Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2019 | Page 4

Fairs & Festivals
Aug. 4, noon - 4pm
Boating in the Park
Glen Ellyn: 630-858-2462 https://gepark.org/event/boating-in-
the-park-6/
Aug. 16-18, 5pm - 11pm
Summer Days
Grayslake: http://grayslakechamber.chambermaster.com/events/
print/?ccid=466&visibility=2&context=month&year=2019&
month=7
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.
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).
Aug. 4
Kendall Co Fair
Yorkville: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/
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Aug. 10-11, 10am - 6pm
Diesel Days
Union: 815-923-4391 https://www.irm.org/event/diesel-days/ Aug. 18, 1pm - 7pm
International Festival
Wheeling: 847-465-3333 http://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com/
events
Aug. 10, 11am - 2pm
Kite Fest
Elmhurst: 630-993-8900 https://www.epd.org/news/kite-fest-2 Aug. 23-25
DeKalb Corn Fest
DeKalb: http://dekalbcountycvb.com/event/dekalb-corn-fest/
Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Illinois Route 71.
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.
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. Many
great photo opportunities!
Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free festivals among
Illinois music and summer festivals. It located in downtown
DeKalb on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St. Well over
50,000 people from around Illinois and the Midwest attend
the music festival over the three-day weekend. This festival
features a 3-day soundstage with national and regional music
acts, a carnival, car show, craft fest, kid fest, art fest for kids,
community stage, over 90 vendors, a free corn boil on Saturday,
and much more!
Berens Park, 493 N. Oaklawn Ave.: Soar to new heights at this
year’s Kite Fest! With plenty of time to fly the skies with the
family, a hula hoop contest and dj, it will be a perfect day in the
park. Food trucks will on site, so plan for a picnic!
Aug. 15-18, Noon - 9pm
Chicago’s Little Italy Festa - Taylor Street
St. Charles: http://www.arcadalive.com/event/taylor-street-
festa-4/
Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St.: Taylor Street is one of the
most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s
to about the 1950s, this area was a hub for Italian immigrants
to settle and establish their families. It soon became Chicago’s
“Official” Little Italy. Chicago’s Little Italy Festa-Taylor Street
celebrates the great history of the neighborhood and the rich
culture of the generations of Italians who settled there decades
ago. Fabulous food from award-winning area restaurants,
several stages of continuous family entertainment, quality
merchandise from Italy, and colorful cultural attractions make
this event one of the most popular of the summer. Sponsored
by Little Italy Chicago Neighborhood Association and Produced
by Ron Onesti (who was born on Taylor Street) of Onesti En-
tertainment, Owner of The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Little
Italy Festa-West in Addison, and Festa Pasta Vino on Oakley
Avenue in Chicago.
AUG-SEPT-OCT 2019
Aug. 24-25, 11am - 7pm
45th Annual Oak Park Ave-Lake Arts - Crafts Show
Oak Park: 847-991-4748 https://www.americansocietyofartists.
info/45th-annual-oak-park-ave-lake-arts-crafts-show
Scoville Park, 800 W. Lake St. (Oak Park Ave & Lake St.: Artists
and crafts artists from far & near will fill Scoville Park in the
heart of historic Oak Park with work they themselves created.
Art In Action included with some working/demonstrating at
their booths at various times during the show. All will be happy
to discuss their work with you.
Aug. 24, 11am - 2pm
Family Fitness Fair
Wheeling: 847-465-3333 https://www.wheelinghealthfitness.
center/
Community Recreation Center, 100 Community Blvd.: Celebrate
being a fit family! Join us for a free event featuring fitness
demos, nutrition info, crafts and games for the whole family.
Take part in dance demonstration and athletic programs in the
new gymnasium. Free admission.
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Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland