April Events & Activities
Apr . 1 , 2pm - 3:30pm Bunny Run and Hop Elmhurst : ( 630 ) 833-5064 http :// www . courtsplus . com Courts Plus , 186 S . West Avenue : Run and hop our fun course with your child . Play bunny games and make a craft together . This ensures a fun day of exercise and bonding for parent and child . Ages 3-10 .
Apr . 1 , noon - 1pm Free Easter Egg Hunt Rolling Meadows : ( 847 ) 259-2995 http :// www . cdfamily . org Cardinal Drive Church of Christ , 2300 Cardinal Drive : We invite our community to 9am classes for all ages , 10:15am Easter worship , & a big Egg Hunt at noon on the front lawn for the kids , then cookie decorating and a coloring contest inside . Bring your friends and neighbors ! Call ( 847 ) 259-2995 or email office @ cdfamily . org for more info .
Apr . 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 , 9:30am - noon Sonshine Tuesday School Rolling Meadows : ( 224 ) 249-2896 http :// www . cdfamily . org / sonshine-school Cardinal Drive Church of Christ , 2300 Cardinal Drive : Registration is now open for Sonshine Tuesday School , which welcomes all children ages 2-5 . Call ( 847 ) 259-2995 or visit www . cdfamily . org , where you can also register .
Apr . 4 , 7pm - 8pm Abe Lincoln Book Club North Aurora : ( 630 ) 801-4340 http :// northaurora . evanced . info / signup / EventDetails ? EventId = 13000 & backTo = Calendar & startD ate = 2018 / 02 / 01 Messenger Public Library , 113 Oak Street : Enjoy snacks and conversation about that month ’ s book . The first five to register at the library will receive a free copy of the book . April : " Salt to the Sea "; May : " When We Collided ." Registration required . Teens .
Apr . 6 , 6pm - 7:30pm Egg-citing Crafty Kids Fest Elmhurst : ( 630 ) 833-5064 http :// www . courtsplus . com Courts Plus , 186 S . West Avenue : Calling all kids to our Eggciting Spring Kids Fest . Spring fun and games , including egg shell mosaics , bunny crafts and an egg hunt will be offered . Dress for outdoor fun and messy projects . Register at www . courtsplus . com .
Apr . 7 , 10:45am - 12:15pm Computer Hardware Engineering – Makey Makey Vernon Hills : ( 847 ) 247-4575 http :// www . ComEd128 . org Vernon Hills High School , 145 Lakeview Parkway : Envision playing video games using just your body , a bit of wire & your own imagination . Students will customize video game controllers using a Makey Makey device & materials that can be found in just about any kitchen to do just that . Registration required ; visit www . ComEd128 . org or ( 847 ) 247-4575 . Ages 7-14 .
Apr . 7-8 , 12:30pm - 6:30pm Epic Tale of Scale Chicago : ( 872 ) 222-9555 http :// chicagochildrenstheatre . org / shows / an-epic-tale-of-scale / Chicago Children ’ s Theatre , 100 South Racine Avenue : Performances are every 15 minutes Saturdays and Sundays . Please see website for more information ! In the spring , The Station itself transforms into an all-immersive , two-story theatrical environment , totally unique to Chicagoland . Noon-6 p . m . April 7 and 10:30-4:30 April 8 . Ages 6 and up . Tickets $ 47 .
Apr . 7 , 12:30pm - 2pm Glow in the Dark Paint & Pizza - ages 9-11 West Chicago : ( 630 ) 231-1552 http :// westchicago . evanced . info / signup / EventDetails ? EventId = 5861 & backTo = Calendar & startDa te = 2018 / 04 / 01 West Chicago Public Library , 118 W . Washington St : Have an out of the ordinary experience as you eat and pain in the dark ! Join us as we create a glow in the dark masterpiece . For children ages 9-11 . Space is limited to the first 16 participants .
Though May 26 , 10:30am Knuffle Bunny : A Cautionary Musical Chicago : www . emeraldcitytheatre . com Apollo Theater - Mainstage , 2540 N . Lincoln Avenue : Any child ( or child at heart ) who ’ s ever cherished a beloved stuffed buddy will feel a special appreciation for “ Knuffle Bunny : A Cautionary Musical .” Based on the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book by Mo Willems , this comic adventure centers around little Trixie and her best plush friend in the whole world , Knuffle Bunny . Check website for complete list of dates . Ages 3 and up .
Apr . 7 , 9am - 10:30am Musical Adventures With Scratch and Makey Makey Vernon Hills : ( 847 ) 247-4575 http :// www . ComEd128 . org Vernon Hills High School , 145 Lakeview Parkway : When your favorite song comes on the radio do you sit quietly or do you dance around & play the air drum solo ? Students explore how different sounds are created & will create our own interpretations of common musical instruments . Registration required ; visit www . ComEd128 . org or call ( 847 ) 247-4575 . Ages 4-6 .
Apr . 8 , 9am - 3pm The Great Midwest Train Show Wheaton : ( 630 ) 290-1962 http :// greatmidwesttrainshow . com / DuPage County Fairgrounds , 2015 Manchester Road : The Great Midwest Train Show is the world ’ s largest monthly train show with an average of 180 exhibitors at each show featuring trains of all scales and gauges . Whether you ’ re a serious collector or just looking to get started with the hobby , this is a show you don ’ t want to miss !
NOTE : Some events listed may have a cost associated . Please refer to the event website for further information .
Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland 15 FEB-MARCH-APRIL 2018