June Events & Activities
June 10 & 27 , noon-4pm Boating in the Park Glen Ellyn : 630-858-2462 http :// www . gepark . org Lake Ellyn Park , 645 Lenox Road : We have a variety of boats to take on the water . Instructions can be given on dry land before you try our canoes , kayaks , or pedal boats . Venture out and enjoy the beauty of Lake Ellyn . $ 5 per boat for 20 minutes .
June 3 , 12:30-1:30 p . m . “ Last Stop on Market Street ” Chicago : 872-222-9555 http :// chicagochildrenstheatre . org / shows / last-stop-on-market-street / Chicago Children ’ s Theatre , 100 S . Racine Ave .: “ 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 .
June 3 , 1:30pm 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 .
June 3 , 7am Run For The Zoo North Chicago : 317-617-6711 https :// raceroster . com / events / 2018 / 13267 / 2018-run-for-the-zoo Lincoln Park Zoo , 2001 N Clark St .: Run for the Zoo benefits Lincoln Park Zoo and helps to keep it free and open 365 days a year . Includes , 5K and 10K race options , plus a children ’ s obstacle course , courses that partially run through the zoo ’ s beautiful grounds , themed shirts , and a post-race celebration !
June 3 , 10:30am-12:30pm Swim Lesson Demonstration Day Bartlett : 630-540-4827 http :// www . bartlettparks . org Bartlett Aquatic Center , 620 W . Stearns Rd .: Our trained swim instructors will demonstrate our swim lesson program . Children and adults are welcome to participate in free 10-minute instructional sessions to sample what our program has to offer .
June 3 , 1-2pm Trailside Animal Connections River Forest : 708-366-6530 Trailside Museum , 738 Thatcher Ave .: Join us each month to learn about and take a close-up look at one or more of Trailside Museum ’ s native display animals . This month , we will explore Reptiles . Free family program , no registration needed .
June 3 , 6 , 10 , 13 , 17 , 20 , 24 & 27 , 1-4pm Walk-In Tours Fox : http :// www . facebook . com / events / 328-367-087660734 Garfield Farm Museum , 2N930 Garfield Road : Tours June 3-Sept . 30 1-4pm every Wednesday and Sunday and open yearround by appointment . Tour the historic farmstead , including the barnyard and 1846 brick tavern . Suggested donation of $ 4 adults /$ 3 children or free for members .
June 4 , 11 , 18 , 25 , 6:30pm-7:15pm Outdoor Evening Storytime Tinley Park : https :// tinley . libnet . info / event / 644994 Tinley Park Public Library , 7851 Timber Dr .: Ages : 3-8 years with parents . Join us at the pavilion for summer stories and games . Bring your blanket and lawn chair .
June 6 , 8-10pm Movies in the Park Glen Ellyn : 630-858-2462 http :// www . gepark . org Spalding Park , 22W325 2nd Street : Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor showing of “ Charlotte ’ s Web .”
June 7 , 14 , 21 & 28 , 9:15am - 9:45am Road to Reading Drop-in Elmhurst : http :// host4 . evanced . info / elmhurst / evanced / eventsignup . asp ? ID = 25145 Elmhurst Public Library , 125 S Prospect Ave : This storytime promotes pre-reading skills for ages 3 to 5 . Tales packed with rhyme and vocabulary , storytelling and lively musical activities make it a fun-filled time . Children are encouraged to attend on their own , although adults are welcome .
June 8 & 9 , 3:45-5:45pm Best Architecture Walking Tour for Design Lovers Chicago : https :// www . eventbrite . com / e / best-architecture-walking-tour-for-design-lovers-tickets-438-065-06440 ? aff = ebapi Inside the Fannie May Candy Store , 343 N Michigan Ave : This fun and creative Chicago architecture walking tour puts architecture in context of the arts and pop culture .
June 8 , 8-10pm Teen Splash Bash Glen Ellyn : 630-858-2462 http :// www . gepark . org Sunset Pool , 483 Fairview Avenue : Kids in grades 6-8 are invited to join us for a free pool party complete with a DJ and games ( entry with a school ID ).
June 11 , 18 & 25 , 10-10:30am Baby Time La Grange : http :// www . lagrangelibrary . org / events / calendar / details / 1 / 1819 ? title = baby-time La Grange Public Library , 10 W Cossitt Ave : This interactive program is designed for children ages 6 to 23 months and includes books , action rhymes , songs and bubbles .
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