March Events & Activities
March 26 , 1-3:15pm Go Fly a Kite Workshop River Forest : 708-366-6530 www . fpdcc . com Trailside Museum , 738 Thatcher Ave . Children ages 6-12 w / adult are invited to learn about the spring wind and weather , then harness the wind ’ s energy by making , decorating and flying a kite in the Forest Preserve surrounding Trailside Museum . $ 5 / child . Space is very limited - registration is required by calling 708-366-6530 . $ 5 / child no admission fee .
March 26 , 1-3pm Workshop : Sensational Scrubs Kenosha , WI : 262-653-4140 bit . ly / 2hwMi5F Kenosha Public Museum , 5500 First Ave . Learn to combine some commonly available and some more rare ingredients to make the perfect spa scrub for your skin . $ 10 supply fee required . $ 25 /$ 20 .
March 27-31 Splash Landings Aquatic Center Spring Break Swimming Hours Glenview : 847-486-5372 www . glenviewparks . org / pools / splashlandings-aquatic-center / Splash Landings Aquatic Center , 2400 Chestnut Ave . You can bring the whole family to enjoy the Splash Landings Play Pool , sloping from zero-depth to 3.5 feet with an air traffic control tower-themed waterslide and interactive water play features . The Wiggles and Giggles Childcare Service is available for dropping off little ones if you want some time to yourself in the pool . An Aqua Shop sells goggles , swim diapers and noodles . See website for hours .
March 27 , 7am-6pm School Days Out at Elmhurst YMCA Elmhurst : 630-929-2456 Elmhurstymca . org Elmhurst YMCA , 211 W . First St . Looking for a child care option when your kids are out of school ? When school ’ s out , the Y is there to keep kids safe and engaged in fun , healthy activities . Our School Days Out options offer instruction and supervision , provided by trained and qualified staff members . Activities will include swimming , field trips , arts and crafts , gym , games , ice skating and so much more ! $ 60 members per day / $ 95 nonmembers per day .
March 27 , 9-12pm Spring Break Princess Camp Elmhurst : 630-993-8900 www . epd . org Wagner Community Center , 615 West Ave . Keep your dancing princess moving all week long ! Dancers can come dressed as their favorite princess and learn a princess themed dance . Each day we will have a new princess themed craft . Register at www . epd . org . Ages 3-6 . $ 125 Elmhurst residents /$ 149 Non-residents .
March 27-30 , 10:30am-4pm Special Open Swim Bartlett : 630-540-4850 www . bartlettparks . org / facilities / aquatics / indoor-pool . aspx BCC Splash Central , 700 S . Bartlett Road . Open swim is for all ages . Two lap lanes are available during open swim . Recreational use of the diving board , water spray feature , water slide , and children ’ s slide is available . Children under 7 are not allowed unless accompanied by a guardian 18 or older . Children 7 to 9 years old must be accompanied by a chaperone 14 years or older . A full list of aquatic rules is available on our website . Age 2 and under free ; other fees $ 5- $ 7.50 . See website for details .
March 27-31 , 11am-3:30pm Spring into Science Rockford : 815-963-6769 discoverycentermuseum . org Discovery Center Museum , 711 N . Main St . Celebrate STEM as we play with numbers , explore translucent colors , dabble in reflection , and use refraction to make a rainbow viewer . Plus , engage in fun art activities and enjoy live science demonstrations . Museum Admission $ 8 .
March 30 , 2-3pm The Dinosaur Hunters Morton Grove : 847-929-5102 www . mgpl . org Morton Grove Public Library , 6140 Lincoln Ave . Join paleontologist Lisa Zago for a fun and educational dig through real dinosaur bones , learn all about dinosaurs , and what it is like to discover dinosaur fossils . Free .
March 31 , 6-7pm Naperville Park District Family Bingo & Pizza Naperville : www . napervilleparks . org Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center Community Hall , 305 West Jackson Ave . Event includes 12 games of Bingo , a snack , pizza and a drink , prizes for both adults and children and a consolation prize for all children at the end . This is a per person event ; every child and adult must register .
March 31 , 6:30-8:30pm Mother Son Game NIght Elk Grove Village : 847-437-9494 www . elkgroveparks . org 1000 Wellington Ave . Boys , grab your mom for this action packed evening . We will have mothers and sons competing as a team in a variety of different games . A pizza dinner and dessert will be served . Come dressed and ready for friendly competition ! Age : 5-10 . Fee per couple : $ 36 .
MARCH / APRIL 2017 20 Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland