Oaklee's Family Guide MAR/APR 2016 | Page 12

March Events March 5, 3-6pm Grand Opening of Lil’ Kickers Lake St. Lil’ Kickers Lake St. 1911 W. Lake St., Chicago 877-545-5457 www.lilkickerschicago.com/locations/lake-street-coming-spring Join Lil’ Kickers for the grand opening of their newest soccer facility on the Near West Side of Chicago. Event includes indoor soccer games, tours, crafts, games, snacks, live music and more. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun! Free. March 6, 10am-2pm 16th Annual Polar Plunge Benefitting Special Olympics Chicago North Ave. Beach 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 312-527-3743 www.chicagopolarplunge.com March 5, 4:30-7:30pm Fun Fair at Maine West 2016 Des Plaines Park District Maine West High School 1755 S. Wolf Rd., Des Plaines 847-827-6176 www.dpparks.org/event/fun-fairat-maine-west/ Fearless weather warriors can dip their toes in the icy waters of Lake Michigan, all for the benefit of the more than 5,000 athletes who compete in the Special Olympics Chicago program. The 2015 Chicago Polar Plunge raised over $1.2 million and attracted a record-breaking 4500 participants. Register online. Food, fun, and games for families with preschool and elementary school age kids. Strollers welcome. Enjoy a bounce house, a balloon artist, juggling, games, prizes, and lots of fun! Tickets are just 25¢ each for any of the games. Free admission! March 6, 10-11am Bullerbyn Swedish Language Playgroup Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago www.swedishamericanmuseum. org/museuminfo/news/event/ bullerbyn-swedish-language-playgroup-21/ March 6, 6:30am-4pm Indoor Triathlon Park Center 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview (224) 521-2596 www.togetherwetri.com Bullerbyn is a time for singing cherished children’s songs, reading fun tales, and having lots of fun in Swedish. For ages 6 months to 5 years with parent. Only Swedish is spoken in Bullerbyn, so Swedish should be also be spoken regularly at home too! $5/child for non-members, free for members. Email lnordstro