Oaklee's Family Guide February/March/April 2019 | Page 9

February Events & Activities
Feb. 22, 5:30pm - 7pm
S.T.R.E.A.M. Scavenger Scurry
East Dundee: [phone] ext. 264 http://immanuel-ed.org
Feb. 23, 10am - noon
Montessori Open House
Gurnee: [phone] http://www.cmmontessori.net/
Immanuel Lutheran School, 5 S. Van Buren: Be our Guest!
Explore ILS and become: Creators, thinkers, problem solvers,
doers, innovators, and inventors.
Country Meadows Montessori School, 6151 Washington St: Tour
the school, meet the teaching staff and administration, and
learn about the curriculum. Serves children from 15 months old
through 8th grade.
Feb. 23, 11am - noon
Ben’s Bubble Show
Batavia: [phone] http://www.bataviapubliclibrary.org/
for-kids.aspx
Feb. 23, 9am - 11:30am
Princess Brunch
West Dundee: [phone] ext. 2 https://www.facebook.com/
events/363992181024456/?ti=ia
Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.: A delightful and
interactive blend of art and science with a touch of magic. Reg-
istration not needed. Founders Room doors open at 10:45am.
Randall Oaks Golf Club, 4101 Binnie Road. Come dressed in your
best and enjoy a fairy tale brunch fit for royalty. Girls & boys
will receive tiaras & crowns. Reservations required.
Feb. 23, 5pm
Carnival of Exceptional Character
Elk Grove Village: https://www.elkgroveparks.org/Calendar/
events/Carnival-of-Exceptional-Character-5107642983
Feb. 25, 4:30pm - 6pm
Family LEGO® Mania
Mount Prospect: [phone] http://www.mppl.org
Pavilion, Craft Room: Come join us in celebrating the great
service organizations that are the core of community strength -
Good Character! Free fun for the whole family!
Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.: Warm up in
the Library by building amazing LEGO creations with your fam-
ily. You’re sure to find the perfect piece in our large collection
of LEGO bricks! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
To register, visit www.mppl.org, stop by the library or call (847)
253-5675.
Feb. 23, 6:30pm - 8pm
Family Tournament
Des Plaines: [phone] https://www.dpparks.org/event/
family-tournament/
Feb. 28, 4pm - 5pm
Get Creative!
Des Plaines: [phone] https://calendar.dppl.org/
event/1383694
Des Plaines Park District, 2222 Birch Street: The annual Family
Tournament of Champions! For kids ages 3 and older, with their
family. Register online now.
Feb. 23-24, 10am - 4pm
Free Build with LEGO
Bloomingdale: [phone] Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave.: Grades 5-8.
Come by the library to express your creative side with a fun
maker project! Just bring yourself, we’ll provide the supplies.
Upcoming projects include: slime, vinyl sticker design, button
making, blackout poetry, and more! No ticket needed. Drop in
while supplies last.
Feb. 23, 9am
Make & Take-Family Fun
Crystal Lake: https://www.crystallakeparks.org/
calendar-of-events/events/make---take-family-
fun-2485076913-2905834617 Feb. 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Nature Tykes (for 3-year olds)
St. Charles: https://www.facebook.com/
events/1851421991621590
Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way: As part of the
weekend’s activities kids can explore their own creativity with
the Library’s Legos!
Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St.: In this program,
geared for 3-year-olds and their parents, grandparents or
guardians, we’ll explore the natural world through a variety of
activities.
Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176: Simple yet fun crafts to satisfy
that creative itch. Join us each month as we feature a differ-
ent project that is great for young and old! Children under 10
require adult supervision.
Feb. 28, 9:30am - 11am
Parent-Tot Playtime
Round Lake: [phone] https://www.rlapd.org/
Feb. 23, 10am - 4pm
MPPL FanFest
Mount Prospect: [phone] http://www.mppl.org
Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road: Join us for
“manipulative” play with balls, building blocks, trucks, trains,
small interactive games like bowling, magnetic fishing, and
more. Ages 9 months to 5 years. No class 3/28. Session Fee $40
Resident/$44 NonResident/Daily Fee $6.
Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.: This day-long
event includes crafts, games, cosplay (costumes), virtual reality,
a panel discussion and book signing with local graphic novel-
ists, and more fun for all ages! No registration necessary.
Feb. 23, 9:30am - 4pm
Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club exhibit
Bloomingdale: [phone]
NOTE: Some events listed may have a cost
associated. Please refer to the event website for
further information.
Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way: One-of-a-kind
LEGO® train display. Family friendly program; registration
required.
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