Wednesday Weekend Windup {Rootsfest, Encampments, Monarchs, Apples and More}

My Picks for Weekend Fun in the Chicago Suburbs September 7-9, 2018:

A short week means that the weekend is right around the corner! Lots of fun events ahead for the weekend! Here are my picks:

Ongoing:

• May 19-Sept 15 Butterfly House, Peck Farm, Geneva, 9AM-5PM Mon-Sat, Sun 12PM-5PM, closed Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, suggested donation, $2 pp or $5 per family
• June 22-???? Troll Hunt at The Morton Arboretum -- see large scale trolls being made from reclaimed wood. Free with admission.

Friday, September 7:

• September 7-9 Festival of the Vine, Geneva, fun for a date night/day but there is family entertainment,too

Saturday, September 8:

• September 8-9 Civil War Encampment, Hainesville, 8AM-5PM
• September 8 Wings and Wheels Festival of Flight, St. Charles, 9AM-4PM, model airplanes, antique cars, see WWI biplanes, WWII planes, a mock dogfight and more, $5 per person, see website for more info
• September 8 Kiwanis Kite Fly, Margreth Reimer Reservoir, Palatine, 10AM-12PM, 
• September 8-9 Downers' Grove Downtown Art Festival, 10AM-5PM
• September 8-9 Revolutionary War Reenactment, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, 10AM-5PM, learn about life during colonial times and the Revolution, mock battles, demos and more, free with parking, $10 per car
• September 8 Tails and Trails at Morton Arboretum, 10AM-4PM, $5 per dog, regular admission fee for humans, demos, vendors and more, see website for more info on what you need to participate
• September 8 Randhurst Village Street Fest, Mount Prospect, 12PM-5PM, live music, exhibits, demos, kids activities and more, free admission
• September 8 Free Trail Walk, The Grove, Glenview, 2PM, guided walk, free

Sunday, September 9:

• September 9 Marche Francais, Farmers Market in Mount Prospect with a French twist, 8AM-1PM
• September 9 Color the Preserves, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, 11AM-3PM, try different media creating art, take a class, free admission
• September 9 Migrating Monarchs Celebration, Trailside, River Forest, 12PM-3PM, learn how monarchs are raised and tagged, see some released, crafts and more, free
• September 9 Kids Hands On Illinois' 200 Birthday, Des Plaines History Center, 1PM-3PM, learn Illinois history, $2 per member child, $3 non
• September 9 Rootsfest, Barrington Area Library, 1:30PM-4:30PM, experience nature through and with art, learn about nature from experts, learn about genealogy, free
• September 9 Scandinavia Day Vasa Park, Geneva, 10AM-5PM, $10 pp, live entertainment, traditional foods, vendors, living history and more
• September 9 Grandparents Day and Sweet Treat Sunday, Naper Settlement, Naperville, 1PM-4PM, touch-a-truck, special activities, tour historic buildings, $12 per adult, $10 per senior, $8 youth 4-12, under 12 free, Naperville residents free with proof of residency, between 2-3:30 enjoy free ice cream courtesy from Colonial Cafe as long as supplies last

Also: Richardson Corn Maze, Shades of Autumn at Stade's and Apple Tree Maze, fall fun UPick and more at Royal Oak Farm Orchard.