Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2019 | Page 9

August Events & Activities
Aug. 4-31, 10am - 7pm
LEGO NINJAGO®: Master Wu’s Mission
Schaumburg: 847-592-9700 https://chicago.legolanddiscov-
erycenter.com/whats-inside/events/lego-ninjago-master-wu-s-
mission/ Aug. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 1pm - 4pm
Open Season Walk-in Tours
St. Charles: 630-584-8485 http://www.garfieldfarm.org/calen-
dar.html
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago, 601 N. Martingale Road:
Discover your elemental power, create your own ninja battle
movie, conquer the Spinjitzu mountain with your newly built
mech machine, and show off your ninja skills to Ninja Kai. Garfield Farm Museum, 3n016 Garfield Road: June 2-Septem-
ber 29 1-4pm every Wednesday and Sunday and open year-
round by appointment. Tour the historic farmstead, including
the barnyard and 1846 brick tavern. Suggested donation of $3
adults/$2 children or free for members.
Aug. 4, 9:20am
Mom and Tots
Lake Zurich: 847-227-7705 https://www.stmatts.net/ Aug. 4, 11, 18, 8:45am - 9:30am
Sensory-Friendly Sundays
Lisle: 630-968-0074 https://www.mortonarb.org/
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24480 N. Old McHenry Road: All
Moms and Tots may join in a morning of fun! Get to know other
Moms while the kids enjoy fun activities. This event takes place
the first Sunday of every month from 9:20 a.m.-10:20 a.m. and
then again the third Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 11
a.m., located in their gym.
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53: Sensory-Friend-
ly Sundays offer the opportunity for families with children who
are 18 months to 10 years old who have sensory needs to ex-
perience a less crowded Children’s Garden with minimal noise.
Registration is required.
Aug. 4, 3pm - 5pm
Shrek the Musical, Jr.
Geneva: https://www.facebook.comevents/2171217666329767
Aug. 4-19, 11am - 4pm
Monarchs in Motion
Lisle: 630-968-0074 http://www.mortonarb.org
Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens Street, Suite P: A Playhouse 38 Youth
Production Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical
Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film
and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful
world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairy
tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true
acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr.
is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the
whole family. Performance dates Cast 1 July 26 at 7 pm July 27
at 3 pm July 27 at 7 pm July 28 at 3 pm Cast 2 August 2 at 7pm
August 3 at 3pm August 3 at 7pm August 4 at 3pm   Tickets $10
each.   Buy Tickets Online   Tickets are also available at Sunset
Community Center, Stephen Persinger Recreation Center, or by
calling 630-232-4542.
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53: Fluttering about, these
beautiful butterflies are constantly on the move. Discover some
fascinating facts about butterflies and make a monarch mask to
take home in this self-guided hands-on discovery activity.
Aug. 4, 10am - 4pm
Museum Tent at the Tall Ships Festival
Kenosha: 262-653-4140 http://bit.ly/KPMEvents
Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Avenue: Stop by the muse-
um tent for family activities and to participate in a community
art project. Paint the harbor, create maritime navigational stick
maps, build and test boats, and do water science activities.
Aug. 4-19, 7am - 7pm
Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® bricks by Sean Ken-
ney
Lisle: 630-968-0074 https://www.mortonarb.org/
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53: Marvel at 15
larger-than-life, nature-themed displays created from nearly
half a million LEGO bricks in this award-winning exhibition
from New York artist and “professional kid” Sean Kenney.
NOTE: Some events listed may have a cost asso-
ciated. Please refer to the event website for further
information.
Drop- In Programs
P
All
Ages
Enjoy Farm Fun on Select
Weekdays & Saturday!
Offered Mar-Nov (weather permitting). Not held on special event days.
Feed the Goats
Feed the Chickens
Hands-on Milking
Chicken & Egg
Hold Your Horses
Feed the Animals
1pm
10am
10am
11am
2pm
2pm
Every Mon & Wed RES $1/NR $2
Every Tu & Th
RES $1/NR $2
Every Wed & Sat
RES $5/NR $8
Every Wed & Sat RES $5/NR $8
1st & 3rd Sat
RES $5/NR $8
2nd & 4th Sat
RES $5/NR $8
Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive 10 mins early to register on site.
5N726 Crane Road • St. Charles • primrosefarmpark.com
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