Name: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Algonquin
Start: 2026-08-08T10:00:00-05:00

Kiddie Academy of Algonquin will host Hero Play Day on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. for infants to 12-year-olds. Families are invited to attend this free community event designed to help children recognize and celebrate their personal heroes.
The new hands-on event will be an opportunity for children to dress up as their favorite superhero and participate in “training” stations set up around the Academy, including obstacle courses, strength tests and kindness missions.
Refreshments will be provided. To register, visit <a href="https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/hero-play-day/</a>.   WHAT: Kiddie Academy Hero Play Day WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. -noon. WHERE: 2420 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102

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