July Events & Activities
July 4 , 10am-10pm July 4th Independence Day Celebration Lake Zurich : 847-438-5146 http :// lakezurich . org / 445 / Events Paulus Park , 200 South Rand Road : Join your friends and neighbors as we celebrate the 4th of July with Lake Zurich ’ s annual Family Day event . Daylong activities include music , entertainment , inflatable rides , swimming and food vendors . The day culminates in fireworks launched from a barge in the lake to delight viewers .
July 4 , 9am , 6:30-10pm July 4th Parade & Evening Events Vernon Hills : http :// www . vernonhills . org / 100 / July-4th Century Park , 1001 Lakeview Parkway : The parade steps off at 9am at the corner of Deerpath and Atrium Drive , just south of Highway 60 ( Town Line Road ). From 6:30-9:30pm , enjoy music and fun at Century Park . Around 9:30pm , the skies over Big Bear and Little Bear Lake will be set ablaze with a dazzling aerial display of fireworks .
July 4 , 8 , 11 , 15 , 18 , 22 , 25 & 29 , 1-4pm Walk-In Tours Fox : http :// www . facebook . com / events / 328-367-087660734 Garfield Farm Museum , 2N930 Garfield Road : Tour the historic farmstead , including the barnyard and 1846 brick tavern . Suggested donation of $ 4 adults /$ 3 children or free for members .
July 5 & 12 , 11am-noon Bentley Thursday Wheaton : http :// www . facebook . com / events / 153-311-972008448 Cosley Zoo , 1356 N Gary Ave : Look for Cosley Zoo ’ s mascot , Bentley the bobcat , during his Thursday morning strolls around the zoo ! No registration required . Regular admission rates apply .
July 5 , 12 , 19 & 26 , 9:15-9:45am Road to Reading Drop-in Elmhurst : http :// host4 . evanced . info / elmhurst / evanced / eventsignup . asp ? ID = 25149 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 .
July 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 , 10:30-11am Road Trippers New Lenox : http :// newlenox . librarymarket . com / road-trippers-2 New Lenox Public Library , 120 Veterans Pkwy : Take a reading road trip to magical lands , your backyard , and everywhere in between while you listen to stories , play games , and make a simple craft . For ages 3-6 . No registration is required .
July 5 & 26 , 8-10pm Teen Splash Bash Bartlett : 630-540-4827 http :// www . bartlettparks . org Bartlett Aquatic Center , 620 W . Stearns Rd .: Ever wonder what it would be like to spend an evening in a water park with just you and your friends ? You can at the Bartlett Aquatic Center ! Kids ages 10 to 14 are invited for a night swim with music and fun !
July 6 , 10am-noon Baby and Me Playgroup Sycamore : http :// www . sycamorelibrary . org / event / baby-and-meplaygroup-3 / 2018-01-05 Sycamore Public Library , 103 E State St .: Spend some time at the library ! Meet other parents as your little guy or gal plays ! Toys , board books , and musical instruments will be available for use .
July 6-8 , 11am-6pm Millennium Art Festival Chicago : 847-926-4300 http :// amdurproductions . com / Downtown Chicago , Lake Street at Michigan Ave .: Popping up for a three-day weekend , top-ranked art and design show Millennium Art Festival brings excitement and art to downtown Chicago .
July 6 , 13 , 20 , 27 , 10:30am-1pm Movie Mania New Lenox : http :// newlenox . librarymarket . com / movie-mania-9 New Lenox Public Library , 120 Veterans Pkwy : Bring a blanket , pillow , and snacks . No registration is required . July 6 : “ Cars 3 ”; July 13 : “ Paddington ”; July 20 : “ Tangled ”; July 27 : “ Boss Baby ”.
July 6 , 8:30-10:30pm Movies in the Park Lake Zurich : 847-438-5146 http :// lakezurich . org / 445 / Events Paulus Park , 200 South Rand Road : Bring a picnic basket , blanket & your friends and family out to Henry J . Paulus Park & enjoy the free movie , “ Despicable Me 3 ”. We will have popcorn and drinks available for attendees .
July 6 & 27 , Dusk Movies Under The Stars Buffalo Grove : 847-850-2146 http :// bgparks . org / event / summer / movie-under-the-stars . aspx Willow Stream Park , 651 Old Checker Road : The Buffalo Grove Park District present “ The Nut Job 2 ” on July 6 and “ Sherlock Gnomes ” on July 27 . Movies will begin at dusk ( times may vary ). Bring chairs , blankets and a picnic to enjoy this event under the stars .
July 7 , 8-11am Gino ’ s East 5K Chicago : 847-829-4536 http :// www . ginoseast5k . com Montrose Harbor , 601 W . Montrose Drive : Come to the Gino ’ s East 5K presented by ASM . This pizza-centric extravaganza is piled high with your favorite toppings ! All 5K participants will receive a Dri-Fit shirt , a pizza-themed 5K finisher medal , and a slice of heavenly thin crust Gino ’ s East pizza at the finish line .
July 7 , 9:15-9:45am Little Ninja Classes Woodstock : 815-206-2222 https :// www . facebook . com / Young- MastersLittleNinjas 60098 , 110 S . Johnson St .: Professionally developed martial arts class for children aged 3 to 6 , teaching important life skills with an age-appropriate curriculum that is always fun and exciting .
Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland 27 MAY-JUNE-JULY 2018