Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2019

Fairs & Festivals Sept. 14, 11am - 4pm Volo Kite Fest Volo: 847-740-6982 https://m.facebook.com/EventsVolo/ Sept. 22, noon - 4pm Joliet Family Fun Fest: Save the Date Joliet: http://jolietchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/ joliet-family-fun-fest-save-the-date-5211 Burnell C. Russell Municipal Complex, 500 S. Fish Lake Road: Volo’s first kite festival! Representatives from Chicago Kite will be on site to perform stunt flying and will also have kites avail- able for purchase from their shop on site. Bring the family and fly your kite with many others for some fun in the sky. Joliet Route 66 Stadium, 1 Art Schultz Drive: Family Fun Fest in Joliet is a fun festival for children. Enjoy quality family time and meet community members dedicated to a greater good. Sept. 27-29, 4:30pm Batavia Oktoberfest 2019 Batavia: https://www.facebook.com/events/775682172798890/ Sept. 15, 1pm - 5pm Fallapalooza Wheeling: 847-465-3333 http://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com/ events Join us as we present a traditional Oktoberfest event in our beautiful river community which will feature authentic German food, music, and entertainment. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Boule- vard: Enjoy an autumn afternoon with family and friends. Live music by “Mike Zabrin’s Funktastic” plus fun activities like a pet- ting zoo, pony rides, inflatables and hayrides. Food and refresh- ments are also available for purchase. FREE admission. Sept. 28-29, 9am - 5pm Autumn Pioneer Festival Belvidere: 815-547-7935 http://www.bccdil.org/ Boone County Conservation District, 603 N. Appleton Road: Travel back to the 1800’s and learn about the lifestyles and crafts of the day. Watch a blacksmith working at his forge, talk to voyageurs, settlers and buckskinners. Explore a wigwam in the Native American area, visit two authentic 1800’s log cabins and a one room schoolhouse. Sept. 15, noon - 4pm Shermerfest Northbrook: 847-878-2134 Village Green, 1810 Walters Ave.: Take a step back in time at this fun-filled community fall festival from noon - 4pm at the Village Green Park. Collectible and antique car show, children’s activities, hot dogs, soup and home-made sweets. Sept. 28, 10am - noon Fall Family Fun Fest Hawthorn Woods: 847-438-5500 Sept. 20-22, noon - 11pm Apple Fest Long Grove: 630-470-0044 http://www.longgrove.org/festivals/ apple-fest/ Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center, 94 Midlothian Road: Let’s get ready for an enjoyable fall season at the annual Hawthorn Woods Fall Family Fun Fest. This FREE community event includes crafts, mini train rides, a touch-a-truck portion, give- aways, and a variety of activities for children and families. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road: Apple harvest season in the Midwest is honored once again with three days dedicated to “bushels of fun,” September 20 – 22. The area’s biggest tribute to apples takes place in Historic Downtown Long Grove for a 28th anniversary season. Sept. 28, 3:30pm - 6:30pm Fall Fest Winnetka: https://www.winpark.org/event/fall-fest Sept. 21, 9am - 5pm 29th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Adventure Park Ridge: 847-991-4748 https://www.americansocietyofartists. info/29th-annual-arts-crafts-adventure Duke Childs Field, 1321 Willow Road: Join us for our annual Fall Fest event – one of our village’s largest events, bringing around a thousand people each year to celebrate this great community and welcome fall amongst neighbors, friends, and family. Activities Music (3:30-6:30pm) Touch-A-Truck (3:30-5pm) Inflatables (3:30-6:30pm) Face painting, balloon animals, and more (3:30-6:30pm) Food (3:30-6:30pm) Beer/Wine (3:30- 6:30pm) Pumpkin Roll (5-5:30pm) FREE Ice Cream (6pm – first 200 children) Ages: All Fee: FREE! Registration: Registration for this event is not required Business Sponsors Baird & Warner, Byline Bank, Classic Kids Photography, Nels Johnson Tree Ex- perts, Graeter’s Ice Cream Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland (Prospect & Vine across from Park Ridge City Hall: Artists & crafts artists from far and near will fill Hodges Park with work they themselves created. You, your family & friends will enjoy exploring the many talents & treasures of the artists & crafts artists of American Society of Artists as they exhibit an enticing array of work. Sept. 21-30, 9am - 6pm Farm Fall Festival Geneva: 630-232-6429 http://www.windyacresfarmstand.com Sept. 28, 9am - 4pm Johnny Appleseed Festival Crystal Lake: 815-479-0835 Geneva, Il, 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy: Visit this fantastic family farm where kids enjoy hours of fun and entertainment with a mix of exciting attractions. A perfect spot for birthday par- ties, celebrations or school outings. Find delicious apple cider donuts, pie and concessions at the bakery. Plus, visit the farm stand for market goods. AUG-SEPT-OCT 2019 Downtown Crystal Lake, Williams Street and Brink Street: John- ny Appleseed Festival is an all-day event in Downtown Crystal Lake. The festival is jam-packed with great activities such as pony and wagon rides along with story telling, face painting, live music, great food and even Johnny Appleseed himself. 6 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland

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