A Little Time and a Keyboard: Weekend Windup: {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs July 26-28, 2024}

Weekend Windup: {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs July 26-28, 2024}

Friday, July 26, 2024

 

Here comes the weekend! Below, find my picks for family fun 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

June 30 - October The Olmec Trails, the work of 33 artists painted on sculptures recreating the art of ancient Mexican culture will be on display throughout DuPage County

April 27 - October 1 Umbrella Sky, Elmhurst

May 24 - September 2 Wonder Worlds Mini Golf, Morton Arboretum, Lisle, with admission

May - August Live Music in the Biergarten, Cantigny, Wheaton, 4:30PM - 9PM on select days, $15 parking

Wednesday, July 24

July 24 - 28 Lake County Fair

Thursday, July 25

July 25-28 Lincolnwood Fest

Saturday, July 27

July 27 Green Bay Trail Day, Winnetka, 8AM-12PM, live music, information about sustainability, activities and more along Green Bay Trail

July 27 Brilliant Blooms, Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake, 9AM-10:30AM, hike and enjoy the beautiful blooms of the prairie

July 27-28 Vintage Days, Long Grove, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun. 10AM-5PM, vendors selling upcycled, vintage, and reclaimed materials

July 27 - 28 Art at the Glen, 10AM-5PM

July 27 - 28 House Tour: Farm Power, Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 10AM-4PM, guided tour of 1890s farmhouse focusing on nonelectric tools and machines used for chores, suggested donation $5

July 27 Firefly & Fairy Fest, The Grove, Glenview, 11AM and 1PM, reserve tickets online, guided fairy quest, make a fairy door, meet fairies, make a fairy jar, and much more

July 27 German Beer Garden, Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley, Schaumburg, 4pm-7:30pm, live music, backyard games, -- brats, pretzels, soda, and beer for purchase, free admission

Sunday, July 28

July 28 Maker Space for Nature Play!, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, 1PM-3PM, all ages invited to come create, paint, and sculpt

July 28 The Buzz on Bees, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, 1:30PM, visit the beehives, meet beekeepers, learn about making honey and pollination

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