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July/August 2015 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kelly James-Enger Christa Melnyk Hines Dr. Buck Parker. Gabrielle Principe, Ph.D EVENTS EDITOR Lara Krupicka PUBLISHER Jim Wolf CO-EDITORS Sue Wolf Jim Wolf
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Five Must-Haves for Every Student Back to School Shopping Education Resource Get the Most out of a Cycling Workout Fitness Events
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he lure of slowing down over summer sounded idyllic in the whir of hectic school schedules, but what do you do if your child is already singing the summertime boredom blues? Try filling his dance card with this head-spinning assortment of creative, educational and exhilarating activities. Not only will you
JULY 17TH: Club Meeting Topic: Small Ponds
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JULY 18TH, 19TH, 25TH, 26TH: Pond Tour 2015 A self guided tour of ponds in the Chicago and Suburb area.
AUG 16TH: Fall Koi & Goldfish Auction Includes silent auction for pond equipment. Buying open to public. The Hidden Gardens, Willowbrook IL
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fight off boredom, you’ll create plenty of new memories while relaxing, playing and learning together as a family! 1. Tend a garden. Together with your child cultivate containers of herbs, tomatoes or peppers. Take a digital photo each day to track the progress of the plant’s growth. Have your child put the photos in order in a journal and write down any observations. Together, prepare a meal using your child’s homegrown produce. 2. Sleep outdoors. Chris Starnes, a mom of three, says her family loves to camp. They look forward to hiking, biking and swimming and a break from electronics. Want to take your family? Starnes suggests downloading a camping checklist from the internet and reserving a site at a state park. “State parks are cleaner and well-patrolled and there are usually activities for the kids at some point during the day or weekend,” she says. “Go where there is a playground. And, don’t camp too far from restrooms--think evening or middle of suburban family | subfam.com
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the night trips!” 3. Stare at the stars. On a clear night, direct your family’s gaze toward the heavens. Try identifying a few of the 88 different constellations, many of which are named after mythological men, women and animals. Is your child interested in learning more about the characters dotting the celestial night sky? Read D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths by Ingri and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire. 4. Build and fly a kite. “The experience never fails to fill adults and kids with wonder every time they fly a kite,” says Sean Beaver, a kite enthusiast and father of two. Kite flying is an inexpensive and relaxing activity. Check out the American Kite Association website, aka.kite.org, which provides educational resources, including the history of kites and the science and math behind kite flying. 5. Pick berries. Bring summer home in a bucket of berries. Check out pickyourown. org to find a farm near you. Celebrate the July/August 2015
fruits of your labor by baking muffins or enjoying berries over homemade ice cream! 6. Go local. Area farmer’s markets offer an assortment of colorful, seasonal produce. There’s no better time to taste locally grown foods and experiment with new wholesome recipes in the kitchen with your child. 7. Cook up a story. Recipes help kids practice math and reading skills, but also try giving cooking a literary twist that will delight even preschoolers. Read a book like If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff and make pancakes together. An older child who likes The Little House on the Prairie series, might enjoy The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Classic Stories by Barbara M. Walker. Got a Star Wars fan? Check out the Star Wars Cookbook: Wookie Cookies and Other Galactic Recipes by Robin Davis. 8. Tour a working farm. Show your child how foods make it to grocery store shelves by touring a local farm or dairy. Many places offer tours by appointment and schedule themed events. 9. Chase fireflies. Fireflies like grassy, humid areas near ponds and lakes, as well as treed areas and fields, away from urban lights. To attract fireflies to your garden or yard try turning off your home’s exterior lights. If you capture any fireflies, put them in a ventilated jar with a wet paper towel to keep the jar humid and allow the fireflies to breathe. Due to light pollution and insecticides, firefly populations have decreased. Be sure and let them go after you’re done admiring their flashing lights.To learn more about fireflies, visit www.firefly.org. 10. Birdwatch. Learning about birds local to the area helps children appreciate and build interest in their natural surroundings. Purchase or make a bird feeder to attract birds to your backyard. Use a local bird guide and listen for different bird song to try and identify the birds visiting your yard. 11. Plan hometown field trips. New experiences help kids learn, grow and feel a connection to their community. Check out the multitude of museums on topics that might interest your child and explore historical landmarks. Find more ‘must do’ seasonal activities listed on the following pages. July/August 2015
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Kohl Children’s Museum Visit The Place Where Awesome Lives this summer and explore 17 hands-on exhibits that promote learning through play. Through September 6, exercise your imaginations with Chagall for Children, featuring 14 reproductions of Chagall masterworks, each with an interactive component exploring artistic principles like light, color, composition, and texture. Creativity can’t be taught with flash cards! Located at 8 out & about
2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. For more information, visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org or call 847-832-6600. [See our ad on pg. 3.] Mid-Continent Railway Museum Take a step back in time to a more relaxed setting. With both indoor and outdoor displays, the Mid-Continent Railway Museum in North Freedom, Wisconsin re-creates a typical small town railroad yard of the early suburban family | subfam.com
1900’s. See dozens of restored late 1800’s and early 1900’s vintage wooden railroad cars and steam locomotives. After enjoying a train ride, be sure to visit the Gift Shop located inside an 1894 Chicago & Northwestern depot. Free parking and picnic area available on the grounds. For more information call 800-9301385 or visit us at www.midcontinent.org Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Road, North Freedom, WI 53951. July/August 2015
Oakbrook Terrace Park District The Oakbrook Terrace Park District has plenty of summer time fun for everyone! Take a spin on a Paddle Boat at Terrace View Park. Paddle Boats are available on Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am-2pm & Saturdays from Noon-4 pm through September 5. Kid’s Fun Day will be held at Heritage Park on Thursday, July 9. Enjoy inflatables, face painting, games and more! A trip to Pierogi Fest will take place on Saturday, July 25 and to Arlington Race Track on Thursday, August 27 for ages 18 & older. Teens (ages 11-13), join us at Six Flags Great America on Tuesday, August 18. National Night Out/Touch a Truck will be held on Tuesday, August 4 in Heritage Park. For further information, contact the Oakbrook Terrace Park District at (630) 627-6100. Chicagoland’s Veggie Fest 2015 It’s almost time to fill up your car with your friends and family and head to the 10th Annual Veggie Fest, one of the largest vegetarian food and lifestyle festival in North America! With a huge international food court; health professionals speaking on diet, lifestyle, and environmental issues; engaging food demos by restaurant owners, chefs, and authors; an incredible children’s tent with face painting, clowns, and crafts; live music from some of Chicago’s best bands; and over 100 vendor booths to explore, it’s easy to see why over 30,000 people from
around the world attended the two-day Veggie Fest last year. Mark your calendar so you can get in on the family fun! Aug. 15 & 16 |11am8pm | New location: Benedictine University, 5700 College Ave, Lisle IL. Visit www.VeggieFestChicago.org to learn more. Free admission. Free parking. [See our ad on p. 19.]
Oakbrook Terrace Park District PADDLE BOAT RENTALS AT TERRACE VIEW PARK Wednesdays & Fridays (10 am-2 pm) & Saturdays (Noon-4 pm) June 10 – September 5
DuPage Children’s Museum DuPage Children’s Museum is more than a Museum…we’re a force for early learning! The Museum becomes a campground of exploration, discovery, and adventure. With more than 20 summer camp options, children ages 3-12 years will have the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a fun, hands-on environment. To learn more and to register online visit www. dupagechildrensmuseum.org today!
THE DAVE RUDOLF STAGE SHOW AT HERITAGE PARK Friday, July 24
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KID’S FUN DAY AT HERITAGE PARK
Thursday, July 9 11 am-2 pm Come out for a fun day of inflatables, face painting, balloons, games & more! All ages welcome. Free admission. There is a fee associated with some activities.
Jelly Belly Visitor Center Sweet Tours at Jelly Belly Visitor Center Climb aboard an indoor train for a 35 minute tour of the Jelly Belly Visitor Center warehouse and learn about the candy-making process. Travel through a gallery of giant Jelly Belly beans, candy portraits and sweets stacked to the rafters. Complimentary Jelly Belly beans await guests at the end of every tour. Store 9 a.m.-5 p.m., tours daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 10100 Jelly Belly Lane, Pleasant Prairie, WI. (866) 868-7522, www.jellybelly.com
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TRAIN RIDES! Located just a short drive from Wisconsin Dells waterparks!
RIDE! A 55-minute round trip journey on 1900-era train cars SEE! Railroad displays and restored railway equipment EXPLORE! Our gift shop within an 1894 railroad depot PLAN YOUR VISIT Open Daily through August 28 Open Weekends through October 18 Departure Times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.*
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Offering exciting and memorable trips from a few hours to an entire day in length, on the clean and beautiful Kankakee River—some of the best fishing and canoeing waters in Illinois!
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Illinois Railway Museum The ever popular Thomas the Tank Engine™ returns! Our favorite No. 1 engine is set to roll into Union for the Day Out with Thomas™: The Celebration Tour 2015. Ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and so much more! August 15-16 & 22-23. 7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL. For more information and directions, contact the Museum at www.irm. org or call 1-800-BIG-RAIL. For tickets, call Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630 or visit www.ticketweb.com/dowt
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Midwest Pond & Koi Society “Your local water gardening and koi club” has many activities planned for the summer for all to enjoy. Join us for our Club Meeting: Small Ponds on July 17th at White Fence Farm, Romeoville. Pond Tour 2015 is a self guided tour of ponds in the Chicago and Suburb area on July 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th. Our Fall Koi & Goldfish Auction which includes silent auction for pond equipment will take place on Aug 16th at The Hidden Gardens, in Willowbrook. Buying open to public. On Aug 21st our Club Meeting will meet at the Garden Bulbs Bohemian Crystal in Westmont. For more information on events & contacts call 312-409-2081 or visit www.mpks.org
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Santa’s Village AZoosment Park Celebrating family fun! New for the 2015 season elevate to new heights on the all new X Treme elevation, take a ride on the all new Wacky Worm family roller coast5:20:10 PM er! Santa’s Village AZoosment Park offers kiddie and family thrill rides, a barn and petting zoo, domestic and exotic animals, live shows, games, shops, and restaurants. Open May through October. One admission price includes all rides, shows, animal encounters and attractions! Picnic baskets are welcome and parking is FREE Great for Group Outings, Family Reunions and Birthday Parties! For hours, directions and pricing please visit our website at www. santasvillagedundee.com Elk Grove Park District Pirates’ Cove Children’s Theme Park Pirates’ Cove Theme Park is designed to stimulate and encourage the creative exploration and imagination of children ages 1 - 9. Attractions include an 18th Century Pirate Ship, an old fashioned carousel, paddle boats, train rides, climbing wall, fun slide and bounce house. New this summer is the Soarin’ Schooners Ride! With picnic areas and concessions. Every Friday is a special event from 10am-2pm. Pirates’ Cove is the perfect place for groups and birthday parties! Open Daily through Aug. 16th. Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10am-4pm, Tu. & Th. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-4pm. Post Season: Aug. 22,23,29,30 Sep. 5,6,7,12 & 13., Noon to 4pm. July/August 2015
Admission: $11.00 per child. Adults are always free! Elk Grove Village. 847-437-9494. www. elkgroveparks.org
outing! 907 N. Indiana Ave, Rt. 50, Kankakee, IL Call for information or reservations: (815) WE CANOE or visit: reedscanoetrips.com
Great Lakes Center Sports Performance / GLCYA / Volleyball. “American’s #1 Volleyball Camp Program.” Summer Volleyball Camp Series going on now for girls and boys ages 4-14 who are interested in learning, developing and training the correct volleyball skills. Coming this Fall Winter and Spring Youth Academy programs, lessons, clinics. Sports Performance Boys High School tryouts in September. Sports Performance Boys MS programs starting up in September. The Great Lakes Volleyball Center, 579 N. Oakhurst Drive, Aurora, IL. 60502. For more info call 630-898-6400 or visit www. greatlakescenter.com FB: Great Lakes Center Youth Academy.
CCH Xtreme Hockey lessons at CCH Xtreme are designed for every age and level of player. We have both small group and private lessons at All Seasons Ice Rinks in Naperville. Our coaches and instructors are the best in the area. Some of us have played professionally, we are certified with USA Hockey, and simply put, we are conducting what we believe is the best hockey camps, clinics and training in the state of Illinois. For information contact Chris Chelios at 630-851-0755 x 813 or chelios23@me.com
Reed’s Canoe Reed’s Canoe Trips are an ideal recreational activity for groups of any size, from a family adventure to large church, school, or park district outing with an adventure close to home. The three trips we offer range in length from approximately 2 hours to a full 6 hours on the water, and are suitable for either new or experienced canoeists. Since the Kankakee River is located only an hour south of Chicagoland, even our longest trip will fit into a one-day
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Naper Settlement History comes to play at Naper Settlement, an outdoor history museum, located near bustling downtown Naperville.Tour the buildings and join in family friendly activities. Visit the Harvard Playscape, an interactive playground for the littlest visitors ages 2-7, with Naperville’s only splash pad. Special events include the Naper Nights Concert Series, Trades Day-July 26, Hometown Picnic-Aug. 8, Naperville Plays-Aug. 16 and Settlement Sundays ice cream social. 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL. For info call 630.420.6010 or visit: www.napersettlement.org
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Cantigny Park Celebrates 60 Years Point the family car this summer to Cantigny in Wheaton! Four free concerts for kids are scheduled in July and August along with seven Movies in the Park. Parking at Cantigny is only $5, and free on McCormick Day (July 30), which this year also is Cantigny’s big 60th anniversary celebration—don’t miss it! Admission to the park’s museums and gardens is always complimentary. Visit Cantigny.org to view the jam-packed Summer Events Guide or pick up a copy at the park.
Outstanding bands play tribute to our rock and roll roots with the “History of Rock!”
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July 5, 19 & 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Free sundaes from Culver’s and old-fashioned hands-on fun!
Trades Day
July 26 Visit with tradespeople of the past and present.
Hometown Picnic Aug. 8 Watch a bare knuckle baseball game and enjoy family-friendly activities. Naperville Plays
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Triple your fun with Naper Settlement, the DuPage Children’s Museum and the Naperville Public Library.
Village of Arlington Heights Arlington Heights is the perfect summer family destination. Discover the unique ambiance of Downtown with great shopping, dining, and entertainment at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center. Take in live outdoor music at the Sounds of Summer concert series every Thursday and Friday night in Harmony Park. Check out the July Fourth Festival, July 1-5 at Recreation Park. In addition to one of the largest Fourth of July parades in the area, the festival features great entertainment, rides, games, food and fun every day! Come back Downtown on August 7-8 for the Main Event/Taste of Arlington, offering block after block of the best cuisine in Arlington Heights. And every Sunday is Family Sunday at Arlington International Racecourse, with pony rides, a petting zoo, and many other entertainment options. For more great experiences in Arlington Heights, visit www.DiscoverArlington.com [See our ad on p. 3.] Des Plaines Park District Mountain View Adventure Center truly has something for everyone! Come and enjoy the challenging 18-hole mini golf course, step up to the plate in the batting cages, turn your old 360 flip into a Kasper at the Skate & Bike Park, and bunnyhop your way into a doublepeg grind in the BMX bike park. Plenty of room, beautiful surroundings, and a great snack bar all combine to ensure you have a wonderful time, every time. Mountain View is a popular place for
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parties, group outings, and fundraisers. Our friendly staff can put together a package, including food, just for you. 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 847-391-5733 www. DPParks.org Contact: SSarg@DPParks.org [See our ad on p. 16.] Entertainment Cruises Take Family Fun to the Water For a summer activity your whole crew will enjoy, cruise aboard Spirit of Chicago! Spirit has lunch, brunch, dinner and special event cruises all summer long. Show your family a whole new side of Chicago. You’ll be able to see classic sites like Buckingham Fountain, the Adler Planetarium, Trump Tower, Willis Tower and more! Your cruise will include a delicious buffet-style meal and DJ entertainment. Plan your cruise at SpiritofChicago.com. Enjoy 20% off all standard Spirit of Chicago dining cruises through August 31st, 2015 using promotional code SUBFAM20 when you book online or over the phone. TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show TheTransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show brings together buyers and sellers of jewelry, fashion, accessories, gift, beauty, home décor, housewares and more. This is the place to shop for bargains and merchandise you won’t find anywhere else. JF&A is a cash & carry show where you will find unique items at excellent prices. This is your special invitation to visit the July 16 - 19 JF&A Show in Rosemont, IL– visit our website at: www.jfashow.com for complete details. Forest Preserve District of Kane Co. Nature Camps There’s more to explore during Forest Preserve District of Kane County nature camps! Join us June – July for week-long, half-day nature camps. Sessions are available for preschoolers up through 5th graders. Early-evening twilight camps are also available. Day campers will explore the TO CONFIRM A SPOT please e-mail me at
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woods and fields with Forest Preserve District naturalists, making discoveries along the way. Each day brings a new adventure! Call (630) 444-3190 or see kaneforest. com for details. Summer in the Park in Cicero Come out to Cicero and enjoy ‘summer in the park’August 31st - Mondays 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. thru at Cicero Municipal Center, 50th & Cermak. Sundays and Wednesdays from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cicero Community Center, 34th & Laramie. You’ll find a variety of family friendly things to enjoy, such as: extreme machines, circus, rodeo, wresting, Bmx Stunt, western, sports and much more. For more info call Special Events at 708-656-3600x288. [See our ad on p. 17.] Naperville Bites and Sites Enjoy a food tasting and cultural walking experience through Naperville’s historic neighborhood. One delicious taste at a time! You will sample some great food and drink tastings from family run restaurants and shops. Along the way you will discover hidden works of art and fun facts that make Naperville amazing. For more info and to purchase tickets, please go to www.NapervilleFoodTours.com or call Zerve at 800-979-3370.
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Summer Essentials H Dr. Buck Parker
eat stroke and sun poison-
ing are huge problems in the summer when tem-
peratures often times go above 100 degrees and people spend too much time outside. In fact, if you saw the premiere of NBC’s new hit reality show ‘The Island’ last week, Dr. Buck Parker, a trauma surgeon and one of the stars of the show, had to treat Taylor, his fellow competitor, for mas-
sive dehydration due to a lack of water and exposure to the sun.
While most of us aren’t trapped on a deserted island without water, sun poisoning and dehydration victims flood emergency rooms in the summer. To prevent this from happening to you or your children, Dr. Parker offers these tips to stay safe in the sun this summer: You don’t want to ruin your time when you are spending long periods of fun in the sun at the many excursions offered in this issue. • Drink plenty of water. It goes without saying that we need to rehydrate the body and replenish those lost fluids when we perspire in the heat. You can also ensure your kids are extra hydrated by having them drink prior to long exposure to the outdoors. Adults should avoid too many alcoholic beverages and coffee as these drinks can dehydrate the body.
• Avoid the most intense time of the day. The sun is usually strongest between 10am•4pm. If possible, go outside in the early morning as the sun is rising or in the evening when the sun is setting. • Load up on the sunblock. This is extremely important for everyone as too much exposure to sun can lead to sun poisoning in the short term and even skin cancer in the long run. If sweating or swimming, reapply sunscreen every two hours and don’t forget your ears, nose and neck. At a minimum, use an SPF 30 to protect yourself.
• Take breaks. Kids love to run around out-
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side whether at the beach or when playing in a neighbor’s yard. But take small breaks of five to 10 minutes to cool down, rest and replenish.
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• Get help immediately. If anyone feels lightheaded, dizzy or short of breath; if skin bubbles and appears beyond burnt; and if pus or other discharge is leaking from the skin, seek emergency help immediately. • Use protective gear. Wear a hat and sunglasses that wrap around and block as close
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t’s summertime and Chicagoland’s fairs and festivals are under way! Enjoy local community celebrations with a variety of entertainment, food, live music and craft fairs this season. The area’s premiere summertime events can be found in this issue. Be sure to pick up the Sept./Oct. issue of Suburban family for the area’s best fall festivals.
JULY Arlington Heights Frontier Days Festival – July 1-5. Live music, Carnival, Parade, Family Activities, Pony Rides, 3v3 Soccer, Arts & Crafts Marketplace, Food. FrontierDays.org. Mount Prospect Lions Club 77th Annual Village Festival – July 1-5. Fireworks, Carnival, Live Music, Beer, Food, Car Show. Melas Park, Mt. Prospect. 847-870-6622. Naperville Ribfest – July 2-5. Rib contest, entertainment, carnival rides, games, fireworks on the 4th. Noon-10 p.m.Knoch Park, Naperville. 630-259-1129. Lisle Eyes to the Skies Festival –July 2-4. Daily launches of hot air balloons & balloon glows, carnival, children’s area, craft fair, live
music, fireworks, food court. 630-541-6095. Morton Grove Days – July 2-4. Parade, carnival, food court, entertainment, and fireworks on the 4th. Memorial Civic Center. 847-965-4100. Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest – July 2-5. Carnival, entertainment, food & beverage, special needs carnival, arts & crafts & more. Palatine. 847-604-0288. Taste of Oak Brook – July 3. Features cuisine from some of the finest restaurants in Oak Brook, and fireworks display. Oak Brook. tasteofoakbrook.com Bensenville LibertyFest – July 4th. Parade, entertainment, food & fireworks. Bensenville. 630-766-8200. Bristol Renaissance Faire – Unique medieval fair. Jousting, sword swallowing, magic and more. 16th century dances, crafts and music too.10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7/11- 9/7. Kenosha, WI. 847-395-7773. Sandwich Freedom Days – July 4 & 5. Combines the best of small town America with a patriotic celebration of our country. Sandwich. 815-786-8044. Glendale Heights Summerfest – July 8-12. Live music, carnival rides, crafts, food & kids’ activities. Camera Park, Glendale Heights. Friday, August 7th
5-11pm Food Booths & Beverage Tent
5:30pm Just South of Heaven 7:30pm Centerfold 9:30pm American English Saturday, August 8th
630-260-6000. Bastille Days – July 9-12. Live music, international marketplace, epicurean delights & more. Milwaukee. 414.271.1416.
Itasca Fest July 9-12. Live music, food, beer, carnival rides. Antique Flea Market, car show & Health Fair. FREE admission & parking. Washington Park, Itasca. 630-773-0835 Rockin’ Ribfest – July 9-12. BBQ cook-off, live music, car show. Lake in the Hills. 847742-3378. Palos Hills Friendship Festival – July 9-12. Food, petting zoo, carnival rides, bingo, live music, car show. Palos Hills. 708-598-3400. Taste of Park Ridge – July 9-11. Live music, food, free family fun zone. 11 a.m.- 10:30 p.m. Park Ridge. 847-567-3326.
Taste of Westmont July 9-12. Food vendors, beer tent, carnival, battle of the bands, craft show, live entertainment & more. Downtown Westmont 630-829-WEST www.westmontevents.com
12-11pm Food Booths & Beverage Tent
1-3 p.m. Battle of the Bands 3:15-4:00 p.m. Warrenville’s Got Talent 5:30 p.m. The Associates 7:30 p.m. Mason Rivers 9:30 p.m. Infinity 8am Car Show Registration 10am–3:30pm Car Show
For more information visit www.warrenvilleparks.org, www.westerndupagechamber.com or call 630-393-7279 18 out & about
Organized by Countryside Customs Downtown Warrenville Near the intersection of Rt. 56 (Butterfield) & Batavia Rd.
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Windmill City Festival – July 9-12. Carnival, races, pet parade, ice cream eating contest & more. Batavia. 630-879-7134. McHenry Fiesta Days – July 10-19. Multiday music festival with motorcycle show, amusement rides, craft fair, parade & more. McHenry. 815-385-4300. Lemont Heritage Fest – July 11. Food, music, bingo, car show, zipline, pony rides and July/August 2015
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more. Historic downtown Lemont. 4-11 p.m. 630-243-2700. Buffalo Grove Fine Arts Festival – July 11 & 12. Juried art show with food, demos, booth talks, and live music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Town center. 847-926-4300. Frankfort Bluegrass Festival – July 11 & 12. Free concerts by top national & local bluegrass bands, workshops, food & kids’ activities. Frankfort. 815-469-6321. Naperville Woman’s Club Art Fair – July 11 & 12. More than 100 local and national artists at this juried show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Naperville. 630-420-9680. Kane County Fair – July 15-19. Carnival, live bands, 4H, Food & Commercial Expo. Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles. 630-584-6926.
Best of Countryside Carnival July 16-19 Carnival rides for all ages, live music, food, beer tent. City Park, Countryside 708-707-0688 www.cbacountryside.com Sacred Heart Germanfest – July 16-19. Carnival rides, bingo, live music, kids activities, food & more. Lombard. 630-627-0687. Irish Fest – July 17 & 18. Traditional Irish dancing, food & music, children’s games, Irish marketplace. Fri. 5-11 p.m. Sat. 4-11 p.m. Arlington Heights. 847-255-1225. Plainfield Fest – July 17-19. Rides, food, music, bags competition, pizza contest, business expo & more. Plainfield. plainfieldfest.org. Naperville Ale Fest – July 18. Unique beers from breweries across the country. Live music and food. 1-5 p.m. Naperville. info@NapervilleAleFest.com. Rockin’ For the Troops – July 18. Music fest benefitting Suppor Our Troops. Live music and food. Noon-11 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Osotamerica.org. Ethnic Arts Festival – July 18 & 19. Every continent is represented in song, dance, spoken word, visual arts and cuisine. 12-7 p.m. Evanston. 847-448-8264. Anonapalooza – July 20. An alcohol-free family funfest with live music, magic, arts, food & games.12-7 p.m. Good Templar Park, Geneva. 630-232-4208. EAA Airventure – July 20- 26. A week’s worth of unique aviation family fun with air shows that reflect the spirit of aviation. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oshkosh, WI. 920-426-4800. DuPage County Fair – July 22-26. Annual fair features live music, tractor pull, rodeo, petting zoo. DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. 630-668-6636. Algonquin Founders’ Days – July 23-26. Cardboard boat regatta, dog & cat show, fireworks and more. Algonquin Lakes Park. 847658-5340. 20 out & about
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Ridgefest – July 23-26. Carnival, food, live music, family activities & more. Chicago Ridge. 708-425-7700. Proud American Days – July 23-26. Carnival, beanbag tourney, lip sync contest, live entertainment, military tribute. New Lenox. Proudamericandays.org. Sugar Grove Corn Boil – July 23-26. Includes parade, fireworks, food, live music, & more. Volunteer Park, Sugar Grove. 630-4497999. sugargrovecornboil.org Downtown Block Party – July 24 & 25. Live entertainment, kids activities and food from local restaurants. Mt. Prospect. 847-392-6000. Streamwood Summer Celebration – July 24-26. Parade, golf outing, fireworks, carnival rides and entertainment. Hoosier Grove Park, Streamwood. 630-736-3802. Geneva Arts Fair – July 25 & 26. Over 140 artisans in all media are showcased in this festival. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 630-232-6060. Glenview Summer Art Fair – July 25 & 26. Over 100 artists exhibiting original fine art. Glenview. 847-724-4007. Kendall County Fair – July 28-Aug. 2. Traditional fair with livestock, 4H auction, tractor pull, demolition derby, music & more. Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville. 630-553-2860. Lake County Fair – July 29-Aug 2. Annual fair offers truck and tractor pulls, flower show, talent contests, rodeo, demolition derby, music & more. Opens at 10 a.m. Grayslake. 847-680-7200. Prairie Fest – July 30-Aug. 2. Food, music, fireworks, carnival, bingo & more. Wood Dale. 630-766-4900. La Grange Endless Summer Fest – July 31-Aug. 2. Rides, entertainment, food vendors, music, raffles & more. Gordon Park, La Grange. 708-352-1762. Taste of Orland Park – July 31-Aug. 2. Orland Park’s finest eateries. Live entertainment, kids day, bingo, car show & more. Orland Park Village Center. 708-403-7275. Taste of Roselle – July 31-Aug. 2. Great food, live entertainment, Bingo tent, carnival & craft show. Downtown Roselle. 630-980-2000. Taste of Wisconsin – July 31-Aug. 2. Live music, culinary demonstrations, and family friendly exhibits & activities. Kenosha, WI. 262-496-9400.
AUGUST Art & Soul on the Fox Aug. 1 & 2 Free Admission. Over 70 juried artists., Music Festival, children’s activities. Downtown Elgin www.cityofelgin.org/events The World of Faeries Festival – Aug. 1 & 2. Fantasy festival where visitors are encourJuly/August 2015
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DOWNTOWN ELGIN TRANSFORMED INTO AN ART & ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION
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Free Admission Over 70 Juried Artists and Artisans Canvas / Jewelry / Fiber Art Photography / Ceramics Sculpture / Mixed Media
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Taste of Westmont Rock & Blues Weekend Muddy Waters Tribute & 100th Birthday
Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Open Market
Downtown Westmont on Cass Avenue
5:00-9:00pm | Downtown Westmont
FREE ADMISSION to all areas including our Main Stage! A four day weekend full of fun for the whole family—carnival specials, youth stage, Battle of the Bands, craft show, kids activities, mascot visits, face painting, beer tent, and of course, grab a “Taste” at our local restaurants food booths.
KIDZAPALOOZA FAMILY NIGHT
Thursday, July 9 5:30-9:30pm
$15 carnival wristbands, car show, Battle of the Bands TASTE OF WESTMONT Carnival wristband specials Sat&Sun: Noon-4pm $20, Sunday: Last Fling 5-8pm $15 Friday, July 10 4:00-10:30pm 6:00pm Blooze Brothers 8:30pm Pink Floyd Tribute and Light Show Featuring NORTH OF 8
Saturday, July 11 Noon-10:30pm 3:30pm Dance with Janet Country Line Dancing 4:00pm Derringer & Rye Country Band 6:30pm Rolling Stones Tribute featuring Hot Rocks 8:30pm Deacon Blues – Steely Dan Tribute featuring Grammy Award winner SUGAR BLUE
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THURSDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST Cass Avenue will be closed from Burlington to Naperville Road
Live bands, DJs, radio stations, cars, market, crafts, kids activities cooking demos, raffles, sports team visits and more! DATE July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27
THEME Muscle Cars, MoPar & Imports Load the Lot Customs, Rat Rods & Hot Rods Vettes vs. T-Birds Fire Trucks & Military Night Fords, Trucks & Farm Machinery Buick, Olds & Caddies Motorcycles & Veterans Night End of Season Celebration
LIVE BAND Westmont Jam DJ Big Bopper Cover Story The Deep Grooves Claremont Drive Jet Black Comedy Cadillac Casanovas Music at Absolutely Delicious The Flat Cats
Sunday, July 12 Noon-8:00pm Noon-6:00pm Chicago-Style Blues Jam 6:00pm Tribute to Muddy Waters
100th Birthday Celebration featuring Chicago’s Finest Blues Artists
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aged to come in costume. Vasa Park, South Elgin. 815-788-1630. theworldoffaeries.com Cornfest Arts & Crafts Fair – Aug. 1. Arts & Crafts, music, bazaar, raffle and all you can eat sweet corn. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Rolling Meadows. 847-255-5510. McHenry County Fair – Aug. 5-9. Lip sync battle, motocross racing, tractor pulls, chainsaw art, farm exhibits. Woodstock. 815-338-5315. Northbrook Days – Aug. 5-9. Bocce ball tournament, carnival rides, games, raffles, live music and Taste of Northbrook. 847-513-6362. Taste of Elmwood Park – August 6-9. Local restaurant food, live entertainment, crafts, games & more. Elmwood Park. 708-452-7300. RomeoFest – Aug. 6-9. Family-oriented fest. Opens Thur. & Fri. at 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. at Noon. Romeoville. 815-886-72002. Gurnee Days – Aug. 6-9. Rides, races, bike rodeo, dog Frisbee championship, ice cream eating contest & more. 847-623-7788.
Summer Daze of Warrenville Aug. 7 (5-11:30pm) & Aug. 8 (10am-11:30pm). Featuring live music, food & car show. Downtown Warrenville 630.393.7279 www.warrenvilleparks.org Summer Daze – Aug. 7 & 8. Carnival, art fair, music, car show, motorcycles, boats & more. Fri. 5- 11 p.m. Warrenville. 630-393-7279. North Aurora Days – Aug. 7-9. Celebrate fishing derbies, pet parades, bands & other events. northauroradays.com Green Fair on the Fox – Aug. 8. Eco-marketplace, bike expo, free Zumba class, live music, demonstrations & fun activities. Batavia. 630441-3403. Kite Fest – Aug. 9. Stunt, trick, & show kite demonstrations; kite building, contests & concessions. Elmhurst. 630-993-8900. Illinois State Fair – Aug. 13-23. Big-name musical entertainment, livestock, 4H exhibits, carnival midway, food booths. Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield. 217-782-6661. Riverfest Express – Aug. 13-16. Live entertainment, craft show, trolley rides, car show, carnival and fireworks. Aug 13 is “A Special Night for Special Kids”. Carnival rides, entertainment & food for children with special needs & their families at no charge (pre-register). Panton Mill Park, South Elgin. 847-774-1151. Milwaukee Irish Fest – Aug. 13-16. 100+ acts celebrating Celtic culture, plus contests, lessons. Milwaukee. 414-476-3378. Festival of the Horse and Drum – Aug. 15 & 16. A multicultural equestrian celebration. Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles. 630524-0088. July/August 2015
President Larry Dominick TOWN OF CICERO
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POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME
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ALONG THE RIVERWALK IN DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE!
September 4th-7th Meet and Greet CALUM WORTHY Of “Austin & Ally” and the “Coppertop Flop Show”
Sunday, September 6 3:00-5:00pm*
*The meet and greet is free but attendees must have a wristband. Wristbands distributed in Family Fun Land at Naper Settlement, beginning at 10am, Sunday, September 6, while supplies last. Must be present to receive wristband. Event is subject to change, delay or cancellation. Please visit the official event website at www.lastfling.org for details.
September 5th-7th
10th Annual Veggie Fest One of the Largest in North America August 15 & 16, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. FREE Admission – FREE Parking International Food Court, Live Music, Children’s Activities, Food Demos, Speakers, over 100 Vendors and More! New Location Benedictine University 5700 College Road, Lisle IL Corner of Yackley Rd. & Maple Ave Lisle, IL. 630-955-1200 www.veggiefestchicago.org Little Italy Fest West – Aug. 20-23. Authentic Italian food specialties and top-notch Italian American performers. Addison. 630-962-7000. Zoo Brew – Aug. 21 & 22. Annual beer tasting event with live music, silent. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000. Park Palooza - Aug. 22. Live music, family fun, food trucks, beer garden & more. 4:30-10 p.m. Elmhurst. 630-993-8900. Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts – Aug. 22 & 23. Juried fine arts show. Live music. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Glen Ellyn. 630-272-6627. Will County Fair – Aug. 26-30. Demolition derby, rodeo, chili cook-off, beer tent, carnival, livestock exhibits, agricultural expo & live entertainment. Will County fairgrounds, Peotone. 708-258-9359. Downtown Street Fest – Aug. 28-30. Live music, local food vendors, kids’ activities & more. Palatine. 847-358-7500. Taste of Highland Park – Aug. 29-30. Food & beverages from local eateries and live entertainment. Highland Park. 847-926-4300.
Save the Date FAMILY FUN LAND
Located in Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St., Naperville
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Buffalo Grove Days – Sept. 3-7. Carnival, bingo, parade, live entertainment and more. Buffalo Grove. 847-459-2500.
Free entertainment stage Family friendly activities for kids aged toddlers - teens!
Naperville Jaycees Last Fling September 4-7, 2015 Nationally Recognized Bands, Family Fun Land, Carnival, Parade and MORE! Downtown Naperville www.Lastfling.org
At Family Fun Land
FREE ADMISSION
Fun for All Ages! CARNIVAL
All weekend along Jackson Ave. FREE RIDES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PATRONS on Sunday, 9am - Noon
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Hometown Days Festival – Sept. 4-6. Carnival, car show, food, music, air dogs competition, family activities & more. Yorkville. 630-553-4350. Summer Sunset Festival – Sept. 4-6. Carnival, parade, food, wine tasting, music, horseJuly/August 2015
shoe tournament, fireworks & more. Lake in the Hills. Summersunsetfest.com. Taste of Melrose Park – Sept. 4-6. Family friendly with 4 stages of entertainment and dozens of ethnic food items. Melrose Park. 708-343-4000. Frankfort Fall Festival – Sept. 5-7. Parade, arts & crafts, live entertainment, carnival, food & more. Frankfort. 815-469-3356.
Des Plaines Fall Fest Sept. 18th (6-11pm), Sept. 19th (Noon-11pm) & 20th (Noon-7pm) A Three-Day Family-Friendly Festival! Live music, carnival rides, food, fun family activities. FREE Admission Lake Park, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines www.FallFestDesPlaines.com Houby Fest Oct. 2 - 4th Live music, carnival, parade food, crafts and more. Town of Cicero 708-656-3600
Food Tour Food tasting and cultural walk of Naperville
Enjoy a culinary and cultural experience through Naperville’s historic neighborhood. One delicious taste at a time! Beautiful downtown ExpEriEncE }} & DiscovEr: Naperville and Riverwalk }} Delicious food tastings
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ADVANCE PURCHASE REQUIRED — TOURS OFTEN SELL OUT IN ADVANCE!
For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.napervillefoodtours.com or call Zerve at 800-979-3370 A food tour makes an unique gift. Corporations looking for a different kind of team building function…book a food tour.
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September 18 –20 In beautiful Lake Park • 2200 Lee Street Free Admission! Free Parking! Free Concerts!
Unlimited Rides, Sat & Sun noon–4pm, for $20 Great Bands • Food • Beer • Wine Garden KidZone! • Car Show • Country Fair Tent Open Air Market • Bags Tourney • Contests Three Days of Family Fun! Free Concerts & Entertainment on the Main Stage! Saturday • Noon –11: 00pm Sunday • Noon – 7: 00pm Friday • 6 : 00pm –11: 00pm 6 :30 Spoken Four 9: 00 ARRA
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Itasca Park District
Deep River Waterpark
Woodridge Park District Hinsdale Community Pool
Rockford Park District Bartlett Park District St. Charles Park District Oak Brook Park District
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Elk Grove Park District Rainbow Falls Waterpark Cool off at Rainbow Falls Waterpark and enjoy the excitement of this tropical paradise with a variety of attractions, theme days, parties and more waiting for the entire family. 200 Rev. Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Attractions include: Zero-depth pool, leisure pool, lazy river, vortex pool, body & tube slides, diving board, three-story fun house, tot pool, picnic areas and concessions. Have a rockin’ party here! Open Daily through Aug. 23rd. Mon.Fri. 11am-8pm, Sat. 11:30am-8pm, Sun. 11:30am-6pm. Post Season: Aug 29 & 30, Sep. 5-7, 11:30am-6pm Admission: Mon.-Fri. $15 per person Sat. & Sun. $16 per person. Tots under 2 years are free. Elk Grove Village. 847-437-9494. www.elkgroveparks.org
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No need to travel far for fun this summer...Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park is easily accessible from any suburb and conveniently located near I-355. Open 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Cypress Cove is a facility of the Woodridge Park District.
Cypress Cove opens for the season on Saturday, May 23
Spray Playground with Bubblers, Water Guns and a Giant Dumping Bucket Lazy River l Program Pool l Tot Slide and Six Other Water Slides l Zero Depth Pool Diving Board l Competition/Lap Pool Sand Play Area l Two Concession Areas
8301 S. Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517 l (630) 985-5620 l www.cypresscove.org
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Woodridge Park District Cypress Cove Have your birthday party or group outing at Woodridge Park District’s Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park this summer! Located at 8301 S. Janes Ave. in Woodridge, Cypress Cove is easily accessible from 355 and 55. The award-winning water park features a spray playground with slides, bubbles and a dumping bucket, a lazy river, a zero depth pool, a tot slide, as well as, six other slides, and much more! Both season passes and daily passes are available.Visit cypresscove.org for more information.
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Itasca Park District Caribbean Paradise Waterpark Itasca’s Caribbean Paradise Waterpark offers a summer full of fun for the whole family. Four interactive toddler pieces were recently added! Our Caribbean themed features an 8-lane lap pool with a large zero-depth entry, vortex and separate diving well with 1 & 3 meter boards and a drop slide, a 185-ft. waterslide, and a separate zero-depth family interactive pool. Concessions are available at the Snack Shack. Host your birthday parties, private rentals, and group outings for your family’s or company’s enjoyment at our beautiful facility. Call today for more information at 630-7731213 or visit itascaparkdistrict.com/waterpark.
Opens May 23! Try 4 new interactive toddler pieces. Enjoy our 8-lane lap pool with zero-depth entry, vortex and more! A 5,000 sq. ft. zero-depth pool with waterslides, fountains and interactive play, separate diving/slide pool, Private Waterpark Birthday Packages available, pool rentals, concessions and more!
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Des Plaines Park District Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center - One of the most beautiful water parks in northern Illinois, this is a family destination all summer long. Two 37-foot giant slides in Otter’s Run tower over the pool, with over 600 feet of awesome waterslide excitement. Brave the cliff dives & drop slides in Sea Lion Falls, then relax and float down a 550-foot lazy river in Crocodile Cove. Beluga Beach is designed for tots and non-swimmers, with sprays and sprinklers, a jungle gym, and sand play area. Hungry? Island Café has snacks, lunch, drinks and delicious ice cream treats. Mystic Waters resident rate is just $8/day. 2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 847-391-5740. DPParks.org
One of the most beautiful water parks in northern Illinois, this is a family destination all summer long. Two 37-foot giant slides in Otter’s Run tower over the pool, with over 600 feet of awesome waterslide excitement. Brave the cliff dives & drop slides in Sea Lion Falls, then relax and float down a 550-foot lazy river in Crocodile Cove. Beluga Beach is designed for tots and non-swimmers, with sprays and sprinklers, a jungle gym, and sand play area.
The Island Café is where you’ll find snacks, lunch, drinks and delicious ice cream treats. Mystic Waters is a delightful place to come for an hour, or spend the day. It’s close to home, and the resident rate is just $8/day. Save all summer with a family pool pass.
We do parties! Birthdays, family reunions, and group outings of all sizes are just more fun at Mystic. Our party experts are ready to help you to create the perfect event.
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Bartlett Aquatic Center Take a wild ride at the Bartlett Aquatic Center and experience a New Way to Play! Amenities include an eight-lane lap pool with a zero-depth entry section, tube slide, lazy river, water based zip line, drop slide, two body slides, and spray playground, a sand-play area, and a concessions area. Available for private rentals and birthday parties. 696 W. Stearns Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103. For hours of operation and more information call 630.540.4800 or visit www.bartlettparks.org
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Visit Magic Waters Waterpark to experience the 75-foot drop on the Double Dare Drop speed slides, as well as Illinois’ largest wavepool, adventure ride, five-story body slide, 80-foot-high thrilling water coaster raft ride, Splash Magic River, and interactive water complex. Some rides have height restrictions. Amenities include cabana/patio rentals, picnic area, tube/locker rentals, variety of food/beverage options; family changing area, and more.The park is a smoke-free facility. Visit www.magicwaterswaterpark. com for hours, fees, ticket purchase, discounts/specials.
Oak Brook Park District Fun in the Sun at Splash Island!
Wednesdays, June 10 through Aug 19, 2015 Admission is only $12 bucks! NOTE: Discount coupons not accepted on $12 Buck Bargain Days magicwaterswaterpark.com Conveniently located off I-90 near Rockford, IL A facility of the
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This summer, enjoy Oak Brook’s outdoor oasis! This unique splash pool features three shallow water slides, zero depth entry, tot friendly spray zones, picnic lounge, and even a fire pit. The park opens Memorial Day weekend, weather permitting, and admission is included in the Indoor Family Aquatic Center daily fee (R/NR Adult: $10/$12,Youth: $6/$8). Aquatic Birthday Parties includes admission for 20 guests, choice of pizzas or hot dogs, chips, beverages, designated party area, paper products, party hostess, and certified lifeguards. Larger parties can be accommodated. Indoor AND outdoor aquatic facilities are available and party packages start at only $210. 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523. Call 630-990-4233 or visit www.obparks.org for more info. suburban family | subfam.com
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Deep River Waterpark Deep River Waterpark Chicagoland’s Largest Waterpark offers many family options. At 46 acres, Deep River is the Chicagoland’s Largest and also the most Family Friendly Waterpark and here’s why...1) There’s always free parking, 2) You can bring in a cooler (Yes, we’re cooler friendly), 3) There are discount family packages available, 4) There’s a Weather Guarantee. Deep River Waterpark is located just east of the I-65 & US 30 exit in NW Indiana. DeepRiverWaterpark.com.
St. Charles Park District Otter Cove Aquatic Park Themed around a river otter and his friends, Otter Cove features something for every member of the family! Exciting activities will appeal to every water enthusiast, from the most energetic cannon baller to the most laid-back floater. Enjoy rides that twist, turn, and twirl through water that shoots, sprays, and spins. Speed down the salamander slides, take an inner tube ride in turtle creek, exercise in the Crayfish Canal and much more! Located In James O. Breen Community Park 3615 Campton Hills Rd., St. Charles. For more info call 630-513-4377or visit ottercove.org
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Summer is in full swing! The Village of Hinsdale Community Pool offers an outdoor swimming facility for the entire family! Featuring a 50-meter pool with 25-meter L shape, zero -depth walk in wading pool with play features, a sand play area, and a diving well with drop slide, 2-1M diving boards and a 3M diving board. Pool passes are on sale! Also available are 10 visit passes and NEW Neighborly Rates! Visit www.villageofhinsdale. org/pr for more information. [See our ad on Inside Back Cover.]
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Aquatic Park Something for every water enthusiast! From the most energetic cannon baller to the most laid-back floater.
Sink or Swim Crayfish Canal with drop slides, lap lanes Cardboard and diving boards Boat Race Frog Bog zero-depth entry activity pool Dragonfly Den shallow toddler pool July 11 Turtle Creek lazy river and spray cannons Salamander Slides with or without inner tubes Splash Park with geysers, dumping buckets and more Sand/Water Play Area Concessions
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ZANIES is Chicago’s Original Comedy Club – presenting the best in standup comedy since 1978. Every major comedian of the last 40 years has appeared on the Zanies stage including Chelsea Handler, Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon, Richard Lewis, Rob Riggle, Craig Robinson, Hannibal Burress, Amy Shumer, Craig Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, John Mulaney, et al.
Cirque du Soleil returns to Chicago after four years with its newest touring show, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™, premiering under the blue-and-yellow Big Top at the United Center parking lot, 1901 W. Madison Street, beginning August 6, 2015.
In addition to Chicago, ZANIES has two suburban locations: the stateof-the-art Zanies in Rosemont at the MB Financial Entertainment District and in St. Charles at The Pheasant Run Resort. THIS JULY – ZANIES/ROSEMONT will celebrate its 3 Year Anniversary with Special Guests: Colin Jost (Saturday Night Live), Joey ‘Coco’Diaz (Joe Rogan podcast) and Joe Machi (Last Comic Standing.) BUY A ZANIES SUMMER PASS. Purchase one ticket to any full priced show and for an extra $5, receive a pass valid all summer for as many shows as you want to see. (Excludes Special Events. Valid at all three Zanies locations.) To purchase tickets or learn more about ZANIES STANDUP COMEDY CLUBS, go to zanies.com. [See our ad on p. 5] 32 out & about
Written and directed by Michel Laprise, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™ is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible. In this realm set in the latter half of the nineteenth century, reality is quite relative indeed as our perception of it is utterly transformed. The name of the show refers to the humble and strange characters that inhabit the Seeker’s Cabinet of Curiosities. Tickets, which range from $35-$145, are available by visiting cirquedusoleil.com/kurios or calling 1-877-9 CIRQUE (1-877-924-7783). A great spectacle for the whole family!
Williams Street Repertory Williams Street Repertory, in Crystal Lake, announced its 2015/2016 Season which is set to include BEEHIVE: The 60s Musical (July 10-August 2), Gypsy (October 10 – November 1), Plaid Tidings (November 28 – January 3), Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical (January 22 – February 14) and Death of a Salesman (April 22 – May 15). Tickets are on sale now at www.wsrep.org
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Marriott Theatre Pinocchio is the story of a wooden puppet that is magically given the gift of animation by the wish of a wood carver, Geppetto, and the wand of the loving Blue Fairy. Coaxed along his fantastic journey by his friend Hopper, Pinocchio encounters an array of colorful characters including the wily team of Kitty and Fox and an evil puppeteer.This new musical spin on the classic tale is sure to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages! A special onehour presentation for kids (and parents) of all ages. Followed by a Question & Answer Session With the Cast. Reservations: 847-634-0200. Ten Marriott Drive , Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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An Easy Solution for Summer Gatherings
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f you’re hosting a summer gettogether, and can’t decide what to include on your menu, look for recipes that boast a variety of crowd-pleasing ingredients.
Grilled Hoisin Garlic Drumsticks with Tomato-Corn Salad Servings: 4
Entertaining family and friends doesn’t have to mean making sacrifices in the name of convenience. Look for recipes that feature satisfying proteins smothered in bold, richly-flavored sauces and served with fresh, summery vegetables. With all the details of planning a gathering, most hosts don’t have extra time to spend in the kitchen. Look for menu items you can make ahead, such as marinated dishes that go from fridge to flame, and can be cooked in a matter of minutes. Inspired by the classic sauces and marinades of Asian cuisine, with a deliciously kosher twist, Soy Vay offers a variety of mouthwatering flavors, including Soy Vay Hoisin Garlic sauce featured in this recipe for Grilled
8 chicken drumsticks, about 2 pounds total
Hoisin Garlic Drumsticks with Tomato-Corn Salad. Guests won’t be able to resist a second helping of grilled chicken drumsticks dressed in a garlic baste, served alongside fresh-cut corn and juicy diced tomatoes. Serve up this grill-friendly find at your next summertime bash, and you’ll have a new goto dish everyone will ask for again and again. For more deliciously easy meals your family will love, visit www.soyvay.com.
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Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Soy Vay Hoisin Garlic sauce 3 ears corn 1 pound tomatoes, cut into small dice 1/4 cup olive oil
hinly sliced basil leaves, for T garnish
Season drumsticks with salt and pepper, and rub with about 1/3 cup hoisin garlic sauce, reserving rest for basting. Marinate at least 30 minutes, up to four hours. As chicken is marinating, prepare charcoal grill for both direct (medium-high heat) and indirect cooking, placing coals on one half of grill. Discard used marinade. Grill chicken,starting with skin side down, directly over coals about 8–10 minutes, keeping lid closed as much as possible and turning chicken once or twice. Move to indirect heat where there are no coals, cover grill and continue to cook for another 25–35 minutes until juices run clear and an internal temperature of 165ºF has been reached, basting with extra sauce occasionally in last 10 minutes of cooking. To make salad, boil corn if needed for about 2-3 minutes,then cut kernels off cob. Toss with tomatoes and olive oil.Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in basil. Serve salad and drumsticks together.
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Safari Land Let Your Adventure Begin! Safari Land has everything you need for a complete adventure. Whether it’s bowling, video games, rollercoaster, kiddie carts, food or other fun, Safari Land is the place for your party. Come ride the tiger terror...take a spin in our 360 degree, full-motion, 3D flight simulator,…play in our soft play area, or throw some strikes during cosmic bowling. Contact us today for additional event information and to book your next adventure of a lifetime. 701 W. North Avenue, Villa Park. 630-530-4649.Visit safarlandfun.com Bottle & Bottega Bottle & Bottega creates AMAZING sip and paint parties…for a birthday or anniversary celebration, wedding or baby shower, bachelorette party, girls’ night out and more! Host a Private Party at our chic and colorful B.Y.O.B. studio, in your home or at a favorite venue. Let us help you design the perfect party for the perfect celebration! 498 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Visit www.bottleandbottega.com/glen-ellyn or contact us at 630.984.4955 for more information. Odyssey Fun World The place for out of this world family fun for all ages! Plan your next birthday party here.Two fun locations with 200+ arcade and redemption games, a 4-story soft play center, Laser Tag, numerous exciting indoor rides, and great food.All summer long we offer Go Karts, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Hydro Racers (like Go-Karts on Water!), and brand new ZIPLINE (30 feet high!) at our Tinley Park location, Paintball at our Naperville location, and an Inflatable Kidz Park at both! Visit odysseyfunworld.com for exclusive discounts, or call 708-429-3800. 19111 S. Oak Park Avenue,Tinley Park, and, 3440 Odyssey Ct., Naperville.
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education central
Five “Must-Haves” for Every Student
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By Gabrielle F. Principe, Ph.D.
t’s time get children ready for
1. Praise Children For Their Effort, Not Their Intelligence
you tell your daughter,“You got an A! You’re so
Most parents constantly tell our children:
you’re not smart.” So when children labeled as
and
“You are SO smart.” We do it because our
“smart” fail, they reason they’ve failed because
children are bright and we think that telling
they don’t have the intellectual goods to cut it.
pencils. There also are other things
them so makes them feel good and gives them
back-to-school with basics— lunchboxes,
notebooks,
smart!” she also hears, “If you don’t get an A,
confidence. However, research suggests that
In contrast, children who are encouraged for
telling children they’re smart can interfere
their effort come to believe that intelligence
lists but are much more impor-
with their ability to learn.
is a malleable quality that can be improved
tant—like this list. Unlike the lists
Repeated praise for being intelligent sends the
their success is in their control, interpret
message that intelligence is an innate fixed trait.
failure merely as a signal to try harder or
This leads children to discount the importance
do things differently, and prefer challenging
of things you already have and that
of effort. They reason, “I’m smart, so I don’t
tasks.
are grounded in scientific research
effort is something that only “dumb” kids do.
To raise children who persevere when the
Praising children for their intelligence also sty-
going gets tough and show resilience after
mies their ability to deal with failure. When
failure praise them for their effort, their
that don’t make the usual shopping
from schools, this one is made up
for improving children’s learning. 36 education central
through hard work. These children feel that
need to try hard” and believe that putting forth
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persistence, and their strategies.
Next
The motivation for learning math does not
time your son gets an A, instead of telling
come from the thrill of rounding up whole
him how smart he is, praise him for working
numbers, determining the volume of contain-
hard, ask him how he studied, or encourage
ers, and finding the perimeter of a pentagon.
him to take a tougher class next semester.
It comes from being able to do meaning things
If he comes home with a lower grade than
like being able to figure out whether you have
expected, don’t tell him that he deserved a
enough birthday money to buy a superhero
better grade because he is smart. Instead,
mini-figure or how to divide your jellybeans
encourage him to think through ways that
equally among friends.
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sorts of real-world benefits of their new knowledge, then you’ve motivated their learning. And you’d never have to promise a reward or offer a bribe in exchange for their schoolwork again.
3. Foster Inquisitiveness and Fantasy Play Children are natural born scientists who carry out experiments to figure out their world. “If I pull Mommy’s necklace will it snap or stretch?” They form hypotheses and design experiments to test them. “I hypothesize that my oatmeal will fall out of my bowl if I turn it
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spurs them to do more exploring, experimenting, and questioning so they can learn more and feel more good feelings. Learning is a reward cycle that if allowed to thrive, will persist for a lifetime. But it is possible to break this cycle by doing something as seemingly harmless as rewarding children for learning. Decades of research have demonstrated that rewarding any internally motivated behavior with external incentives reduces the drive to do that behavior. When an intrinsically rewarding behavior is reinforced with external incentives, we begin paying more attention to the incentives and less to the pleasure from doing the behavior. So children will do more schoolwork if you promise them a chocolate sundae or video game time. But by repeatedly rewarding them, they go from learning because it feels good to learning to get a prize. Then the goodies, rather than any internal drive, motivate learning. t is important that parents help children realize the real-world benefits of classroom assignments. Sometimes these products are difficult for children to see without parents’ help. July/August 2015
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with their ideas—also dream up imaginary
is especially true for younger children whose
worlds. The difference between children and
developing nervous systems makes classroom
adults, however, is that adult innovators make
tasks cognitively taxing.
their fantasies come true. Second, recess IS learning. Unstructured play Almost everything in your house—from your
with peers is a demanding and motivating con-
smartphone to your microwave oven, eye-
text like no other. To keep the play going, chil-
glasses, and minivan—would have seemed
dren must understand the perspectives of oth-
as fantastic to your great-great-great-great-
ers, figure out what behaviors are expected, and
great-great grandparents as Middle Earth
keep their emotions in check. Consequently,
does to you. The invention of these ideas
they’ll learn how to cooperate with others, reg-
depended on a healthy dose of the fantastic.
ulate their emotions, communicate effectively,
Unimaginative scientists don’t produce radi-
and pay close attention. Importantly, these are
cally new ideas. Likewise, children invent new
the very social-cognitive skills that not only help
ideas when they have the room to immerse
on the playground, but also in the classroom.
themselves in worlds that don’t exist.
5. Push for Less Homework This discussion reveals two very powerful but
There is no solid empirical evidence that
simple things to boost children’s learning. En-
homework actually improves young children’s
courage their natural desire to explore and
learning. In fact, when children are asked to
experiment, and give them the freedom to
do too much homework, it has the opposite
fantasize throughout their childhoods. Grow-
effect. Homework only has minimal benefits
ing older shouldn’t mean the end of one’s
for achievement in middle school. It’s not un-
fantasy life. The knowledge that comes with
til high school that there are clear academic
age is what gives imagination its power. It is
benefits to homework, but again, they start to
how one very innovative engineer took Isaatc
decline if children are too overloaded.
upside down.” When the data don’t turn out
Newton’s theories, imagined a roller coaster
as expected, they tweak their methodology.
with an inclined diving loop, and then built it.
“Rubbing that crayon on my arm did not turn it blue. It might work better on the wall.”
Homework is going to be a hard habit to break, but considering that it is not linked with
4. Lobby for More Recess
academic achievement until at least middle
Many children are spending less time in recess
school and then only marginally, why assign it?
What can seem like calculated efforts to annoy
and more time doing work in school. This trend
Keep in mind, too, that no homework doesn’t
parents are merely part of children’s natural re-
is largely attributable to the desire to make
necessarily mean no learning after school. As
search program. In fact, many of the qualities we
more time for teaching skills in hopes of im-
alluded to above, there is overwhelming evi-
see in children in their attempts to figure out
proving their students’ academic performance.
dence that the simplest of activities, like chil-
their world are the same in adults who are con-
Some schools take away recess privileges for
dren’s free play with peers, boosts important
sidered innovators. Innovators often have an
bad behavior or believe that recess is an old-
social and cognitive skills.
unquenchable drive to experiment with things
fashioned practice that makes children rowdy.
and test out new ideas. Sound a lot like your
Turns out that none of these trends are
So now you have your second back to school
three-year-old? Importantly, many adult innova-
supported by any research. Children’s aca-
list. Certainly all of these things are free.
tors were raised in families where experimenta-
demic performance was better before the
Some of them may be more difficult to pull
tion and exploration were encouraged.
schools starting taking away recess.
off than getting a new protractor and pencil
East
Asian elementary-schoolers, who outperform
box. But all of them are more important.
Young children and adult innovators also share
American children on standardized tests, are
a facility for fantasy. Most children have a rich
given more recess breaks. Children’s atten-
This article was originally published on Psych-
fantasy life. Some believe that monsters live in
tion to tasks is better, not worse, following
Today.com. and is reprinted here with permis-
their closets and that they have an imaginary
recess. Playful and not structured breaks are
sion from the author.
friend that only they can see. Adults could
especially important because they reduce the
Dr. Principe’s book is available at http://www.
never get away with such fancy, right? The very
cognitive interference built up from earlier
amazon.com/Your-Brain-Childhood-Unex-
best innovators—those who change the world
sustained periods of structured work. This
pected-Classrooms/dp/1616144254]
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Thrift Shop Basics Any store that acquires used goods for resale is a resale shop. Such shops fit into three basic categories -- consignment shops, buy-outright shops and thrift shops.A consignment shop accepts goods from patrons, merchandises them for sale and pays a portion to the contributor. A buy-outright shop purchases used goods and marks them up to earn a profit.A thrift store is more likely to be run by a nonprofit organization or to support charitable causes.
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A thrift store typically accepts donated items or sells goods on consignment. While some for-profit resale shops do call themselves thrift stores, the money raised in a thrift shop likely is used to fund a nonprofit organization or other charity. While donors don’t receive direct compensation for their items, donations to a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization are tax-deductible. Many thrift stores have receiving areas specifically to collect and hold new donations. Resale prices are typically lowest in thrift stores because of the donated goods. July/August 2015
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Get the Most out of a Cycling Workout By Kelly James-Enger
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to add something new to your cardio routine. Why not hop on a bike? Cycling is a great way to improve your health, take in the locale, and even socialize— all while you burn calories and develop impressive-looking legs.
The Benefits of Biking
“Biking gives a good cardiovascular workout and it’s a non-impact sport, so it’s not hard on the joints,” says Shannon Sovndal, M.D., coauthor of Fitness Cycling (Human Kinetics, 2006) and owner of Thrive HFM in Boulder, Colorado. “It’s a gentle sport to your body if you’re fit on the bike properly, and the other benefit is that it’s a nice way to experience the world out there. You get to move a little faster than running and cover more distance.” Cycling targets the major muscle groups of the legs, namely the quads, the calves, and the gluteus maximus. It doesn’t burn as many calories as weight-bearing activities like running or jumping rope, but don’t overlook it as a weight loss or maintenance tool. An hour of cycling can easily burn 600 calories for an average-sized person, and most people can cycle longer than they can run.
Gearing Up
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Of course to start biking, you need some equipment. The type of bike you choose will depend on the surface you’ll be riding on and your fitness goals. Hybrids, or crossover bikes, are popular today with many cyclists; they handle well on most surfaces and have a more upright position than traditional racing (or road) bikes that have a lower, more aggressive position. Once you’ve selected a bike, make sure that it fits you properly. A professional bike fitter or a coach can make sure that you’re on the right suburban family | subfam.com
size bike, and then “size” you to that bike. Sizing includes adjustments for saddle height, front-to-back position saddle angle, and handlebar angle, so it’s smart to get a pro’s input before you head out. In general, your saddle height should be high enough so that your leg is fully extended when you sit squarely on the saddle with your heel on the pedal. This means your legs will be slightly bent as you pedal with the balls of your feet on the pedals. Your handlebars should be positioned so that you can ride with your elbows slightly bent to give more control and cause less fatigue in your upper body. A poor-fitting bike can cause chronic issues in the shoulders, lower back, and eventually even the knees depending on how the saddle is positioned. The bike is the first piece of essential equipment, but you’ll also want to wear a helmet when cycling outdoors. While a helmet is essential, you may also want to invest in the following: • Eyewear to cut glare and protect your eyes from road debris, insects, and rocks; • Cycling shorts, which are designed for more comfortable riding (many pairs include padding to take pressure off of sensitive parts); • Gloves to protect and/or warm your hands; and • Cycling shoes or clipless pedal systems, which improve your efficiency.
Perfect Position
Having a bike sized to you is the first step for powerful riding.The next is proper position. On a road bike, your body should be stretched out, your back flat, arms slightly bent while riding; on a hybrid bike, you can use a slightly more upright position. Just make sure your back is flat; if you feel uncomfortable, your fit and/or position is wrong. Speaking of comfort, make sure your bike saddle isn’t tilted too high, or that you’re leaning too far forward on the saddle.Today there are a slew of saddles designed for both women and men to lessen this problem; some have gel or additional padding on the saddle nose while others have a strategically placed cutout to take pressure off of sensitive parts. Recreational bike riders tend to ride at a cadence of about 60 to 75 RPMs (revolutions per minute), which may feel comfortable but can be hard on your knees over time. A higher cadence and a lower gear—typically 80 to 85, or even 90 RPM—is recommended. Don’t let all these cycling tips throw you— once you’re on the bike, there’s little to worry about. If you’re new to cycling, start with short rides of 30-45 minutes and gradually spend more time on the bike to reduce soreness or stiffness. As you become fitter, you’ll find that you can pedal in higher gears at the same cadence, and spend more time on the bike without getting fatigued. Best of all, you’re having fun while you’re getting shape. July/August 2015
Sign up for an endurance race. Take on a new challenge, support a good cause or run/walk/roll for the health of it. Be certain to select an event within your range of conditioning and consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. Due to space restraints, more listings may be found on our website. You can also view our "2015 Annual Race Guide' that was featured in the March/April issue. Go to www. SubFam.com. Check back for monthly updates in every issue
July Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. Run the Runway at CEA – Thurs. 7/3 at 8 a.m. 5K Run and 1mi Walk. USATF certified. Wheeling. 224279-2063. Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th – Fri. 7/4 at 7:15 a.m. 4 mi Run & 1K Kids’ race. CARA & USATF certified. Elmhurst. 630-269-4872. Firecracker 5K Run/Walk - Sat. 7/4 at 8 a.m. 5K and kids’ runs. Certified {Scenic} Course IL-09121-JW Warrenville 630-393-7279 www.warrenvilleparks.org Great Western Freedom 4 – Fri. 7/4 at 8 a.m. 4 mi Run & 2 mi Walk. USATF & CARA certified. St. Charles. 630-587-2144. Independence Day 5K – Fri. 7/4 at 7:30 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Riverside. 708-442-7025. Northbrook Park District Liberty Loop 5K – Sat. 7/4 at 7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Northbrook. 847-291-2980. Freedom Run 5K Run/Walk - Sun. 7/5 at 8 a.m. 1 Mile Run and Kids’ Tot Trot. Sandwich Park District. Knights Park, Sandwich. 815-786-8044. www.sandwichparkdistrict.org Stampede Run – Sun. 7/5 at 7:30 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ race. USATF certified. Arlington Heights. 847-577-8572. Bastille Day 5K & 8K Run, Walk & Block Party – Thur. 7/9 at 7:15 p.m. Celebrate all things French! Benefits Mercy Home for Chinatown 5K – Sat. 7/11 at 8 a.m. 5K & Youth Run. Chinatown, Chicago. 312-882-3188. Rotary 5K Freedom Run – Sat. 7/11 at 7:30 a.m. 5K Run & 2mi Walk. Naperville. Napervillerotary.clubexpress.com. July/August 2015
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Rundevous Race – Sat. 7/11 at 8:30 a.m. 4 mi Adventure/Novelty Race. Crystal Lake. rundezvousrace.com. Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 – Sat. 7/11 at 7:30 a.m. 10 mi Run and 5K trail race. CARA certified. Darien. 708-352-0081. 5K Run! To End Homelessness – Sun. 7/12 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Run. Douglas Park, Chicago. 773-435-8453. Heroes for Haley 5K – Sun. 7/12 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. USATF certified. Cary. info@heroeslikehaley.org. Lake Zurich Triathlon – Sun. 7/12 at 7 a.m. 1.5K swim/40K bike/10K Run. USATF certified. Lake Zurich. 847-727-2681. Strike Out ALS 5K – Tues. 7/14 at 6:30 p.m. 5K Run/ Walk. CARA Certified. U.S. Cellular Field. 847-7456018.
Water Fun Run Saturday, July 18th at 2 pm Splash, spray, sprinkle and run several water obstacles on a 2 mile course for all ages. Community Park & Bartlett Aquatic Center, 700 Bartlett Rd., Bartlett 630-540-4800 www.lifecenterfitness.org/events/ The Bubble Palooza – Sat. 7/18 at 10 a.m. 3mi Novelty Run. Libertyville. 888-418-0978. Christmas in July 5K/10K – Fri. & Sat. 7/18-19. 5K, 10K, Santa Claus Fun Run and ultra races of 6, 12 & 24 hrs. Lisle. 800-714-8592. Hemmingway 8K Running of the Bulls – Sat. 7/18 at 8 a.m. Oak Park. info@hemingway8k.com. Rock & Roll Chicago 5K – Sat. 7/18 at 8 a.m. 5K. USATF certified. Chicago. 858-768-6745. Force of Nature Mind Body Challenge – Sun. 7/19 at 7:30 a.m. Obstacle Run. Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet. forceofnature.com. Rock & Roll Half Marathon – Sun. 7/19 at 6:30 a.m. USATF certified. Chicago. 858-768-6745. Run for Hunger – Sun. 7/19 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & ½ mi Fun Run. USATF certified. Elmhurst. 630-833-6600. Splash, Pedal, Dash Triathlon & Dash, Pedal, Dash Duathlon – Sun. 7/19 at 6:30 a.m. Schaumburg. 847-490-7015. Winfield Run for History – Sun. 7/19 at 7:30 a.m. 10K, 5K & Youth Runs. USATF certified. Winfield. 630653-6877. Esprit de She – Thurs.. 7/23 at 7p.m. 10K & 5K Runs. Lincoln Park, Chicago. espritdeshe.com. Sundowner 5K – Thurs.. 7/23 at 7:15 p.m. 5K Run/ Walk and Junior Jog. USATF & CARA certified. Joliet. 815.741.7275 ext 206. suburban family | subfam.com
Splashes Dashes & Spokes Youth Triathlon - Kidfriendly Kid-Distances & Kids Only - Sat. 7/25 8:30am. Otter Cove Aquatic Park, 3615 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles. 630-513-6200. www.stcparks.org Alexian Brothers Fitness for America Sports Festival – Sat. 7/25. Half marathon, 10K, 5K Run/Walk, & Kids’ Race. Hoffman Estates. 224-757-5425. BTN Big 10K – Sat. 7/25 at 7 a.m. 10K Run & 5K Run/ Walk. Soldier Field, Chicago. 773-561-3338. St. John's Run For Life – Sat. 7/25 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk and Kids' Dash. Winfield. 630-659-4101. Sunset Half Marathon – Sat. 7/25 at 5:30 p.m. Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Hoffman Estates. 224-757-5425. Venus de Miles – Sat. 7/25 at 7 a.m. 62mi & 25mi Bike Rides, 5K Run/Walk. Lake Forest. 303-459-5467. Wipeout Run – Sat. 7/25 at 7 a.m. 5K Novelty Run. U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago. wipeoutrun.com. Chicagoland Inline Marathon – Sun. 7/26 at 8 a.m. Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Inline Skate Races. Hoffman Estates. 224-757-5425. Get Your Rear in Gear 5K – Sun. 7/26 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Run.Tinley Park. 708-614-7204. Glenview Park Center Sprint Triathlon – Sun. 7/26 at 6:30 a.m. 300 yd. swim, 10 mi bike, 5K Run. Glenview. 847-724-5670. Run for Veterans 5K & Pushup Challenge – Sun. 7/26 at 7:30 a.m. 5K. Burr Ridge. 630-370-1988. Wauconda Triathlon – Sun. 7/26 at 6:30 a.m. Sprint & Olympic distances. Kids’ Triathlon on 7/25. Wauconda. 847-526-3610. Summer Sunset 5K – Wed. 7/29 at 6:15 p.m. 5K Run/Walk & Youth Runs. USATF Certified. Geneva. foxrivertrailRunners.org
August Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. CowaLUNGa – Sat. 8/1-Mon. 8/3. 3-day bike tour with 1- & 2-day options from Gurnee, IL to Hubertus, WI. cowalunga.org Get Your Rear in Gear 5K – Sat. 8/1 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk.Elgin. 630-688-7720.
Red, White & Blue 5K Run/Walk Sat. 8/1 at 8 a.m. All ages, CARA & USATF certified Honoring our Veterans Pines Park, Bensenville 630-766-7015, ext. 2013 www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org July/August 2015
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Harbor Days Run For Nature – Sun. 8/2 at 9 a.m. 10K & 5K Runs. USATF Certified.Winthrop Harbor. harbordays-runfornature.com. I Tried A Triathlon – Sun. 8/2 at 8 a.m. 200yd swim, 6mi Bike, 2mi Run. Oswego. 630-554-4445. Naperville Sprint Triathlon – Sun. 8/2 at 8 a.m. 400m swim, 12.4mi Bike, 3.1mi Run. Naperville. 630766-7015. Blacklight Run – Sat. 8/8 at 8:30 p.m. 5K Novelty Run. Bridgeview. service@blacklightrun.com. Electric Run – Sat. 8/8 at 9 p.m. 5K Novelty Run/ Walk. Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet. electricrun.com. Gurnee Days Trail Run – Sat. 8/8 at 7:30 a.m. 10K Race & 2mi Run/Walk. USATF Certified. Gurnee. 847623-7788. Run for the Riverfront – Sat. 8/8 at 7 a.m. 10K/5K & 1mi Fun Run. USATF & CARA Certified. North Aurora. racedirector@runfortheriverfront.com. Theresa Lang Memorial 5K – Sat. 8/8 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. USATF & CARA Certified. Joliet. 815-254-6141. Western Suburbs Illinois Lupus Walk – Sat. 8/8 at 9 a.m. 1 mi & 3mi Walks. Naperville. 312-542-0002. Chicago 10K – Sun. 8/9 at 8 a.m. 10K Run/Walk. Grant Park, Chicago. chicago10k.com. Northwestern Run For Walk – Sun. 8/9 at 7:30 a.m. 4.1mi Run, 5K Walk & Kids' Dashes. USATF & CARA Certified. Evanston. 847-491-7723. Run For Diversity – Sun. 8/9 at 7 a.m. 10K & 5K Run/ Walk. Oak Park. 708-848-7150. Fox Valley Amazing Race - Sat. 8/15 at 9 a.m.Teams of 4 adults, map and clues. www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Rally for Autism 5K – Sat. 8/15 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and Fun Fair. CARA certified. Libertyville. 630-691-1270. Barrington Honor Ride & Run – Sun. 8/16 at 7 a.m. 20/30/45mi Bike Rides & 10K & 5K Runs. Benefits Ride 2 Recovery. Barrington. 847-702-7867. Woodridge Rotary -16th Annual Mini Triathlon Sun. 8/16/15. Main Event (7AM) 250 yd. swim/6.2 mil. Bike/2 mi. run. KiDs Event (10:30AM) 100 yd. swim/3.1 mil. Bike/1 mi. run. Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park. Woodridge | 630-353-3329. Woodridgerotary.org Cori’s Kids Triathlon – Sat. 8/22. Swim, Bike, Run. Promotes healthy habits & physical activity for Kids ages 6-14. Riverside. 708-442-7025. DeKalb Corn Classic 10K – Sat. 8/22 at 7:55 a.m. 10K Run & 3K Walk/Run. USATF & CARA certified. DeKalb. 815-200-1056.
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Fort 2 Base Race – Sun. 8/23 at 7 a.m. 10 nautical miles (11.5 mi) or 3 Nautical Miles (3.45 mi) CARA Certified. Great Lakes Naval Station, North Chicago. 312-925-6067.
High Holiday Hustle Sun. 8/23 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, 1mi. Family Stroll. USATF Certified. FREE post race activities. Lombard. www.HighHolidayHustle.org Life Time Kids’ Tri – Sat. 8/29 at 8:30 a.m. Swim/ Bike/Run. Junior (7-10) & Senior (11-14) Divisions. Montrose Ave. Beach, Chicago. 773-404-2372. Parkie's 5K – Sat. 8/29 at 8 a.m. USATF Certified. Bolingbrook. 630-739-0272. Super Sprint Triathlon – Sat. 8/29 at 7 a.m. 375 m. swim/10K bike/2.5K Run. Montrose Ave. Beach, Chicago. 773-404-2372. Krazy Kettle 5K – Sun. 8/30 at 8 a.m. 5K. Crystal Lake. race@krazylegevents.com. Peapod Half Madness – Sun. 8/30 at 7 a.m. Half marathon. USATF & CARA certified. Batavia. halfmadness.com.
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Summer Running Tips Summer is an entirely different beast than running in the winter. While escaping to the treadmill in the air conditioning may sound appealing to some, it’s good to soak up some Vitamin D and get some sun in your life.
joints and ligaments will benefit from a quick warm up. The same thought process applies at the end of the run. Once you’re done running, walk for 5-10 minutes to let your body cool down.
1. Keep Cool
4. Get The Right Shoes
The summer heat can take a run from uncomfortable to dangerous very quickly if you’re not careful. Dress for the weather so you’re not sweating buckets, and find a shady path to run on if possible. If you start feeling dizzy or light headed, stop running immediately and find a place to rest.
2. Hydrate
Going off the above point, it’s very important to stay hydrated during long summer runs. The summer heat will cause you to sweat, meaning you’ll become dehydrated more easily. Always bring a water bottle on your run, or plan a route that will take you past a few drinking fountains.
3. Stretch and Cool Down Even though the weather is nice, you still need to take time to let your body warm up and cool down. You may feel loose, but your
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A good pair of running shoes can go a long way in protecting your feet from nagging injuries. A good running shoe will have adequate padding to protect the pads and heel of your feet, be tight enough to provide ankle support so you don’t roll or sprain your ankle, and plenty of tread to ensure you don’t slip on a wet spot. You might have a favorite pair of running shoes, but if they are beat up and worn, it may be time to upgrade.
5. Don’t Overdo It
Running outside can be a lot of fun, but you don’t want to overdo it. Overuse injuries are one of the most common injuries – be it stress fractures, shin splints or ligament damage. Slowly work your way up to longer distances, and give yourself a day off after a long run.You can still get your exercise in, but consider opting for an upper body workout instead of stressing your legs.
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This is no surprise as the survey also indicates 41 percent of children have their own smartphone or tablet and 32 percent use both ebooks and textbooks at school. Additionally, 66 percent of children use a computer or tablet to do homework or study. With the consistent use of electronic devices throughout July/August 2015
the day and evening, children of all ages can face a number of visual challenges. “When children stare at screens for hours each day, it may cause visual discomfort that can interfere with their ability to focus and learn,” said Dr. Kimberly Friedman, AOA spokesperson and pediatric vision specialist. “As a mom and an eye doctor, I know first-hand just how important it is for school-aged children to receive comprehensive eye examinations prior to heading back into a classroom.” Despite the increase in technology use, only one-third (31 percent) of parents have strong concerns that their children may damage their eyes as a result of prolonged exposure. Although ongoing use won’t damage vision, regular, lengthy use of technology at school or for homework can lead to a temporary vision condition called computer vision syndrome (CVS). Symptoms of CVS can include eye strain, headaches, fatigue, burning or tired eyes, loss of focus, blurred vision, double vision or head and neck pain. The AOA urges students to rest their eyes by following the 20-20-20 rule. When using technology or doing near work, take a 20-second break, every 20 minutes and view something 20 feet away. suburban family | subfam.com
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As children of all ages become more frequent users of technology, eye doctors are increasingly warning parents about the potential signs or symptoms of CVS or undiagnosed vision problems that may arise and indicate the need for an eye exam: Preschool and Kindergarten: At home, little ones may begin to play games on a tablet or smartphone, while at school they tend to learn early lessons about how to use a computer. The AOA suggests limiting tech time to two hours or less each day and increasing the font size of the text on the screen in order to make it easier on eyes. During this stage, parents should be aware of physical signs that may flag a potential vision problem and ask themselves the following questions: • Are my child’s eyes aligned properly or does one or both eyes turn inward or outward? • Does my child frequently rub his or her eyes or blink excessively when doing near work? • Does my child experience difficulty recognizing colors, shapes, letters and numbers?
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Elementary School: At this age, children continue to use smartphones, play with portable gaming devices, and spend hours on computers at school and at home. Encourage kids to use cell phones only for quick tasks such as texting, and to position all devices half an arm’s length away from the eyes and slightly below eye level. Children should also take frequent breaks and move around or change positions often while working on a computer. Parents of this age group should ask children and themselves the following questions to learn more about the health of their vision: • Do words seem to “swim” on a screen or in a printed book or do they lose their place frequently when reading? • Does my child experience frequent headaches during the school week or while performing close up visual work? • Are my child’s grades high in non-visual classes and lower in other, more visuallyfocused classes like math or reading? Middle and High School: With computers becoming a staple at school and for homework, along with increased smartphone usage, middle and high schoolers should be reminded that computers should be positioned 20 to 28 inches away from their eyes, and the top of the screen should be at eye level, allowing them to look down at the screen. When at home, kids should use ergonomic desk areas or gaming chairs and to prevent glare July/August 2015
on screens, incorporate low-wattage light bulbs or drapes in the room. As for digital devices, brightness or background color settings should be adjusted to keep vision comfortable. Parents can stay involved with their older children’s vision by knowing: • How long can my child read before they need to take a visual break? • Does my child perform with a lowered level of comprehension or efficiency? • Does my child experience discomfort, fatigue or have a short attention span? “I look for a variety of indicators using various tests and instruments during a comprehensive eye exam,” said Dr. Friedman. “But parents play an important role by alerting their eye doctor of certain behaviors and warning signs that may indicate a problem between eye exams.” Additional warning signs parents should watch out for include: • Squinting while reading or watching television • Turning or tilting head or covering an eye • Consistently performing below potential or struggling to complete homework • Having behavioral problems
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The AOA also warns that one in four children has an undiagnosed vision problem simply because they may not recognize that their eyesight isn’t optimal or is changing. “Comprehensive eye exams are one of the most important investments a parent can make to help maximize their child’s education and contribute to overall health and wellbeing, especially since some vision problems may not have warning signs,” added Dr. Friedman. “Unfortunately, parents and educators often incorrectly assume that if a child passes a school screening, their vision is fine.” Since 2014, pediatric vision care has been one of the Affordable Care Act’s Essential Health Benefits. This means millions of children can gain direct access to local optometrists for comprehensive eye exams and treatment, including medical eye care, through health insurance. The AOA recommends that a child’s first eye exam take place at six months of age. Unless problems are detected, exams should then be given at age three, again before a child enters kindergarten and yearly thereafter. To find an optometrist in your area, or for additional information on children’s vision and the importance of back-toschool eye exams, please visit www.aoa.org.
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s being a leader or a follower an innate trait? Can you be both or do you have to be one or the other? Some people are said to be natural born leaders and some people are better as followers. However, the path you chose is not predetermined; you can be whoever you want to be your life.
“We all want our kids to be a leader not a follower but in reality a better goal would be to know when to lead and when to follow,” said Dr. Michael Popkin, spokesperson for Real Parents Real Answers youth smoking prevention program.
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While parents cannot always come to the rescue, they can help by providing encouragement for their kids to think for themselves. Popkin offers three quick tips for encouraging kids to learn to lead or follow depending on the situation. 1. Let kids arrive at their own conclusions. Encourage your kids to come to you with questions but refrain (refrain, parents, refrain!) from jumping in with a solution. Offer multiple ways of looking at a situation but let kids come to conclusions on their own—even if it’s the wrong conclusion. Just brace yourself to have a follow-up conversation about what went wrong and the reasons behind why your child’s logic didn’t pan out. 2. Examine the problem, piece by piece. In school the hardest questions to
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answer were word problems or a math equation. Teachers would always say, “Read the question carefully and think through it.” The same goes for any problem your child faces. Have them examine it piece by piece and the answer usually will show itself. 3. Be willing to offer advice. Allowing our kids to arrive at their own conclusions doesn’t mean we step back from our parenting duties. Sometimes our kids come to us because they’re frustrated or hurt and they need our guidance. Allow your child to work out some answers on their own but know it’s okay to ask them, “Would you like to know what I would do?” Then talk through why they think your advice does or doesn’t make sense for them. Visit www.RealParentsRealAnswers.com for more parenting advice on topics such as communication, building self-esteem and courage, and managing stress in children.
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JULY WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 LECTURE Date with History: The Battle of Cantigny – Author Matthew Davenport discusses America’s first modern military battle. 7:30 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8187. FRIDAY, JULY 3 MOVIE Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets – Celebrate summer with a family movie under the stars. 8:30 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. TUESDAY, JULY 7 CONCERT Hula O Puanani and Hoapili – Hawaiian entertainment. 7 p.m. Fishel Park, Downers Grove. 630-960-7500. 48 great events
KIDS Entertainment – Free program with Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Community Park, Lisle. 630-964-3410. THURSDAY, JULY 9 CONCERT Brass Buckle Band – Enjoy live country-rock in outdoor venue. 7-9 p.m. Sunshine Park, Willowbrook. 630-654-1428. CONCERT Special Consensus – Four-person acoustic bluegrass band. 7 p.m. Central Park, Oak Brook. 630-990-4233. FUNDRAISER Summer Cocktail Party – Cocktails & dancing. Benefits Lynn Sage Cancer research Foundation. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Chicago. 312-926-7133. KIDS Kids’ Fun Day – Summer fun for the kids including inflatables, face painting, balloons, games and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Heritage Park, Villa Park. 630-627-6100. KIDS Nature Arts Mini-Camp – Paint, pound, press, sculpt & print using treasures found on nature hikes. Ages 7-10. 9-11 a.m. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. Register: 630-627-6100. Also 7/10. WORKSHOP Beginners’ Canoe Workshop– Learn about parts of the canoe & basic paddle strokes, then test your new skills with a paddle around the lake. Free. 3-5 p.m. Wampum Lake, Thornton. Register: 708-386-4042 x23. FRIDAY, JULY 10 FUNDRAISER Dogleg Open Golf Outing – Shotgun start scramble, dinner, raffles, & more. Prosuburban family | subfam.com
ceeds benefit Anderson Animal Shelter 10 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course, Elgin. 847697-2880 x33. KIDS Touch a Truck – Collection of unique vehicles for children to sit in and touch. 10 a.m.- Noon. Willowbrook. 630-920-2251. SALE Hinsdale Sidewalk Sale – Special deals outside participating businesses. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hinsdale. 630-323-3952. Also 7/11. SATURDAY, JULY 11 CONCERT West Suburban Symphony Orchestra– Enjoy a program that celebrates humor across symphonic music. 8 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Tickets: 630-260-8162. FAMILY Old Settler’s Picnic –Costumed staff re-enact an afternoon of 19th century farm folks coming together to share food, games, and music. Noon-3 p.m. Heritage Farm, Schaumburg. 847-985-2100. FAMILY Vintage Base Ball – Enjoy an afternoon of America’s pastime as it was played more than 100 years ago. 1 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. KIDS Tour de Naperville – Celebrate the Tour de France by participating in this junior bike ride. Ages 3-5 at 9 a.m. Ages 6-10 at 9:30 a.m. Naperville. 630848-5000. VOLUNTEER Restoration Work Day – Help to restore a wildlife habitat. 10 a.m.-Noon. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs. 708839-6897. July/August 2015
SUNDAY, JULY 12 CONCERT Dulcimer and Folk Music Performance– Musicians perform songs on traditional instruments. 2 p.m. Graue Mill & Museum, Oak Brook. 630-655-2090. SALE La Grange Craft Fair – Nearly 200 crafters & artisans line the downtown sidewalks. 10 a.m.5 p.m. La Grange. www.lgba.com. Also 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on 7/11.
FRIDAY, JULY 17 FAMILY Tales by Firelight: A Night Hike Adventure – Kick off the evening with tales told around a campfire before you hit the trails to explore the woods at night. 8-9 p.m. Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, St. Charles. 630-513-4399. GARDENING Midwest Pond & Koi Society Club Meeting – Topic is small ponds. White Fence Farm, Romeoville. 312-409-2081. www.mpks.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 MOVIE Big Hero 6 – Family entertainment with a movie in the park after dark. 8:30 p.m. Community Park, Lisle. 630-964-3410.
SATURDAY, JULY 18 FAMILY Diesel Days – Vintage diesels will pass in review at the depot. Take a ride on a coach train and a caboose train pulled by one of these powerful giants. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000. www. irm.org. Also 7/19. FAMILY Reptiles Rule – Meet turtles, snakes, and lizards as they slither their way into your heart. 11 a.m.-4 p.m Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Also 7/19. FUNDRAISER Brunch at Ball Gardens – Enjoy brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Gardens open until 3 p.m. Master Gardeners available. Supports community programs of U of I extension in Du Page. West Chicago. 630-534-6443. SPORTS DuPage Derby Dames – Roller derby bouts benefitting charity. 5:30 p.m. Coachlite Skate Center, Roselle. 630-325-3482. Also 8/29.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 CONCERT June’s Got the Cash – Celebrating the music of Johnny Cash and June Carter. 7-8 p.m. Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville. 630-393-1171. THURSDAY, JULY 16 CONCERT West Suburban Concert Band – This 50-member community band’s repertoire of marches, show tunes, classical, Big Band, and patriotic anthems. 7 p.m. Central Park, Oak Brook. 630-990-4233. MOVIE Disney’s Sing-a-long Frozen – Special movie screening where audience can join in on songs. Costumes encouraged. 8 p.m. FREE. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.
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draiser – Brunch, shopping and a show in support of LivingWell and Fox Valley Repertory. 12-4 p.m. Pheasant Run, St. Charles. 630-584-6342. STAGE Shakespeare in the Park: Twelfth Night – The Midsummer Theater Company presents an outdoor Shakespearean play. Free. 6 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Tickets: 630-260-8162. THURSDAY, JULY 23 CONCERT Peter Oprisko: Sinatra Tribute – An eight-piece orchestra backs singer Peter Opisko. 7 p.m. Central Park, Oak Brook. 630-990-4233. CONCERT Saturday June Band – Rocking the Chicago area for 20+ years playing your favorites. 7:30-9 p.m. McCullough Park, Aurora. 630-966-4555. FRIDAY, JULY 24 CONCERT Dave Rudolph – Summer beach music with conga lines, limbo & other activities. 1 p.m. Oakbrook Terrace. 630-627-6100. CONCERT Fortunate Sons – CCR cover band opens for Daryl Stuermer, guitarist for Genesis & Phil Collins’ band. 7 p.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630-420-6010. FAMILY Fun Fest – Fun fair games for the whole family. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Community Park, Lisle. 630-964-3410. SATURDAY, JULY 25 ART Take Part in Art – Create nature-inspired art through a variety of techniques and activities. 10
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Taste of Chicago – July 8-12. One of the nation’s premiere outdoor food festivals showcasing the diversity of Chicago’s dining scene. The food is complemented by live music and exciting activities for the whole family. Grant Park. 312-744-3315.
Ashore Thing – July 11. Watch this parade of sailboats that kicks off Chicago Yacht Club’s annual Race to Mackinac. Enjoy music, refreshments and children’s activities. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Navy Pier. 312-8617777. Millennium Park Summer Film Series – Enjoy free movies at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Popular films shown on 40-foot LED screen with state-of-the-art sound. Pack a picnic dinner to enjoy with your friends and family. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through 9/1. 312-7443315. Sheffield Garden Walk & Music Festival – July 18 & 19. Garden and architectural tours, live music, food and Chicago Craft Beer Festival. Noon- 10 p.m. both days. Chicago. 773-929-9255. Chinatown Summer Fair – July 19. Iconic annual celebration of Asian culture. Lion dance procession, arts & crafts, food, music & more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Chicago. 773-868-3010. Taste of Greektown – August 22 & 23. Hellenic pride takes center stage with this popular culinary fest featuring live music, belly dancing and much more. Noon-11 p.m. Halsted Street, Chicago. 773-868-3010. Chicago Jazz Festival – September 3-6. 37th annual Labor Day weekend blowout. Free jazz music by some of the world’s best musicians on several stages at the Chicago Cultural Center and in Millennium Park. 312-744-5000. The Art Institute of Chicago – “Whistler and Roussel: Linked Visions” Wed. through 8/26. Kid-friendly music series. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Glencoe. 847-835-5440.
Chicago Botanic Garden – “Dancin’ Sprouts” Through 9/27. Exhibition exploring the collaboration of a 19th century London artists’ circle including James McNeill Whistler and Theodore Roussel. Chicago. 312-443-3600. Field Museum of Natural History – “Open Air.” Through 9/7. Special outdoor exhibition highlights a collection of iconic photographs taken by legendary sports photographer Walter Iooss, Jr. featuring Michael Jordan Chicago. 312-922-9410. Museum of Science & Industry – “Science Storms.” Feel the physics and consider the chemistry of natural phenomena like tornados and avalanches. Chicago. 773-684-1414. Museum of Contemporary Art – “The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now.”Through 11/22. This exhibition links the vibrant legacy of the 1960s African American avant-garde to current art and culture through works of music and art. Chicago. 312-280-2660. Adler Planetarium – Astronomy in Culture tells stories about the understanding and use of astronomy in ancient and medieval cultures. Chicago. 312-9227827. Shedd Aquarium – “Jazzin’ at the Shedd” 5-10 p.m. Wed. through 9/9. Bring your family and friends to the Shedd to hear some of the city’s finest musicians while you enjoy beverages and light refreshments. Take advantage of extended hours to visit with your favorite animals. Chicago. 312-939-2438.
a.m.-2 p.m. Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook. 630206-9566 CONCERT And Beyond– Band specializing in classic rock favorites & more. 7 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Tickets: 630-260-8162. CONCERT Think Floyd – Cover band plays entire “Dark Side of the Moon” album plus other favorites. 6:3010 p.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630-420-6010. NATURE Night Sky Program – Peek at the universe through telescopes with the Chicago Astronomical Society. 8-11 p.m. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature center, Willow Springs. 708-839-6897.
SUNDAY, JULY 26 HISTORY Trades Day – Discover trades & crafts from the past to the present. Visit with artists & tradesmen, such as the blacksmith, quilter, needle felter & more. 1-4 p.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630420-6010. PERFORMANCE Louisa May Alcott – Outdoor first-person performance about the author of Little Women. 2 p.m. Graue Mill & Museum, Oak Brook. 630655-2090.
PETS Canine Carnival – Carnival just for dogs! Goody bags, raffles, photos and vendors. 6:30-8 p.m. Palatine. Register: 847-705-5123. SENIORS Senior Program – Remain a lifelong learner with a nature activity. 10-11 a.m. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs. 708839-6897.
TUESDAY, JULY 28 KIDS Entertainment – Free program with Dave Rudolf’s Beach Party. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Community Park, Lisle. 630-964-3410. MOVIE The Little Rascals – Family entertainment with a movie in the Park after Dark. 8:30 p.m. Community Park, Lisle. 630-964-3410.
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THURSDAY, JULY 30 FAMILY Cantigny Park 60th Anniversary Celebration & McCormick Day –Vintage games & crafts for kids, concerts & more. The special day will be capped by a Ravinia-like concert by Chicago Sinfonietta at 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. MOVIE Sing-a-long Annie – Little Orphan Annie comes to life, thanks to you. 8 p.m. FREE. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 ANIMALS Dog Days – Enjoy everything canine at this annual event, with special entertainment & vendors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630668-5161. FESTIVAL Destination Asia – Explore this exotic culture through music, dance & more. See tree collections from China, Japan and Korea. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Also 8/2.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 FAMILY Vintage Transport Extravaganza – Displays of antique autos, trucks, fire engines, tractors, motorcycles and buses. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000. www.irm.org. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 FAMILY National Night Out/Touch-a-Truck – Get July/August 2015
up close to a fire truck, police cars, garbage truck & more. 6 p.m. Oakbrook Terrace Park District. 630-627-6100. MOVIE Big Hero 6 – Enjoy this family friendly movie under the stars. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 8:30 p.m. Oakbrook Terrace Park District. 630-627-6100. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 FAMILY Reptiles Revealed – Enjoy an up-close visit with local reptiles. 1-2:30 p.m. Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest. 708-366-6530. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 AUDITION Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale – Auditions for the Fall/Spring season (September 2015-May 2016) for all voice parts. 630-415-3066. Also 8/11. CONCERT Aurora American Legion Band – An eclectic mix of musicians playing patriotic, classical & popular music. 7:30-9 p.m. McCullough Park, Aurora. 630-966-4555. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 FAMILY Backyard Bats – Evening presentation & bat search hike. 7:30-9 p.m. Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, St. Charles. 630-513-4399. FAMILY Dive-In Movie – Watch a movie in the water at the Aquatic Center. 7 p.m. Oak Brook Park District. 630-990-4233. Coming Next for the SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 CONCERT Corpo Musicale Ogliatese – 65-piece Italian orchestra performs show tunes, movie themes, classical & contemporary. Free. 7 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. FAMILY Cardboard Boat Regatta – Enter a boat in the competition or join as a spectator. 9-11 a.m. Sea Lion Aquatic Park, Lisle. 630-964-3410. VOLUNTEER Restoration Work Day – Help to restore a wildlife habitat. 10 a.m.-Noon. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs. 708-839-6897. SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 FAMILY French Connection Day – A day long festival celebrating all things French. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 MOVIE Maleficent – Family entertainment with a movie in the park after dark. 8:30 p.m. Community Park, Lisle. 630-964-3410.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 SALE - Fall Koi & Goldfish Auction Includes silent auction for pond equipment. Buying open to public. The Hidden Gardens, Willowbrook. 312-409-2081. www.mpks.org. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 CONCERT - Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners Big Band – Performing the music of Count Basie, Buddy Rich and Stan Kenton. 7-8:30 p.m. Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville. 630-393-1171. CONCERT U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-American – Shades of Blue jazz ensemble performs. Free. 6 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 CONCERT Heartless – Heart tribute band, followed by Mike & Joe, a premier Chicago party band. 6-10 p.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630-420-6010. GARDENING Midwest Pond & Koi Society Club Meeting – Topic is garden Bulbs. Bohemian Crystal, Westmont. 312-409-2081. www.mpks.org. NATURE Friday Night Hikes: Insects – Explore the night while listening to the sounds of insects. 7:30-9 p.m. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs. 708-839-6897. SATURDAY, AUGUST July August 201522issue:Layout 1
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 FAMILY Star Gazing Party – View the heavens through telescopes, lay back & wish upon a shooting star, or enjoy games, crafts, & refreshments inside. Spring Valley Nature Center, Schaumburg. 847-985-2100. July/August 2015
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 FUNDRAISER Rockin’ for Rescue – Food, entertainment and raffle. Benefits Great Lakes Lab Rescue 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Elmhurst. 708-572-4552. MONDAY, AUGUST 24 AUDITIONS The Festival Chorus – Accepting adult vocalists. No audition necessary. Voice placement only. Mondays 7:30-10 p.m. Harper College, Palatine. president@festivalchorus.org. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 FAMILY Band Organ Rally – Enjoy a fine summer afternoon while listening to the happiest music on earth. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000. www.irm.org. Also 8/30.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 CONCERT ARRA – Enjoy classic rock in outdoor venue. 7-9 p.m. Sunshine Park, Willowbrook. 630-654-1428. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 MOVIES Monsters University – Enjoy this family-friendly movie under the stars. 8 p.m. Bensenville. 630-766-7015.
FAMILY Munchin’ Monarchs – Try your hand at feeding monarch butterflies and get an up close look at these winged wonders. 12-3 p.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074. CONCERT Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters – The Carpenters’ love songs performed by singer Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band. 8 p.m. Pheasant Run, St. Charles. 630-584-6342.
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chair. 5:30–8 p.m. Wed. through 8/26. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074. ADULTS New Horizons Social Groups – Meet singles over 40 at dances, game & card nights, picnics, book club, outside entertainment. newhorizons2.com. ADULTS W.O.W – Support group for all widowed persons. Various social activities. Third Thursday of each month. DuPage County. 630-620-4060. ART Van Gogh to Pollock – See a comprehensive snapshot of art making as a series of rebellions. Tues.Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m-8 p.m. through 9/20. Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee. 414-224-3200. CAR SHOW Cruise Nights – Check out cool cars while enjoying live entertainment. 6- 10 p.m. Sat. through 8/29. Lombard. 630-620-5700. FAMILY Day Out With Thomas – The everpopular Thomas the Tank Engine returns. 8/15, 8/16, 8/22 & 8/23. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815923-4000. www.irm.org. FAMILY Family Nights – Live music, kid-friendly fare & entertainment after hours. Thurs. through 8/27. 5-8 p.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074. FAMILY Family Night Out – Casual fun for all ages. Bring a picnic. 3rd Thurs in July & Aug. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. FAMILY Summer Nights – Enjoy roaming performers, beer & wine gardens, kids’ entertainment, live music & a laser light show. 4-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. through 8/8. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000. FAMILY Traction Weekend – See vintage trac-
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tion equipment in operation, including a Trolley Pageant on Saturday. 7/3 through 7/5. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000. FAMILY Uniquely Thursdays – Live music, food vendors, children’s activities & sponsor giveaways. Thurs. through 8/13. 6-9 p.m. Burlington Park, Hinsdale. 630-323-3952. HEALTH Yoga in the Woods – A 1.5mi. hike & yoga set to the sounds of nature. 9-11 a.m. Sun. 7/12, 8/23. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature center, Willow Springs. 708-839-6897. Kids Afternoon Adventures – Dive into history at these themed programs each with a related craft. Ages 5-12. 1-3 p.m. Wed. through 8/12. Des Plaines History Center, Des Plaines. 847-391-5399. KIDS Children’s Farm Chores – Learn firsthand how 1890s children helped around the house and farm. On Mondays, help with mom’s chores; on Thursdays, dad’s. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Mon. & Thurs, 7/6-8/27. Kline Kreek Farm, West Chicago. 630-876-5900. KIDS Puppet Makers Mini-Camp – Create your very own puppet using a variety of methods and use them to tell stories. Ages 4-7. 12:30-2:30 p.m. 7/30 & 7/31. Lake View Nature center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630627-6100. KIDS Design Team @Robie House – Interactive craft programs that incorporate play into the creative process. Must be accompanied by adult. 1011:30 a.m. Thurs. 7/9 through 7/30. Frederick C. Robie House, Oak Park. 312-994-4020.
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KIDS History Connections Drop-In – Explore a different theme each week & learn about our country’s military history. Free. Ages 6-12. 1-3 p.m. Tues. through 8/25. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. KIDS Playscape Readers – Find a seat on the quilt for you and your child and enjoy an engaging story time featuring changing seasonal themes. Wed. through 9/30. 11-11:15 a.m. (Ages 2-5) & 1-1:15 p.m. (Ages 5-7). Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630-420-§010. KIDS Wild Wednesdays Drop-In – Enjoy hands-on nature exploration through games & crafts. Free. Ages 3-10. 1-3 p.m. Wed. through 8/5. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. MOVIES Oakbrook Center – Free movies on a 32’x18’digital LED screen on the Village Green lawn. 7 p.m. Wed. through 8/26. Oak Brook. oakbrookcenter.com. MUSIC Live Concert Series – Free concerts each week at the Promenade. 7-9 p.m. Thurs. through 8/13. Bolingbrook. 630-296-8340. SHOW TransWorld’s Jewelry and Accessories Show – Find jewelry, fashion, accessories, gift, beauty, home décor, housewares & more for bargain prices. Thurs. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 16-19. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. 847-446 - 8434. SPORTS Paddle Boats – Boats available in first come, first serve basis. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed. & 12-4 p.m. Sat. through 9/5. Terrace View Park, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-627-6100. SPORTS Kane County Cougars – Enjoy a game with this Class A Cubs affiliate. Geneva. 630-232-8811. SPORTS Joliet Slammers – Frontier league team provides for a great family outing. Joliet. 815722-2287. STAGE Beaches: A New Musical – Follow two friends through 30 years of camaraderie, laughter & sorrow. Through 8/16. Drury Lane, Oak Brook. 630530-0111. STAGE The Addams Family – The musical comedy of a ghoulish American family. Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m. 7/10 through 7//19. North Central College, Naperville. 630-637-7469. STAGE Shrek: The Musical – Little Mountain Community Theatre presents this fairy tale in a swamp. Wed. 7/10 & Thurs. 7/11. at 7:30 p.m. Fri. 7/12 at 2 p.m. Lemont High School Performing Arts Center, Lemont. 630-418-2353. STAGE Theatre Hikes: Iron Mask – Walk along with the action during this outdoor performance based on Alexandre Dumas’ Man in the Iron Mask. Sat. & Sun. at 1 p.m. Through 7/26. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074. STAGE The Winter’s Tale – Shakespeare’s fable of jealousy, love, & the price of both performed by the First Folio Theatre. 7/11 through 8/9. Mayslake Peabody Theater, Oak Brook. 630-986-8067. TOUR Midwest Pond & Koi Society Pond Tour 2015– A self-guided tour of ponds in the Chicago and Suburb area. 7/18, 7/19, 7/25 &7/26. 312-409-2081. www.mpks.org. July/August 2015
DINING GUIDE Mon Ami Gabi Our traditional bistro is perfect for your next party, rehearsal dinner, business gathering or special event! Mon Ami Gabi has two private rooms available seven days a week for lunch, dinner and breakfast meetings. Semi-private dining is available as well for parties of 60 to 100 guests with the entire restaurant seating parties up to 250 guests. To inquire, contact Jessica Cavanah at jcavanah@leye.com or call 630-472-1900. Chef Events! Monthly Cooking Classes on Saturday, July 18 and Aug 15 from 10:00am-12:00pm; French Masters Wine Dinner with The Art Institute of Chicago on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:00pm and Craft Beer Dinner on
Tuesday, Aug 18 at 6:00pm. FREE EATS! Text GABIOB to 30364 to receive text offers for free appetizers & desserts! Mon Ami Gabi is open for lunch and dinner daily as well as weekend brunch on Saturdays from 11:30am - 3:00pm and Sundays 10:30am - 3:00pm. 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523.
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Catch 35 Seafood & Steak At Catch 35 in Naperville You Can Have it ALL, with Our Lunch Menu. Take an Epicurean Adventure ...Signature Chopped Wedge Salads, Calamari Caesar, Fish Tacos, Classic Burgers, Florida Wild Gulf Shrimp, Beef Tenderloin Sliders, or the Blackened Tilapia Sandwich! New Extended Lunch Hours: Monday-Saturday starting at 11:30a.m.
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Catch 35 is a true Seafood house that serves a wide variety of amazing dishes, from contemporary American to exotic Asian cuisine. Try the Lake Superior whitefish, Block Island swordfish, or the popular Alaskan Halibut. For an Asian flair, savor Szechwan scallops, Sashimi yellow-fin tuna, or the freshest Chilean Sea Bass.
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Vino Thai Thai’s serves up healthy and fresh Thai Cuisine. Ever since 1990, Vino Thai has provided customers with the finest and freshest tasting Thai food in a pleasurable dining atmosphere. Signature dishes include Golden Chicken, Crazy Noodles and Chicken Curry Fried Rice. Dine in - Carry Out. Vino Thai is located in East Gate Commons, 3825 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174. Open every day for lunch and dinner. For reservations call 630-443-8461. vinothai.com
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Shikara, an authentic Indian restaurant is a truly unique addition to those craving the deep, rich flavors of the populous land. Indian cookery is among the world’s most distinctive and enticing cuisines, one whose influence can be discerned in culinary traditions around the globe. Over the generations, Indian food has taken on many shapes and forms, absorbing culinary techniques found in both eastern and western regions of the world. Through years of experience, our chefs can now offer a perfect balance of both the traditional as well as the contemporary forms that Indian cooking has developed. Now, food connoisseurs can take delight in the various dishes that taste as exotic as their names. This company has been in the Restaurant, Catering & Banquet business for more than 20 years. 1620 75th St.,Downers Grove. 630-964-1720. www. shikararestaurant.com suburban family | subfam.com
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Village of Hinsdale Parks & Recreation Department
630-789-7090
50-meter pool with 25-meter L shape • Zero depth walk in wading pool Water play features • Diving well with two 1 meter boards and a 3-meter diving board • Drop slide Sand play area • Swim & Diving lessons, private lessons, swim team, birthday parties and more!
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$70 for Residents and $100 for Non Residents! Save money on daily rates, use it to bring friends and family to the pool!
Memberships on sale now! Individual, Family and Senior passes. Call about our new Neighborly Rates for surrounding communities!
Summer Programs & Special Events Mark your calendar for summer fun. Details on programs, camps and special eventsv can be found on line at www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
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Lake Park Golf Course & Marina Your destination for family fun all summer!
FootGolf comes to Lake Park! The hottest game right now is an exciting combination of soccer & golf. Bring your ball or rent one of ours and get kickin’! We’re hosting a FootGolf Open on Aug 22. Info at footgolfillinois.com. Don’t miss it!
18-hole par-3 short course. We welcome beginners of all ages! This is a great course for young players, and a perfect place for any golfer to practice their all-important short game. Youth play rounds, with an adult, for just $7. There are lessons, leagues and special events, including tournaments, all season. Find everything on our website at DPParks.org, or call the clubhouse: 847-391-5730. • We proudly sponsor Sticks for Kids, and provide clubs free of charge. • Lake Park Junior Open, Friday, July 17. Under 11 and 11+ age groups. • Lake Park Open Championship, Friday, August 14. For all ages. • Save with 10-play passes and Lake Park Golf Course Memberships. • We do parties! Our staff will help put together an event to remember.
Family Picnics, Parties & Outings Lake Park is a popular spot for families, reunions, and company parties. Rent one of two large picnic shelters, or the wide open space on the south end and put up a tent. Info is on our website, DPParks.org, or call Mary Ann at 847-391-5700. Boats, Boats, Boats! Rent paddleboats, kayaks, and fishing boats; enjoy Lake Park from a beautiful new angle. Come see the annual Labor Day Regatta.
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1015 Howard Ave. • DPParks.org
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