Top Picks For Families: March 21-23, 2014

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Happy Spring! It has been a great month celebrating Mommy By The River’s first anniversary. Let’s just call it the month of GIVEAWAYS! As we wrap up the month, I will have one more Family Ticket Package you can win to another fun, kid-friendly performance happening in Elgin. Stay tuned for all of the fabulous details. I can’t wait to tell you about it!

In my Top Picks for this weekend, you will find fun places to bring your kids in the following towns: Algonquin, Bloomingdale, Des Plaines, Geneva, Hampshire, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, St. Charles, West Dundee, West Chicago and Wheaton. Best of all, they are all FREE or CHEAP! Please note that all of the events listed are drop-in and require no registration. And if they ask who sent you…tell them The Mommy did!

DISCLAIMER:  Information on these events and activities is obtained through press releases, word of mouth, newspapers, publications and reader submissions. Although we are careful to report accurate dates and times as they are given to us, 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, March 21, 2014
Event: Star Wars Family Movie Night
Town: Des Plaines, IL
Where: Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines
Age: See rating
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Description: Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope. Wear your jammies and bring a pillow if you like. (PG)
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-827-5551
Special Note: Space is limited to 100 people. Pick up your FREE ticket at the Youth Services Desk beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, March 21, 2014
Event: Studio Movie Grill Toons Series: ”Gruffalo: The Gruffalo’s Child” (G, 54 mins) (*repeats on Saturday & Sunday)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Age: See rating
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Description: Watch a movie with comfortable seating and the option to order food that will be brought to you before or during the movie
Cost: $2 per person; plus $1.50 per ticket if booked online (for advance seating reservations–but not necessary)
Information: Web site or 630-480-9557

Friday, March 21, 2014
Event: Lambing (*event repeats on Saturday & Sunday)
Town: West Chicago, IL
Where: Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago
Age: All ages
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: Meet new baby lambs and perhaps even see some being born!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 630-876-5900

SATURDAY
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Event: Northwest Celtic Fest 2014
Town: Hoffman Estates, IL
Where: Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates
Age: All ages
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy children’s games, climbing wall, Celtic entertainment, a golf and soccer clinic, a pipe band, concessions and more!
Cost: FREE entry and FREE parking
Information: Web Site or 847-781-2606

Saturday, March 22, 2014
Event: Heritage Day
Town: Geneva, IL
Where: Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Rd., Geneva, IL
Age: All ages
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Sheep herding demos, candle dipping, butter making, cow milking, crafts, lawn games, wool spinning and basket weaving demos, and more.  Weather permitting: FREE hayrides.
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 630-232-4542

Saturday, March 22, 2014
Event: Star Wars in the Library
Town: Des Plaines, IL
Where: Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines
Age: All ages
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a variety of Star Wars related activities with your family. Costumes are encouraged!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-827-5551

Saturday, March 22, 2014
Event: Pioneer Farm Baby Animals Event (*repeats Sunday)
Town: Hampshire, IL
Where: Pioneer Farm, 17N400 Big Timer 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, March 22, 2014
Event: Lambing (*event repeats on Sunday)
Town: West Chicago, IL
Where: Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago
Age: All ages
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: Meet new baby lambs and perhaps even see some being born!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 630-876-5900

Saturday, March 22, 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: ”Framed With Creativity” felt picture frame craft
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site

Saturday, March 22, 2014
Event: Studio Movie Grill Toons Series: ”Gruffalo: The Gruffalo’s Child” (G, 54 mins) (*repeats on Sunday)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Age: See rating
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Description: Watch a movie with comfortable seating and the option to order food that will be brought to you before or during the movie
Cost: $2 per person; plus $1.50 per ticket if booked online (for advance seating reservations–but not necessary)
Information: Web site or 630-480-9557

SUNDAY
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Event: Pioneer Farm Baby Animals Event
Town: Hampshire, IL
Where: Pioneer Farm, 17N400 Big Timer 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

Sunday, March 23, 2014
Event: Studio Movie Grill Toons Series: ”Gruffalo: The Gruffalo’s Child” (G, 54 mins)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Age: See rating
 Time: 11:00 a.m.
Description: Watch a movie with comfortable seating and the option to order food that will be brought to you before or during the movie
Cost: $2 per person; plus $1.50 per ticket if booked online (for advance seating reservations–but not necessary)

Sunday, March 23, 2014
Event: Lambing
Town: West Chicago, IL
Where: Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Rd., West Chicago
Age: All ages
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: Meet new baby lambs and perhaps even see some being born!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 630-876-5900
 

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