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U P C O M I N G WINTER events JANUARY 23 • DOWNERS GROVE EDIBLE SNOWMAN. Grades K-2. 4:00pm - 4:30pm.
Downers Grove Public Library. Kids Program Room. Roll the dice to get the pieces to put a snowman together, and when you’re done building him, you can eat it! Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200 with questions.
JANUARY 24 • PLAINFIELD COOKIE DECORATING. Milette’s Cakes presents a program is intended for those ages 6 to 10. Decorate cookies to share with friends and family in celebration of Valentine’s Day. For more information, email kids@ plainfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 815-439-2877.
JANUARY 24 • DOWNERS GROVE KICKIN’ UP SOME LAUGHS--COMEDY. 7:30pm – 9:00pm.
Tivoli Theatre: Classic Cinemas, 5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Fundraiser to benefit Downers Grove Roadrunners Soccer Club, a non-profit organization. Tickets $25 (pre-order), $30 at the door. Order tickets online. Featured comics: Dave Helem, Kevin Bozeman and Russ Williamson.
JANUARY 26 • DOWNERS GROVE FAMILY MOVIE - HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS (PG). 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Downers Grove Public Library. Kids Program Room. Bring a blanket and pillow to enjoy a movie on our giant screen! Closed Captioning is provided. Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200 with questions.
JANUARY 26 • WESTMONT WESTMONT READS: HOGWARTS HOUSE SORTING CEREMONY. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Drawing of the sorting hat against the great hall Westmont Public Library Lobby. Have you ever wondered what Hogwarts house you’d be sorted into? We’ve got you covered! Stop in for a special sorting ceremony or get sorted online by taking the quiz at westmontlibrary.org/westmontreads, starting January 21! The library will be giving away 40 free copies of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at each of our sorting events. Don’t worry, wizards, we will have an alternate giveaway when we run out of books. And please remember, the sorting hat has limited magic so it can only sort each wizard once. Due to limited supply, we will only provide one free copy of the book per family.
JANUARY 26 • LOCKPORT FAMILY FUN WITH LEGOS. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. At the White Oak
Library, Lockport Branch in the Children’s Program Room. A Saturday drop-in program for families. Make a creation to be put on display. Questions, call Cathy Weltsch at (815) 552-4265.
JANUARY 27 • SKOKIE COMING TOGETHER OPENING CEREMONY: CELEBRATING POLISH CULTURE. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Morton Grove Public Library
- Held at Niles West High School, 5701 W. Oakton St. in Skokie. Featuring a taste of Polish art, music, theatre, food, and an array of features to whet your appetite for the programs that will follow over the next several weeks. Please participate in this unique and educational program that has something to offer to everyone, and help make it a success. Learn while you have fun, meet new people and make new friends.
JANUARY 28 • PARK RIDGE SCIENCE NIGHT. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Turn your family into
scientists and explore fun science concepts with us! Make cool scientific discoveries through experiments, projects, and play. Different activities each class: the focus of today’s class is Stress Balls & Squishies. Ages: Families. Class Number 1160503-01. Location Wildwood Nature Center. R/NR $15 per family.
JANUARY 30 • JOLIET CUPCAKE DECORATING 101. From 7-8 pm at the Joliet
Public Library Black Road Branch. Meeting Room D, Meeting Room E, Meeting Room F. Come to this fun cupcake decorating demo. Sue Peltzer, owner of Delicious Creations, will teach you different ways to utilize tips and other tools to achieve different designs. Every guest will leave with a cupcake.
JANUARY 30 • SHOREWOOD NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION JAR CRAFT. Shorewood-Troy
Library from 6 – 7 p.m. Teens, join us as we celebrate the new year and make new resolutions. We will write them out, decorate them, and decorate our Resolution Jars as well! No resolution is too big or too small to set.
JANUARY 31 • SHOREWOOD BOB ROSS FAMILY ART NIGHT. At the Shorewood-Troy
Library. Meeting Room A from 6 – 7 p.m. Join us as we paint along to one of Bob Ross’ classic pieces! All materials will be provided. First Grade and up with parent.
FEBRUARY 1-14 • SHOREWOOD DIY VALENTINES. All day, every day at the Shorewood-Troy
Library. Love is in the Library. Spread some love by making your own Valentine! All supplies are provided, just bring a little love.
FEBRUARY 1 • PARK RIDGE VALENTINE’S PARTY WITH THE ANIMALS. 6:00 PM - 7:30
PM. Show your love for the animals! Create handmade Valentines for our cuddly friends. Spend some time with the critters – feeding, petting, playing, and learning about them. Then enjoy a Valentine snack and receive a Valentine from the animals to you! Ages 3-7 without adult. Class Number 1160210-01. Location Wildwood Nature Center. R/NR $16/$20.
FEBRUARY 1 • WOODRIDGE
ENCHANTED PRINCESS BALL. Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Community Center, Hickory/Oak. Age: 2Y-7Y with adult. Fee: $20(R)/$30(N). Here Ye! Here Ye! A royal decree for all in the land, An Enchanted Princess Ball is planned. Princesses come from far and wide, Keep your eyes open for a special guest to arrive. Please wear your pretty princess attire, For dancing, games and fun we aspire. We hope you can attend our royal ball, The hostesses of the Woodridge Park District await your call. Pre-registration is required.
FEBRUARY 1 • SHOREWOOD EMBROIDERY HEART SAMPLER. From 10 - 11 a.m. at
Shorewood-Troy Library - Studio 650. Learn different hand stitches that will create a lovely heart. Design is created by Rachel Meyer on Adventures-In-Making.com All supplies will be provided. Don’t forget your readers.
FEBRUARY 2 • DOWNERS GROVE FAMILY MOVIE - TROLLS (PG). 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Downers
Grove Public Library. Kids Program Room. Bring a blanket and pillow to enjoy a movie on our giant screen! Closed Captioning is provided. Contact the Kids Room Desk at kidsdesk@dglibrary.org or (630) 960–1200 with questions.
FEBRUARY 2 • SHOREWOOD JUMP FEST! Don’t let Winter bring you down, jump
around at Jump Fest. This great event will feature various inflatables all located inside the warm Walnut Trails School Gym. Each jumper will pay $10 for a wristband that gets you unlimited jumping fun until 4 p.m.
FEBRUARY 2 • CREST HILL STITCH IN PUBLIC DAY: WIZARD OF OZ-THEMED EMBROIDERY. From 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. At the White Oak Library, Crest Hill Branch. In honor of World Stitch in Public Day today, we’ll stitch an original Wizard of Oz-themed that’s been designed by Crest Hill Branch Manager, Amy Byrne, specifically for this event. Registration is now open.
FEBRUARY 4 • NILES A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS WITH FILM HISTORIAN ANNETTE BOCHENEK. 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Niles-Maine District Library, EVENTS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Commons Meeting Room A&B. Join Film Historian Annette Bochenek as she presents the history of the Academy Awards and some of its memorable moments, while also profiling the Best Picture picks for this year. It’s time to get red carpet-ready! The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories.
FEBRUARY 5 • CREST HILL KIDSZONE: HEART SUN CATCHERS. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the
White Oak Library, Crest Hill Branch Children’s Program Room. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are making sparkly suncatchers. This program is intended for ages 5-9. For information, call Brittany Whyte at (815) 552-4290 or email at bwhyte@whiteoaklibrary.org
FEBRUARY 6 • BOLINGBROOK COZY WINTER COTTAGES - A PAINTING WORKSHOP. At
Fountaindale Public Library – Vortex. From 6:30 -8 p.m. Learn to use some basic watercolor pencil techniques. Then create your own beautiful painting under the guidance of art teacher Christine Thornton. Grades 6–12.
FEBRUARY 7 • BOLINGBROOK ADVANCED T-SHIRT DESIGN. 6:30- 8 p.m. at Fountaindale
Public Library - Studio 300. Create multi-color, multilayered designs to adhere to fabric. This class is suggested for patrons who have taken the basic class. Note: Bring your own cotton t-shirt or other garment to class.
FEBRUARY 8 - 9 • DOWNERS GROVE DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE ICE FEST. 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
will host breweries such as Pollyanna, More Brewing, Noon Whistle, Metal Monkey, Miskatonic, Whiskey Hill, Kinslahger, Wild Onion, Elmhurst Brewing Co, Afterthought, Scallywags, Oswego Brewing Co and MORE! Participants will receive twenty (20) four ounce pours of a variety of craft beer selections. The event will have heated and lighted tents, camp fires, outdoor seating and Food Trucks to provide different food selections for patrons. Commemorative Mugs will also be sold at the event for $10. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://bit.ly/2SESjzu
FEBRUARY 9 • MORTON GROVE MORTON GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET – INDOOR WINTER MARKET. 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM. Morton Grove Civic
Center - 6140 Dempster St. Contact: Morton Grove Farmer’s Market, (847) 750-MGFM (6436) Email: info@ mgfarmermarket.org.
FEBRUARY 9 • JOLIET VALENTINES FOR SOLDIERS. Joliet Public Library. Ottawa
Street Branch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Burnham Room (Formerly Meeting Room B) This Valentine’s Day, show our nation’s bravest you care by sending them a Valentine! We’ll have all the supplies you need to say thank you to our troops, and you can make as many or as little as you want. We’ve partnered with Operation Care Package to make sure that your Valentine’s promptly get to those heroes who need it most, all taking place to the backdrop of some classic romantic movies. Light refreshments will be provided.
FEBRUARY 10 • JOLIET THE LINCOLN FAMILY LEGACY IN ILLINOIS. Presented by
Get out of the house for a weekend of fun, shopping and dining for all ages! The Annual Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival returns February 8-9, 2019. Watch carvers demonstrate their art in person Friday evening under the lights at 5:30 pm on the southeast corner of Main and Curtiss. Live ice carving demonstrations on Saturday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Main Street Train Station, as well as south of 5150 Main Street. Details at www.downtowndg.org or call 630-725-0991.
Dave Clark. Joliet Public Library. Ottawa Street Branch 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Burnham Room (Formerly Meeting Room B). While much is written about the enormous impact of Abraham Lincoln on the history of Illinois, the contributions of his wife and oldest son are sometimes overlooked. In this program, we explore the Lincoln Family Legacy in the state, from Abe’s arrival as a young man in 1830 to Robert Todd’s departure for Vermont and Washington DC in 1911.
FEBRUARY 8 • DES PLAINES FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS - EIGHTH GRADE. 6:30pm - 8:05pm.
FEBRUARY 11 • NILES BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE PRESENTATION - “BLACK PANTHER”. 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Village of Niles Senior
Des Plaines Public Library. Meeting Room B/C. A free screening of the independent film Eighth Grade. 93 minutes, Rated R. A lonely young teen, ignored by her classmates, makes her way through the last week of middle school. As funny as it is heartfelt, this film was nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards.
FEBRUARY 9 • JOLIET HAWAIIAN LUAU. At the Joliet Library Black Road Branch.
(All ages) Got cabin fever? Join us from 1 to 3 p.m. for an all-out beach bash in the middle of winter at the Joliet Public Library! Kids and adults can drop in to sip their delicious tropical drink along our “seashore,” play games, listen to music, and picture themselves on a faraway beach.
FEBRUARY 9 • WARRENVILLE HARD WATER CLASSIC. 12 – 3:30PM. Take part in the only
competitve ice-fishing tournament in DuPage, and then stick around for door prizes and awards. Bring your own equipment and bait. All ages. $20 per person in advance; $25 at the event. Register online or at 630-933-7248. Blackwell — Warrenville. Presented by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
FEBRUARY 9 • WESTMONT WESTMONT BEER FESTIVAL. 3PM – 7PM. $40. Join us at the 2019 Winter Beer Festival which will feature craft brewers from the Chicagoland area! Ty Warner Park
Center, 999 Civic Center Dr. Black Panther (PG-13, 135 min) After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people. –Wikipedia. Meal includes: Grilled chicken, sides, beverage, and dessert. Cost: $7 Member/$10.50 Non-Member with dinner Registration is required, please call 847-588-8420.
FEBRUARY 11 • CREST HILL KIDSZONE: VALENTINE DAY CARDS. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the
White Oak Library, Crest Hill Branch Children’s Program Room. Make a fun and festive Valentine’s Day card for the people you love.This program is intended for ages 5-9. Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please inform us 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No shows may be waitlisted for future programs. For more information, call Terri Purcell (815) 552-4290 or email at tpurcell@ whiteoaklibrary.org
FEBRUARY 13 • WESTMONT VALENTINE’S DAY COOKIE DECORATING. 6:30 PM - 8:00
PM. Westmont Public Library Community Meeting Room - First Floor. Love is in the air! Join us in decorating Valentine’s Day themed cookies and make a couple of sweet treats to take home! If you are unable to attend a program for which you have registered, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make your spot available for someone else.
FEBRUARY 13 • BOLINGBROOK VALENTINE’S DAY PAINT NIGHT FOR ADULTS - LET’S TANGO. From 6-8 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library Meeting Room B.6:00pm - 8:00 p.m. Join Diane from UR the Artist for this special paint night to celebrate Valentine’s Day. All supplies are provided, and light refreshments will be served.
FEBRUARY 13 • BOLINGBROOK COZY VALENTINE HOLDER. At the Fountaindale Public
Library – Vortex, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Use yarn to decorate a small wooden box that you can use to hold your special Valentine’s Day wishes. Grades 6–12.
FEBRUARY 14 • PARK RIDGE LETTERS FROM THE HEART. 7:00 PM. After Chicago native
Dennis Depcik lost his wife of 41 years he rediscovered hundreds of their love letters written while he was in the Army. Join Dennis as he reads from his book inspired by these letters, Wouldn’t It Be Something. There is a $5 fee per person for non-Park Ridge Library cardholders. Please visit the Library in person to register and pay by cash or check. There are no refunds for program fees. Location: First Floor Meeting Room, Park Ridge Library (90 Maximum).
FEBRUARY 16 • ROMEOVILLE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION. This White Oak
Library District wide event will be held at the Romeoville Recreation Center 900 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446. To register or get more information call Tony Dunbar at the Romeoville Branch (815) 552-4230 or email adunbar@whiteoaklibrary.org Morning session - 10 - 11:45 a.m. The morning programming features author readings from Andre Renee, who is a successful African American author. His books feature African American characters, considers his collection of 6 children’s books as great sources. Registration includes lunch: Noon - 12:45. Registration is required for Sponsored Lunch Morning Program, Afternoon Program, or Full Day. Lunch for those who register.
FEBRUARY 16 • MORTON GROVE COLD BREWS CRAFT BEER EVENT - FEATURING THE FRANK AND DAVE BAND. Pizza tastings by Lou Malnati’s. 3:00 –
6:00 pm. Morton Grove Civic Center - 6140 Dempster St. Morton Grove Park District and Joseph Mullarkey Distributors present the fourth annual Cold Brews. Visit local breweries serving craft, seasonal and import beers, located at stations throughout the center. This year’s lineup: Revolution Brewing (Chicago, IL), Sketchbook Brewing (Evanston, IL), Alarmist Brewing (Chicago, IL), and Brickstone Brewing (Bourbonnais, IL) to name a few! FEE: R/NR $35. 21 AND OVER.
FEBRUARY 18 • PLAINFIELD TEEN PAINTING PARTY: THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD. At the
Plainfield Library from 6:30 – 8 p.m. This program is intended for those ages 11 to 17. Shane Rotkis of Imagine Arts Plainfield will be here to provide step by step instructions so that you can create a Wizard of Oz themed canvas painting. All supplies will be provided.
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STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUM. A Fountaindale Library
program, at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum - 444 E. Briarcliff Road from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Spark your imagination with stories, songs, fun and a take-home craft. After storytime, stick around to explore the museum and learn more about our village. Storytime includes free museum admission.
FEBRUARY 22 • DOWNERS GROVE FRIDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE - DUNKIRK. 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Downers Grove Public Library. Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100). Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German Army, and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II. From IMDB. Contact the Ask Us Desk at askus@dglibrary.org or call (630) 960-1200 with questions.
FEBRUARY 24 • DES PLAINES MY FAIR AUDREY - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO AUDREY HEPBURN. 2:00pm - 3:10pm. Des Plaines Public Library. Meeting Room B/C. When you think of Audrey Hepburn, you think of timeless beauty. But Audrey was so much more than a pretty face. From World War II refugee to Academy Award winner, Audrey lead a remarkable and exemplary life. Actress, fashion icon, wife, mother, and tireless humanitarian, Audrey is as much beloved today as she was half a century ago. Join acclaimed Chicago cabaret artist, Hilary Ann Feldman for her touching, funny and enlightening musical tribute to this extraordinary woman.
FEBRUARY 26 • BOLINGBROOK “THE WIZARD OF OZ”: A CHICAGO CONNECTION - PART OF THE GREAT READ. At the Fountaindale Public Library -
Meeting Room A from 7-8 p.m. Scott Cummings presents the connection between L. Frank Baum and the legacy of Oz in Chicago with historical photos of Baum’s time
in Chicago. Wright Brothers, Wrong Story: How Wilbur Wright Solved the Problem of Manned Flight.
FEBRUARY 28 • NILES NEWSIES THE MUSICAL - MAINE EAST SENIOR MATINEE. NEWSIES the Musical - Maine East Senior Matinee (Anticipate minimal walking) No admission fee for the play and optional late lunch at Andrew’s Open Pit is on your own. The NSC is taking registration to make reservations at the restaurant and an area for NSC seating for Newsies. Lunch is paid for on your own • Newsies Main East High School (2601 W Dempster St, Park Ridge) • FREE.
in this event, which includes solo compulsories, Wheel of Fortune, team compulsories, and synchro. Co-hosted by Oakton Figure Skating Club.
MARCH 9 • NILES ST PATRICK’S DAY LUCKY CHARM. 12:00pm - 2:00pm. NilesMaine District Library, Studio B. Create a festive lucky charm and learn multi-colored vinyl layering techniques using the Silhouette Cameo software. Registration required.
MARCH 9 • WHEATON CHILDREN’S RESALE. 7am – 1pm. DuPage County
MARCH 1 • DES PLAINES PORTRAITS OF IRELAND - PRESENTED BY THE IRISH HERITAGE SINGERS. 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Des Plaines Public Library.
Meeting Room B/C. The Irish Heritage Singers will present their concert Portraits of Ireland featuring choral settings of Irish poetry, contemporary Irish pieces, sing-along pub favorites, and more. The singers are ambassadors for Irish music, and for the Irish American Heritage Center.
Fairgrounds Main Exhibit Hall, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. Hosted by DuPage Doubles, Families of Multiples Club. Doors close at 11:00 and reopen at 11:30 for the Half Price Pink Tag sale. $1 Admission for Adults. Cash & Credit Cards accepted. No strollers or wagons allowed (stroller parking and bag check available). Bring laundry baskets or large totes for shopping! For more info: resale@dupagedoubles.com.
MARCH 8 • BOLINGBROOK STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUM. A Fountaindale Library
MARCH 11 • MORTON GROVE WORLD EXPLORATION: POLAND. 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
program, at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum - 444 E. Briarcliff Road from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Spark your imagination with stories, songs, fun and a take-home craft. After storytime, stick around to explore the museum and learn more about our village. Storytime includes free museum admission.
MARCH 9 • PARK RIDGE ICE BREAKER CLASSIC. Figure skaters and skating fans are
welcome to join us for our Ice Breaker Classic – a twoday, ISI-sanctioned competition. Skaters, ranging from 3-years to adult, from over 30 midwest ice rinks compete
Morton Grove Public Library Activity Room. Join us for a storytime for the whole family as we explore a different country! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and do activities to ehlp us learn more about Poland and the people who live there. This program is offered in conjunction with the Coming Together in Skokie and Niles Township initiative. For more information and other programming information, visit comingtogether.in
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page 9 Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 & Adult Divisions. Fee: $60 per team/$10 per person. Gather your friends or sign up as an individual for an old-school dodgeball tournament at the ARC. If there are enough individuals, a team will be formed from all those registered. Each team will be guaranteed three matches with the top two teams in each division receiving awards.
MARCH 30 • ROMEOVILLE SPRINGTIDE CRAFT SHOW. Recreation
Center (900 W. Romeo Rd.) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Shop ‘til you drop. There will be 100 booths including hand crafts, candles, jewelry, crochet, embroidery, floral arrangements, pet accessories, hair bows, Tastefully Simple, Party Lite, Pampered Chef, Stampin’ Up & more. Admission & parking are free. Come early and have breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast or grab goodies at the Golden Age Club bake sale. Concessions are also available.
APRIL 6 • DES PLAINES ORCHARD PLACE SCHOOL - CRAFT/VENDOR FAIR. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Orchard Place
School - Gym, 2727 Maple Street, Des Plaines. We are looking for crafters/ vendors who are interested in participating in the 6th Annual Orchard Place School Craft/Vendor Fair. All interested parties should contact Cathy Smith. All table fees will benefit Orchard Place School. Application deadline is March 23, 2019. Contact: Cathy Smith - 847-789-5608.
APRIL 10 • LISLE ADULT FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT. 9:00pm. River Bend Golf Club - 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle. REGISTER EARLY & SAVE. Pre-Registration is suggested. Please arrive 10 minutes before your hunt time. Grab your friends, flashlight and basket, and join us for this “egg-citing” adults only nighttime event! Adults 21+ will hunt for eggs stuffed with candy, small prizes and coupons for big prizes on the golf course in the dark. Light appetizers will be served before the hunt. Each participant will receive one free alcoholic beverage ticket. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Register by April 4: $18/$27. By April 9: $20/$30. On April 10: $30.
APRIL 12 • ROMEOVILLE THE BUNNY BASH. From 6-8 p.m. at the
Recreation Center. Hop In for Fun with Peter Rabbit and His Sister Cottontail. SIGN UP BY MARCH 31ST! Indoor activities include light food with a drink, crafts, a children’s entertainer, inflatables and a picture with a bunny to bring home. Child must be accompanied by a paid adult. Everyone attending must be preregistered. No day of registration. Cost: 12 yrs. and under- $9/R -$13/NR; 13 yrs. and older $5/R-$7/NR.
APRIL 12 • ROMEOVILLE FREE EGG HUNT ON THE DALE BLUM FOOTBALL FIELD. At Village Park (900 W. Romeo
Rd.) Start time will begin promptly at
8:15pm with the first age group. Each age group will follow directly after. Dress for the weather as this event will be held outdoors. Remember to bring a basket or bag to collect eggs with. Parents are welcome to accompany their child but unable to assist in the collection of eggs. Parents of children age 7-12 are encouraged to stay along the sidelines. Age Groups: 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9 & 10-12.
APRIL 12 • SHOREWOOD FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT. Join us for a fun
night under the stars searching for hidden eggs. This event will be held at Cene’s Four Seasons Park. This event will begin at 8 p.m.
APRIL 13 • SHOREWOOD BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY. Take pictures
with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a pancake breakfast. There will be coloring pages provided and other fun activities. This event starts at 9 a.m. at the Troy Fire Station #2.
APRIL 13 • LISLE EASTER EGG HUNT. 10:00am Sharp • Ages:
2 & Under, & 3-4. 10:20am Sharp • Ages: 5-6, & 7-10. Community Park Bandshell 1825 Short Street, Lisle. REGISTER EARLY & SAVE. Pre-Registration is suggested. Please arrive 10 minutes before your hunt time. Bring your basket and join us for this fun, festive annual tradition! • Children will hunt for colorful eggs by age groups in different areas of the park. Ages 2 & Under and 3-4 at 10:00am. Ages 5-6, and 7-10 at 10:20am. • Each egg contains a prize (big or small). • Parents, be sure to bring your camera so you can take your kids’ picture with the Easter Bunny. • Remember to dress warm for the weather. Cost: If Registered by By April 5: $5/$8. After April 12: $7/$10. On April 13: $10.
APRIL 20 • CREST HILL CREST HILL LIONS CLUB FREE EASTER EGG HUNT. Starts promptly at noon. 410 Rose
St., Crest Hill, IL (behind Chaney Pool). Ages newborn to 8 years old are eligible to participate. Bring the whole family and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
APRIL 20 • WESTMONT EASTER EGG HUNT. 10:30 – 11 a.m. Kids
will have so much fun gathering eggs filled with candy and toys! It’s our traditional egg hunt, held behind the Community Center. Children will be divided into four age categories. Adults may accompany their 2-3 year olds and special needs children. 4-5 year olds, 6-7 year olds and 8-10 year olds must find the eggs on their own. If they collect a “golden egg” they get an extra prize. The Easter Bunny himself will there to greet you! Don’t forget your camera so you can take a picture in front of the new bunny house. Be prompt as we start on time. FREE, No registration necessary. Westmont Community Center Little League Baseball Field.
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