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Retro Rewind: GenX Arcade After-Hours

Ages 18 and older
2025-08-01 19:30:00 2025-08-01 21:00:00 America/Chicago Retro Rewind: GenX Arcade After-Hours Join us for a Retro night featuring our Arcade Age Exhibit and more. Don’t miss this ultimate retro arcade bash—rewind and relive the 80’s! Elk Grove Village Public Library -

Friday, August 01
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 19:30:00 2025-08-01 21:00:00 America/Chicago Retro Rewind: GenX Arcade After-Hours Join us for a Retro night featuring our Arcade Age Exhibit and more. Don’t miss this ultimate retro arcade bash—rewind and relive the 80’s! Elk Grove Village Public Library -

Join us for a Retro night featuring our Arcade Age Exhibit and more. Don’t miss this ultimate retro arcade bash—rewind and relive the 80’s!

Join us for an evening packed with all the radness you remember (or wish you did)! Rock your best 80's outfit for the dress contest for a chance to win a totally tubular prize. Test your arcade skills, play classic 80's board games, chow down on nostalgic snacks, and vibe out to MTV videos. Ready for a challenge?

Required registration is limited to EGVPL cardholders and begins Friday, June 20, 9 am. If space is available, non-cardholders may register 3 days prior to the start of the program.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Social Gathering |

Elk Grove Village Public Library
Phone: 847-439-0447
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Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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