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It’s the weekend! Many of your kids have been on Spring Break from school and many more will start their break this week. Remember to check my Facebook page and/or my blog daily for options to keep your kiddos busy and happy! This weekend is a bit slower than most, but there are still quite a few fun choices if you need some.
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In my Top Picks for this weekend, you will find fun places to bring your kids in the following towns: Algonquin, Barrington, Bloomingdale, Elgin, Geneva, Hampshire, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, 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.
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FRIDAY
Friday, March 28, 2014
Event: Tot Time Open Swim
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: The Centre, (Adventure Island Pool) 100 Symphony Way, Elgin
Age: Kids age 6 mos. through five years with adult
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy an open swim time with your little ones
Cost: $3/R or $4/NR; adult accompanying child is FREE
Information: Web site or 847-531-7030
Friday, March 28, 2014
Event: No School Day Special Movie: “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs” (PG/91 mins.)
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin
Age: See rating; Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a movie!
Cost: FREE
Special Note: Space is limited.
Information: Web site or 847-742-2411
Friday, March 28, 2014
Event: Pajama Storytime
Town: Schaumburg, IL
Where: Barnes & Noble at Woodfield Plaza Shopping Center, 590 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
Age: All ages
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Description: Kids and parents are welcome to wear their jammies and bring a stuffed toy to this unique storytime
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-310-0450
Friday, March 28, 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 28, 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 29, 2014
Event: ”Smurfs 2″ (PG/105 mins.)
Town: Schaumburg, IL
Where: Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg
Age: See rating
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a movie!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 847-985-4000
Saturday, March 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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: ”Inspired by Mondrian.” Make a Mondrian (the artist) inspired painting
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site
Saturday, March 29, 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 30, 2014
Event: Spring Serenade
Town: Barrington, IL
Where: Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd., Barrington
Age: All ages
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a guided tour nature walk and listen to the birds
Cost: FREE
Information: Web Site or 847-381-6592
Sunday, March 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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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