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Welcome to my Top Picks for the weekend of May 30 through June 1, 2014. Did I say June? It’s time to celebrate summer in a big way. It’s my goal to keep you busy with fun if you aren’t already committed to graduations, parties and the like. And if you are already planning for Father’s Day, feel free to check out one of my Amazon Father’s Day ads. I’m happy to help you get that item checked off your list. Plus, it helps support this blog!
In my Top Picks this weekend, you’ll have the option to get a taste of the arts at Fringe Family Fun in downtown Elgin; Experience the Spring Valley Country Fair in Schaumburg or try out the new Pavilion Aquatics Center in Elk Grove Village and much more! 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.
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FRIDAY
Friday, May 30, 2014
Event: Toons Series: “Busytown Mysteries” (Rated G, 68 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
Friday, May 30, 2014
Event: Mom & Tot Bowling
Town: South Barrington, IL
Where: Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Rd., South Barrington
Age: Kids age 6 and under with adult
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Description: Kids get to bowl. Easy ball ramp is available to roll the bowling ball down!
Cost: $5 per child. Adult is FREE. Limit of 4 kids per adult.
Information: Web site or 847-844-9300
SATURDAY
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Event: Gilberts Community Days (*repeats Sunday)
Town: Gilberts, IL
Where: Rte. 72 & Center Drive. Designated parking area at Dundee Middle School, located on Rte. 72, 1/2 mile from the intersection of Randall Rd.
Age: All ages
Time: 12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m.
Description: Carnival rides (fee), kids craft & activity tent, petting zoo, face painting, magic truck, music, food vendors
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-428-2861
*Special Note: Please note that this event began on Thursday, May 29; however, The Mommy recommends attending on Saturday or Sunday, as those days have the most kid-focused activities.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Event: Pavilion Aquatics Center Grand Opening
Town: Elk Grove Village, IL
Where: Elk Grove Park District, Pavilion Aquatics Center, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village
Age: All ages
Time: 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Have fun swimming in the new pool
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 847-437-9494
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
Event: Family Fringe Fun
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct., Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Description: Outdoor games, artistic performances, juggler, face painting, BBQ, art projects, bubble station, sidewalk chalk & paint art, cupcake decorating, veggie painting and more.
Cost: FREE
Information: Facebook or 847-429-2276
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Event: Pioneer Farm Baby Animals Event (*FINAL DAY)
Town: Hampshire, IL
Where: Pioneer Farm, 17N400 Big Timber Rd., Hampshire
Age: All ages
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Hold baby lambs, goats, piglet, chicks and calf. Watch sheep being sheared!
Cost: $5 per person; $12 per family of 4; $20 per family of 5
Information: Web Site or 847-683-2863
Saturday, May 31, 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, May 31, 2014
Event: Hay rides (*repeats Sunday)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Rd., Wheaton
Age: All ages
Time: Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a horse-drawn hay ride around the property
Cost: $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Cash and checks only.
Information: Web site or (630) 668-6012
Special Note: In the event of severe weather, rides will be canceled.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Event: Toons Series: “Busytown Mysteries” (Rated G, 68 mins.) (*repeats 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 luxurious seats with the option to buy food
Cost: $2 per seat
Information: Web site or 630-480-9557
SUNDAY
Sunday, June 1, 2014 (*)
Event: Spring Valley Country Fair
Town: Schaumburg, IL
Where: Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
Age: All ages
Time: 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Description: Experience an old-fashioned country fair! Enjoy seeing who won blue ribbons in the livestock and domestic arts tents; farm equipment demos; try the wheat bundle toss, pea shelling competition, and the famous cake walk. Food, music and more!
Cost: $3 per person; or $12 per family. Kids 3 and younger are FREE!
Information: Web site or 847-985-2100
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Event: Fox River Trolley Museum
Town: South Elgin, IL
Where: Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. LaFox St. (Route 31), South Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a nostalgic trip on an “old-time” trolley. The round-trip takes 30 mins. between Castlemuir (South Elgin) and Blackhawk Station in the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve. The trolley trains operate half hourly between these stations
Cost: $4 adults; $3 seniors (age 65+); $2 kids (age 3 to 11). Kids under age 3 ride FREE.
Information: Web site or (847) 697-4676
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Event: 55th Annual Rose Parade
Town: Roselle, IL
Where: See parade route under “Special Note”
Age: All ages
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a variety of marching bands, floats, color guards, dancers, fire and police vehicles. Be sure to bring a bag for candy!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 630-980-2000
Special Note: Parade route goes south on Roselle Road starting at Devon Avenue, east on Thorndale, south on Prospect, east on Irving Park, ending at Lawrence.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Event: Model Railroad Club Train Display
Town: Huntley, IL
Where: Sun City Del Webb, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley
Age: All ages
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Description: View the Kishwaukee Valley & Eakin Creek Model Railroad Club’s elaborate, fully operating train display
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 847-669-2392
Special Note: Outdoor train display will be running on Sundays throughout the summer, but is contingent on weather. On the campus, trains will run in the backyard of the MiIlgrove Woodshop, 13400 Sun City Blvd. Look for the sign “Trains are Running” at the entrance to the baseball field parking lot.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Event: Awesome Art Afternoons
Town: St. Charles, IL
Where: Water Street Studios, 117 W. Main St., St. Charles
Age: 3+ with adult; teens welcome
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Art activities including drawing, coloring, pasting or painting
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 630-761-9977
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Event: Hay rides
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Rd., Wheaton
Age: All ages
Time: Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a horse-drawn hay ride around the property
Cost: $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Cash and checks only.
Information: Web site or (630) 668-6012
Special Note: In the event of severe weather, rides will be canceled.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Event: Toons Series: “Busytown Mysteries” (Rated G, 68 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 luxurious seats with the option to buy food
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site or 630-480-9557
Sunday, June 1, 2014 (*)
Event: Gilberts Community Days
Town: Gilberts, IL
Where: Rte. 72 & Center Drive. Designated parking area at Dundee Middle School, located on Rte. 72, 1/2 mile from the intersection of Randall Rd.
Age: All ages
Time: 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Description: Carnival rides (fee), kids craft & activity tent, petting zoo, face painting, magic show, music, food vendors
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-428-2861
*Special Note: Please note that this event began on Thursday, May 29; however, The Mommy recommends attending on Saturday or Sunday, as those days have the most kid-focused activities.
