Oaklee's Family Guide February/March/April 2019 | Page 11

March Events & Activities
Mar. 5, 12, 19, 2pm - 2:30pm
Storytime: Ages 3-5
Wheaton: [phone] http://www.wheatonlibrary.org/eve
nts/2019-03-05-140000-2019-03-05-143000/storytime-ages-
3-5-2pm Mar. 9, 10am
Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Old Mill Creek: [phone] http://www.tempelfarms.com/
behind-the-scenes-tours1.html
Mar. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Curious Kids
Des Plaines: [phone] https://calendar.dppl.org/
event/1343862 Mar. 9-10, 15-16, 30, 7pm - 9:30pm
Chicago Wolves Professional Hockey
Rosemont: 1-800-THE-WOLVES https://www.chicagowolves.com/
season/2018-19-regular-season-schedule/
The Tempel Lipizzans, 17000 Wadsworth Road Come for a very
special behind-the-scenes look at The Tempel Lipizzans training
program. Our tour guides will take you through the stallion
stables to learn all about the history of the Lipizzan, classical
riding, and our farm.
Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St.: For 3-, 4- and 5-year-
olds. Preschool story time lasts 30 minutes and incorporates
stories, songs, and puppets. Child must be at least 3 and not yet
6 by the date of the first storytime.
Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave.: A STEM sto-
rytime that will explore a different topic each session through
stories, songs and a hands-on activity. Free ticket required. For
ages 3-6, with parent/caregiver. Space is limited. Children un-
der 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Call [phone].
Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road: Join the Chicago Wolves
for their 25th anniversary season as they battle for their fifth
league title!
Mar. 9, noon
Elmhurst’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade - 23rd Annual
Elmhurst: https://www.facebook.com/events/284525525547268
Mar. 6, 13, 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Music & Movement Kids
Round Lake: [phone] https://www.rlapd.org/
South Spring Road: Join us for our 23rd Annual Elmhurst St.
Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade will begin at Wilson Street and
Spring Road.
Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road: This class will
help build strength, control, and fluidity, to assist children in
gaining much more control over their body movements. Ages
2-6. No class 3/27.
Mar. 9, 2pm - 5pm
St. Patrick’s Parade
St. Charles: https://www.stcharlesil.gov/events/festivals-and-
special-events/2019/11329
Mar. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 11am - 11:30am
Storytime: Ages 2 & 3: 11am
Wheaton: [phone] http://www.wheatonlibrary.org
The St. Patrick’s Parade on Main St./Rt. 64 features Irish danc-
ers, authentic Irish music, floats and more! Get into the Irish
spirit and join us Downtown St. Charles!
Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St.: For 2- and 3-year-olds
(must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver). Toddler story
time lasts 30 minutes and consists of stories, songs, fingerplays
and flannelboards. Child must be 2 and not yet 4 by the date of
the first storytime.
Mar. 9, 11am - 11:45am
Super Saturday: Hogan Irish Dancers
Mount Prospect: [phone]
Mar. 7, 6pm - 7pm
Night Owls: Taking Flight
Round Lake: [phone] https://www.rlapd.org/ Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.: Over two
dozen dancers will dazzle the audience with colorful costumes,
lively music, and dynamic dancing. Join us to learn and even try
out steps to a traditional Irish jig! Please register.
Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30am - 11am
Parent-Tot Playtime
Round Lake: [phone] https://www.rlapd.org/ Mar. 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Inside Out Club Making Hygiene Kits for Local School
Children
Naperville: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-out-
club-making-hygiene-kits-for-local-school-children-tickets-
53895961271?aff=ebapi
Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road: Join the Chil-
dren’s Neighborhood Museum in the evening for a themed
celebration. Ages 2-6. Discount for 2+ participants.
Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road: Join us for “ma-
nipulative” play with balls, building blocks, trucks, trains, small
interactive games like bowling, magnetic fishing, and more.
Ages 9m-5y. No class 3/28. Session Fee $40 Resident/$44 Non-
Resident/Daily Fee $6.
DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St.: Help chil-
dren head to the classroom feeling their best by making and
assembling hygiene kits! Did you know that 1% of the students
in Naperville schools are homeless, and many more are living
below the poverty line? These students need basic hygiene
items, which can be expensive to purchase. You will help make
a no-sew cloth bag to hold the hygiene items and fill the bags
with hygiene items (washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
Registration required; cost is $7 per child; adults free. Register
at eventrbrite or make a donation for $7 per child at https://
www.insideoutclub.org/donate. Put the weekend event name
in the comments field as well as the number of children and
adults attending. Ages 3-12. Email Rita at rita@insideoutclub.
org.
Mar. 8, 15, 22, 10:30am - 11am
Family Storytime
Bloomingdale: [phone]
Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way: All ages with
caregiver. Family Storytime is designed to serve families of
babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers who want to attend
morning storytime together. Children will enjoy a variety of
books, flannel stories, musical activities, and/or puppets, along
with a simple craft.
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