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!