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Costume Contest for Kids & Teens

Laman Con 2025
2025-11-08 13:00:00 2025-11-08 14:00:00 America/Chicago Costume Contest for Kids & Teens Become the main character of your own story! Come in a costume, and show the judges your creativity and imagination. William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area

Saturday, November 08
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 13:00:00 2025-11-08 14:00:00 America/Chicago Costume Contest for Kids & Teens Become the main character of your own story! Come in a costume, and show the judges your creativity and imagination. William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area

Become the main character of your own story! Come in a costume, and show the judges your creativity and imagination.

*For ages 18 and under only. Costumes should be family-friendly in content, and accessories resembling weapons are not permitted.*

Both handmade and purchased costumes are welcome. Prizes will be given for the first 3 places, as well as participant ribbons for all!

Contact jwheeler@nlrlibrary.org for more details!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 4-9: Children | Ages 10-12: Tweens | Ages 0-3: Infants |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | LamanCon |

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