Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2019 | Page 16

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. 16 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland