening.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/kids-free-days",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-ccm_kids_free_day",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/kids-free-day-at-chicago-childrens-museum/"
  },
  {
   "id": "dcm-5-thursday",
   "name": "$5 Thursday Night at DuPage Children’s Museum",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "5–8pm",
   "venue": "DuPage Children’s Museum",
   "address": "301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540",
   "cost": "$5 per person",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    10
   ],
   "category": "indoor",
   "description": "Evening play at the Naperville museum for $5 a person. This is the last one of the season.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://dupagechildrens.org/family-fun/thursday-late-nights/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-dcm_5_thursday"
  },
  {
   "id": "kohl-roots-of-kindness",
   "name": "The Roots of Kindness opens at Kohl Children’s Museum",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "Tue–Sat 9:30am–4pm; Sun–Mon 9:30am–1pm",
   "venue": "Kohl Children’s Museum",
   "address": "2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL 60026",
   "cost": "$20 ages 1–64; under 12 months free",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    8
   ],
   "category": "indoor",
   "description": "A new exhibit in Glenview that works like a life-size pop-up storybook kids can walk into. It opens Tuesday and comes with regular admission.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/events/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-kohl_roots_of_kindness",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/the-roots-of-kindness-opens-at-kohl-childrens-museum/"
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   "id": "brookfield-ofrenda",
   "name": "Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Brookfield Zoo Chicago",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat–Sun 10am–6pm",
   "venue": "Brookfield Zoo Chicago",
   "address": "31st St. and Golfview Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513",
   "cost": "Free with zoo admission ($29.95 adults, $20.95 ages 3–11, 2 and under free; parking extra)",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "seasonal",
   "description": "A Beloved Pets ofrenda goes up at the zoo for Día de los Muertos. It stays through Nov 4.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/events",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-brookfield_ofrenda",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/dia-de-los-muertos-ofrenda-at-brookfield-zoo-chicago/"
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  {
   "id": "nature-museum-monarch-walk",
   "name": "Monarch Migration Nature Walk at the Nature Museum",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "1–1:30pm",
   "venue": "Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum",
   "address": "2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614",
   "cost": "Free with admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 1–12 (Illinois residents; a little more from out of state))",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    3,
    12
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "A half-hour guided walk about how monarchs migrate and how they tie into Día de los Muertos. Meet in the lobby.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://naturemuseum.org/events/monarch-migration-nature-walks-13",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-nature_museum_monarch_walk",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/monarch-migration-nature-walk-at-the-nature-museum-peggy-notebaert/"
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  {
   "id": "halloween-party-at-lincoln-park-cultural",
   "name": "Halloween Party at Lincoln Park Cultural Center",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "4–6pm",
   "venue": "Lincoln Park - Cultural Center",
   "address": "2045 North Lincoln Park West Chicago, IL 60614",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween games and crafts with treats. Wear a costume. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/halloween-party-lincoln-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-halloween_party_at_lincoln_park_cultural"
  },
  {
   "id": "haunted-fieldhouse-at-seward-park",
   "name": "Haunted Fieldhouse at Seward Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "4:30–7:30pm",
   "venue": "Seward (William) Park",
   "address": "375 W. Elm St. Chicago, IL 60610",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Kids get a free Halloween costume and a candy bag, and there’s face painting and popcorn with games all afternoon. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/haunted-fieldhouse-seward-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-haunted_fieldhouse_at_seward_park"
  },
  {
   "id": "pythons-and-pizza-party-at-oriole-park",
   "name": "Pythons and Pizza Party at Oriole Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "5:30–7:30pm",
   "venue": "Oriole Park",
   "address": "5430 N. Olcott Ave. Chicago, IL 60656",
   "cost": "$10 per person",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    3,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A Halloween dinner party: cheese pizza and ice cream, then a reptile show from the JG Reptile Road Show.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/childrens-halloween-party-oriole-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-pythons_and_pizza_party_at_oriole_park"
  },
  {
   "id": "haunted-hall-at-mann-park",
   "name": "Haunted Hall at Mann Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "5–8pm",
   "venue": "Mann (James) Park",
   "address": "3035 E. 130th St. Chicago, IL 60633",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A trick-or-treat walk through the park’s Haunted Hall, with treats and no tricks. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/haunted-hall-mann-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-haunted_hall_at_mann_park"
  },
  {
   "id": "boo-tiful-adventure-at-galewood-park",
   "name": "Boo-tiful Adventure at Galewood Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "4–6pm",
   "venue": "Galewood Park",
   "address": "5729 W. Bloomingdale Ave. Chicago, IL 60639",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    2,
    10
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A not-so-scary Halloween afternoon. Kids move between stations at their own pace, from story time and spooky bingo to a ghost hunt and a pumpkin toss. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/boo-tiful-adventure-galewood",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-boo_tiful_adventure_at_galewood_park",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/boo-tiful-adventure-at-galewood-park/"
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  {
   "id": "community-halloween-party-at-sauganash-p",
   "name": "Community Halloween Party at Sauganash Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "4–5:30pm",
   "venue": "Sauganash Park",
   "address": "5861 N. Kostner Ave. Chicago, IL 60646",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween games and treats. No registration needed, so just show up in costume. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/community-halloween-party-sauganash-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-community_halloween_party_at_sauganash_p",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/community-halloween-party-at-sauganash-park/"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-magic-mania-at-haas-park",
   "name": "Halloween Magic Mania at Haas Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "4–5:30pm",
   "venue": "Haas (Joseph) Park",
   "address": "2402 N. Washtenaw Ave. Chicago, IL 60647",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    4,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Kids learn a few magic tricks of their own, then sit down for a Halloween magic show. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/halloween-magic-mania-haas",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-halloween_magic_mania_at_haas_park",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-magic-mania-at-haas-park/"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-a-palooza-at-green-briar-park",
   "name": "Halloween-a-Palooza at Green Briar Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "4–6pm",
   "venue": "Green Briar Park",
   "address": "2650 W. Peterson Ave. Chicago, IL 60659",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The park’s yearly Halloween party, with games and crafts plus a costume contest with prizes. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/halloween-palooza-green-briar-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-halloween_a_palooza_at_green_briar_park",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-a-palooza-at-green-briar-park/"
  },
  {
   "id": "boo-bash-at-strohacker-park",
   "name": "Boo Bash at Strohacker Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "4–5pm",
   "venue": "Strohacker (Howard) Park",
   "address": "4347 W. 54th St. Chicago, IL 60632",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Carnival games for candy and prizes, and Halloween coloring pages for the little ones. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/boo-bash-strohacker",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-boo_bash_at_strohacker_park",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/boo-bash-at-strohacker-park/"
  },
  {
   "id": "community-halloween-party-at-valley-forg",
   "name": "Community Halloween Party at Valley Forge Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "5–7pm",
   "venue": "Valley Forge Park",
   "address": "7001 W. 59th St. Chicago, IL 60638",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Games and candy with arts and crafts. Kids under 7 need a grown-up with them. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/community-halloween-party-valley-forge-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-community_halloween_party_at_valley_forg",
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   "id": "haunted-house-at-fosco-park",
   "name": "Haunted House at Fosco Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "6–7:45pm",
   "venue": "Fosco (Peter) Park",
   "address": "1312 S. Racine Ave Chicago, IL 60608",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The park’s yearly free haunted house inside the fieldhouse, with treats. Kids can come in costume. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/haunted-house-fosco-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-haunted_house_at_fosco_park",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/haunted-house-at-fosco-park/"
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  {
   "id": "day-of-the-dead-celebration-at-vittum-pa",
   "name": "Day of the Dead Celebration at Vittum Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "6–8pm",
   "venue": "Vittum (Harriet Elizabeth) Park",
   "address": "5010 W. 50th St. Chicago, IL 60638",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "seasonal",
   "description": "Altars for loved ones plus crafts, games and face painting. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/day-dead-celebration-vittum",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-day_of_the_dead_celebration_at_vittum_pa",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/day-of-the-dead-celebration-at-vittum-park/"
  },
  {
   "id": "haunted-house-at-columbus-park",
   "name": "Haunted House at Columbus Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "11am–3pm",
   "venue": "Columbus (Christopher) Park",
   "address": "500 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    4,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A Halloween afternoon with a pumpkin patch and face painting, plus a haunted house with scary scenes. Last entry is 2:30pm. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/haunted-house-columbus-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-haunted_house_at_columbus_park",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/haunted-house-at-columbus-park/"
  },
  {
   "id": "upside-down-halloween-parade-at-washingt",
   "name": "Upside Down Halloween Parade at Washington Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "12–2pm",
   "venue": "Washington (George) Park",
   "address": "5531 S. King Dr. Chicago, IL 60615",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The 7th annual Upside Down Parade on Russell Drive, run with the Mayor’s office. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/upside-down-halloween-parade-washington-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-upside_down_halloween_parade_at_washingt",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/upside-down-halloween-parade-at-washington-park/"
  },
  {
   "id": "steelworkers-dia-de-los-muertos",
   "name": "Día de los Muertos Workshops and Ofrenda Walk at Steelworkers Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "10am–1pm",
   "venue": "Steelworkers Park",
   "address": "87th at S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60617",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "seasonal",
   "description": "Families can bring photos or flowers for the community altar tables, then walk the ofrendas. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos-workshops-ofrenda-walk-steelworkers-0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-steelworkers_dia_de_los_muertos",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/dia-de-los-muertos-workshops-and-ofrenda-walk-at-steelworkers-park/"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-costume-parade-sulzer-regional",
   "name": "Halloween Costume Parade (Sulzer Regional Library)",
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    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10–11am",
   "venue": "Sulzer Regional Branch",
   "address": "4455 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A costume parade with a little trick-or-treating for kids up to 5. The parade starts at 10:05. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad787d2377296003a4d3fc6",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-halloween_costume_parade_sulzer_regional"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-story-time-blackstone-library",
   "name": "Halloween Story Time (Blackstone Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Blackstone Branch",
   "address": "4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A Halloween story time with songs and a costume parade. Grown-ups can dress up too. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a90534c6383850d1b244ecc",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-halloween_story_time_blackstone_library"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-weegroove-music-class-rogers-p",
   "name": "Halloween WeeGroove Music Class (Rogers Park Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "3–3:30pm",
   "venue": "Rogers Park Branch",
   "address": "6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Dancing and singing with Ms. Elisa of WeeGroove. Costumes welcome. Register ahead. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad62b4911bbf300684c8890",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-halloween_weegroove_music_class_rogers_p"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-story-time-party-rogers-park-l",
   "name": "Halloween Story Time Party (Rogers Park Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11:30am",
   "venue": "Rogers Park Branch",
   "address": "6907 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The Friday family story time goes Halloween, with songs and a costume parade. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa46103101eb7003f2f5ff9",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-halloween_story_time_party_rogers_park_l",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-story-time-party-rogers-park-library-branch/"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-costume-parade-and-candy-givea",
   "name": "Halloween Costume Parade and Candy Giveaway (Hall Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "3:30–4:45pm",
   "venue": "Hall Branch",
   "address": "4801 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
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   "description": "A costume parade and a little trick-or-treating for kids up to 5. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6adf7934de300e00451cdd4f",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-halloween_costume_parade_and_candy_givea",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-costume-parade-and-candy-giveaway-hall-library-branch/"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-story-time-little-italy-librar",
   "name": "Halloween Story Time (Little Italy Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Little Italy Branch",
   "address": "1336 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A silly, not spooky story time with Miss Taylor. Costumes welcome. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab4293394b74515467b4608",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-halloween_story_time_little_italy_librar",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-story-time-little-italy-library-branch/"
  },
  {
   "id": "boo-books-and-beyond-obama-presidential",
   "name": "Boo! Books and Beyond (Obama Presidential Center Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Obama Presidential Center Branch",
   "address": "6021 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    6
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A not-so-spooky Halloween story time with silly songs and a craft. Kids can wear costumes. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa464c5101eb7003f2f60c5",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-boo_books_and_beyond_obama_presidential",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/boo-books-and-beyond-obama-presidential-center-library-branch/"
  },
  {
   "id": "little-boo-bash-edgebrook-library",
   "name": "Little Boo Bash (Edgebrook Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "10:30am–12pm",
   "venue": "Edgebrook Branch",
   "address": "5331 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A Halloween party for the littlest kids, with a mini costume parade, a crawl-through box maze and toilet paper mummy races. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a905302660e510bf4402ee1",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-little_boo_bash_edgebrook_library",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/little-boo-bash-edgebrook-library-branch/"
  },
  {
   "id": "family-halloween-stories-and-candy-givea",
   "name": "Family Halloween Stories and Candy Giveaway (Hall Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "1:30–2:30pm",
   "venue": "Hall Branch",
   "address": "4801 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    6
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Gentle Halloween stories with songs and movement from Ms. Walker. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6adf797c29c3d60033327cc6",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-family_halloween_stories_and_candy_givea",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/family-halloween-stories-and-candy-giveaway-hall-library-branch/"
  },
  {
   "id": "sensory-story-time-avalon-library",
   "name": "Sensory Story Time (Avalon Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11:15am",
   "venue": "Avalon Branch",
   "address": "8148 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A story time with lower lights and fidgets for kids 3 to 5 who need things a little calmer. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a737f33b44674e2601c744e",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-sensory_story_time_avalon_library"
  },
  {
   "id": "evanston-kids-halloween-dance",
   "name": "Kids Halloween Dance Party at Evanston Public Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "1–3pm",
   "venue": "Evanston Public Library, Main Library",
   "address": "1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    10
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "DJ D.I.M.E. spins for a drop-in Halloween dance party in the main library. Costumes are welcome and there's no sign-up.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://evanstonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7b94c52dac6e00371e68e1",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-evanston_kids_halloween_dance",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/kids-halloween-dance-party-at-evanston-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "evanston-family-movie-scooby",
   "name": "Thursday Night Family Movie: Scooby-Doo",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "6–7:45pm",
   "venue": "Evanston Public Library, Robert Crown Branch",
   "address": "1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    12
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A free family movie night at the Robert Crown branch, with a Scooby-Doo feature the week of Halloween.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://evanstonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa2f50af9ed2e00384f9cfe",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-evanston_family_movie_scooby"
  },
  {
   "id": "evanston-halloween-family-storytime",
   "name": "Halloween Family Storytime in Evanston",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Evanston Public Library, Main Library",
   "address": "1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    6
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A drop-in Halloween storytime for all ages on Saturday morning, a good warm-up before the afternoon dance party.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://evanstonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8f8a39b20478002995d456",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-evanston_halloween_family_storytime",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-family-storytime-in-evanston-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "skokie-library-halloween-parade",
   "name": "Halloween Parade at Skokie Public Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11:15am",
   "venue": "Skokie Public Library",
   "address": "5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    8
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Kids come to the Kids Room in costume and parade through the library for indoor trick-or-treating. Bring a bag for treats. It's drop-in for families with kids through grade 2.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.skokielibrary.info/event/halloween-parade-40685",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-skokie_library_halloween_parade",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-parade-at-skokie-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "glenview-mini-monster-mash",
   "name": "Mini Monster Mash at Glenview Public Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "10–10:45am",
   "venue": "Glenview Public Library",
   "address": "1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    6
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Not-so-scary stories and songs, then a costume parade through the library. Drop in with a grown-up.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://glenviewpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3ad077fddb082f00fd74b7",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-glenview_mini_monster_mash",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/mini-monster-mash-at-glenview-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "dgpl-family-movie-halloweentown",
   "name": "Family Movie: Halloweentown in Downers Grove",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "1–3pm",
   "venue": "Downers Grove Public Library, Kids Program Room",
   "address": "1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    4,
    12
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "The 1998 classic on the library's big screen, with closed captions. Bring a blanket and pillow.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/17018240",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-dgpl_family_movie_halloweentown",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/family-movie-halloweentown-in-downers-grove-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "dg-blodgett-boo-fest",
   "name": "Blodgett House Boo Fest",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "1–4pm",
   "venue": "Downers Grove Museum",
   "address": "831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Trick-or-treat through the Victorian Blodgett House, decorated for Halloween, with a scavenger hunt, a craft and Halloween games. Free for all ages.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.dgparks.org/calendar/events/blodgett-house-boo-fest",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-dg_blodgett_boo_fest",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/blodgett-house-boo-fest-downers-grove-museum/"
  },
  {
   "id": "elmhurst-library-monster-mash",
   "name": "Monster Mash at Elmhurst Public Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "9:30–10am",
   "venue": "Elmhurst Public Library",
   "address": "125 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126",
   "cost": "Free; tickets with an EPL card from 9am that morning",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A not-so-scary story and dance party for ages 1 to 5 with a grown-up. Costumes encouraged. Free tickets are handed out with an EPL card starting at 9am.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/16884846",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-elmhurst_library_monster_mash",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/monster-mash-at-elmhurst-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "schaumburg-pumpkin-splash",
   "name": "Pumpkin Splash at The Water Works",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "6–8pm",
   "venue": "The Water Works (Schaumburg Park District)",
   "address": "505 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194",
   "cost": "$20 residents, $25 non-residents",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "An evening swim with a floating pumpkin hunt in the indoor water park. Hunts are at 6:15pm for 3 and under and 6:40pm for ages 4 to 9. For kids 12 and under with an adult; register online.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.parkfun.com/event/pumpkin-splash",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-schaumburg_pumpkin_splash"
  },
  {
   "id": "schaumburg-halloween-dance",
   "name": "Halloween Dance in Schaumburg",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "6–8pm",
   "venue": "Schaumburg Community Recreation Center",
   "address": "505 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194",
   "cost": "$50 residents, $60 non-residents per adult-and-child pair; $20 each extra person",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A costume dance for a grown-up and child with dinner included. Register ahead through the park district.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.parkfun.com/event/halloween-dance",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-schaumburg_halloween_dance",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-dance-in-schaumburg-community-recreation-center/"
  },
  {
   "id": "northbrook-kooky-spooky-skate",
   "name": "Kooky Spooky Skate in Northbrook",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "7–9pm",
   "venue": "Northbrook Sports Center",
   "address": "1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062",
   "cost": "$5 in costume, $7 without; skate rental $4",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    4,
    17
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A Halloween public skate at the Northbrook Sports Center. Wear a costume and admission drops to $5.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.nbparks.org/event/kookyspookyskate/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-northbrook_kooky_spooky_skate",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/kooky-spooky-skate-in-northbrook-sports-center/"
  },
  {
   "id": "dgpl-monster-play-dough",
   "name": "Monster Play Dough Sculpting",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "9:30–11am",
   "venue": "Downers Grove Public Library, Kids Program Room",
   "address": "1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    7
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A drop-in play dough morning in the kids program room. Kids smush, roll and sculpt monsters from the library's play dough collection.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://downersgrove.libnet.info/event/17064459",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-dgpl_monster_play_dough",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/monster-play-dough-sculpting-downers-grove-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "naperville-halloween-storytime-park",
   "name": "Halloween Storytime in the Park, Naperville",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "1–1:45pm",
   "venue": "Wagner Family Pavilion, 95th Street Library",
   "address": "3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    8
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Come in costume for Halloween stories, songs and a puppet show outdoors at the pavilion by the 95th Street Library. If the weather turns, it moves inside to Meeting Room A/B.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/halloween-storytime-84259",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-naperville_halloween_storytime_park",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-storytime-in-the-park-naperville-wagner-family-pavilion/"
  },
  {
   "id": "evanston-library-trick-or-treat",
   "name": "Halloween Trick-or-Treating at Evanston Public Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "4–6pm",
   "venue": "Evanston Public Library, Main Library",
   "address": "1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    99
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Stop by the main library in costume for a trinket from the jack-o'-lantern bucket, and grab the children's Halloween booklist on the way out.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://evanstonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6acd48ab295d793e2d17235f",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-evanston_library_trick_or_treat",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-trick-or-treating-at-evanston-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "evanston-dia-de-muertos-monarch",
   "name": "Día de los Muertos: Voyage of the Monarch Storytime",
   "dates": [
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "2–2:45pm",
   "venue": "Evanston Public Library, Main Library",
   "address": "1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
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    8
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   "category": "library",
   "description": "An interactive storytime with stories, music and movement that follows the monarch butterfly's migration and its place in Día de los Muertos.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://evanstonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7de683452bb101b574e6c5",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-evanston_dia_de_muertos_monarch",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/dia-de-los-muertos-voyage-of-the-monarch-storytime-evanston-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "sand-ridge-tiny-pumpkin-hunt",
   "name": "The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "Sat noon–4pm; Sun from noon",
   "venue": "Sand Ridge Nature Center",
   "address": "15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    2,
    10
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "Kids follow a scavenger hunt to find hidden pumpkins in the forest preserve and take one home, while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://fpdcc.com/events/the-great-sand-ridge-tiny-pumpkin-hunt/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-sand_ridge_tiny_pumpkin_hunt",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/the-great-sand-ridge-tiny-pumpkin-hunt-nature-center/"
  },
  {
   "id": "palatine-parks-halloween-party",
   "name": "Halloween Party at Palatine Community Center",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "9am–1pm (one-hour slots)",
   "venue": "Palatine Park District Community Center",
   "address": "250 E. Wood Street, Palatine, IL 60067",
   "cost": "$10 kids, $1 adults",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": true,
   "availability": "SoldOut",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    8
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Families book a one-hour slot and get guided through the Community Center for Halloween fun, starting with a storytime. Pre-registration is required. Registration is sold out.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.palatineparks.org/event/halloween-party-2/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/#e-palatine_parks_halloween_party",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/chicago/events/halloween-party-at-palatine-community-center-park-district/"
  }
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}