July & August
great events
Troll Hunt exhibit. Photo courtesy of The Morton Arboretum. 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! 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 September/October issue is Friday, August 14th.
JULY TUESDAY, JULY 7 FUNDRAISER Jr. Golf Classic – Ages 8-18. Bloomingdale Golf Club. Obtain entry forms at Bloomingdale Golf Club. Contact the golf pros at BGC at (630) 529-6232 for more information. FRIDAY, JULY 10 VIRTUAL Family Trivia Night - Grab some snacks and challenge your family for the title of Trivia King or Queen! Price is per family. 7:00-8:00 PM. Register. Schaumburg. Parkfun.com FAMILY Movie in the Park – The Secret Life of Pets 2 will be held in Wilder Park, Elmhurst. Reservations required. epd.org SATURDAY, JULY 11 FAMILY Monarch Butterflies - 2:30 - 3:30PM. Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Bolingbrook. bolingbrookparks.org NATURE Pop-up Naturalist - Learn about pollinators. Free. 9:30 - 10:30AM Paul Wolf Campground, Elgin. kaneforest.com SUNDAY, JULY 12 FAMILY Live Gallery Talk: The Great Midwestern Road Trip – Tune in via Facebook Live at NOON to see Elmhurst History Museum’s ‘The Great Midwestern Road Trip’ exhibit. FREE. Access: facebook.com/elmhursthistorymuseum WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 FAMILY Car Show - The classic car show features 26 great events
vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles along Church and Cook Streets in downtown Libertyville. Food and entertainment, too. 6-9 PM. mainstreetlibertyville.org. FRIDAY JULY 17 TEENS Open Skate – Come cool off from the summer heat at the Darien Sportsplex for a 2-hour teen open skate. 6-8 PM. Includes your skate rental. 451 Plainfield Rd, Darien. darienparks.com SATURDAY, JULY 18 FAMILY Touch-A-Truck - Touch, honk, and climb aboard a variety of semi-trucks, fire engines, police cars, and construction equipment. 10AM-Noon. Turner Park, Roselle. rparks.org. FRIDAY, JULY 24 SHOPPING Community Garage Sale – City-wide garage sale. 8AM – 4PM. Participants register. St. Charles. stcparks.org.
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All efforts have been made to verify information prior to print, however, changes do occur. Please contact event organizer directly to verify such things as times, location, and cancellations before planning your outing. SATURDAY, JULY 25 OUTDOORS Mornings with your Mutt - Explore Primrose Farm’s natural areas with your mutt. Free with registration. Ages 16+. St. Charles. stcparks.com. SHOPPING Community Garage Sale – City-wide garage sale. 8AM – 4PM. Participants register. St. Charles. stcparks.org. THURSDAY, JULY 30 ADULTS A Walk in the Park Wine Tour – Enjoy a summer evening strolling outdoors during a guided wine suburban family | subfam.com
tour of Central Park. 5:30 PM. Summer concert at 7 PM. Local restaurants onsite. Oak Brook. Obparks.org.
AUGUST MONDAY, AUGUST 3 GOLF FUNDRAISER Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic - Tee-off to support the important work of Cosley Zoo 10:30AM-7PM Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com. THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 FAMILY Outdoor Movie Night – Bring your blankets, lawn chairs for a night under the stars watching ‘Frozen 2.’ Bloomingdale Bank & Trust. 165 W. Lake St. Bloomingdaleparks.org. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 ADULTS Craft Beer 101 – Learn some beer history, various beer styles, tasting techniques and more. Tickets include tasting flight. Ages 21+. 11AM-12PM. St. Charles. stcparks.ticketleap.com. MONDAY, AUGUST 10 FAMILY Museum Maker Kits – Keep kids occupied this summer with our fun craft kits filled with a variety of creative materials. Stop by between 10AM + 2PM to pick up a free kit. Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. elmhursthistory.org WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 ADULTS Links Technology Cup - Enjoy a day of 18 holes of golf with cart, competition, cash, prizes and great food. 10 AM. Schaumburg Golf Course, Schaumburg. schaumburgparkfoundation.org. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 NATURE Kayak Fishing Adventure - Learn skills involved in fising from a watercraft. 8AM - 3PM. Oakhurst Forest Preserve, Aurora. Register email: programs@kaneforest. com SHOPPING All Nite Flea Market – Check out treasures from dealers in buildings, sheds, tents, and open-air. July/August 2020
