Top Picks : June 6 – 8, 2014
Posted on 06/05/2014 by The Mommy
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In my Top Picks this weekend, you won’t want to miss out on “Bubblefest” at the Elgin Public Museum. One of my readers says her kids look forward to it each year! Or maybe you are ready for an outdoor festival? If so, head over to Hampshire for the “Crusin’ into Summer Car Show & Fun Fair or Riverfest in St. Charles! Best of all, they are all FREE or CHEAP! And if they ask who sent you…tell them The Mommy did!
DISCLAIMER: Although we are careful to report accurate dates and times as they are provided, we realize that sometimes we receive inaccurate information or events may be cancelled. We strongly encourage you to confirm the information before heading out and/or to click the link that is provided for each activity to check the details.
FRIDAY
Friday, June 6, 2014 (*repeats Sat. & Sun.)
Event: Riverfest
Town: St. Charles, IL
Where: Downtown St. Charles, Route 64 and vicinity
Age: All ages
Time: Various hours – see schedule
Description: Sand sculptures, water ski show, dragon boat races, pig racing, children’s live entertainment stage, Kane County swat team live demonstration, music, carnival (fee), food vendors.
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 630-296-POTF
Friday, June 6, 2014
Event: Toons Series: “Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Friends Forever” (Rated G, 66 mins.) (*event repeats Sat. & Sun.)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Age: All ages, though geared for the younger set
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Description: Enjoy a family-friendly movie in comfortable seats with the option to buy food
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site or 630-480-9557
SATURDAY
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Event: Crusin’ into Summer Car Show & Fun Fair
Town: Hampshire, IL
Where: State Street in downtown Hampshire
Age: All ages
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Description: Car show, face painting, hula hoop contest, bounce house, scavenger hunt, celebrity pie toss, fire department trucks, entertainment, food vendors and more.
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-683-1122
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Event: IKES Fish for Fun
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin
Age: All kids age 15 and younger and accompanied by adult
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Description: Fishing derby with awards presented for the largest catch in each category
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-888-1989
Special Note: Time and location is subject to change depending on weather. All youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Event: Noodles the Wonder Dog
Town: Algonquin, IL
Where: 2600 Harnish Dr., Algonquin
Age: All ages
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Description: See amazing doggie tricks when “Noodles” performs!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-458-6060
Special Note: Bring a blanket to sit on. Event will be held outside under the tent
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Event: Bubblefest
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Elgin Public Museum in Lords Park, 225 Grand Blvd., Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Description: Bubble fun galore! Stand in a bubble! Shake hands in a bubble! Make your own bubble art! Do all sorts of bubble activities with the help of the bubble staff.
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site or 847-741-6655
Special Note: Event will be held outside.
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
Event: Michaels Kids Club Craft Fun
Town: Multiple store locations including: Algonquin, Bloomingdale, Geneva, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg, IL
Where: Area Michaels Stores
Age: Kids ages 3+
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (30 mins. in length starting every 1/2 hour)
Description: Create a craft!
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site
Special Note: It appears that you must now pre-register. Put in your zip code and select a store.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Event: Home Depot Kids Workshop
Town: Multiple Store locations including: Bartlett, Carpentersville, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, South Elgin
Where: Home Depot Stores in Various Towns
Age: Kids age 5 to 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Description: This month’s workshop – Build a pint-size riding lawn mower
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site
Special Note: Registration is required. See web site to sign up!
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Event: Exhibit – Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog (*repeats Sunday: see special note)
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Description: See this fun, traveling exhibit created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum with 10 interactive areas including a 9-ft tall Clifford with a built-in slide.
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site or 847-742-2411
Special Note: Exhibit will be on display through Aug. 24. Library hours – Fri./Sat: 9a – 6p; Sun: Noon – 5p; Mon-Thur: 9a-9p
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Event: Touch-A-Truck
Town: West Chicago, IL
Where: Reed-Keppler Park in the Turtle Splash parking lot, 129 W. National St., West Chicago
Age: All ages
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Description: It’s time to touch and sit on all types of trucks including big rigs, fire engines, police cars, excavating equipment and more!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 630-293-2200
Saturday, June 7, 2014 (*repeats Sun.)
Event: Riverfest
Town: St. Charles, IL
Where: Downtown St. Charles, Route 64 and vicinity
Age: All ages
Time: Various hours – see schedule
Description: Sand sculptures, water ski show, dragon boat races, pig racing, children’s live entertainment stage, Kane County swat team live demonstration, music, carnival (fee), food vendors.
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 630-296-POTF
Saturday, June 7, 2014 (*repeats Sun.)
Event: Toons Series: “Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Friends Forever” (Rated G, 66 mins.)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Age: All ages, though geared for the younger set
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Description: Enjoy a family-friendly movie in comfortable seats with the option to buy food
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site or 630-480-9557
SUNDAY
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Event: Riverfest
Town: St. Charles, IL
Where: Downtown St. Charles, Route 64 and vicinity
Age: All ages
Time: Various hours – see schedule
Description: Sand sculptures, water ski show, dragon boat races, pig racing, children’s live entertainment stage, Kane County swat team live demonstration, music, carnival (fee), food vendors.
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 630-296-POTF
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Event: Exhibit – Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog (*repeats daily during library hours)
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: Noon – 5p
Description: See this fun, traveling exhibit created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum with 10 interactive areas including a 9-ft tall Clifford with a built-in slide.
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site or 847-742-2411
Special Note: Exhibit will be on display through Aug. 24. Library hours – Fri./Sat: 9a – 6p; Sun: Noon – 5p; Mon-Thur: 9a-9p
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Event: Toons Series: “Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Friends Forever” (Rated G, 66 mins.)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Age: All ages, though geared for the younger set
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Description: Enjoy a family-friendly movie in comfortable seats with the option to buy food
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site or 630-480-9557
