The Family Aquatic Center will open on Saturday, May 26, weather permitting. Hours are 11am to 8pm this weekend.   Birchwood Pool will open on June 9, and the grand re-opening of Eagle Pool will take place on June 9 at noon. For a complete list of pool hours, visit www.palatineparks.org.  For weather related closures, call 847-705-5123, x346.

The Family Aquatic Center will open on Saturday, May 26, weather permitting. Hours are 11am to 8pm this weekend.

Birchwood Pool will open on June 9, and the grand re-opening of Eagle Pool will take place on June 9 at noon. For a complete list of pool hours, visit www.palatineparks.org.

For weather related closures, call 847-705-5123, x346.

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Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Saturday, May 23rd! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked artisanal donuts in unusual flavors - with seasonal, gluten-free, and vegan options available.
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Self-taught improvisational cellist <a href="https://drewwiegman.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Drew Wiegman</a> will be performing live on Saturday, May 23rd, and Sunday, May 24th, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the <a href="https://www.prairiecenter.org/programs/prairie-arts-festival" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">37th Annual Prairie Arts Festival</a>, held on the beautiful grounds of the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg, IL.With over 845,000 followers on TikTok and millions of streams across Spotify and Apple Music, <a href="https://drewwiegman.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Drew Wiegman</a> is known for performing entirely by ear—blending classical, pop, film scores, and original music into a dynamic, genre-crossing performance. His philosophy: “No matter who you are, I have a song for you.”
Join us for a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend outdoors, surrounded by over 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters, and artists of every sort. This is the perfect opportunity to explore incredible fine art and crafts while enjoying a vibrant festival atmosphere.
The Memorial Day weekend celebration historically draws 5,000-10,000 patrons with most festival attendees from Schaumburg and the surrounding communities. Our Memorial Day weekend celebration is rooted in strong support and patronage from residents of Schaumburg and the surrounding suburbs. We're delighted to also welcome attendees from across the greater Chicagoland area and beyond state lines, making the Prairie Arts Festival the destination to be for Memorial Day weekend.
While you browse, enjoy Drew's signature cinematic cello sound — a one-of-a-kind improvisational experience that brings warmth and energy everywhere he plays.
Event Highlights: -&nbsp;Over 100 Fine Art &amp; Craft Vendors - Live Entertainment - Food Truck Court - Children's Art Activities - Free Admission 
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193
Event Parking Located at 524 E. Schaumburg Rd. (School District 54 Parking Lot)
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The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to Hoffman Estates on Wednesday, May 27th! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED, with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust and will be available for PICK UP at 5:45pm at Mariano's. Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
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