Oaklee's Family Guide September/October 2017

September Events & Activities Sept. 9, 11am - 6pm Taste of Lake Geneva Lake Geneva, WI: 262-395-8128 Sept. 10, 9 am - 3pm The Great Midwest Train Show Wheaton: 630-290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com/ Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive: Taste of Lake Geneva features a variety of local fare — from deep fried cheese curds to bar- becued ribs, homemade soups to desserts. Live music. DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road: Monthly train show features an estimated 180 exhibi- tors with trains of all scales and gauges. $7. Kids 12 and younger are free. Sept. 10, 9:30am - 12:30pm Rally Day and Neighborhood Fun Fair Wheaton: 630-665-1236 http://www.stmatthewucc.org St. Matthew United Church of Christ, 1420 S. Gables Blvd: The Blessing of the Backpacks is at 9:30am during worship. Next is the Neighborhood Fun Fair at 10:30am with a moon jump, balloons, face painting, games and prizes. Dig in to hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones. Free. Sept. 12, 10am - Noon Toddler Tuesday Schaumburg: https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago - Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Rd: All programming and activities encour- age exposure to new learning experiences. Sept. 10, 10am - 6pm Scandinavian Day Festival South Elgin: 847-695-6720 http://www.scandinaviandayil.com Sept. 13, 6pm-7:30pm Engineering Design Workshop: Mechatronics Vernon Hills: 847-247-4575 or www.comed128.org Vasa Park, 35W217 Route31: The 38th Annual Festival cel- ebrates the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Event features entertainment by Dancing Queen (Abba tribute), activities for children, Scandinavian vendors, displays and food. Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pky: Students in grades 3-8 will sample different fields of engineering and learn how to apply the engineering design process to solve problems. Stu- dents will create cars, video games, rockets and more! Tuition: $30. Registration required. Sept. 10, 9-11:30am Kohl Children's Fall Family Festival Glenview: www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org Sept. 14-24 Glendale Heights Oktoberfest Glendale Heights: http://www.glendaleheightsoktoberfest.com Kiddie train rides through Habitat Park exhibit; petting farm; wagon rides; old-fashioned carnival games and old-fashioned cider press. Tickets $25; or $15 for members. Tickets available online. See our ad on Page 19. Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave.: Sept. 14-24; 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday; noon to 11 p.m. Sunday. German food and music, live entertainment, including “Oompah” music, pump- kin patch, plant sale, vendors with German products. Sept. 11, 18 and 25 4pm - 5pm Focus on FUNdamentals Bloomingdale: 630-924-2740 Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way: Grades K-1. Learn everyday skills that will assist with a successful school year. Registration is required. Registration is open for residents; for non-residents, one week before each program begins. Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm Polish Storytime Mount Prospect: 847-253-5675 Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.: For all ages. Listen to stories, sing songs. Stories will be presented in Polish and are best suited for children ages 3-7 and their parents; but all are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Sept. 11, 3:30pm - 6:30pm Full STEAM Ahead Mount Prospect: 847-253-5675 Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 South Emerson Street: For kids in grades 1-5. A variety of activities will be on rotation. No registration necessary. Sept. 15-17 Fall Fest Des Plaines: http://www.fallfestdesplaines.com Sept. 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Stories and More Bartlett: 630-837-3348 http://www.bartlettlibrary.org Des Plaines Park District, 2200 Lee St.: Entertainment for all members of the family. See our ad on Page 7. Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road: Gather to hear stories, play games and make a small craft. Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 9:30am - Noon Sonshine Tuesday School Rolling Meadows: 847-259-2995 or visit www.cdfamily.org, Cardinal Drive Church of Christ, 2300 Cardinal Drive: Registra- tion is now open for Sonshine Tuesday School, which welcomes all children ages 2-5. This once-a-week, Bible-based preschool program is free. Registration required. Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland NOTE: Some events listed may have a cost asso- ciated. Please refer to the event website for further information. 11 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017

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