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September Events & Activities
Sept . 1 , 2-2:30pm AWE Toddler Computer Workshop Elmhurst : http :// host4 . evanced . info / elmhurst / evanced / eventsignup . asp ? ID = 25729 Elmhurst Public Library , 125 S . Prospect Ave .: Have you ever wanted to learn more about those AWE computers for toddlers in the Kids ’ Library ? This workshop will give you an overview of the many games available , as well as shortcuts for navigating these unique computers . For caregivers with preschoolers .
Sept . 1 , 9:30am-11:30am Parent Child Fall Classic Wheaton : https :// cantigny . org / event / parent-child-fall-classic / Cantigny Golf Youth Links , 27w270 Mack Rd .: Get out and enjoy the weather as summer winds down and fall rolls in at our most popular event of the year . This alternate shot event is open to all juniors .
Sept . 2 , 8-10am Happy Jack Hustle Hampshire : 847-464-5952 http :// happyjackhustle . com Goebbert ’ s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard , 42W813 Reinking Road : First ever Happy Jack Hustle 5K and Fun Run at Goebbert ’ s Pumpkin Patch in Hampshire . Run / walk through the farm and orchard and then enjoy all of the attractions after the race .
Sept . 4-28 , 9-11am Stay ‘ N Play Open Gym Glen Ellyn : gepark . org / event / stay-n-play-open-gym-2 / all Spring Avenue Gymnastics Center , 185 Spring Ave .: Children in preschool or younger are invited to join us Tuesdays and Fridays for playtime in the Spring Avenue Gymnastics Center .
Sept . 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 , 1-4pm Walk-In Tours La Fox : http :// www . facebook . com / events / 328367087660734 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 .
Sept . 7 , 15 , 7-9pm Family Twilight Adventures Lisle : 630-719-2468 http :// www . mortonarb . org The Morton Arboretum , 4100 Route 53 : Join us for a fun-filled adventure after hours at the Arboretum . We ’ ll hike , do activities , and roast marshmallows before going on a silent tram ride through the woods . Children must be accompanied by an adult .
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. 22 -Oct . 31
Bring the whole family to our farm for agreat time ! Hayrides , pumpkins , food , animal land zoo , kiddie rides , pig races and much more !
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16678 W . Aptakisic Rd ., Prairie View-Lincolnshire www . didierfarms . com
Sept . 7 , 7-8:30pm Middle School Bonfire Carol Stream : 630-784-6100 https :// www . csparks . org / event / middle-school-bonfire-2 / Armstrong Park , 391 Illini Drive : Come and watch the Carol Stream Fire Department build our huge bonfire . Remember to bring your own chair . Snacks and glow items for sale at the event . Kids are responsible for signing themselves into and out of the event . For kids in grades 6-8 . Cost is $ 4 preregistered , $ 5 at the event .
Sept . 7 , 6:30-11pm Movie in the Park Arlington Heights : https :// www . ahpd . org / events / movie-in-thepark-sept / Recreation Park , 500 E . Miner St .: Grab the family , and come to Recreation park to watch “ Emoji Movie .“ In addition to the movie , we invite all families to bring dinner and come out for a picnic before the movie starting at 6:30pm .
Sept . 8,15 , 5-7:30pm Prairie Prowl Glencoe : 847-835-5440 https :// www . chicagobotanic . org / family _ programs / nature _ nights / prairie _ prowl Chicago Botanic Garden , 1000 Lake Cook Rd : Explore the Dixon Prairie and learn all about how prairies grow and what makes them so special . Discover the plants and animals that live there and pot up a prairie plant to take home . Participants should bring their own picnic dinner .
Sept . 8 , 10-11am Saturday Kids ! Grayslake : http :// www . villageofgrayslake . com / calendar . aspx Heritage Center and Museum , 164 Hawley Street : Look for a free Saturday Kids ! program on the second Saturday of each month .
Sept . 8 , 12-3pm Second Saturday : Revolutionary War Wheaton : https :// cantigny . org / event / second-saturday-10 / Cantigny Park Education Center , 1S151 Winfield Road : Did you know that Robert McCormick and Benjamin Franklin both ran newspapers ? Our printing activity will celebrate the tie between these two printers . Then we ’ ll test our hand at using a quill pen to sign the Declaration of Independence .
AUG-SEPT-OCT 2018 10 Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland