May Events and Activities
May 28, 11:30am
Itasca Waterpark Opening Day
Itasca: www.itascaparkdistrict.com
100 N. Catalpa.
May 28, noon-1pm
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Round Lake: www.rlapd.org/
Round Lake Area Park District, 860 Hart Rd. Come early on opening
day of the pool for a nature museum scavenger hunt. Each family
that finishes the hunt will get a prize! Adult participation required.
For ages 1 and up. Cost: $4 Res./$6 NRes. Cost: $4 Res./$6 NRes.
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May 28, 5-9pm
Trinity All Star Cheer Parents’ Night Out
Lake in the Hills: 815-459-0680, www.crystallakeparks.org
Trinity Academy of Gymnastics, 9162 Trinity Dr. Ages 6-10 Trinity
Cheer will be hosting Parents’ Night Out! Our program includes:
dinner, supervised open gym time and organized games that will
keep your kids active and entertained all evening. Registration
deadline: 3 days prior to the class. $20 Program Fee $15 Resident
Discount Fee.
Independence Day Events
Fireworks & Parades
Labor Day Events
Outdoor Concerts
Summer Festivals
Community Events
May 28 & 29, Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm
Ascend: Circus Training Showcase
Evanston: 847-328-2795, www.actorsgymnasium.org
The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St. Our Showcase provides
pro-training students with the opportunity to perform in front of
our audience. See circus performers on trapeze, hand balancing,
Chinese pole, juggling, tumbling, unicycle and more. $15.
May 29, 8am-noon
Race to the Flag 5K
Westmont: www.racetotheflag.org
Ty Warner Park, Richmond St. This is a chip timed 5K WALK/RUN
benefiting People’s Resource Center in Westmont, and Honoring
our veterans. The event coincides with the Red, White and BBQ
weekend. All registrations include pancake breakfast.
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May 29, 1:30-2:30pm
Capturing Coyotes
Northbrook: 847-824-8360, fpdcc.com
River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave. Come learn about
these misunderstood mammals and their important role. Free.
May 30, 9:30am
Itasca Memorial Day Parade
Itasca: www.itascaparkdistrict.com
Irving Park Road & Walnut St. Parade. Enjoy this fantastic parade
followed by a Memorial Service at beautiful Usher Park performed
by the V.F.W. Post #5167.
May 30, 9:40am
Memorial Day Parade
Mount Prospect: 847-577-5374, vfw1337.us
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Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. Parade begins at 9:40am in front of
Village Hall and goes south on Emerson to Lincoln to the Veterans’
Memorial Band Shell at Lions Park for a special ceremony. Anyone
can march and veterans are especially encouraged to join in. Free.
May 30, 1:30-2:30pm
Creature Feature
Northbrook: 847-824-8360, fpdcc.com
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River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave. Stop in and say hello
to one of the animals found in our forest preserves. Free.
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