The weekend is here and there are some great events to check out in the Chicago suburbs. Here are my picks:
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
Friday, August 16
August 16-18 Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival
August 16-17 Little Bear Ribfest, Vernon Hills
August 16-17 Grayslake Summerfest
August 16 & 17 Naper Nights Summer Concert Series: August 16 Samantha Fish, August 17 Taylor Swift Tribute, purchase tix online
Saturday, August 17
August 17 Budding Birder Walk, Ryerson Conservation Area, Riverwoods, 7:30AM-9AM, $5 resident, $7 non, register online
August 17 Hummingbird Fest, Sagawau Learning Center, Lemont, 9AM-2PM, demos on how hummingbirds are banded and tracked for research, learn about hummingbirds, free
August 17 Anniversary Celebration Day, Cosley Zoo, Wheaton, 9AM-2PM, history chats, crafts, and more
August 17-18 Back-to-School House Tour, Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 10AM-4PM, guided tour focuses on going to school in the 1890s, suggested donation $5
August 17 Cardboard Boat Race & Youth Fishing Derby, Fox Lake, 12PM
August 17 Hummingbird Fest, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete, 1PM-5PM
August 17 Party on the Green, Village Green, Northbrook, 4PM-10PM, games, inflatables, crafts, live music, Trolls Band Together
August 17 Park Palooza, Berens Park, 4PM-8PM, carnival game, beer garden, family activities, live music
August 17 Star Party & Family Campfire, Spring Valley Nature Center, Schaumburg, 7:30PM-9:30PM, enjoy star-related activities including gazing at the stars and planets through a telescope, roast marshmallows at a campfire, $3/person, $12/family
Sunday, August 18
August 18 Sunday Musicale at North School Park: Desperate Bastards & Violinist Phil Roach, 2PM-3:30PM
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