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1. Star Wars Party - 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive at the Twin Lakes Golf Course and Recreation Center, Palatine

Deal: Party for kids ages 4to 8 years old for $12 a person. Register at www.saltcreekpd.com

Available: Oct 11
 
2. Dennis DeBondt's Very Funny Magic - Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St. Palatine

Deal: $6 per person. Register at www.palatineparks.org

Available: Oct. 10
 
3. Kinsch's Annual Autumn Fun Fest - 301 W. Johnson St., Palatine

Deal: Seasonal attractions include a variety of fun activities for children and their families. $7 for children 6 months - 12 years.

Available: Fridays through Sundays until Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 
4. Palatine Township Senior Center - 505 S. Quentin Rd., Palatine

Deal: 'Girl's Night Out' at Durty Nellie's. $25 tickets in advance.

Available: Oct. 13 5:30 p.m. -  7:30 p.m.
 
5. jj twig's Pizza and Pub - 150 S. Northwest Hwy., Palatine

Deal: Choice of 5 domestic beers in an iced bucket for only $10.

Available: Monday and Tuesday