Hi everyone! This events of the week post is a little late, since its been a chaotic few days and I didn't get a chance to use the computer. But I just wanted to remind everyone that tonight is National Night Out! I hope everyone has a great time taking a stand against crime!
Anyway, here are the events for the rest of the week...
TUESDAY
The AMC Theater at Yorktown Mall will host "Summer Movie Camp" every Tuesday at 10:00 am, for the rest of the summer.
The Cinemark Theaters in Woodridge and North Aurora will host a Summer Movie Clubhouse every Tuesday at 10:00 am, for one dollar per ticket. (A package of ten tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00.)
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
Picture Book Picnic at Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore in Villa Park, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat while enjoying a storytime presented by the Villa Park Library!
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, kids and caregivers can stop into the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave in Elmhurst, to do a magic-themed craft project. This will take place on Tuesdays throughout the summer! To participate, visit the Education Building at the museum. The cost is $2.00 per child.
WEDNESDAY
Classic Cinemas will be hosting Wednesday Morning Movies for kids, each Wednesday at 10:00 am, throughout the summer. The doors will open at 9:00 am on these mornings, and there will be games, character meetings, etc, before the movie starts. Admission is just one dollar! Check the website to see which movie is playing each Wednesday at the Classic Cinema closest to you.
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Its time for Wild Wednesdays at Lakeview Nature Center, 17 W 063 Hodges Rd in Oakbrook Terrace! Children will get to participate in a story time, and then meet an animal up close and in person, for free, each Wednesday! The event takes place several times throughout the day: at 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. While you're there, you can go fishing, go paddleboating, play on the playground, and more! Lakeview Nature Center also participates in Passport To Adventure.
Its Kid's Day at the Whole Foods in Naperville, 2607 W. 75th Street in Naperville! From 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, kids can stop by the Customer Service Center to do a "mystery craft." There will also be free samples, especially for kids, in every department of the store!
Or, try out a different Wild Wednesdays program at Cantigny! (1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton.) Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, you can gather in the backyard of the Visitor's Center for a hands-on, nature exploration program for kids ages three to ten years old. This event is free, and no registration is required, but you still have to pay for parking at Cantigny. ($5.00 per car.)
Kids can get a taste of art at the Elmhurst Art Museum, on Wednesdays and Fridays any time between 1:00 and 4:00. In this drop in program, kids and parents can tour the galleries and then create their own works of art.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Yorktown Farmer's Market is the happening place to be, every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In addition to fresh produce and bakery goods being sold, there will be weekly activities and free samples! This is outside the Shops On Butterfield, by Yorktown Mall, at Highland and Butterfield in Lombard,
Rick Kelley will perform an interactive children's concert called, "Don't Just Sit There...Read Something!" This will take place at Darien Community Park, at Plainfield and Clarendon Hills Roads in Darien, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
The Lifelong Learning League hosts an event called "Dancin' In The Street,' where everyone can do some ;30squaredancing and/or dance to hits from the '30's and '40's! The event takes place from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Ruggard gazebo at the Prairie Path, near Ardmore and Central in Villa Park. Be there, or be square!
Cool Cars Under The Stars takes place every Wednesday night in the Elmhurst City Centre from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Outdoor summer concerts will take place every Wednesday night in downtown Clarendon Hills, starting at 7:00 pm. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! No coolers or glass containers allowed. Food will be sold starting at 6:30.
Yoga For Teens at the Whole Foods In Naperville! The class costs $10 and starts at 7:00 pm. Sign up at the customer service desk!
THURSDAY
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:00 am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is hosting a free Kiddie Carnival, with carnival and inflatable games, prizes, water fun, balloon twister, face painting, and more. This takes place at Heritage Park, 1 South 325 Ardmore Avenue in Oakbrook Terrace. There is also a splash pad at the park, so be prepared to get wet, too! (The splashpad opens at 1:00 pm.)
York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave in Lombard, hosts a free Kids Klub every Thursday at noon, throughout the summer. Different events and performances will be taking place each week. Seating is on the ground, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you'd like. There will also be concessions for sale.
Don't let your kids' brains go numb over the summer! Help them get a nice history lesson with History Alive! every Thursday at the First Division Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. Each week, a different war will be presented, and kids will play games and do crafts based on that war. Kids are welcome to dress up like soldiers, as well! This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Mondays you can help Mom, and come back on Thursdays to help Dad!
Westmont Cruisin' Nights take place every Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, along Cass Avenue and Irving Street in downtown Westmont. There will be kids' activities, musical entertainment, raffles, and more!
FRIDAY
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Kids can get a taste of art at the Elmhurst Art Museum, on Wednesdays and Fridays any time between 1:00 and 4:00. In this drop in program, kids and parents can tour the galleries and then create their own works of art.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
Kids ages 5-12 can go to Home Depot between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, to learn how to build a school bus pencil organizer! Kids who participate will get a free orange apron just like the employees wear, and an achievement pin! There are Home Depot stores in Dupage, in Oakbrook Terrace, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, Woodridge, Darien, and Naperville.
The Webkinz Van Tour will be at Cosley Zoo in Wheaton, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The first 50 kids to get there will receive a Webkinz trading card pack. The van will also bring fun games and activities!
Do you have trouble getting kids to eat their vegetables? Take them to Veggie Fest and show them what fun vegetables can be! Veggie Fest is all about vegetarianism, but you don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy it! There will be live music, speakers, workshops, samples, vendors, and more. For kids, there will be arts and crafts, games, inflatables, and free snacks! It all takes place at the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 4S175 Naperville Road in Naperville, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm... and Sunday, too!
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
SUNDAY
Kids can go to Graue Mill, 3800 York Rd in Oak Brook, any time from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, to go on a scavenger hunt. You'll get a treasure map to help you along. If you find all of the treasures, you win a prize! Graue Mill also participates in the Passport To Adventure program, so bring your passports!
Do you have trouble getting kids to eat their vegetables? Take them to Veggie Fest and show them what fun vegetables can be! Veggie Fest is all about vegetarianism, but you don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy it! There will be live music, speakers, workshops, samples, vendors, and more. For kids, there will be arts and crafts, games, inflatables, and free snacks! It all takes place at the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 4S175 Naperville Road in Naperville, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm...
As part of their 90th Anniversary Celebration, the Elmhurst Park District is hosting Family Fun Day at the East End Pool, 463 Schiller in Elmhurst. The day is free to people with pool passes. Other people pay only 90 Cents each! There will be music and entertainment, plus relay races, water balloon tosses, chalk drawing contests, and other activities... and, of course, swimming! The event takes place from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Have a great rest of the week, everyone!
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Events For The Week Of July 12 to July 17, 2010
Doesn't it seem like this summer is going awfully fast? Be sure to make the most of it! Here are some events that can keep you and your kids busy this week!
MONDAY s
There will be a Children's Story Hour at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Stories from the 1890's will be read to the children! The event is free, and no registration is required.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Thursdays you can help Dad, and come back on Monday to try helping Mom!
TUESDAY
The AMC Theater at Yorktown Mall will host "Summer Movie Camp" every Tuesday at 10:00 am, for the rest of the summer.
The Cinemark Theaters in Woodridge and North Aurora will host a Summer Movie Clubhouse every Tuesday at 11:00 am, for one dollar per ticket. (A package of ten tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00.)
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
Picture Book Picnic at Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore in Villa Park, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat while enjoying a storytime presented by the Villa Park Library!
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, kids and caregivers can stop into the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave in Elmhurst, to do a magic-themed craft project. This will take place on Tuesdays throughout the summer! To participate, visit the Education Building at the museum. The cost is $2.00 per child.
WEDNESDAY
Classic Cinemas will be hosting Wednesday Morning Movies for kids, each Wednesday at 10:00 am, throughout the summer. The doors will open at 9:00 am on these mornings, and there will be games, character meetings, etc, before the movie starts. Admission is just one dollar! Check the website to see which movie is playing each Wednesday at the Classic Cinema closest to you.
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Its time for Wild Wednesdays at Lakeview Nature Center, 17 W 063 Hodges Rd in Oakbrook Terrace! Children will get to participate in a story time, and then meet an animal up close and in person, for free, each Wednesday! The event takes place several times throughout the day: at 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. While you're there, you can go fishing, go paddleboating, play on the playground, and more! Lakeview Nature Center also participates in Passport To Adventure.
Or, try out a different Wild Wednesdays program at Cantigny! (1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton.) Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, you can gather in the backyard of the Visitor's Center for a hands-on, nature exploration program for kids ages three to ten years old. This event is free, and no registration is required, but you still have to pay for parking at Cantigny. ($5.00 per car.)
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Yorktown Farmer's Market is the happening place to be, every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In addition to fresh produce and bakery goods being sold, there will be weekly activities and free samples! This is outside the Shops On Butterfield, by Yorktown Mall, at Highland and Butterfield in Lombard,
The Hanover Park Police Department will host a COPS Day Picnic from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. It will be at Community Park, 1919 Walnut in Hanover Park. Enjoy face painting, a magic show, a K-9 demonstration, police vehicles and helicopter displays, and more!
Cool Cars Under The Stars takes place every Wednesday night in the Elmhurst City Centre from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Outdoor summer concerts will take place every Wednesday night in downtown Clarendon Hills, starting at 7:00 pm. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! No coolers or glass containers allowed. Food will be sold starting at 6:30.
THURSDAY
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave in Lombard, hosts a free Kids Klub every Thursday at noon, throughout the summer. Different events and performances will be taking place each week. Seating is on the ground, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you'd like. There will also be concessions for sale.
Don't let your kids' brains go numb over the summer! Help them get a nice history lesson with History Alive! every Thursday at the First Division Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. Each week, a different war will be presented, and kids will play games and do crafts based on that war. Kids are welcome to dress up like soldiers, as well! This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Mondays you can help Mom, and come back on Thursdays to help Dad!
Westmont Cruisin' Nights take place every Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, along Cass Avenue and Irving Street in downtown Westmont. There will be kids' activities, musical entertainment, raffles, and more!
FRIDAY
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
Bartlett's Summer Fest is happening from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm at Bartlett Plaza, at Main Street and Devon in Bartlett. There will be a kids' area with inflatables and activities, a car show, a bazaar, and even a pet show!
The DuPage Children's Museum hosts hands-on activities at Yorktown Mall, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the center court of the mall.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
Have A Great Week, everyone!
MONDAY s
There will be a Children's Story Hour at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Stories from the 1890's will be read to the children! The event is free, and no registration is required.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Thursdays you can help Dad, and come back on Monday to try helping Mom!
TUESDAY
The AMC Theater at Yorktown Mall will host "Summer Movie Camp" every Tuesday at 10:00 am, for the rest of the summer.
The Cinemark Theaters in Woodridge and North Aurora will host a Summer Movie Clubhouse every Tuesday at 11:00 am, for one dollar per ticket. (A package of ten tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00.)
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
Picture Book Picnic at Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore in Villa Park, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat while enjoying a storytime presented by the Villa Park Library!
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, kids and caregivers can stop into the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave in Elmhurst, to do a magic-themed craft project. This will take place on Tuesdays throughout the summer! To participate, visit the Education Building at the museum. The cost is $2.00 per child.
WEDNESDAY
Classic Cinemas will be hosting Wednesday Morning Movies for kids, each Wednesday at 10:00 am, throughout the summer. The doors will open at 9:00 am on these mornings, and there will be games, character meetings, etc, before the movie starts. Admission is just one dollar! Check the website to see which movie is playing each Wednesday at the Classic Cinema closest to you.
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Its time for Wild Wednesdays at Lakeview Nature Center, 17 W 063 Hodges Rd in Oakbrook Terrace! Children will get to participate in a story time, and then meet an animal up close and in person, for free, each Wednesday! The event takes place several times throughout the day: at 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. While you're there, you can go fishing, go paddleboating, play on the playground, and more! Lakeview Nature Center also participates in Passport To Adventure.
Or, try out a different Wild Wednesdays program at Cantigny! (1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton.) Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, you can gather in the backyard of the Visitor's Center for a hands-on, nature exploration program for kids ages three to ten years old. This event is free, and no registration is required, but you still have to pay for parking at Cantigny. ($5.00 per car.)
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Yorktown Farmer's Market is the happening place to be, every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In addition to fresh produce and bakery goods being sold, there will be weekly activities and free samples! This is outside the Shops On Butterfield, by Yorktown Mall, at Highland and Butterfield in Lombard,
The Hanover Park Police Department will host a COPS Day Picnic from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. It will be at Community Park, 1919 Walnut in Hanover Park. Enjoy face painting, a magic show, a K-9 demonstration, police vehicles and helicopter displays, and more!
Cool Cars Under The Stars takes place every Wednesday night in the Elmhurst City Centre from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Outdoor summer concerts will take place every Wednesday night in downtown Clarendon Hills, starting at 7:00 pm. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! No coolers or glass containers allowed. Food will be sold starting at 6:30.
THURSDAY
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave in Lombard, hosts a free Kids Klub every Thursday at noon, throughout the summer. Different events and performances will be taking place each week. Seating is on the ground, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you'd like. There will also be concessions for sale.
Don't let your kids' brains go numb over the summer! Help them get a nice history lesson with History Alive! every Thursday at the First Division Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. Each week, a different war will be presented, and kids will play games and do crafts based on that war. Kids are welcome to dress up like soldiers, as well! This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Mondays you can help Mom, and come back on Thursdays to help Dad!
Westmont Cruisin' Nights take place every Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, along Cass Avenue and Irving Street in downtown Westmont. There will be kids' activities, musical entertainment, raffles, and more!
FRIDAY
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
Bartlett's Summer Fest is happening from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm at Bartlett Plaza, at Main Street and Devon in Bartlett. There will be a kids' area with inflatables and activities, a car show, a bazaar, and even a pet show!
The DuPage Children's Museum hosts hands-on activities at Yorktown Mall, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the center court of the mall.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
Have A Great Week, everyone!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Events of the week for July 5 to July 11, 2010
I hope everyone has been having a great Fourth Of July weekend! Its my favorite holiday! But when the weekend ends, that doesn't mean the fun is over. There's still plenty to do this summer!
MONDAY
There will be a Children's Story Hour at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Stories from the 1890's will be read to the children! The event is free, and no registration is required.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Thursdays you can help Dad, and come back on Monday to try helping Mom!
TUESDAY
The AMC Theater at Yorktown Mall will host "Summer Movie Camp" every Tuesday at 10:00 am, for the rest of the summer.
The Cinemark Theaters in Woodridge and North Aurora will host a Summer Movie Clubhouse every Tuesday at 11:00 am, for one dollar per ticket. (A package of ten tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00.)
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
Picture Book Picnic at Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore in Villa Park, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat while enjoying a storytime presented by the Villa Park Library!
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, kids and caregivers can stop into the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave in Elmhurst, to do a magic-themed craft project. This will take place on Tuesdays throughout the summer! To participate, visit the Education Building at the museum. The cost is $2.00 per child.
WEDNESDAY
Classic Cinemas will be hosting Wednesday Morning Movies for kids, each Wednesday at 10:00 am, throughout the summer. The doors will open at 9:00 am on these mornings, and there will be games, character meetings, etc, before the movie starts. Admission is just one dollar! Check the website to see which movie is playing each Wednesday at the Classic Cinema closest to you.
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Its time for Wild Wednesdays at Lakeview Nature Center, 17 W 063 Hodges Rd in Oakbrook Terrace! Children will get to participate in a story time, and then meet an animal up close and in person, for free, each Wednesday! The event takes place several times throughout the day: at 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. While you're there, you can go fishing, go paddleboating, play on the playground, and more! Lakeview Nature Center also participates in Passport To Adventure.
Or, try out a different Wild Wednesdays program at Cantigny! (1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton.) Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, you can gather in the backyard of the Visitor's Center for a hands-on, nature exploration program for kids ages three to ten years old. This event is free, and no registration is required, but you still have to pay for parking at Cantigny. ($5.00 per car.)
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Glendale Heights Fest begins! From 6 pm to 11 pm at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. Carnival wristbands for unlimited rides will be available for $20.00. Also, fireworks at dusk!
Outdoor summer concerts will take place every Wednesday night in downtown Clarendon Hills, starting at 7:00 pm. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! No coolers or glass containers allowed. Food will be sold starting at 6:30.
THURSDAY
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave in Lombard, hosts a free Kids Klub every Thursday at noon, throughout the summer. Different events and performances will be taking place each week. Seating is on the ground, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you'd like. There will also be concessions for sale.
Don't let your kids' brains go numb over the summer! Help them get a nice history lesson with History Alive! every Thursday at the First Division Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. Each week, a different war will be presented, and kids will play games and do crafts based on that war. Kids are welcome to dress up like soldiers, as well! This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Mondays you can help Mom, and come back on Thursdays to help Dad!
West Chicago Railroad Days begins, from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Look for it on the corner of Arbor and National, in West Chicago. Carnival wristbands can be purchased for $22, allowing unlimited rides!
Taste Of Westmont begins, from 6 pm to 10 pm. The fest can be found in downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue.
Glendale Heights Fest continues from 6 pm to 11 pm at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. Carnival wristbands for unlimited rides will be available for $20.00.
Itasca Fest takes place from 6 pm to 10:30 pm, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Rd in Itasca. It will continue throughout the weekend. Carnival stamps for unlimited rides will be available.
FRIDAY
Itasca Fest takes place from 6 pm to midnight, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Rd in Itasca. It will continue throughout the weekend. Carnival stamps for unlimited rides will be available.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Windmill City Festival takes place at the River Walk in Batavia, with different events occuring all day, throughout the weekend.
Taste Of Westmont continues from 4 pm to 11 pm. The fest can be found in downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue.
Glendale Heights Fest continues from 6 pm to 11 pm at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. No wristbands available tonight! :(
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
Itasca Fest takes place from noon to midnight, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Rd in Itasca. It will continue throughout the weekend. Carnival stamps for unlimited rides will be available.
Want to be in the Downer's Grove Bike and Buggy Parade? Here's some info from the website: "Kids, decorate your bikes, wagons, strollers and roller blades and meet at 12:45PM on Burlington between Forest and Main. The parade starts at 1:00PM and heads south on Main Street to Fishel Park where there will be refreshments and entertainment. Please bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to the FISH pantry. Sponsored by the Downers Grove/Westmont Newcomers Club."
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
Windmill City Festival will take place at the Riverwalk in Batavia, with different events taking place all day throughout the weekend.
Taste of Westmont continues from noon to 11 pm. Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased for $20 and used from noon to 4 pm. The fest can be found in downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue.
Glendale Heights Fest continues from 3 pm to midnight at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. Carnival wristbands will be available from 3 pm to 7 pm.
SUNDAY
Windmill City Festival will take place at the Riverwalk in Batavia, with different events taking place all day.
Itasca Fest takes place from noon to 11 pm, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Rd in Itasca. It will continue throughout the weekend. Carnival stamps for unlimited rides will be available.
Taste of Westmont continues from noon to 9 pm. Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased for $20 and used from noon to 4 pm. The fest can be found in downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue.
Glendale Heights Fest continues, from 3 pm to 11:00 pm at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. Carnival wristbands will be available for $20.00 from 3 pm to 7 pm. Also, firework show at dusk!
Have A Great Week, everyone!
MONDAY
There will be a Children's Story Hour at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Stories from the 1890's will be read to the children! The event is free, and no registration is required.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Thursdays you can help Dad, and come back on Monday to try helping Mom!
TUESDAY
The AMC Theater at Yorktown Mall will host "Summer Movie Camp" every Tuesday at 10:00 am, for the rest of the summer.
The Cinemark Theaters in Woodridge and North Aurora will host a Summer Movie Clubhouse every Tuesday at 11:00 am, for one dollar per ticket. (A package of ten tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00.)
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
Picture Book Picnic at Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore in Villa Park, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat while enjoying a storytime presented by the Villa Park Library!
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, kids and caregivers can stop into the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave in Elmhurst, to do a magic-themed craft project. This will take place on Tuesdays throughout the summer! To participate, visit the Education Building at the museum. The cost is $2.00 per child.
WEDNESDAY
Classic Cinemas will be hosting Wednesday Morning Movies for kids, each Wednesday at 10:00 am, throughout the summer. The doors will open at 9:00 am on these mornings, and there will be games, character meetings, etc, before the movie starts. Admission is just one dollar! Check the website to see which movie is playing each Wednesday at the Classic Cinema closest to you.
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Its time for Wild Wednesdays at Lakeview Nature Center, 17 W 063 Hodges Rd in Oakbrook Terrace! Children will get to participate in a story time, and then meet an animal up close and in person, for free, each Wednesday! The event takes place several times throughout the day: at 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. While you're there, you can go fishing, go paddleboating, play on the playground, and more! Lakeview Nature Center also participates in Passport To Adventure.
Or, try out a different Wild Wednesdays program at Cantigny! (1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton.) Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, you can gather in the backyard of the Visitor's Center for a hands-on, nature exploration program for kids ages three to ten years old. This event is free, and no registration is required, but you still have to pay for parking at Cantigny. ($5.00 per car.)
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Glendale Heights Fest begins! From 6 pm to 11 pm at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. Carnival wristbands for unlimited rides will be available for $20.00. Also, fireworks at dusk!
Outdoor summer concerts will take place every Wednesday night in downtown Clarendon Hills, starting at 7:00 pm. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! No coolers or glass containers allowed. Food will be sold starting at 6:30.
THURSDAY
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave in Lombard, hosts a free Kids Klub every Thursday at noon, throughout the summer. Different events and performances will be taking place each week. Seating is on the ground, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you'd like. There will also be concessions for sale.
Don't let your kids' brains go numb over the summer! Help them get a nice history lesson with History Alive! every Thursday at the First Division Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. Each week, a different war will be presented, and kids will play games and do crafts based on that war. Kids are welcome to dress up like soldiers, as well! This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Mondays you can help Mom, and come back on Thursdays to help Dad!
West Chicago Railroad Days begins, from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Look for it on the corner of Arbor and National, in West Chicago. Carnival wristbands can be purchased for $22, allowing unlimited rides!
Taste Of Westmont begins, from 6 pm to 10 pm. The fest can be found in downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue.
Glendale Heights Fest continues from 6 pm to 11 pm at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. Carnival wristbands for unlimited rides will be available for $20.00.
Itasca Fest takes place from 6 pm to 10:30 pm, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Rd in Itasca. It will continue throughout the weekend. Carnival stamps for unlimited rides will be available.
FRIDAY
Itasca Fest takes place from 6 pm to midnight, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Rd in Itasca. It will continue throughout the weekend. Carnival stamps for unlimited rides will be available.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Windmill City Festival takes place at the River Walk in Batavia, with different events occuring all day, throughout the weekend.
Taste Of Westmont continues from 4 pm to 11 pm. The fest can be found in downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue.
Glendale Heights Fest continues from 6 pm to 11 pm at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. No wristbands available tonight! :(
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
Itasca Fest takes place from noon to midnight, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Rd in Itasca. It will continue throughout the weekend. Carnival stamps for unlimited rides will be available.
Want to be in the Downer's Grove Bike and Buggy Parade? Here's some info from the website: "Kids, decorate your bikes, wagons, strollers and roller blades and meet at 12:45PM on Burlington between Forest and Main. The parade starts at 1:00PM and heads south on Main Street to Fishel Park where there will be refreshments and entertainment. Please bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to the FISH pantry. Sponsored by the Downers Grove/Westmont Newcomers Club."
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
Windmill City Festival will take place at the Riverwalk in Batavia, with different events taking place all day throughout the weekend.
Taste of Westmont continues from noon to 11 pm. Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased for $20 and used from noon to 4 pm. The fest can be found in downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue.
Glendale Heights Fest continues from 3 pm to midnight at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. Carnival wristbands will be available from 3 pm to 7 pm.
SUNDAY
Windmill City Festival will take place at the Riverwalk in Batavia, with different events taking place all day.
Itasca Fest takes place from noon to 11 pm, at Washington Park, 350 E. Irving Park Rd in Itasca. It will continue throughout the weekend. Carnival stamps for unlimited rides will be available.
Taste of Westmont continues from noon to 9 pm. Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased for $20 and used from noon to 4 pm. The fest can be found in downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue.
Glendale Heights Fest continues, from 3 pm to 11:00 pm at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton in Glendale Heights. Carnival wristbands will be available for $20.00 from 3 pm to 7 pm. Also, firework show at dusk!
Have A Great Week, everyone!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Events Of The Week For June 21 to June 27, 2010
It may be summer break, but your kids can actually be learning more than they ever did in a day of school! Most kids learn best with hands-on projects and experiences, and this summer, DuPage is chock full of opportunities for learning! Just check it out...
MONDAY
There will be a Children's Story Hour at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Stories from the 1890's will be read to the children! The event is free, and no registration is required.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Thursdays you can help Dad, and come back on Monday to try helping Mom!
TUESDAY
The AMC Theater at Yorktown Mall will host "Summer Movie Camp" every Tuesday at 10:00 am, for the rest of the summer.
The Cinemark Theaters in Woodridge and North Aurora will host a Summer Movie Clubhouse every Tuesday at 11:00 am, for one dollar per ticket. (A package of ten tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00.)
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
Picture Book Picnic at Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore in Villa Park, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat while enjoying a storytime presented by the Villa Park Library!
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, kids and caregivers can stop into the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave in Elmhurst, to do a magic-themed craft project. This will take place on Tuesdays throughout the summer! To participate, visit the Education Building at the museum. The cost is $2.00 per child.
WEDNESDAY
Classic Cinemas will be hosting Wednesday Morning Movies for kids, each Wednesday at 10:00 am, throughout the summer. The doors will open at 9:00 am on these mornings, and there will be games, character meetings, etc, before the movie starts. Admission is just one dollar! Check the website to see which movie is playing each Wednesday at the Classic Cinema closest to you.
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Its time for Wild Wednesdays at Lakeview Nature Center, 17 W 063 Hodges Rd in Oakbrook Terrace! Children will get to participate in a story time, and then meet an animal up close and in person, for free, each Wednesday! The event takes place several times throughout the day: at 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. While you're there, you can go fishing, go paddleboating, play on the playground, and more! Lakeview Nature Center also participates in Passport To Adventure.
Or, try out a different Wild Wednesdays program at Cantigny! (1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton.) Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, you can gather in the backyard of the Visitor's Center for a hands-on, nature exploration program for kids ages three to ten years old. This event is free, and no registration is required, but you still have to pay for parking at Cantigny. ($5.00 per car.)
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Outdoor summer concerts will take place every Wednesday night in downtown Clarendon Hills, starting at 7:00 pm. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! No coolers or glass containers allowed. Food will be sold starting at 6:30.
THURSDAY
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave in Lombard, hosts a free Kids Klub every Thursday at noon, throughout the summer. Different events and performances will be taking place each week. This week, we'll be meeting Irish Billy! Seating is on the ground, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you'd like. There will also be concessions for sale.
Don't let your kids' brains go numb over the summer! Help them get a nice history lesson with History Alive! every Thursday at the First Division Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. Each week, a different war will be presented, and kids will play games and do crafts based on that war. Kids are welcome to dress up like soldiers, as well! This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Mondays you can help Mom, and come back on Thursdays to help Dad!
The Carol Stream Carnival will take place starting at 6:00 pm tonight, and continue throughout the weekend. You'll find it at Ross Ferraro Town Center, at the SW Corner of Gary Ave. and Lies Rd in Carol Stream.
FRIDAY
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
A flea market for kids will take place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Armstrong Park, 391 Illini Drive in Carol Stream. Kids can come buy used toys and sports equipment from other kids!
Bartlett's Art Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, at the Bartlett Town Center on Main and Railroad Ave. The event will include children’s art activities, storytelling by the Bartlett Public Library, henna art and drumming circles, as well as a wine tasting, free Italian ices, free lemonade and cookies, a sidewalk sale, dance performances, games, etc. Forty artists will also have their work up for show and sale. Check here for a schedule of events!
Willowbrook's Family Fun Day will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Willow Pond Park, at Adams and Plainfield Rds in Willowbrook. The day will include free hotdogs for all, bean bag games, a fishing derby, and a moonwalk for kids.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
Cantigny will host Dave Rudolf's Beach Party from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. The event is free except for parking fees. ($5.00 per car.)You'll limbo, hula hoop, jump rope, do a conga line, watch the bubble machines, and listen to great tunes from Jimmy Buffet, Harry Belafonte, and Dave’s own original hits! Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on.
SUNDAY
Little Friends Inc's Second Annual Step Up For Autism Walk-A-Thon will take place in downtown Naperville! Its not too late to register to participate for a walk and "fun run," including a mile long kid-friendly route. Besides the walk, there will be a resource fair, interactive displays, face painting, moon jumps,. and entertainment for all, including a hospitality tent for pets! (You can bring your friendly dog on the walk if you want! But don't bring an unfriendly one!) There will even be picture schedules available for people with autism to use... or download one ahead of time here. Participant registration will start at 8:30 am.
Bartlett's Art Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, at the Bartlett Town Center on Main and Railroad Ave. The event will include children’s art activities, storytelling by the Bartlett Public Library, henna art and drumming circles, as well as a wine tasting, free Italian ices, free lemonade and cookies, a sidewalk sale, dance performances, games, etc. Forty artists will also have their work up for show and sale. Check here for a schedule of events!
The Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave in Elmhurst, will host the Magical History Tour Open House Spectacular from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. You'll see magical performances, meet the Bozo Show's Wizzo, and make ice cream disappear. This event is free!
Have A Great Week, everyone!
MONDAY
There will be a Children's Story Hour at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Stories from the 1890's will be read to the children! The event is free, and no registration is required.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Thursdays you can help Dad, and come back on Monday to try helping Mom!
TUESDAY
The AMC Theater at Yorktown Mall will host "Summer Movie Camp" every Tuesday at 10:00 am, for the rest of the summer.
The Cinemark Theaters in Woodridge and North Aurora will host a Summer Movie Clubhouse every Tuesday at 11:00 am, for one dollar per ticket. (A package of ten tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00.)
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
Picture Book Picnic at Lufkin Park, 1000 S. Ardmore in Villa Park, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat while enjoying a storytime presented by the Villa Park Library!
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, kids and caregivers can stop into the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave in Elmhurst, to do a magic-themed craft project. This will take place on Tuesdays throughout the summer! To participate, visit the Education Building at the museum. The cost is $2.00 per child.
WEDNESDAY
Classic Cinemas will be hosting Wednesday Morning Movies for kids, each Wednesday at 10:00 am, throughout the summer. The doors will open at 9:00 am on these mornings, and there will be games, character meetings, etc, before the movie starts. Admission is just one dollar! Check the website to see which movie is playing each Wednesday at the Classic Cinema closest to you.
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Its time for Wild Wednesdays at Lakeview Nature Center, 17 W 063 Hodges Rd in Oakbrook Terrace! Children will get to participate in a story time, and then meet an animal up close and in person, for free, each Wednesday! The event takes place several times throughout the day: at 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. While you're there, you can go fishing, go paddleboating, play on the playground, and more! Lakeview Nature Center also participates in Passport To Adventure.
Or, try out a different Wild Wednesdays program at Cantigny! (1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton.) Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, you can gather in the backyard of the Visitor's Center for a hands-on, nature exploration program for kids ages three to ten years old. This event is free, and no registration is required, but you still have to pay for parking at Cantigny. ($5.00 per car.)
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Outdoor summer concerts will take place every Wednesday night in downtown Clarendon Hills, starting at 7:00 pm. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on! No coolers or glass containers allowed. Food will be sold starting at 6:30.
THURSDAY
Marcus Theater will host Kids Rule summer movies on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 am, for $2.75 per person. The price includes popcorn!
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave in Lombard, hosts a free Kids Klub every Thursday at noon, throughout the summer. Different events and performances will be taking place each week. This week, we'll be meeting Irish Billy! Seating is on the ground, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you'd like. There will also be concessions for sale.
Don't let your kids' brains go numb over the summer! Help them get a nice history lesson with History Alive! every Thursday at the First Division Museum at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. Each week, a different war will be presented, and kids will play games and do crafts based on that war. Kids are welcome to dress up like soldiers, as well! This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Do your kids complain about having to do chores on their summer break? Visit Kline Creek Farm, at 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago, and try out the types of chores kids in the 1890's had to do around the house and farm! Show up at 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The event is free and no registration is required! On Mondays you can help Mom, and come back on Thursdays to help Dad!
The Carol Stream Carnival will take place starting at 6:00 pm tonight, and continue throughout the weekend. You'll find it at Ross Ferraro Town Center, at the SW Corner of Gary Ave. and Lies Rd in Carol Stream.
FRIDAY
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
A flea market for kids will take place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Armstrong Park, 391 Illini Drive in Carol Stream. Kids can come buy used toys and sports equipment from other kids!
Bartlett's Art Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, at the Bartlett Town Center on Main and Railroad Ave. The event will include children’s art activities, storytelling by the Bartlett Public Library, henna art and drumming circles, as well as a wine tasting, free Italian ices, free lemonade and cookies, a sidewalk sale, dance performances, games, etc. Forty artists will also have their work up for show and sale. Check here for a schedule of events!
Willowbrook's Family Fun Day will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Willow Pond Park, at Adams and Plainfield Rds in Willowbrook. The day will include free hotdogs for all, bean bag games, a fishing derby, and a moonwalk for kids.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
Cantigny will host Dave Rudolf's Beach Party from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. The event is free except for parking fees. ($5.00 per car.)You'll limbo, hula hoop, jump rope, do a conga line, watch the bubble machines, and listen to great tunes from Jimmy Buffet, Harry Belafonte, and Dave’s own original hits! Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on.
SUNDAY
Little Friends Inc's Second Annual Step Up For Autism Walk-A-Thon will take place in downtown Naperville! Its not too late to register to participate for a walk and "fun run," including a mile long kid-friendly route. Besides the walk, there will be a resource fair, interactive displays, face painting, moon jumps,. and entertainment for all, including a hospitality tent for pets! (You can bring your friendly dog on the walk if you want! But don't bring an unfriendly one!) There will even be picture schedules available for people with autism to use... or download one ahead of time here. Participant registration will start at 8:30 am.
Bartlett's Art Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, at the Bartlett Town Center on Main and Railroad Ave. The event will include children’s art activities, storytelling by the Bartlett Public Library, henna art and drumming circles, as well as a wine tasting, free Italian ices, free lemonade and cookies, a sidewalk sale, dance performances, games, etc. Forty artists will also have their work up for show and sale. Check here for a schedule of events!
The Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave in Elmhurst, will host the Magical History Tour Open House Spectacular from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. You'll see magical performances, meet the Bozo Show's Wizzo, and make ice cream disappear. This event is free!
Have A Great Week, everyone!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Events of the week for June 14 - 20
Hi everyone! Sorry I missed the event listing for last week... its been a CRAZY week! First Monkeyboy got run over by a car on Sunday night... seriously! He's fine though... just a sprained ankle and a lot of deep tissue bruising on his legs. He needs to be on crutches but he's walking a little better, at least!
Then, I had an "intensive class" at school. That is a class that, instead of meeting regularly all semester long, meets all day, every day, for just one week. A whole semester of work is wedged into one week! So every morning I had to be at school by eight am, be in class from 8 am to 3:30 pm, spend 3:30 to 5:45 in the computer lab trying to get a ton of hefty assignments done, and then be back in my evening classes from 6 to 9:15 pm! Crazy, right?
Luckily, thats over, and this week its back to business as usual.
Unluckily, I lost a week of pay (babysitting Rafael) this past week because I was in school, and I'm losing another week of pay this coming week because Rafael's big sister is watching him to work off a debt to her mother. So, I am FLAT BROKE! If anyone needs a babysitter, please let me know... I even have a website, http://www.wix.com/angelnicki/nicki-babysits ... if you need more info. Please email me (I'll check my email regularly) because I think my phone is going to be out of order this week since I can't even afford to pay the bill!
And now... here are the events for the week! Things are getting more and more awesome now that summer is here!
MONDAY
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
TUESDAY
The AMC Theater at Yorktown Mall will host "Summer Movie Camp" every Tuesday at 10:oo am, for the rest of the summer. Today they'll be showing "Shrek 3!"
The Cinemark Theaters in Woodridge and North Aurora will host a Summer Movie Clubhouse every Tuesday at 1):00 am, for one dollar per ticket. (A package of ten tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00.) This week they're playing Monsters Vs. Aliens!
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
WEDNESDAY
Classic Cinemas will be hosting Wednesday Morning Movies for kids, each Wednesday at 10:00 am, throughout the summer. The doors will open at 9:00 am on these mornings, and there will be games, character meetings, etc, before the movie starts. Admission is just one dollar! Check the website to see which movie is playing each Wednesday at the Classic Cinema closest to you.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Its time for Wild Wednesdays at Lakeview Nature Center, 17 W 063 Hodges Rd in Oakbrook Terrace! Children will get to participate in a story time, and then meet an animal up close and in person, for free, each Wednesday! This week they'll be meeting a bearded dragon. The event takes place several times throughout the day: at 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. While you're there, you can go fishing, go paddleboating, play on the playground, and more! Lakeview Nature Center also participates in Passport To Adventure.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
THURSDAY
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave in Lombard, hosts a free Kids Klub every Thursday at noon, throughout the summer. Different events and performances will be taking place each week. This week, we'll be meeting Irish Billy! Seating is on the ground, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you'd like. There will also be concessions for sale.
FRIDAY
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
The Wheaton Fish-O-Rama will take place from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. its free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! It will take place at Elliot Lake, on the corner of Gary and Prairie, in Wheaton.
Wild At The Zoo! Join the animal lovers at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Avenue in Wheaton, for a free event that will include pony rides, duck feeding, crafts, demonstrations, and way more! 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Storytime at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Free Toy Story Scavenger Hunt at the Disney Store in Oakbrook Center Mall, 100 Oakbrook Center Dr. in Oakbrook, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
SUNDAY
Father's Day Classic Car Show from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Oakbrook Center Mall, 100 Oakbrook Center Dr. in Oakbrook.
Have A Great Week, everyone!
Then, I had an "intensive class" at school. That is a class that, instead of meeting regularly all semester long, meets all day, every day, for just one week. A whole semester of work is wedged into one week! So every morning I had to be at school by eight am, be in class from 8 am to 3:30 pm, spend 3:30 to 5:45 in the computer lab trying to get a ton of hefty assignments done, and then be back in my evening classes from 6 to 9:15 pm! Crazy, right?
Luckily, thats over, and this week its back to business as usual.
Unluckily, I lost a week of pay (babysitting Rafael) this past week because I was in school, and I'm losing another week of pay this coming week because Rafael's big sister is watching him to work off a debt to her mother. So, I am FLAT BROKE! If anyone needs a babysitter, please let me know... I even have a website, http://www.wix.com/angelnicki/nicki-babysits ... if you need more info. Please email me (I'll check my email regularly) because I think my phone is going to be out of order this week since I can't even afford to pay the bill!
And now... here are the events for the week! Things are getting more and more awesome now that summer is here!
MONDAY
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
TUESDAY
The AMC Theater at Yorktown Mall will host "Summer Movie Camp" every Tuesday at 10:oo am, for the rest of the summer. Today they'll be showing "Shrek 3!"
The Cinemark Theaters in Woodridge and North Aurora will host a Summer Movie Clubhouse every Tuesday at 1):00 am, for one dollar per ticket. (A package of ten tickets can be purchased in advance for $5.00.) This week they're playing Monsters Vs. Aliens!
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
WEDNESDAY
Classic Cinemas will be hosting Wednesday Morning Movies for kids, each Wednesday at 10:00 am, throughout the summer. The doors will open at 9:00 am on these mornings, and there will be games, character meetings, etc, before the movie starts. Admission is just one dollar! Check the website to see which movie is playing each Wednesday at the Classic Cinema closest to you.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Its time for Wild Wednesdays at Lakeview Nature Center, 17 W 063 Hodges Rd in Oakbrook Terrace! Children will get to participate in a story time, and then meet an animal up close and in person, for free, each Wednesday! This week they'll be meeting a bearded dragon. The event takes place several times throughout the day: at 10:15 am, 11:00 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. While you're there, you can go fishing, go paddleboating, play on the playground, and more! Lakeview Nature Center also participates in Passport To Adventure.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
THURSDAY
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave in Lombard, hosts a free Kids Klub every Thursday at noon, throughout the summer. Different events and performances will be taking place each week. This week, we'll be meeting Irish Billy! Seating is on the ground, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you'd like. There will also be concessions for sale.
FRIDAY
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
The Wheaton Fish-O-Rama will take place from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. its free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! It will take place at Elliot Lake, on the corner of Gary and Prairie, in Wheaton.
Wild At The Zoo! Join the animal lovers at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Avenue in Wheaton, for a free event that will include pony rides, duck feeding, crafts, demonstrations, and way more! 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Storytime at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Free Toy Story Scavenger Hunt at the Disney Store in Oakbrook Center Mall, 100 Oakbrook Center Dr. in Oakbrook, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
SUNDAY
Father's Day Classic Car Show from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Oakbrook Center Mall, 100 Oakbrook Center Dr. in Oakbrook.
Have A Great Week, everyone!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Events For the Week Of June 1 to June 4
If you live in DuPage and you need an occasional babysitter, I can provide that! Check out my babysitting website, and contact me for references!
Anyway, every weekend I post a list of free and cheap events happening for kids in DuPage for the upcoming week. Be sure to check in here when planning the week ahead! (This week I started on Tuesday, since Monday was a busy family day for most people!)
TUESDAY
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
The Lisa Rene Band will perform at Fishel Park, on Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove, at 7:00 pm. Family friendly concerts will be performed each Tuesday evening in Downers Grove!
WEDNESDAY
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Taste Of Wheaton begins at 4:00 pm! Look for a carnival on Liberty St (in downtown Wheaton, just south of the railroad tracks), a teen Battle Of The Bands, and a Moonlight Madness Sale downtown!
THURSDAY
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Taste Of Wheaton continues from 4 pm to1o pm! Includes the Moonlight Madness sale, carnival, and live band.
Cruisin' Nights in Westmont begins tonight, and will occur every Thursday night in the summer. Classic and antique cars will be parked around downtown Westmont. There will be children's activities from 6 to 8 pm along West Irving Street. There will also be a live band playing, and a classic car parade! Each week will have a different classic car theme. The theme for this week is Dusters!
The Rose Festivall in Roselle begins at 6 pm tonight and will continue through Sunday! The festival will be in the commuter parking lot at the Roselle Metra Station, Irving Park Road and Maple Avenue. There will be a carnival, food, and entertainment!
FRIDAY
Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Naperville will be holding a MEGA garage sale at the Celebration Community Center, 919 S Washington in Naperville. The sale will be today from 8 am to 7 pm, and tomorrow from 8 am until noon. Proceeds go to the church ministries and also to local organizations.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Taste Of Wheaton continues from 4 pm to10 pm! Includes the Moonlight Madness sale, carnival, and live band.
Roselle Cruise Nights begins! This will continue every Friday night through September. From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, you'll find lots of classic cars and entertainment on Main Street in Roselle!
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
A Touch-A-Truck event will take place at Reed Keppler Park, 129 W. National Street in West Chicago, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Police cars, fire trucks, construction equipment, and other vehicles will be parked for kids to climb on and explore.
Naperville's Reuse and Recycle Extravaganza will take place from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is a great chance to get rid of all that junk you're not sure what to do with! Volunteers will be on hand at Alcatel-Lucent, 1960 Lucent Lane in Lombard, to help you unload your items. Visit the website for a list of acceptable items.
Taste Of Wheaton continues from 9 am to11 pm! Includes the Moonlight Madness sale, children's inflatables,carnival, car show, arts and craft faire, live bands, and more!
Free Soccer Game Building Workshop for kids, from 9 am to 12 pm. Kids between 5 and 12 years old can learn how to make a soccer game! Kids will also get a Home Depot apron and an achievement pin. DuPage Home Depots are in Oakbrook Terrace, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, Woodridge, Darien, Naperville and Bolingbrook.
Clow International Airport hosts its annual Calvalcade Of Planes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be lots of airplanes (including war birds) on display, parachute jumps, food and refreshments for sale, live entertainment, and a beer garden. Admission is $3.00, $1.00 for students, and free for children eight and under. Airplane and helicopter rides will also be available for an additional charge! The Clow International Airport is located on Clow International Parkway, just south of Boughton, in Bolingbrook. The event takes place today and tomorrow!
Storytime at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Participate in a Stone Hunt at 2:00 pm at the Lizzardro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Drive in Elmhurst. Kids can sift through regular stones and find gemstones and minerals, which they will have identified for them and be able to keep! The cost is $4.00 per child. You might want to call and make reservations at (630) 833-1616, to make sure there is space for you!
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
Lombard Cruise Nights begins at 6:00 pm! Classic cars and live music will be located in downtown Lombard, near St. Charles Road and Park Avenue. This event will repeat every Friday night throughout the summer.
SUNDAY
Naperville's Frontier Kite Fly Festival will be held at the Frontier Sports Complex, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be kite-flying lessons, kite flying demonstrations, raffles, performances, and more! There will also be an inflatable fun and beginner kite flying area for children, but it costs $5.00 per child.
Clow International Airport hosts its annual Calvalcade Of Planes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be lots of airplanes (including war birds) on display, parachute jumps, food and refreshments for sale, live entertainment, and a beer garden. Admission is $3.00, $1.00 for students, and free for children eight and under. Airplane and helicopter rides will also be available for an additional charge! The Clow International Airport is located on Clow International Parkway, just south of Boughton, in Bolingbrook.
Taste Of Wheaton 's carnival continues from 1 pm to 8 pm.
Have a great week, everyone!
Anyway, every weekend I post a list of free and cheap events happening for kids in DuPage for the upcoming week. Be sure to check in here when planning the week ahead! (This week I started on Tuesday, since Monday was a busy family day for most people!)
TUESDAY
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
The Lisa Rene Band will perform at Fishel Park, on Grove Street west of Main Street in Downers Grove, at 7:00 pm. Family friendly concerts will be performed each Tuesday evening in Downers Grove!
WEDNESDAY
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Taste Of Wheaton begins at 4:00 pm! Look for a carnival on Liberty St (in downtown Wheaton, just south of the railroad tracks), a teen Battle Of The Bands, and a Moonlight Madness Sale downtown!
THURSDAY
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Taste Of Wheaton continues from 4 pm to1o pm! Includes the Moonlight Madness sale, carnival, and live band.
Cruisin' Nights in Westmont begins tonight, and will occur every Thursday night in the summer. Classic and antique cars will be parked around downtown Westmont. There will be children's activities from 6 to 8 pm along West Irving Street. There will also be a live band playing, and a classic car parade! Each week will have a different classic car theme. The theme for this week is Dusters!
The Rose Festivall in Roselle begins at 6 pm tonight and will continue through Sunday! The festival will be in the commuter parking lot at the Roselle Metra Station, Irving Park Road and Maple Avenue. There will be a carnival, food, and entertainment!
FRIDAY
Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Naperville will be holding a MEGA garage sale at the Celebration Community Center, 919 S Washington in Naperville. The sale will be today from 8 am to 7 pm, and tomorrow from 8 am until noon. Proceeds go to the church ministries and also to local organizations.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Taste Of Wheaton continues from 4 pm to10 pm! Includes the Moonlight Madness sale, carnival, and live band.
Roselle Cruise Nights begins! This will continue every Friday night through September. From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, you'll find lots of classic cars and entertainment on Main Street in Roselle!
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
A Touch-A-Truck event will take place at Reed Keppler Park, 129 W. National Street in West Chicago, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Police cars, fire trucks, construction equipment, and other vehicles will be parked for kids to climb on and explore.
Naperville's Reuse and Recycle Extravaganza will take place from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is a great chance to get rid of all that junk you're not sure what to do with! Volunteers will be on hand at Alcatel-Lucent, 1960 Lucent Lane in Lombard, to help you unload your items. Visit the website for a list of acceptable items.
Taste Of Wheaton continues from 9 am to11 pm! Includes the Moonlight Madness sale, children's inflatables,carnival, car show, arts and craft faire, live bands, and more!
Free Soccer Game Building Workshop for kids, from 9 am to 12 pm. Kids between 5 and 12 years old can learn how to make a soccer game! Kids will also get a Home Depot apron and an achievement pin. DuPage Home Depots are in Oakbrook Terrace, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, Woodridge, Darien, Naperville and Bolingbrook.
Clow International Airport hosts its annual Calvalcade Of Planes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be lots of airplanes (including war birds) on display, parachute jumps, food and refreshments for sale, live entertainment, and a beer garden. Admission is $3.00, $1.00 for students, and free for children eight and under. Airplane and helicopter rides will also be available for an additional charge! The Clow International Airport is located on Clow International Parkway, just south of Boughton, in Bolingbrook. The event takes place today and tomorrow!
Storytime at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Participate in a Stone Hunt at 2:00 pm at the Lizzardro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Drive in Elmhurst. Kids can sift through regular stones and find gemstones and minerals, which they will have identified for them and be able to keep! The cost is $4.00 per child. You might want to call and make reservations at (630) 833-1616, to make sure there is space for you!
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
Lombard Cruise Nights begins at 6:00 pm! Classic cars and live music will be located in downtown Lombard, near St. Charles Road and Park Avenue. This event will repeat every Friday night throughout the summer.
SUNDAY
Naperville's Frontier Kite Fly Festival will be held at the Frontier Sports Complex, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be kite-flying lessons, kite flying demonstrations, raffles, performances, and more! There will also be an inflatable fun and beginner kite flying area for children, but it costs $5.00 per child.
Clow International Airport hosts its annual Calvalcade Of Planes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be lots of airplanes (including war birds) on display, parachute jumps, food and refreshments for sale, live entertainment, and a beer garden. Admission is $3.00, $1.00 for students, and free for children eight and under. Airplane and helicopter rides will also be available for an additional charge! The Clow International Airport is located on Clow International Parkway, just south of Boughton, in Bolingbrook.
Taste Of Wheaton 's carnival continues from 1 pm to 8 pm.
Have a great week, everyone!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Events For The Week Of May 23 - 30
If you live in DuPage and you need an occasional babysitter, I can provide that! Check out my babysitting website, and contact me for references!
Anyway, every weekend I post a list of free and cheap events happening for kids in DuPage for the upcoming week. Be sure to check in here when planning the week ahead!
MONDAY
My Discovery Toys Launching (Picnic) Party! At Madison Meadows Park, located at Madison Street and Aherns Avenue in Lombard, at 10:00 am. Find us under the picnic shelter near the basketball court. There will be sample Discovery Toys for the kids to play with, an opportunity to order toys for your family, free snacks, and a cool playground to play at!
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
TUESDAY
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
PAWS And Read at the North Aurora Messenger Library, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Kids ages 6 to 10 will have the chance to read a story to a therapy dog! The event is free but you'll have to register at the website.
WEDNESDAY
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Horse-drawn wagon rides at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Rd, in Wheaton. Times for rides are 5:00 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:15 pm. Tickets will be available starting at a 4:30, on a first come, first serve basis. Rides are $5.00 per adult, $2.00 per child between 5 and 12 years old, and kids under 5 are free.
THURSDAY
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
FRIDAY
Cop On Top! Some Itasca police officers will be he hanging out on the roof of the Dunkin Donuts at Irving & Prospect in Itasca, from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. They are doing it to raise awareness and funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Dunkin’ Donuts will be donating $10,000 to the Torch Run fund. If you visit the store and make a donation today, you'll get a free donut. People who donate $10.00 also get a free mug and a free coffee.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Westmont's Red White and Blue BBQ begins! There will be a carnival, entertainment, food vendors, amateur chili cooking competition and BBQ competition, and a professional BBQ competition.The carnival opens at 4:00 pm today and will also be open all day Saturday and Sunday.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
Westmont's Red White and Blue BBQ! There will be a carnival, entertainment, food vendors, amateur chili cooking competition and BBQ competition, and a professional BBQ competition.The carnival will be open all day Saturday and Sunday.
Free American Girl craft at Michael's stores, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Kids can make a greeting card with a vase of flowers on the front. You can find a participating store in Bloomingdale, Downers Grove, Hillside, Willowbrook, and Naperville.
Homecoming celebration at St. James Farm, 2S541 Winfield Rd in Warrenville. There will be horse and riding demonstrations, hay-wagon rides, interpretive tours, a fine-art fair, children’s activities, recreation stations, live music, food and more. It takes place from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free!
Storytime at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
SUNDAY
Westmont's Red White and Blue BBQ! There will be a carnival, entertainment, food vendors, amateur chili cooking competition and BBQ competition, and a professional BBQ competition.The carnival will be open all day Saturday and Sunday.
Have a great week, everyone!
Anyway, every weekend I post a list of free and cheap events happening for kids in DuPage for the upcoming week. Be sure to check in here when planning the week ahead!
MONDAY
My Discovery Toys Launching (Picnic) Party! At Madison Meadows Park, located at Madison Street and Aherns Avenue in Lombard, at 10:00 am. Find us under the picnic shelter near the basketball court. There will be sample Discovery Toys for the kids to play with, an opportunity to order toys for your family, free snacks, and a cool playground to play at!
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
TUESDAY
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
PAWS And Read at the North Aurora Messenger Library, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Kids ages 6 to 10 will have the chance to read a story to a therapy dog! The event is free but you'll have to register at the website.
WEDNESDAY
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Horse-drawn wagon rides at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Rd, in Wheaton. Times for rides are 5:00 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:15 pm. Tickets will be available starting at a 4:30, on a first come, first serve basis. Rides are $5.00 per adult, $2.00 per child between 5 and 12 years old, and kids under 5 are free.
THURSDAY
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
FRIDAY
Cop On Top! Some Itasca police officers will be he hanging out on the roof of the Dunkin Donuts at Irving & Prospect in Itasca, from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. They are doing it to raise awareness and funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Dunkin’ Donuts will be donating $10,000 to the Torch Run fund. If you visit the store and make a donation today, you'll get a free donut. People who donate $10.00 also get a free mug and a free coffee.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Westmont's Red White and Blue BBQ begins! There will be a carnival, entertainment, food vendors, amateur chili cooking competition and BBQ competition, and a professional BBQ competition.The carnival opens at 4:00 pm today and will also be open all day Saturday and Sunday.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
Westmont's Red White and Blue BBQ! There will be a carnival, entertainment, food vendors, amateur chili cooking competition and BBQ competition, and a professional BBQ competition.The carnival will be open all day Saturday and Sunday.
Free American Girl craft at Michael's stores, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Kids can make a greeting card with a vase of flowers on the front. You can find a participating store in Bloomingdale, Downers Grove, Hillside, Willowbrook, and Naperville.
Homecoming celebration at St. James Farm, 2S541 Winfield Rd in Warrenville. There will be horse and riding demonstrations, hay-wagon rides, interpretive tours, a fine-art fair, children’s activities, recreation stations, live music, food and more. It takes place from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free!
Storytime at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
SUNDAY
Westmont's Red White and Blue BBQ! There will be a carnival, entertainment, food vendors, amateur chili cooking competition and BBQ competition, and a professional BBQ competition.The carnival will be open all day Saturday and Sunday.
Have a great week, everyone!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Events For The Week Of May 17 to May 23
If you live in DuPage and you need an occasional babysitter, I can provide that! Check out my babysitting website, and contact me for references!
Anyway, every weekend I post a list of free and cheap events happening for kids in DuPage for the upcoming week. As the weather gets warmer, look for lots of local festivals and other outdoor events!! Be sure to check in here when planning the week ahead!
MONDAY
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
TUESDAY
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
WEDNESDAY
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
THURSDAY
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
FRIDAY
Cop On Top! Some Itasca police officers will be he hanging out on the roof of the Dunkin Donuts at Irving & Prospect in Itasca, from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. They are doing it to raise awareness and funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Dunkin’ Donuts will be donating $10,000 to the Torch Run fund. If you visit the store and make a donation today, you'll get a free donut. People who donate $10.00 also get a free mug and a free coffee.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
A JustPlay event will take place at the Carol Stream Town Center, on Gary Ave and Lies Rd from 10am-5pm, both today and Sunday. Kids and families can try their hands at golf, lacrosse, flag football, volley ball, bad minton, Baggo, soccer and more! There will also be other events such as fishing demos, arts and crafts, kite flying, dog training and agility, backyard games like Bocce and PingPong and Ladders, a climbing wall, drum lessons, karate, hula hooping, and way more! There is so much going on here, you won't want to miss it! Check out the schedule of events to find out what is happening when.
A Touch-A-Truck event will take place at at the commuter parking lot located at Lake Street and Barrington Road in Hanover Park, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Kids will be able to see and climb in police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, municipal vehicles, and lots of other trucks! They will also be collecting supplies to send to the troops. Check the website for a list of supplies needed.
The Elmhurst Family Bike-a-Thon will take place at Safety Town, 511 S. York Road in Elmhurst (on the Prairie Path), from 10 am to 12 pm. Have your bicycle or tricycle checked for safety, decorate it for the Memorial Day parade, and go through a safety course! (Kids with tricycles will ride through Safety Town, and there will be an obstacle course set up for older kids and adults as well!)
Another Touch-A-Truck event will take place at Knolls Community Park, 1502 S. Meyers Rd., Lombard, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Kids will be able to see and climb in police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, municipal vehicles, and lots of other trucks!
Storytime at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
SUNDAY
A JustPlay event will take place at the Carol Stream Town Center, on Gary Ave and Lies Rd from 10am-5pm, both Saturday and Sunday. Kids and families can try their hands at golf, lacrosse, flag football, volley ball, bad minton, Baggo, soccer and more! There will also be other events such as fishing demos, arts and crafts, kite flying, dog training and agility, backyard games like Bocce and PingPong and Ladders, a climbing wall, drum lessons, karate, hula hooping, and way more! There is so much going on here, you won't want to miss it! Check out the schedule of events to find out what is happening when.
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Have a great week, everyone!
Anyway, every weekend I post a list of free and cheap events happening for kids in DuPage for the upcoming week. As the weather gets warmer, look for lots of local festivals and other outdoor events!! Be sure to check in here when planning the week ahead!
MONDAY
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
TUESDAY
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
WEDNESDAY
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
THURSDAY
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
FRIDAY
Cop On Top! Some Itasca police officers will be he hanging out on the roof of the Dunkin Donuts at Irving & Prospect in Itasca, from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. They are doing it to raise awareness and funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Dunkin’ Donuts will be donating $10,000 to the Torch Run fund. If you visit the store and make a donation today, you'll get a free donut. People who donate $10.00 also get a free mug and a free coffee.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
A JustPlay event will take place at the Carol Stream Town Center, on Gary Ave and Lies Rd from 10am-5pm, both today and Sunday. Kids and families can try their hands at golf, lacrosse, flag football, volley ball, bad minton, Baggo, soccer and more! There will also be other events such as fishing demos, arts and crafts, kite flying, dog training and agility, backyard games like Bocce and PingPong and Ladders, a climbing wall, drum lessons, karate, hula hooping, and way more! There is so much going on here, you won't want to miss it! Check out the schedule of events to find out what is happening when.
A Touch-A-Truck event will take place at at the commuter parking lot located at Lake Street and Barrington Road in Hanover Park, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Kids will be able to see and climb in police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, municipal vehicles, and lots of other trucks! They will also be collecting supplies to send to the troops. Check the website for a list of supplies needed.
The Elmhurst Family Bike-a-Thon will take place at Safety Town, 511 S. York Road in Elmhurst (on the Prairie Path), from 10 am to 12 pm. Have your bicycle or tricycle checked for safety, decorate it for the Memorial Day parade, and go through a safety course! (Kids with tricycles will ride through Safety Town, and there will be an obstacle course set up for older kids and adults as well!)
Another Touch-A-Truck event will take place at Knolls Community Park, 1502 S. Meyers Rd., Lombard, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Kids will be able to see and climb in police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, municipal vehicles, and lots of other trucks!
Storytime at the Oak Brook Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Story time at the Oak Brook Borders at 2:00 pm.
SUNDAY
A JustPlay event will take place at the Carol Stream Town Center, on Gary Ave and Lies Rd from 10am-5pm, both Saturday and Sunday. Kids and families can try their hands at golf, lacrosse, flag football, volley ball, bad minton, Baggo, soccer and more! There will also be other events such as fishing demos, arts and crafts, kite flying, dog training and agility, backyard games like Bocce and PingPong and Ladders, a climbing wall, drum lessons, karate, hula hooping, and way more! There is so much going on here, you won't want to miss it! Check out the schedule of events to find out what is happening when.
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Have a great week, everyone!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Events For The Week Of May 10 - May 16
If you live in DuPage and you need an occasional babysitter, I can provide that! Check out my babysitting website, and contact me for references!
Anyway, every weekend I post a list of free and cheap events happening for kids in DuPage for the upcoming week. As the weather gets warmer, look for lots of local festivals and other outdoor events!! Be sure to check in here when planning the week ahead!
NOTICE: A free chalk-art event will take place on May 22 outside the Gregg House Museum in Westmont. Participants will be able to turn the sidewalk into a work of art! The event is free, but if you'd like to participate, you'll have to register by May 15. Call Alice Krampits of the Westmont Park District, (630) 969-8080, to register.
MONDAY
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
TUESDAY
Storytime in the park, at Library Plaza (which I believe is on the deck behind the Lombard library) in Lombard, 10:00 am.
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
WEDNESDAY
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Kids Club at Willowbrook Whole Foods, 4:00 pm. Kids will enjoy a healthy snack and then help plant a butterfly garden! Register at the front desk.
THURSDAY
Holistic Moms Story Time and Coffee Talk at the Naperville Whole Foods, at 9:30 am. Stories and songs will be from 9:30 to 10, with extra time afterwards for parents to converse.
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
FRIDAY
Celebrate Downtown Westmont begins! This is a special event that allows people to get to know businesses in the downtown area. You can pick up a treasure map in any of the stores, and go to each participating store getting it stamped. in order to enter a raffle. Participating stores will also have special sales and events going on to make it worth your while!
"The Dog Who Forgot" puppet show at the Winfield Library at 10:00 am. No registration required, and anyone can attend!
Join Holly Nagel for some unique, interactive storytime fun at the Bartlett Library at 10:00 am. No registration required... anyone can attend!
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
Celebrate Downtown Westmont continues! This is a special event that allows people to get to know businesses in the downtown area. You can pick up a treasure map in any of the stores, and go to each participating store getting it stamped. in order to enter a raffle. Participating stores will also have special sales and events going on to make it worth your while!
The Kid's Flea Market will take place at Hummer Park, 4833 Fairview Avenue in Downers Grove, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Kids' toys, sports equipment, games and collectibles will be for sale. Bring your kids and let them spend their allowance!
The Bartlett Police Department will host the annual DARE Fishing Derby for kids, from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. The event takes place at Beaver Pond, located on Stearns Road just east of IL Route 59. Admission is free for kids and parents. (All kids have to be accompanied by an adult.) The event is catch-and-release, but there will be prizes offered. Bring your own fishing gear! (Bait will be provided.)
West Chicago's Blooming Fest will take place in downtown West Chicago. The fest will incude the West Chicago Garden Club’s plant sale, a craft show, children's activities, music, and food, as well as special promotions, in-store specials and sidewalk sales put out by area stores and restaurants. It will take place from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Aurora's Community-Wide Garage Sale will take place from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. (corner of Lake Street and Illinois Avenue) in Aurora. It promises to be as large as forty garage sales all in one place!
Donuts With Dad at the Winfield Library, 9:30 am to 11:00 am. For kids eight and under, come hang out with your dad (or another parental figure), eat some donuts, and look at the library's newest picture books!
The Burr Ridge Spring Crafte Fest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Drive in Burr Ridge. There will be a multitude of crafts on sale, as well as craft activities for children, and homemade ice cream!
The Roselle Spring Family Fun Fest will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Turner Park, 81 E. Devon in Roselle. The event includes a fishing derby, bicycle safety inspection, inflatable fun, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, a visit from Sonic The Hedgehog, and a kite flying show by Chicago Kite.
Willowbrook Nature Center's International Migratory Bird Day Celebration! There will be a Kid's Activity Station open from 10:oo am to 2:00 pm. A special bird walk for kids and parents will take place at 10:30 am, as well. It is free, but you'll have to make reservations by calling (630) 942 – 6200.
Family storytime, craft and activity at the Bartlett Library at 11:00 am. No registration required... anyone can attend!
Kid's Day in Lilacia Park in Lombard (behind the Lombard Library) from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Includes children's activities, and family entertainment.
SUNDAY
The Burr Ridge Spring Crafte Fest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Drive in Burr Ridge. There will be a multitude of crafts on sale, as well as craft activities for children, and homemade ice cream!
Flying 4 Kids, a kite-flying event, will take place starting at 11:00 pm at Ty Warner Park, which is on the corner of Plaza Driveand Blackhawk Drive in Westmont. The Illinois Kite Enthusiasts will be there doing demonstrations. Kids can bring their own kites to fly, or make kites there. And for extra fun, at 3:00 candy will fall from the kites, an children will be allowed to gather it up!
The Naperville Duck Races will take place at 1:00 pm, as rescheduled from last weekend. Visitors can "sponsor" a plastic duck for $5.00. Plastic ducks will then race down the river! The sponsors of the first, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes, and other prizes will also be awarded. The event takes place on the Riverwalk near Rotary Hill,
Elmhurst's Museum Day takes place from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The four museums in Elmhurst will offer free admission and family activities. Trolley rides will be available to transport visitors from one museum to another. Check out the website for descriptions of the different activities that will be taking place!
Lilac Parade in Lombard, at 1:30 pm. The parade runs along Main Street in downtown Lombard.
Have a great week, everyone!
Anyway, every weekend I post a list of free and cheap events happening for kids in DuPage for the upcoming week. As the weather gets warmer, look for lots of local festivals and other outdoor events!! Be sure to check in here when planning the week ahead!
NOTICE: A free chalk-art event will take place on May 22 outside the Gregg House Museum in Westmont. Participants will be able to turn the sidewalk into a work of art! The event is free, but if you'd like to participate, you'll have to register by May 15. Call Alice Krampits of the Westmont Park District, (630) 969-8080, to register.
MONDAY
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm. $5.00 per child.
TUESDAY
Storytime in the park, at Library Plaza (which I believe is on the deck behind the Lombard library) in Lombard, 10:00 am.
Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids in Oakbrook Mall, 11:00 am. Kids who attend five times get a special gift! Kids can also play in the store before and after the story time!
WEDNESDAY
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 10:00 am.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 10:15 am to 11:30 am. $5.00 per child.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in Batavia, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Oakbrook Terrace Barnes and Noble at 11:00 am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. $5.00 per child
Kids Club at Willowbrook Whole Foods, 4:00 pm. Kids will enjoy a healthy snack and then help plant a butterfly garden! Register at the front desk.
THURSDAY
Holistic Moms Story Time and Coffee Talk at the Naperville Whole Foods, at 9:30 am. Stories and songs will be from 9:30 to 10, with extra time afterwards for parents to converse.
Story time at Land Of Nod in Oakbrook Mall, at 11:oo am.
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $5.00 per child.
FRIDAY
Celebrate Downtown Westmont begins! This is a special event that allows people to get to know businesses in the downtown area. You can pick up a treasure map in any of the stores, and go to each participating store getting it stamped. in order to enter a raffle. Participating stores will also have special sales and events going on to make it worth your while!
"The Dog Who Forgot" puppet show at the Winfield Library at 10:00 am. No registration required, and anyone can attend!
Join Holly Nagel for some unique, interactive storytime fun at the Bartlett Library at 10:00 am. No registration required... anyone can attend!
Excel Gymnastics Jr. Open Gym at Excel Gymnastics in St. Charles, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. $5.00 per child
Open Gym And Moon Jump Friday at Gymnasti in Carol Stream, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Preschool Playtime at Prairie Gymnastics in Batavia. 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm. $5.00 per child.
Story time at Bloomingdale Barnes and Noble, 7:00 pm.
SATURDAY
Celebrate Downtown Westmont continues! This is a special event that allows people to get to know businesses in the downtown area. You can pick up a treasure map in any of the stores, and go to each participating store getting it stamped. in order to enter a raffle. Participating stores will also have special sales and events going on to make it worth your while!
The Kid's Flea Market will take place at Hummer Park, 4833 Fairview Avenue in Downers Grove, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Kids' toys, sports equipment, games and collectibles will be for sale. Bring your kids and let them spend their allowance!
The Bartlett Police Department will host the annual DARE Fishing Derby for kids, from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. The event takes place at Beaver Pond, located on Stearns Road just east of IL Route 59. Admission is free for kids and parents. (All kids have to be accompanied by an adult.) The event is catch-and-release, but there will be prizes offered. Bring your own fishing gear! (Bait will be provided.)
West Chicago's Blooming Fest will take place in downtown West Chicago. The fest will incude the West Chicago Garden Club’s plant sale, a craft show, children's activities, music, and food, as well as special promotions, in-store specials and sidewalk sales put out by area stores and restaurants. It will take place from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Aurora's Community-Wide Garage Sale will take place from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. (corner of Lake Street and Illinois Avenue) in Aurora. It promises to be as large as forty garage sales all in one place!
Donuts With Dad at the Winfield Library, 9:30 am to 11:00 am. For kids eight and under, come hang out with your dad (or another parental figure), eat some donuts, and look at the library's newest picture books!
The Burr Ridge Spring Crafte Fest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Drive in Burr Ridge. There will be a multitude of crafts on sale, as well as craft activities for children, and homemade ice cream!
The Roselle Spring Family Fun Fest will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Turner Park, 81 E. Devon in Roselle. The event includes a fishing derby, bicycle safety inspection, inflatable fun, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, a visit from Sonic The Hedgehog, and a kite flying show by Chicago Kite.
Willowbrook Nature Center's International Migratory Bird Day Celebration! There will be a Kid's Activity Station open from 10:oo am to 2:00 pm. A special bird walk for kids and parents will take place at 10:30 am, as well. It is free, but you'll have to make reservations by calling (630) 942 – 6200.
Family storytime, craft and activity at the Bartlett Library at 11:00 am. No registration required... anyone can attend!
Kid's Day in Lilacia Park in Lombard (behind the Lombard Library) from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Includes children's activities, and family entertainment.
SUNDAY
The Burr Ridge Spring Crafte Fest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Village Center Drive in Burr Ridge. There will be a multitude of crafts on sale, as well as craft activities for children, and homemade ice cream!
Flying 4 Kids, a kite-flying event, will take place starting at 11:00 pm at Ty Warner Park, which is on the corner of Plaza Driveand Blackhawk Drive in Westmont. The Illinois Kite Enthusiasts will be there doing demonstrations. Kids can bring their own kites to fly, or make kites there. And for extra fun, at 3:00 candy will fall from the kites, an children will be allowed to gather it up!
The Naperville Duck Races will take place at 1:00 pm, as rescheduled from last weekend. Visitors can "sponsor" a plastic duck for $5.00. Plastic ducks will then race down the river! The sponsors of the first, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes, and other prizes will also be awarded. The event takes place on the Riverwalk near Rotary Hill,
Elmhurst's Museum Day takes place from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The four museums in Elmhurst will offer free admission and family activities. Trolley rides will be available to transport visitors from one museum to another. Check out the website for descriptions of the different activities that will be taking place!
Lilac Parade in Lombard, at 1:30 pm. The parade runs along Main Street in downtown Lombard.
Have a great week, everyone!
