Dreaming about the weekend? Here are some family fun ideas to keep in mind:
- ROAD TRIP: Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day through September 4
Ongoing: - May 19-October 22 Origami in the Garden at The Morton Arboretum -- see my peek here: http://www.alittletimeandakeyboard.com/2017/05/origami-in-garden-morton-arboretum.html
- May 27-September 4 Butterflies and Blooms at Chicago Botanic Garden, 10-5 daily weather permitting, $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 kids 3-12, 2 and under are free, parking $30 per car weekends & holidays, $25 during week
- May 20-Sept. 16 Butterfly House at Peck Farm in Geneva, Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 12PM-5PM, donation $2 pp or $5 per family, closed Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day
- In the city -- Chicago Air and Water Show August 19-20
Thursday, August 17:
- August 17-20 Riverfest, South Elgin
Friday, August 18:
- August 18-20 Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival, see schedule for more info
Saturday, August 19:
- August 19 Hummingbird Fest, Sagawau, Lemont, 9AM-2PM, celebrate the beauty of hummingbirds, learn about banding and more, free
- August 19-20 Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival, Chicago Botanic Garden, 10AM-2PM, folktales, music, crafts, free with parking $30 per car
- August 19-20 Vintage Days, Long Grove, 10AM-6PM, vintage, antique and upcycle vendors, family fun, live music and more, free admission
- August 19-20 Drop-In Weekend Historic Home Remedies, Volkening Heritage Farm, Schaumburg,10AM-4PM, learn how garlic, hops and more were used for home remedies, free - also horse drawn carriage rides from 12PM-3PM, $3 pp
- August 19 Family Day at Big Run Wolf Ranch, Lockport, 10AM-4PM, meet a wolf pup, baby porcupine and more, Jim Nesci' Cold Blooded Animals will be there, live music, raffles and more, $6 pp
- August 19 Bird Tales Story Hour at Wildbird Shack in Mount Prospect, 10:30AM-11:30AM, free
- August 19 Fred Fest, Fox River Forest Preserve, Port Barrington, 1PM-8PM, music from local bands, tickets $10 per adult, $5 per child, kids under 5 free, family pass $25
- August 19 Family Day at Danada Equestrian Center
- August 19 Reptilemania, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland, 1:30PM, learn about the reptiles that make their home here, guests will have opportunities to touch reptiles, free
Sunday, August 20:
- August 20 Hummingbird Sit, Sagawau, Lemont, 10AM-12PM, come watch for hummingbirds at viewing area, naturalist will discuss their behavior, free
- August 20 Cicadas, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, 1PM, if you have been curious about cicadas, now is your time to learn, free
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