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August Events & Activities
Aug. 9, 23, 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Children’s 30-minute Trolley Ride!
Naperville: 630-355-2242 http://www.napervilletrolley.com
Aug. 9-10
Peacetree Music Festival
Kenosha: 262-652-5388 https://www.visitkenosha.com/Events/
Peacetree-Music-Festival
“Trolley Stop” on Jackson Avenue at Eagle Street, Naperville, IL,
kiddie corner from 305 Jackson Avenue: For those with young
children that just want a Trolley ride around town! A sheet of
items to “look for” while the Trolley plays children’s music and
travels throughout town. ,Everyone gets to ring the Trolley bell!
No strollers. www.napervilletrolley.com for reservations. $8
per person, all ages.
Pennoyer Park, 3601 7th Ave.: Located on the beautiful shore of
Lake Michigan, we are a gathering of peace, love, and music…
embracing life and community. While soaking in the summer
rays, find yourself surrounded by great people, awesome vibes,
and the enticing sounds of an eclectic lineup. With emphasis
on family friendly, this is a celebration for everyone. This is the
third annual event. Email [email protected]
with questions.
Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30, 7pm
The Film Series at Gorton - Summer Fridays
Lake Forest: 847-234-6060 https://gortoncenter.
org/?s=Summer+Friday
Aug. 9, 10am
Pop Up Design Studio
Oak Park: 312-994-4000 https://flwright.org/programs/pop-
upstudio
Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road: Bring your fam-
ily or friends to see a classic film at the John & Nancy Hughes
Theater. With state-of-the-art sound and projection systems
and only 309 seats, it’s an amazing place to watch a movie! All
tickets are only $5 and concessions will be available.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave: Wheth-
er you have come for a tour or are strolling the neighborhood,
come and join this Pop Up Design Studio on Friday mornings.
This drop-in style workshop is held inside the courtyard at
Wright’s Home and Studio and includes new art making and
design activities weekly. Recommended for families with those
ages pre-K to grade 5, however, children must be accompanied
by an adult.
Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30, 11am - 11:30am
Garden Story Time
Lisle: 630-968-0074 http://www.mortonarb.org
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53: Gather in the Children’s
Garden amphitheater for story time and fun.
Aug. 9, 5pm - 9pm
Summer Nights at Brookfield Zoo featuring Semple
Brookfield: 312-337-4700 https://www.czs.org/SummerNights
Aug. 9, 6pm - 9pm
Goldfish Swim School Presents Movie in the Park 2019
St. Charles: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goldfish-
swim-school-presents-movie-in-the-park-2019-tick-
ets-64331341775?aff=ebapi
Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street: Brookfield Zoo’s Summer
Nights, presented by Meijer, is back for a sixth season! Zoogoers
can enjoy an evening of live music and roaming kids’ entertain-
ment, enhanced dining experiences, a beer and wine garden,
fascinating animal encounters and a spectacular laser light
show.
Lincoln Park, W Main St & N 5th St: Movie in the Park 2019
Aug. 9, 10am - 10:30pm
LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play
Villa Park: 630-834-1164 http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/
xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=VPPL&EventID=597326
6&sw=1024
Aug. 9, 3pm - 9pm
Summer Pool Event – End of the Season Party
Glenview: https://www.glenviewparks.org/event/summer-pool-
event-end-of-the-season-party/
The Depot @ Cortesi Park, 320 E. Kenilworth Ave.: Join us to
build, play, and socialize with other kids and families! This
program is open to families with children ages 2-5. Registration
is required.
3600 Glenview Road: Join us for an end of the season pool
party for some great family fun. Enjoy food specials at the
concession stand, games for kids of all ages and music. Regular
admission rates apply.
Aug. 9, 11am - 2pm
MainStreet Libertyville’s Lunch in the Park
Libertyville: 847-680-0336 http://www.mainstreetlibertyville.org
Aug. 10-11, 10am - 6pm
Diesel Days
Union: 815-923-4391 https://www.irm.org/event/diesel-days/
Cook Park, Milwaukee and Cook: Food vendors! Music from
Local Bands! Children’s entertainment each week! Meeting
friends or “grab and go”, it is an ideal way to enjoy a summer
afternoon. Raffle for $20 MainStreet gift certificate. Free
parking is available at the parking garages on Lake Street and
Church Streets.
Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road: Feel the ground
shake beneath your feet as you see, hear, and ride behind some
of the most powerful locomotives ever built! Vintage diesels
will pass in review at the depot. Take a ride on a coach train and
a caboose train pulled by one of these powerful giants.
Aug. 9, 1pm - 2:30pm
Minecraft Mania
McHenry: 815-385-0036 http://mchenrylibrary.org
Aug. 10-11, 10am - 4pm
Family Drop-In Activities at the Cove
Glencoe: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/event/fam-
ily_drop_in_activities_cove
McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St.: Crazy for Minecraft? Join
us for this interactive program which will give you all the tips
and tricks for playing Minecraft. Beginners and advanced gam-
ers welcome! For grades 1-4.
AUG-SEPT-OCT 2019
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road: There will be
three special weekends this summer when the Kleinman Fam-
ily Cove will be open for free wading exploration.
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