May Events and Activities
May 20-22, 11am-11pm
Long Grove’s Chocolate Fest
Long Grove: 847-634-0888, www.VisitLongGrove.com
May 21, 9:30-11:15am
Brownie Girl Scout Bugs Badge
Bristol WI: 262-857-8008, www.pringlenc.org
Long Grove Historic Village, 308 Old McHenry Rd. Indulge in a
weekend of chocolate with gourmet sweets, custom-brewed chocolate beer, burgers with chocolate BBQ sauce, chocolate-dipped
strawberries and more. Families enjoy face painting, balloon artists,
a mystical magician and an impressive lineup of live music. Tickets
$5, ages 12 and under free. Parking free in public lots.
Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave. Bugs help us in lots of cool
ways. Explore the world of bugs and learn more about these little
creatures that do so much. Register by May 19. $4/Scout.
May 21, 10am-noon
Butterfly Release Party
Geneva: 630-232-4542, www.genevaparks.org
May 20, 7-8:30pm
Travel Adventure Series - Italian Journey
Kenosha, WI: 262-653-4140, www.kenosha.org/wpmuseum/events/#travel
Peck Farm Park Butterfly House, 4038 Kaneville Rd. Celebrate the
re-opening of Butterfly House at the annual Butterfly Release
Party. Plus, discover and learn about nature at Hawks Hollow
Nature Playground. Registration required. $15/child.
Reuther High School Auditorium, 913 57th St. Professional filmmakers share their experiences through movies and interactive
discussions. $5, children under 15 free.
May 21, 10am-5pm
JustPlay! Sports & Recreation Festival
Carol Stream: www.justplay.org
May 20, 7:30-9pm
Bird Tales
Northbrook: 847-824-8360, fpdcc.com
Carol Stream’s Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave. Explore and experience an assortment of recreational activities, including zip lining,
ice-less ice skating, rock climbing, eurobungy, human foosball,
scuba, fitness, parkour, inflatable archery, dance/gymnastics/
theater performances and more. Free admission.
River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave. An evening of
stories, myths and folklore about our feathered friends. Register by
5/18/16. $2/person.
May 20, 9am-3pm
Spring Garage Sale
Palatine: 847-934-6050, saltcreek.multisportsystems.com
May 21, 10am-noon
Lake County Walk to Cure Arthritis
Libertyville: 312-880-4733
www.walktocurearthritis.org/lakecountyil
May 21, 8am-1pm
Community Garage Sale
Hoffman Estates: 847-285-5408
www.heparks.org/event/community-garage-sale
May 21, 10am-1pm
Spring Fun Fair
Des Plaines: 847-391-5711, dpparks.org
Salt Creek Park District, 1200 Twin Lakes Dr. It’s time to get rid of all
that “stuff” you no longer want. Rent a 10’x10’ space and sell it all!
Or come on by and see what people are selling!
Old School Forest Preserve, 698 S St. Mary’s Rd. Arthritis is the
number one cause of disability in America. Support our mission to
conquer the disease by spreading awareness and raising money
aimed at finding a cure. Admission free! Fundraising is encouraged.
Mountain View Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Rd. A familyfriendly festival of fun! Pooch, Pet & Pedal parade, Touch-a-Truck,
climbing wall, inflatable, kids’ 50-yard dash. Free kid’s bike helmets
for the first 100 children. Free.
Seascape Parking Lot, 1300 Moon Lake Blvd. Come spend the day
shopping at our Community Garage Sale! You’ll enjoy over 50 sales
all in one convenient location.
May 21-22, 10am-4pm
Train Extravaganza Weekend
Kenosha, WI: 262-653-4140, kenoshapublicmuseum.org
May 21-22, 10am-5pm
History on Four Legs
Eagle, WI: 262-594-6301, www.oldworldwisconsin.org
Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. All makes of model trains
on display throughout the museums. Free.
Old World Wisconsin, W372S9727 Hwy 67. Our historic breeds of
horses, oxen, cows, sheep and pigs all have interesting stories.
Special programs and activities including horse plowing and wagon
rides. Parking is free.
May 21, 6:30-10am
Spring Bird Count
Highland Park: 847-579-4184, www.hellernaturecenter.org
May 21-22, 11am-7pm
26th Annual Skokie Festival of Cultures
Skokie: 847-674-1500 x2715, www.skokieculturefest.org/
Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd. Help staff and volunteers
conduct the annual lakefront bird census, then recap the fun over
breakfast at Heller. Results are added to a national database to aid
in research regarding shoreline habitat protection. Free.
Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St. One of the premier ethnic festivals
in Illinois. Enjoy two days of ethnic fold music and dance, a wide
range of food, unique arts and crafts, beer tasting, a merchandise
bazaar and dozens of cultural booths and displays.
May 21, 9am-3pm
Blooming Fest 2016
West Chicago: westchicago.org/news/city-begins-planningannual-blooming-fest
May 21, 11:30am-1pm
Ravine Restoration
Highland Park: 847-579-4184, www.hellernaturecenter.org
Downtown Main St.Downtown garden festival that combines
a popular plant sale with a car show, craft show, art exhibits,
children’s activities, music, food and fun! Free!
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Rosewood Beach, 883 Sheridan Rd. Take a look at restoration work
and hear about the geologic processes that formed our unique bluff
and ravine ecosystem. Bring a picnic lunch. Dress for the weather
and for walking. $10.
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