March Events & Activities
March 12 , 1:30-3:30pm Shamrock Plunge Bartlett : 630-540-4827 www . bartlettparks . org BCC Splash Central , 700 S . Bartlett Road . Leprechaun inspired games and swimming at Splash Central . Follow the rainbow shamrocks around the pool to the lucky Leprechaun ’ s treasure . Daily Fees apply for non-pass holders . Age 2 and under free ; other fees $ 5- $ 7.50 . See website for details .
March 14 , 3-4:30pm Pi Day Drop-In River Forest : 708-366-6530 www . fpdcc . com Trailside Museum , 738 Thatcher Ave . Celebrate circles , circumferences and all things round in nature . We will have fun STEAM activity stations exploring the concept of Pi , and all participants will enjoy a free slice of pie , too ! Fun for all school-aged children and adults . Free .
March 14 , 4:30-5:30pm Click & Create : Coding With Sensor Boards Mount Prospect : 847-253-5675 mppl . org Mount Prospect Public Library , 10 S . Emerson St . For 3rd-5th graders . Have you tried using Scratch , an easy-to-use , fun , and free program ? Ever wondered how to make your Scratch creations interact with the outside world ? We ’ ll teach you how to use a PicoBoard in our computer lab , and then you can create code . Registration is required . To register , visit www . mppl . org , stop by the library or call 847-253-5675 .
March 16 , 10:30-11:15am Nature Story Time River Forest : 708-366-6530 www . fpdcc . com Trailside Museum , 738 Thatcher Ave . Enjoy nature-inspired stories , followed by a craft and a snack . For ages 3 - 6 w / adult . Free .
March 16 , 5-6pm Naperville Park District Sips & Smocks Naperville : 630-848-5000 www . napervilleparks . org Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center Craft Room 201 , 305 W . Jackson Ave . Budding artists are gently guided to express themselves through paint and other media . Young painters leave with a finished canvas . Students learn the steps to make similar , yet personalized , paintings . No experience necessary . Bring an old , oversized shirt to protect clothes . Ages 7-12 $ 25 ( Naperville Residents )/$ 38 ( Nonresidents ); Activity Code 13338 .
March 17-19 Chicagoland Family Pet Expo 2017 Arlington Heights : 847-385-7500 www . petchicago . com Arlington International Racecourse , 2200 W . Euclid Ave . Chicagoland Family Pet Expo is America ’ s largest family pet expo all under one roof , featuring world-class entertainment , demonstrations , the latest pet products and hundreds of animal rescue groups . Leave pets at home unless part of a performance or exhibit . $ 10 / Adults $ 5 / Children ages 3-12 $ 7 / Parking . Friday only , buy one get one same price admission . Free from 5-9pm . See website for hours and schedule . See our ad on Page 35 and offer in the coupon section .
March 17- 18 , 9:30-10:45am Nature Tot Workshop Downers Grove : 630-960-7500 www . dgparks . org Downers Grove Park District , 2455 Warrenville Road . Each month we ’ ll make a new project to take home that will encourage kids to interact with nature . After we finish our projects , we ’ ll head outdoors for some nature discovery time . Dress for the weather and to get messy . An adult must accompany their child ( ren ) during this program .
March 17 , 11am-5pm Create-a-Craft : Springtime Art Mount Prospect : 847-253-5675 mppl . org Mount Prospect Public Library , 10 S . Emerson St . Flowers are blooming outside and creativity is budding inside at the Library . Join us and create fun crafts that will get you in a springtime mood . No registration is necessary . Children younger than age 9 must be accompanied by an adult . Call 847 / 253-5675 for more information .
March 17 , 6-8pm Family Nights Palatine : 847-359-2400 buehlerymca . org Buehler YMCA , 1400 W . Northwest Hwy . Each month , we offer families fun and healthy ways to spend quality time together through our Family Night programs . Family Night activities are open to members and the public and are usually free . Please check out our website for specific details about each family nights .
March 18 , 9-11am Open House Mount Prospect : 847-258-5254 www . saoc . org Science Academy of Chicago , 501 Midway Dr . Suite 101 Science Academy of Chicago cordially invites you to our open house ! SAOC proudly serves PreK3-8th grade students . We look forward to seeing you ! Free .
March 18 , 9am-noon Sugar Bush Fair Schaumburg : 847-985-2100 www . parkfun . com Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm , 1111 E . Schaumburg Road . Popular celebration of maple syrup making , featuring a full pancake breakfast , demonstrations , historical re-enactments , kids ' puppet show and more . Free event admission , but breakfast cost is $ 5 / half stack or $ 7full stack ; discounted breakfast tickets can be pre-purchased prior to March 18 .
March 18-26 , 10am-8pm Chicago Flower & Garden Show Chicago : 312-241-1250 chicagoflower . com Festival Hall Navy Pier , 600 E . Grand Ave . Spring ahead , with family fun for all ages at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show , presented by Mariano ’ s . New and expanded Kids Activity Garden allows you to roll up your sleeves and plant something , get up close and personal with creepy-crawly bugs or just enjoy some time in our indoor playground . Children ages 4-12 : $ 5 , Adult Weekday : $ 14 ( purchased online before the show ), Adult Anytime : $ 16 ( purchased online before the show ).
Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland 17 MARCH / APRIL 2017