Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2019

August Events & Activities Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2pm - 5:30pm Enrich Your Whole Family with The Redirecting Chil- dren’s Behavior Parenting Course Schaumburg: 847-794-8295 https://bestbabykit.com Aug. 6, 9:30am - 10:30am Potty Palooza McHenry: 815-385-0036 http://mchenrylibrary.org McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St.: Get your little one excited to use the potty with this potty party! We will have songs, stories and fun! For ages 18 mos. - 5 yrs. w/adult. Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road: In this interactive, fun course parents learn how to re-frame chal- lenges, address feelings compassionately, set limits, and how to understand misbehavior in order to tailor their discipline more effectively. Aug. 6, 9, 13, 16, 6:30pm - 7pm Preschool Storytime - Southwest Kenosha: 262-564-6113 Aug. 6, 6pm - 7:30pm Free Family Night at the Park West Dundee: 847-428-7131 http://www.dtpd.org Kenosha Southwest Neighborhood Library, 7979 38th Avenue: Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old chil- dren. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime. Huffman Park, 811 Tartans Drive: Join us for an evening of free family fun at Huffman Park. There will be activities, games, crafts, a climbing tree and special entertainment. Take advan- tage of the splash pad, say hello to Splash the Dolphin, and participate in tennis, soccer, golf, and baseball challenges. Aug. 6, 6pm - 8pm Raptors! Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raptors-tickets- 61521988925?aff=ebapi Aug. 6, 13, 4pm - 6pm Kids Garden Days Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-garden-days- tickets-60288247772?aff=ebapi Lurie Garden, : Observe majestic birds of prey up close and learn about their habitat, adaptations and the challenges that they face in an urban environment. Experts from Wings and Talons will be on hand to answer questions. This is a drop-in, all ages event, no registration required. El Paseo Community Garden, 944 West 21st Street: Many chil- dren love to play in the garden and along El Paseo. We are now dedicating Tuesdays as Kids Garden Days to offer opportunities for youth to learn about gardening and participate in activities. Aug. 6, 16, 9:15am - 10am Summer First Steps Highland Park: https://www.hplibrary.org/events/summer-first- steps-3 Aug. 6, 8:30pm - 10:30pm Movies in the Park After Dark: Incredibles 2 Lisle: 630-964-3410 http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/specialev- ents.html Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave.: Nurture your tod- dler’s love of books and encourage him or her to learn numbers, colors, sounds, and new words. Lisle Community Park Bandshell, 1825 Short St.: Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join us for a movie under the stars - all ages are welcome! Aug. 6, noon - 12:45pm Totally Tuesdays: Wendy & DB Lisle: 630-964-3410 http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/specialev- ents.html#totallytuesdays Aug. 6, 5pm - 7pm National Night Out Oswego: https://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/ Lisle Community Park Bandshell, 1825 Short St.: Free, lunch- time entertainment! Winrock Pool, 21 Winrock Road: Join in as millions of neighbors come together for National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states and military bases worldwide! We’ll have hot dogs, games, and a free swim at Winrock Pool or the Splash Pad. Winrock Pool and Prairie Point Community Park Aug. 7-8, 8:30am - 10pm 6th Grade Survival Skills 2019 Plainfield: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-grade-survival- skills-2019-registration-61236906235?aff=ebapi Murphy Junior High School, Murphy Junior High School 26923 Grande Park Blvd.: If you’d like a “sneak peek” into the life of a junior high student, join us at Murphy Junior High for a two hour Survival Skills class that will help you become a confident junior high school student. Aug. 6, 5:30pm - 8:30pm National Night Out Wheeling: 847-465-3333 http://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com/ events Heritage Park Performance Pavilion and Family Aquatic Center, 201 Community Boulevard: Bring the whole family and join the Wheeling Park District and Wheeling Police Department for a variety of activities for all ages. Get to know your neighbors and the police officers who serve our community. Learn about local crime- and drug-prevention efforts and show your neighbor- hood spirit. Aug. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 ,11am - 11:45am Acorn Express Adventures Lisle: 630-968-0074 http://www.mortonarb.org The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53: Hop on the Acorn Express for a family-friendly tram ride adventure through the Arboretum. We’ll make a craft, seek out fun destinations to hike, and explore new topics each week. NOTE: Some events listed may have a cost associated. Please refer to the event website for further information. AUG-SEPT-OCT 2019 12 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland

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