Laced Up Athletics

09/30/2026

This program is doing amazing things with our youth.

09/08/2026

Thank you to everybody who came out for the 6th Annual Eastside Fall Fest. To our vendors, local businesses, artists, volunteers, community partners, neighbors, friends and families — we appreciate every one of you.

This year was especially meaningful as Laced Up Athletics celebrates 10 years and Second Baptist Church of La Grange celebrates 130 years of serving this community.

Events like this are about more than having something to do on a Saturday. They’re about bringing people together, supporting local businesses, creating opportunities, meeting our neighbors and continuing to build the kind of community we want our young people to inherit.

Thank you for showing up. Thank you for supporting local. And thank you for continuing to believe in what we’re building.

Same community. Brighter tomorrow.

— Laced Up Athletics

09/05/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Come spend your Saturday with us at the 6th Annual Eastside Fall Fest!

We’ve put together a day for the whole community to enjoy—good food, local vendors and businesses, music, family fun, and most importantly, a chance to simply come together.

Bring the kids. Bring a friend. Bring your appetite. Walk the block, meet some great people, support a small business, and enjoy the day with your neighbors.

We’re also proud to celebrate two special milestones: 10 years of Laced Up Athletics and 130 years of Second Baptist Church of La Grange.

📍 100 Block of Washington Avenue, La Grange
⏰ TODAY | 12–5 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Whether you stay for an hour or spend the afternoon with us, you’re welcome here.

Come as you are. Bring somebody with you. We’ll see you on the Eastside!

09/04/2026

TOMORROW! EASTSIDE FALL FEST

No more countdown. Tomorrow we’re outside.

The 6th Annual Eastside Fall Fest is about bringing people together and putting our community front and center.

Come grab some food. Shop with our vendors. Support local businesses. Bring the kids. Enjoy the music. Catch up with somebody you haven’t seen in a while.

And most importantly—just come be part of the community.

This year is also special as Laced Up Athletics celebrates 10 years and Second Baptist Church of La Grange celebrates 130 years of serving and impacting this community.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
12:00–5:00 PM
100 Block of Washington Avenue | La Grange
FREE ADMISSION

We’ve done the planning. Our vendors are ready. Now we just need YOU.

Tomorrow. Same community. Bigger impact.

09/03/2026

2 DAYS AWAY — EASTSIDE FALL FEST!

We’re almost there. This Saturday, September 5, we’re taking over the 100 Block of Washington Avenue in La Grange for the 6th Annual Eastside Fall Fest.

This isn’t just something to drive past. Come spend the afternoon with us.

Shop with local vendors. Grab something good to eat. Bring the kids. Catch the music. Meet some people. Support small businesses. Enjoy your community.

And this year means a little more:

Laced Up Athletics — 10 Years.
Second Baptist Church of La Grange — 130 Years.
One community coming together to celebrate both.

📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
⏰ 12–5 PM
📍 100 Block of Washington Avenue, La Grange, IL
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Two days. Tell somebody. Bring somebody. We’ll see you Saturday.

09/02/2026

Amazing organization!

Currently we have a full shop which means this is NOT a plea for donations 😁, we just thought we would say hello and let you know the bikes are rolling OUT our doors!

Bikes for Batavia is having another great year with no signs of slowing down. So far this year we have donated 95 bikes bringing our total since 2020 to over 970 - we can't believe we are approaching four-digit donations out of our little "shop". This summer we have had some amazing volunteers join us from the community too - they thought they would just pump up tires, but have become excellent bike mechanics!

We are very grateful to all of the people who support us - donors, local shops, Batavia United Methodist Church for the space and all the people that send us the good vibes.

09/02/2026

SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE

New month. New challenge.

No gym needed. No fancy equipment. Just show up and get the work done.

We’re starting light and building throughout the month. Follow the calendar, take your active recovery days, and challenge yourself to finish stronger than you started.

Who’s rocking with Laced Up this September?

Save the calendar. Tag somebody who needs to do it with you.

09/01/2026

MEET THE VENDORS — PART 4 🍂

We’ve introduced you to some of the businesses coming to the 6th Annual Eastside Fall Fest, but we’ve got two more you need to know about!

Mama Lo Made It
Custom Creative, Made From Love.
Bringing creativity, personality, and love into custom creations. Come see what Mama Lo Made It has waiting for you!

Bettie Lou’s Restaurant
Home of the Famous SoulRolls!
Come hungry because Bettie Lou’s is bringing the flavor. If you haven’t had a SoulRoll yet, September 5th might be the day to change that.

This final vendor spotlight completes our introductions, but the real experience happens Saturday. Come meet these businesses, support the entrepreneurs behind them, grab some food, shop around, and spend the afternoon with the community.

📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
⏰ 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 100 Block of Washington Avenue, La Grange, IL
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Celebrating 10 years of Laced Up Athletics, 130 years of Second Baptist Church of La Grange, and the people and businesses that make our community what it is.

SHOP LOCAL. EAT LOCAL. CONNECT LOCAL. SUPPORT LOCAL.

09/01/2026

Meet the Vendors — Part 3: Wellness, Self-Care & Handmade

The 6th Annual Eastside Fall Fest isn’t just about shopping and food. We’re also bringing businesses that can help you feel better, learn something new, and take a little care of yourself.

Meet another group of vendors joining us September 5:

L’Ements Health & Beauty — Aesthetic, wellness and body-care services, including advanced skincare, hair restoration and weight-management services.

Chiro One Wellness Centers — Offering complimentary posture/spinal screenings, stress assessments and spinal/wellness education.

Handcrafted Together — Handmade soy candles & wax melts, soaps, sugar scrubs and body butter.

Pink Sky Doggie Treats — Organic dog treats because our four-legged family members deserve something from Fall Fest too.

📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
⏰ 12–5 PM
📍 100 Block of Washington Avenue, La Grange, IL
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

We’re highlighting our vendors because Eastside Fall Fest is about more than giving businesses a table. It’s about giving our community a chance to discover the people, products and services being built around us.

Want to join them?

Vendor registration is still open.
Vendor Fee: $40 | Setup: 11 AM

Register for Eastside Fall Fest⁠

Vendor Contact: Nora Lisa Malloy
📞 (708) 446-0788
📧 [email protected]

Which one are you checking out first—self-care, a wellness screening, handmade products, or treats for the dog?