Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2019

August Events & Activities Aug. 8, 9am Open Play for Children with Special Meeds Oak Park: 708-383-4815 http://wonder-works.org Aug. 8, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Storybook Friends Tinley Park: https://tinley.libnet.info/event/1829302 Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave.: Wonder Works is opening up early the second Thursday of every month for children with special needs. Wonder Works is welcoming children 0 to 8 years old and their families in to enjoy the museum during a quieter time with enhanced accessibility throughout the museum. All attendees are welcome to stay in the museum when it opens at 10am. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr: Grades: Entering K-1. Spend an hour with your favorite picture book characters. Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30pm Summer Concert Series Chicago: http://www.lincolnsquare.org/summer-concert-series Giddings Plaza, Lincoln Square 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue: Swing by Giddings Plaza and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Aug. 8, 8pm - 10:30pm Outdoor Family Movie Night – “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” Palatine: 847-991-0333 https://www.palatineparks.org/rccms/ familymovienight/ Aug. 8-9, 15-16, 3pm Summer Drop-In Projects Oak Park: 708-848-1761 https://beadinhand.com/summer-drop- in-projects.html Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road: Enjoy a free movie in the park under the stars with the whole family! Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. Bead in Hand, 145 Harrison St.: Wear a caterpillar, have fun with rings, catch a sunny butterfly or get all “bubbly” this summer - these are the choice of projects during 3 - 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. This runs June 13 through Aug. 16, and is suitable for ages 9 and up. Aug. 8, 15, 5pm - 8pm Thursday Family Nights Lisle: 630-968-0074 http://www.mortonarb.org Aug. 8, 10am Pop Up Design Studio at Robie House Chicago: 312-994-4000 The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53: Enjoy live music, kid- friendly fare and entertainment after hours in the Children’s Garden. Robie House, 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave.: Whether you have come for a tour or are strolling the neighborhood, come and join this Pop Up Design Studio on Thursday mornings. This drop-in style workshop is held inside the courtyard at Robie House and includes new art making and design activities weekly. Recom- mended for families with those ages pre-K to grade 5, however, children must be accompanied by an adult. Aug. 8, 15, 10:30am - 11am Totally Untidy Tots Kenosha: 262-564-6113 Kenosha Southwest Neighborhood Library, 7979 38th Ave.: For 1-2 year olds and their caregivers. Stick around after Toddler Storytime for a fun-filled sensory playtime. Make the mess here, not at home! Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 7pm Rockin’ in the Park Rosemont: 847-349-5554 https://www.rosemont.com/thepark/ entertainment/rockin-in-the-park-2019/ Aug. 9, 8pm - 10pm Back to School Bash Glen Ellyn: 630-858-2462 https://gepark.org/event/back-to- school-bash/ Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place: Celebrate summer with this weekly concert series. Outside food and coolers are prohib- ited. Parking is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking ga- rage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave.: Kids in grades 6-8 are invited to join us for a FREE pool party complete with a DJ and games! Must show school ID. Incoming 6th graders and students whose school does not provide an ID must have a parent check them in. Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 3:30pm Sewing Workshop Oak Park: 708-383-4815 http://www.wonder-works.org Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave.: Join Lu- cia our sewing master, in the art room every Thursday to learn all about the basics of sewing! These hands on projects are the perfect introduction to sewing for kids 3 and up. Made possible by the Oak Park Arts Council. Aug. 9, 4pm - 6pm Back to School Bash at Seascape Family Aquatic Center Hoffman Estates: 847-285-5417 https://www.heparks.org/event/ back-to-school-bash-at-seascape Seascape Family Aquatic Center, 1300 Moon Lake Blvd.: Celebrate your last splash of the summer with us as we say goodbye to the summer and celebrate the new school season. Kid’s games and activities will help take your mind off that first day of school. Aug. 8, 9:30pm - 10:30am Stories in the Woods Highland Park: 847-433-6901 http://www.hellernaturecenter.org Heller Nature Center, Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road: Stories in the Woods. Adult/Child, Ages 6 mo-6yrs. Engage in a hands-on nature inspired activity, enjoy a story and take a short hike with a naturalist. No pre-registration required. Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland 15 AUG-SEPT-OCT 2019

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