Oaklee's Family Guide May/June/July 2018

July Events & Activities July 18, 5:30-7:30pm Family Fun Night Glen Ellyn: 630-858-2462 http://www.gepark.org July 27, 8-10pm They Fly By Night — MOTHS River Forest: 708-366-6530 Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road: A Glen Ellyn tradition, family- friendly, fun-filled, free evening of music and entertainment complete with rides, bounce houses, summer craft projects, face painting and so much more. Trailside Museum, 738 Thatcher Ave.: Join a naturalist for a short PowerPoint slide program, then we’ll go outside to discover which live moths are visiting our black lights and scent attractants. For adults and children ages 10 and over. Registra- tion required. July 19-22 Kane County Fair St. Charles: 630-584-6926 http://www.kanecountyfair.com July 27-29, 5-10pm Wicker Park Fest Chicago: 630-470-0044 http://www.wickerparkfest.com Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd: Annual Kane County Fair. Please visit the website for details. Wicker Park, Milwaukee Ave b/w Ashland and North: Always one of the city’s most anticipated summer events, Wicker Park Fest attracts visitors with its music lineup and diverse selection of participants. Chicago’s longest (by length) neighborhood festival reflects Wicker Park’s musical heritage, eclectic artistry and acclaimed dining scenes. July 19, 6-8pm Kayak the Pond River Forest: 708-366-6530 Trailside Museum, 738 Thatcher Ave.: Try kayaking on Trailside’s pond, as the sun sets and a campfire crackles. All materials and instruction provided. For adults and families. Registration required. July 28, 5-11pm A Family Fun Festival Joliet: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-family-fun-festival- tickets-423-484-36313?aff=ebapi July 20, 7:30-10pm Go Polynesian Flick and Float Moana Take II Bartlett: 630-540-4827 http://www.bartlettparks.org Downtown, 116 North Chicago St.: Our first Family Fun Festival, “A Family Affair” will feature an evening of fun, food and entertainment. Bartlett Aquatic Center, 620 W. Stearns Rd.: Break out your best swimwear of the islands to compete in the limbo and hula dance off during the “Moana” Flick and Float at the Bartlett Aquatic Center. July 28, 2-8pm National Waterpark Day Bartlett: 630-540-4827 http://www.bartlettparks.org July 20-22 Plainfield Fest Plainfield: http://plainfieldfest.org/ Bartlett Aquatic Center, 620 W. Stearns Rd.: Come out to cel- ebrate National Waterpark Day with us at the Bartlett Aquatic Center! In honor of National Water Park Day the concession stand will be serving $1 Chicago Style Hot Dogs. There will be live music, food, business and craft vendors, and a bags tournament. For more information, visit plainfieldfest.org. July 20, 6:30-9:30pm Scout Night Geneva: http://www.facebook.com/events/550-929-538592435 July 28-29, noon-10pm Taste of Lincoln Avenue Chicago: 773-868-3010 http://www.TasteofLincolnChicago.com July 22, 1-2:30pm Summer Nature Hikes River Forest: 708-366-6530 July 30-31, 9am-noon Summer Camp: Animal Attire Wauconda: http://www.lcfpd.org/events/summer-camp-animal- attire20180730/ Lincoln Park, 2400 N. Lincoln: One of the city’s pioneering street fests returns for its 35th year with music, food, artisans and a Kids’ Carnival. More than 20 acts on two stages including the JC Brooks Band and dance diva Linda Clifford. Kane County Cougars, 34W002 Cherry Lane: Calling all Scout groups! Groups of 20 or more can receive a discounted ticket for reserved or lawn seats with a Cougars patch for each Scout. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show and take a job around the bases after the game. Lakewood, 27277 Forest Preserve Road: Fur, feathers, fins, scales and skin: they all help animals survive. Campers will discover how well adapted these animals’ coverings are for survival in the field, forest and wetlands through hands-on exploration, nature activities and crafts. For ages 6-7. Trailside Museum, 738 Thatcher Ave.: Join a naturalist on a guided hike to see what is going on in nature along our scenic trails. Free family program. July 23-27, 9am-noon Summer Camp: Make a Museum Wauconda: http://www.lcfpd.org/events/summer-camp-make- a-museum/ July 30-31, 9am-3pm Summer Worlds Tour Chicago: http://www.facebook.com/events/208-823-373187720 Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N Forest Preserve Rd: Ever wonder how a museum works? This camp explores what it takes to build and operate a museum. Campers will have the opportunity to interact with museum professionals, learn about collections, and how to design an exhibit. This camp is for children ages 9-11. Registration required. Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr.: Campers will explore extreme environments and extreme life at the Adler Plan- etarium, discover the incredible world of dinosaurs at The Field Museum, and investigate underwater environments at the Shedd Aquarium. For children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. Registration required. 29 MAY-JUNE-JULY 2018

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