Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2019 | Page 20

August Events & Activities
Aug. 16, 6pm
Family Movie Night
Elk Grove Village: https://www.elkgroveparks.org/Calendar/
events/Family-Movie-Night-6097352481 Aug. 17, 10am - 11:30am
Puddle Jumpers Morning
Oswego: https://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/
Aug. 16-18, 5pm - 11pm
Summer Days
Grayslake: http://grayslakechamber.chambermaster.com/events/
print/?ccid=466&visibility=2&context=month&year=2019&
month=7 Aug. 18, noon - 4pm
Boating in the Park
Glen Ellyn: 630-858-2462 https://gepark.org/event/boating-in-
the-park-7/
PrairiePoint Community Park, 313 E. Washington Street:
They’ve spent the summer having fun in the sun; now let your
little ones flirt with the dirt! Kids and parents should wear
clothes and shoes that can be disposed of, and have protection
for car seats on the way home.
901 Leicester Road: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT A family night packed
full of fun! Come out to Pirates’ Cove for a special night of play
and movie The Pirate Fairy!
Whitney Street, Historic Downtown: This event takes place on
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16 & 17! Family music festival with
activities for the entire family. Music, food vendors, business
booth area. Bike and pet parade, noon Saturday (line up on
Slusser Street begins at 10am). Sponsored by the Exchange
Club of Grayslake! Go Kart Races, 1pm Seymour Avenue Parking
Lot (across from the Grayslake Village Hall). Bags Tournament,
noon (Near Main Stage).
Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road: Stop by Lake Ellyn Park to try
our canoes, kayaks, or a pedal boat! Instructions can be given
on dry land before you head out onto the water. All ages wel-
come, however, each participant must be able to safely fit into
a Glen Ellyn Park District life jacket.
Aug. 18, 1pm - 7pm
International Festival
Wheeling: 847-465-3333 http://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com/
events
Aug. 16, 7pm - 9:30pm
Teen After Hours
Lisle: 630-964-3410 http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/sealion-
aquaticpark-specialevents.html
Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Boule-
vard: Celebrate the diversity of our community at this annual
festival. Bring the whole family and explore the cultural rich-
ness of Wheeling through authentic live performances, fun
activities and ethnic food. Learn about the local organizations
that support unique and diverse populations.
Sea Lion Aquatic Park, 1825 Short St.: We are shutting the doors
to the public and keeping it open late just for grades 6-8!
Aug. 17, 11am - 11:45am
Marvelous Mornings
Villa Park: 630-834-1164 http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/
xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=VPPL&EventID=597314
3&sw=1024
Aug. 19, 9:30am - 10am
Community Storytime @ Cornerstone Books
Villa Park: 630-834-1164 http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/
xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=VPPL&EventID=591804
5&sw=1024
Villa Park Public Library, 305 S Ardmore: Stories, songs and ac-
tivities for young children and their adults, including a “make &
take” project to enjoy together. This program is open to children
of all ages. Registration is not required.
Cornerstone Books, 22 S Villa Ave: We’re at Cornerstone Books in
Villa Park once a month to tell stories and visit the community!
Come by and enjoy a change of venue with us. This program is
open to children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registra-
tion is not required.
Aug. 17, 8:30pm
Movie in the Park: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Wauconda: 847-526-3610
Aug. 19
Fall Storytime Registration Begins Today
Highland Park: https://www.hplibrary.org/events/fall-storytime-
registration-begins-today-0
Wauconda Park District, 600 N. Main Street: Grab a blanket and
a picnic dinner and join us at Cook Park under the stars for an
evening of family fun! This is a free event, open to the public.
Please check the website for rain out information. The movie
will begin at dusk; between 8:30 and 8:45pm. Concessions will
be available for purchase.
Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave: Fall Storytime
registration begins today. Register in person at the Youth
Services desk or by phone at 847-681-7030. Tales for Tots and
Storytime Live classes start September 16 . Baby Booktime and
First Steps classes start in October.
Aug. 17, 12:30pm - 2pm
Pig Pen Afternoon
Oswego: https://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/
Aug. 20, 9:30am - 10:45am
Little Acorns (18–35 months)
Lisle: 630-968-0074 http://www.mortonarb.org
PrairiePoint Community Park, 313 E. Washington Street: There’s
never been a muddier time to make a pig of yourself! Slop to
the top of the Pig Pen hill, slide down the slimiest muck, and
throw a snowball made just for August at Pig Pen Afternoon.
Your oldest stained clothes and shoes, along with goggles are
recommended.
AUG-SEPT-OCT 2019
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53: Young explorers will
hike, play, listen to stories, and engage in science and art in
these hands-on, sensory-based programs
NOTE: Some events listed may have a cost
associated. Please refer to the event website for
further information.
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