Sept . 16 , 6:30-8:30pm Ties and Tiaras Glendale Heights : 630-784-6100 https :// www . csparks . org / event / ties-and-tiaras-a-night-with-dad / Glendale Lakes Golf Club , 1550 President St .: For girls ages 12 + Share a special night with your dad . Enjoy dinner and dessert . Our DJ will provide music and contests . Semiformal attire . $ 30 Resident / $ 45 Nonresident per person .
Sept . 20 , 10:30-11:30am West Chicago Library Storytimes Wheaton : https :// cantigny . org / event / west-chicago-librarystorytimes-2-2018-09-20 / 2018-09-20 / Cantigny Park Visitors Center , 1s151 Winfield Road : Recommended for children birth to age 6 with an adult .
Sept . 21 , 7pm The Henry Ford ’ s “ Innovation Nation — Live !” Glen Ellyn : 930-942-4000 https :// www . atthemac . org McAninch Arts Center , 425 Fawell Blvd : The two-time Emmy ® Award-winning CBS TV Saturday morning show comes to life in a new production highlighting major turning points in the past and present influencing the fields of science , technology , engineering , math , the environment and social justice . Recommended for ages 10 and up .
Sept . 21 , 10:30-11am Story Time at the Nature Center St . Charles : 630-444-3190 Creek Bend Nature Center , 37W700 Dean St .: St . Charles Public Library staff bring books , finger plays , songs , and more for this fun program for children , infant through age 5 . Registration required ; free . Call or email programs @ kaneforest . com .
Sept . 21 , 5:30-8:30pm Weekend Warrior Kids Elmhurst : 630-833-5064 https :// web2 . vermontsystems . com / wbwsc / ilelmhurstwt . wsc / splash . html Courts Plus , 186 S . West Ave .: Come hang out at Courts Plus on themed Friday nights . We will offer sports , exercise , crafts , snacks and fun adventures . Ages 7-12 will be able to do some big kid fun on the climbing wall . This is a great program for busy parents — leave kids of all ages to us . Pizza and lemonade included .
Sept . 22 , 1-3pm Fall Tree Identification Geneva : 630-444-3190 Forest Preserve District of Kane County , 1996 S . Kirk Rd : In this class , we ’ ll take a walk on the wooded trails to learn the common hardwood trees . You will learn several methods of tree identification . The class will include some introductory terminology and an overview of tree identification resources .
Sept . 25 , 10-11am Fall Jamboree — Kid Rock Event Wheaton : 630-260-8162 https :// cantigny . org / event / falljamboree-kid-rock-event / Cantigny Park , 523 S . Webster St .: Grab your partner and come on down for Kid Rock ’ s Fall Jamboree ! To celebrate this exciting season , this one-day musical event will be about apple picking , colorful leaves , hayrides , campfires and much more .
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September Events & Activities
Sept . 22 , 2-8:30pm Autumn Fest Oak Brook : 630-990-4233 www . obparks . org Central Park , 1500 Forest Gate Road : This is a fun fall festival perfect for families ! Featuring live music , kids entertainers ( 3:30-4:30pm ), bounce houses , petting zoo , hayrides and more . Best of all , all activities are free ! Food and beverages will be available onsite for purchase .
Sept . 27-30 , 7pm “ Disney On Ice presents Frozen ” Rosemont : www . arenarosemont . com Allstate Arena , 6920 North Mannheim Road : Discover the full story of Disney ’ s “ Frozen ” at “ Disney On Ice presents Frozen !” Be a part of Anna ’ s adventure to find her sister , Queen Elsa , whose icy powers trapped the kingdom in an eternal winter .
Sept . 27 , 1-2pm Little Naturalists St . Charles : 630-444-3190 Creek Bend Nature Center , 37W700 Dean St .: In this hourlong program for 4 and 5-year-olds , children will discover the wonders of nature . This is a drop-off program ; adults and siblings may enjoy the trails or wait in the nature center during program . Registration required ; call ( 630 ) 444-3190 or email programs @ kaneforest . com .
Sept . 27 , 9:30-10:30am Nature Tykes St . Charles : 630-444-3190 Creek Bend Nature Center , 37W700 Dean St .: In this program geared for 3-year-olds , we will explore the natural world through a variety of activities . A parent or caregiver must accompany child . Registration required ; call ( 630 ) 444-3190 or email programs @ kaneforest . com .
Sept . 29 , 10:30-11:30am Sensory Stories & Play Mount Prospect : 847-253-5675 http :// www . mppl . org Mount Prospect Public Library , 10 S . Emerson St .: Designed for children with autism spectrum disorders , sensory integration challenges and those who are differently abled . Please register .
Sept . 30 , 10am-2pm 25th Annual Barkapalooza Lisle : 630-960-9600 https :// wshs-dg . org / Lisle Community Park , 1825 Short St .: Participants are encouraged to collect pledges for the walkathon , and all proceeds will support the West Suburban Humane Society .
Sept . 30 , 11am-2pm Have Fun ? You Won ! Kids Triathlon Oswego : 630-554-1010 https :// www . oswegolandparkdistrict . org / event / kids-tri / Oswego East High School , 1525 Harvey Road : A 100-meter swim , a 3-mile bike ride , and a ½-mile run around the track . Kids enrolled in 3rd through 6th grade compete in this noncontinuously timed event . Registration deadline is 4:30pm Sept . 20 .
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