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Naper Nights,. Photo courtesy of Naper Settlement Here’s your source for current and upcoming great events. Event information is subject to change without notice, therefore, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm – and be certain to tell ‘em you saw it in Suburban Family Magazine!
TUESDAY, JULY 4 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
5:30-8:30 PM, Elmhurst City Centre, 630-833-1457.
If you have an event of regional interest, we’d love to hear from you. Send to “Great Events” Fax: 866-779-4320, E-mail: mail@ subfam.com Mail: P.O. Box 1266, Westmont, IL 60559. Deadline for inclusion in the Sept./Oct issue is Friday, Aug. 18.
FRIDAY, JULY 7
FAMILY Gardens Bike Tour – Visitors will be escorted on a leisurely ride with plenty of stops at park attractions. Ages 8 and older. 6:30 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Also 8/10. Register www.cantigny.org.
JULY SATURDAY, JULY 1
ADULTS Citizenship Class – Class will cover 100 civic exam questions, N-400 application and the English interview portion. Must be legal resident. 1 PM. Wauconda Area Public Library. wauclib.org. CAR SHOW Final Auto Show – Volo Auto Museum hosts its final car show with VooDoo A Go Go #5 featuring flame shooting cars and live music. 10 AM-5 PM. Volo Auto Museum. Volo, IL. 815.385-3644.
FAMILY Post Parade Activities – Moonwalks, inflatable obstacle course, penny carnival, face painting, music, dancing. 1-4 PM. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. gepark.org/regatta. FAMILY Juggler – Andy Head performs a high-energy, award winning comedic juggling act,. Helen Plum Library. 630-627-0316 x 251.
SATURDAY, JULY 8
ADULTS Bird Watching – Learn all about one of America’s favorite birds, Purple Martins. 7:30 AM. Cantigny Golf, Wheaton. www.cantigny.org. FAMILY Japanese Game Day – Games, crafts and an outdoor movie. Children’s Garden. 11 AM-4PM. Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL. 630-968-0074.
FRIDAY, JULY 14
FAMILY Storytime in the Gardens – Join Winfield Library Staff to explore favorite stories and activities. 10:3011:30 AM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Register Winfield Library 630-653-7599. HOBBYISTS Elmwood Park Sports Card and Memorabilia Show – Bobby Hull of the Chicago Blackhawks and Dan Hampton of the Chicago Bears scheduled to appear. 5:30-8:30 PM, Elmwood Park Parks and Recreation Center, 708-259-4606.
SUNDAY, JULY 9
SATURDAY, JULY 15
FAMILY Theater – COD’s Theater Department presents three “Plays on Words,” interactive performance. Lawn seating, chairs and blankets welcome. 12-1 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. www.cantigny.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 16
FAMILY Vintage Baseball Game – Witness “America’s Pastime” as it was played during Civil War Times. 1 PM. Also 8/20. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. www.cantigny.org.
FAMILY Sundae Funday – Celebrate National Ice Cream Day. 12-12:30 PM and 4-4:30 PM. Prospect Park Splash Pad. 630-692-5127.
FAMILY Dino Digs – Preschoolers and an adult can enjoy science and the world around them through stories, songs and activities. 1PM. Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha. 262-653-4140.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
FAMILY Cavalcade of Brass – Watch 9 drum and bugle corps compete. 7pm. Benedictine University, Lisle. 224-567-8171. FAMILY Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta – Build a boat or just watch the race. Prizes for winning race and the most spectacular sinking. Noon. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. gepark.org/regatta.
KIDS All About Chicks – Children can hold baby chicks, visit the hatchery and learn about chickens, paint eggs and gather eggs from the nest. 10 AM-12 PM. Blackbery Farm, Aurora IL. 630-892-1550. KIDS LEGO Madness – Kids can challenge themselves to learn new techniques with the monthly theme, or try free building.6 PM. Bloomingdale Public Library. 630-529-3120. ADULTS Monthly Meditation – Integrate a calming and joyful meditation practice into your life. Bring a yoga mat or towel for seated and supine exercises on the floor. 7 PM. Itasca Community Library. 630-773-1699. 54 great events
FAMILY Japanese Game Day – Games, crafts in the Children’s Garden. 11 AM-4PM. Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL. 630-968-0074.
ADULTS Gardening – Get great ideas for your own garden by touring Cantigny’s “garden for gardeners.” 11 AM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. www.cantigny.org. ADULTS “The Spirited Botanist” – See demonstrations of how to make alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks featuring fruit, vegetable and edible flowers. Enjoy the drink, too. 6:30 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Also 8/9. Register 630-260-8162 or www.cantigny.org.
FAMILY Bikers, Branches and Bites – Enjoy vehiclefree roads, live entertainment, and a food truck social. 4:30 PM -Sunset. Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL. 630-968-0074. FAMILY Theater – Shakespeare: “As You Like It.” Outdoor play surrounded by gardens. 6 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Rain date 7/23. Register www.cantigny.org.
ADULT iPad/iPhone Help Desk – One-on-one assistance from a volunteer to help with Siri, texts, photos, apps. 9 AM-12 PM. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. Register 630627-0316, ext. 237.
THURSDAY, JULY 20
ADULTS Garden Photo Tips – Receive advice from skilled horticulture volunteer. 6:30 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 8/17. Also Register 630-260-8162 or www.cantigny.org.
FAMILY Movie in the Park: The Jungle Book – Take in a show, preceded by a craft project. Dusk. Lake Foxcroft Park. Glen Ellyn Park District. gepark.org/movies.
FAMILY Storytime in the Gardens – Join West Chicago Library Staff to explore favorite stories and activities. 10:30-11:30 AM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Register with West Chicago Library PGarza@westchicago.lib.il.us.
THURSDAY, JULY 13
FRIDAY, JULY 21
FAMILY Block-to-Block Dance Party – Dance to disco dance music as well as watch local dance troupes perform. suburban family | subfam.com
CONCERT Family Concert – Critically acclaimed performer provides comedic show for whole family. All ages. July/August 2017