May Events & Activities
May 5 , 10am-noon Open House for Prospective Campers Lake Forest : 847-295-4900 http :// www . bannerdaycamp . com Banner Day Camp , 1225 Riverwoods Road : Your family is invited to stop by to tour Banner Day Camp for summer 2018 . See what makes Banner the premier day camp on the North Shore . Give your child the gift of a summer spent at Banner !
May 5 , 12 & 19 , 10:45am-11:15am Saturday Family Storytime Drop-in Elmhurst : http :// host4 . evanced . info / elmhurst / evanced / eventsignup . asp ? ID = 24800 Elmhurst Public Library , 125 S . Prospect Ave .: For all ages ( best for ages 3-7 ). Enjoy a potpourri of terrific tales , rhymes , action verses and songs .
May 5 , 11:30am-12:30pm Special Needs Playgroup Brookfield : 708-485-6917 x 140 http :// www . brookfieldlibrary . info Brookfield Public Library , 3609 Grand Blvd : Special needs children and their adult caregivers can practice their social , communication and participation skills through interactive play and activities . Advance registration required at 708-485-6917 or online at www . brookfieldlibrary . info .
May 5 , 2-4pm Spring Canoe Highland Park : 847-433-6901 http :// hellernaturecenter . org Heller Nature Center , 2821 Ridge Road : Welcome spring with a relaxing paddle on the beautiful Skokie Lagoons ! Naturalists will provide canoes and everything else needed for an afternoon on the water . For ages 6 to adult . Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult . Registration deadline : May 3 .
May 5 , 10am-1pm Touch-A-Truck Glen Ellyn : 630-858-2462 http :// www . gepark . org Maryknoll Park , 845 Pershing Avenue : Climb inside dump trucks , fire trucks , police cars and other vehicles you see on the road and at construction sites , plus giveaways . Preregistration is not required .
May 5 , 6 & 12 , 11am-noon Weekend Kids Crafts Evanston : http :// www . mitchellmuseum . org / events / museumcalendar . html Mitchell Museum of the American Indian , 3001 Central St .: See our website for more details and craft schedule . Free with museum admission .
May 5 , 6 , 12 , 13 , 19 , 20 , 26 , & 27 , 3pm What ’ s On The Menu Northbrook : 847-824-8360 http :// fpdcc . com / event / whats-onthe-menu-3 / 2018-03-10 / River Trail Nature Center , 3120 Milwaukee Ave .: Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits .
May 6 , noon-2pm Bike Rodeo Glen Ellyn : 630-858-2462 http :// www . gepark . org Duane / Lorraine Parking Lot , 400 Duane Street : Test your bicycle knowledge on a miniature riding course , plus on-the-spot bike checks , bike-decorating station , safety demonstrations and bike raffles . Preregistration is not required .
May 6 , 10am-noon Birding Basics Northbrook : 847-824-8360 http :// fpdcc . com / events / River Trail Nature Center , 3120 Milwaukee Ave .: Residents are beginning to nest and migrants are passing through by the thousands . Learn the basics in bird watching . Registration required . Register by May 4 .
May 6 , 2-4pm Kids Klassics Film Series : “ The Goonies ” w / Talkback Wilmette : http :// www . facebook . com / events / 418-005-748648631 The Wilmette Theatre , 1122 Central Ave .: KIDS KLASSICS is a themed film series screening some of the most beloved classics . The theme in the first series is “ Mischievous Kids .”
May 6 , 13 , 20 & 27 , 12:30-1:30pm “ Last Stop on Market Street ” Chicago : 872-222-9555 http :// chicagochildrenstheatre . org / shows / last-stop-on-market-street / Chicago Children ’ s Theatre , 100 South Racine Avenue : “ Last Stop on Market Street ” is a world premiere musical based on the award-winning book by author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Christian Robinson , winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal , a 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and a 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book .
May 6 , 1:30-3pm Lego Sunday Sycamore : http :// www . sycamorelibrary . org / event / lego-sunday-10-2-4-2 / 2018-01-07 Sycamore Public Library , 103 E . State St .: Your imagination is the limit as you build alone or with a friend at this fun monthly program ! Lego Sundays are free and open to all . No signup required .
May 6 , 11am-3pm Spring Festival at Trailside Museum River Forest : 708-366-6530 Trailside Museum of Natural History , 738 Thatcher Ave .: Celebrate spring with a day of fun activities , including animal encounters , kid ’ s tree climb , guided spring wildflower walks , dip netting in our pond , seed planting , building a birdhouse , and much more . Free festival for families ; free parking , too !
May 6 , 8 am St . Jude Police Memorial March Chicago : https :// www . cityofchicago . org / city / en / depts / dca / supp _ info / events . html Museum Campus ,: Thousands of uniformed Chicago Police officers will honor their fellow officers who were killed in the line of duty through the years .
MAY-JUNE-JULY 2018 10 Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland