Oaklee's Family Guide June/July/August 2017 | Page 27

August Events & Activities
Aug. 1-31, various times
“Aladdin”
Aug. 2, 10:15am - 10:45am
Spanish Storytime (For ages 1-5 with an adult)
Chicago: www. broadwayinchicago.com
Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.: Disney musical
features songs from Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim
Rice. For showtimes and ticket information, go to www.
broadwayinchicago.com.
Elmhurst: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave: Join us for a fun
half hour of stories, rhymes, and music, in both Spanish and
English.
Aug. 1-31; runs through Sept. 17
Dinos & Dragons Exhibit
Aug. 1, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cursive Writing Class for Beginners
Brookfield: [phone] czs.org
Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St: Dinosaurs are roaring back to life
at Brookfield Zoo! This summer, guests can step back in time
and walk amongst these historical creatures and their mythical
dragon friends at the zoo’s Dinos & Dragons temporary exhibit.
10 am to 5 pm weekdays; 10 am to 6 pm weekends.
Elmhurst: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave: Cursive writing
improves letter recognition, spelling, reading and composition.
Learn the basics and work on improving quality and speed. (For
kids entering grades 4-8.)
Aug. 1-18, 9am - noon
Emerald City Theatre Summer Camp
Aug. 5, 9-10:30am
2K for Kids Fun Run
Chicago: [phone] or emeraldcitytheatre.com
Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Lakeview, : Summer camps
offered for ages 3.5-15. Step into a world of creative play, as
campers use their imaginations to discover new characters.
Glen Ellyn: https://gepark.org/event/2k-kids-fun-run
Newton Park, 707 Fairview Ave: Kids ages 4-10 race for about
1.25 miles with stops every quarter mile to compete against
each other in age-appropriate challenges. Prizes awarded to
first, second and third place finishers in each age and gender
group.
Aug. 1-27, 10am - 5:30pm
Mother Goose’s Garden
Chicago: www.emeraldcitytheatre.com/shows-and-tickets/mother-
gooses-garden
Emerald City’s Little Theatre, 2933 N. Southport: One, two,
buckle your shoe, and take a gander at Mother Goose’s magical
community garden at ECT’s Little Theatre. Join Jack and Jill as
they search for Mother Goose and help out a gaggle of your
favorite characters along the way. Sing along to live music, and
watch hand-puppetry.
Aug. 5, 9:15am - 11am
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Lisle: [phone] or http://lisleparkdistrict.org
Sea Lion Aquatic Park, 1825 Short St: Show off your boat-
building skills, and test the waters in your cardboard boat while
competing against other teams. Spectators welcome.
Aug. 5, 10am - 2pm
Cool Trucks & Hot Wheels
Aug. 1-4, 7-18, 9am - 3pm
The School Of Porchlight Summer Camp
West Chicago: [phone] or www.csparks.org
McCaslin Park Sports Complex, 27W650 North Ave: Touch A
Truck and Emergency Vehicle show. Guests can see, touch and
sit in a wide variety of police and fire dept. vehicles, along with
a variety of trucks.
Chicago: http://porchlightmusictheatre.org/summer-camp
Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St: Students
work with professional teaching artists to create a brand new
musical. Classes encourage students to develop new skills in
writing, singing, acting and movement.
Aug. 5, 7:30am-noon
EAA Chapter 790 Young Eagle Events
Aug. 1, 10:30-11:30am
Summer Story Time at the History Center
Lake in the Hills: [phone].
Lake In The Hills Airport (3CK): Free Young Eagle flights for all
kids 8-17. Registration @ 7:30 am Flying @ 8 am. A parent or
legal guardian must accompany the child to sign the permis-
sion slip.
Glen Ellyn: www.glenellyn.org
Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St: Free story, craft and
activity time. Program is geared to 3-6-year-olds; but children
of all ages (and grownups) welcome. No reservations required.
Aug. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 5pm - 10pm
Family Night Golf
Aug. 1-27, 9am - 9am
Science + You
Glenview: www.glenviewparks.org
Glenview Prairie Club, 2800 W. Lake Ave: Every Saturday and
Sunday after 5 p.m. Groups of up to 6 players can play for the
flat fee of $30.
Glenview: www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org
Kohl Children’s Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd: Young children be-
come scientists in the new Science + You exhibit. Learn about
human health and nutrition, scientific tools and scientists
through problem solving, investigation and experimentation.
Aug. 1-3, 10am
Summer Camp: Art
Kenosha: [phone] Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First
Ave: Programs offered for various age groups. Channel your
inner artist and release your creativity. Ages 3-4; ages 5-6 and
ages 7-10.
Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland
NOTE: Some events listed may have a cost
associated. Please refer to the event website for
further information.
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