September Events & Activities
Sept . 24 , 9am - 5pm Special Olympics Illinois 2017 Coaster Challenge Gurnee : 630-200-7693 or http :// coaster . soill . org /# secondbubble Six Flags Great America , 1 Great America Parkway : Instead of running a 5k half-marathon or a marathon , one can ride the same distance in roller coasters . All of the money raised during the Coaster Challenge goes to Special Olympics Illinois .
Sept . 23 , Noon - 8pm Oak Brook Park District Oktoberfest Oak Brook : http :// www . obparks . org Central Park , 1450 Forest Gate Road : Softball tournament , live music , food , beer , children ’ s activities .
Sept . 23 , 1pm - 10pm Bethany Lutheran Oktoberfest Naperville : 630-355-2198 Bethany Lutheran Church , 1550 S . Modaff Road : Bands , polka music , German food , kids ’ activities and carnival rides from 1 to 5 p . m .
Sept . 23 , 3pm - 10 p . m . Vernon Hills Oktoberfest Vernon Hills : Vernon Hills Metra Train Station , 75 E . Route 45 : Free kids ’ crafts , while supplies last . Free pumpkins to paint , while supplies last .
Sept . 24 , 8 am Oui Run 5K Chicago : http :// www . ouirun5k . org 1929 W . Wilson Ave : The “ Oui ” Run 5K + Kids Races is a family-friendly community event . The “ Oui ” Run offers the Ravenswood and Lincoln Square community an opportunity to participate in a shared celebration of health and fitness .
Sept . 24 , 10am - 3:30pm Chicago Toy Soldier Show Schaumburg : http :// chicagotoysoldiershow . com Hyatt Regency Schaumburg , 1800 E . Golf Road : Toy soldiers ( old and new ) on display and for sale , along with farm , zoo , and circus figures , and accessories . Families welcome . Games and prizes for kids . $ 8 / free for ages 12 and younger .
Sept . 24 , 11am - 2pm Kids Triathlon Oswego : https :// www . oswegolandparkdistrict . org / event / kids-tri / Oswego East High School , 1525 Harvey Road : Have Fun ? You Won ! Multi-event sports event with a 100 meter swim , a 3-mile bike ride , and a half mile track run . Grades 3-6 .
Sept . 24 , 9am - 11am How to Ride a Bike Vernon Hills : 847-247-4575 www . comed128 . org Vernon Hills High School , 145 Lakeview Pky : Instruction to help overcome fears of bike-riding ; children will learn balance , braking , steering , stopping and starting . Tuition : $ 50 . Registration required . For ages 6-9 .
Sept . 24 , 1pm - 4pm Global Art Explorers Mount Prospect : 847-253-5675 Mount Prospect Public Library , 10 S . Emerson St .: For all ages . Take a trip around the world without ever leaving the library . Drop in to create a craft from a different country . Children younger than 9 must be accompanied by an adult .
Sept . 24 , 2pm Community Band Concert Round Lake : http :// www . rlapd . org Round Lake High School Auditorium , 800 N . High School Drive : Round Lake Area Park District Community Band Concert at the Round Lake Senior High School auditorium . For all ages .
Sept . 26 , 4pm - 5pm Mind Math Bloomingdale : 630-924-2740 Bloomingdale Public Library , 101 Fairfield Way : For grades 1-3 . This mental math program is a brain exercise for kids . Hosted by ALOHA Math of Bloomingdale . Registration required .
Sept . 27 , 10am - 11am Kid Rock ’ s Fall Jamboree Wheaton : 630-260-8162 or cantigny . org or rockitkids . com Cantigny Park , 1s151 Winfield Road : Music and movement parent-child event is designed for kids ages 1 to 5 . Songs and musical activities will have a fun autumn theme .
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017 14 Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland