Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 17-19, 2024}

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 17-19, 2024

My family fun picks for this weekend in the Chicago suburbs!

Ongoing

February 10 - December 21 Saving the Fabyan's Legacy: The Darlene Larson Story, Geneva History Museum, learn how the Fabyan estate and Japanese garden were saved, see website for admission information and times.

March 1 - August 18 Victory at Home: 1941-1945, Elmhurst History Museum, explore home front efforts during WWII, general admission is free

April 27 - October 1 Umbrella Sky, Elmhurst

May 4 - 19 Lilac Time,  Lombard

May 17-19 Long Grove Chocolate Festival

Saturday, May 18

May 18-19 Springtime on the Farm, Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 10AM-4PM, experience spring activities on the farm, suggested donation $5 pp

May 18 Kite Fest, Barrington Road Pond, Hoffman Estates, 10AM-12PM

May 18 Cantigny Spring Fest, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, 10AM-4PM, $12 admission, $5 parking

May 18-19 Skokie Festival of Cultures, 11AM-6PM

May 18 Astronomy Day, Ela Area Library, Lake Zurich, 11AM-4PM, exhibits, hands-on activities and more

May 18-19  Patterson Glassworks - Make your own pen holder,, 10AM-4PM, $45. Reservations are recommended. After visiting the Mundelein glass studio, head to to Tighthead Brewing Company for a couple of brews!

May 18 Asian Heritage Fest, Mall of India, Naperville, 12PM-5PM

May 18  AANHPI Celebration at Pacifica Square Aurora Illinois 2024, 1PM-6PM

May 18 Lake Zurich Lantern Festival, 8:30pm

Sunday, May 19

May 19 Norway Day Parade, Park Ridge, 1PM, park festivities 11AM-3PM,

May 19 Spring Stroll, River Trail Nature Center, Nortbrook, 1:30 pm