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WE KNOW YOU WANT TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER, SO WE’RE GOING TO SHOW YOU SOME OF THE BEST EVENTS TO CHECK OUT IN YOUR AREA.
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festivals From village fests to “taste of” festivals, we got you covered on the best places to listen to great music, eat delicious food, and sing along way too loud in public.
farmers markets Find the best places in your town to buy fresh produce and support small businesses.
summer activities From movies in the park to golf outings, there are a variety of new events in your community to check out this summer with your family and friends.
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car shows Time to dust off that classic Chevy that’s been sitting in your garage all winter and check out other vintage rides. From cruise nights to auto shows, you’re sure to find something to get your engine going.
water parks Illinois is full of great water parks, so dive in and make a splash. Whether you want to stay local or make a trip out of it, we map out the different parks to check out this summer throughout the state.
aquatic fun Staying cool during a hot, Midwest summer is never an easy task. Here we break down local pools to take a dip and fun aquatic events the kids are sure to love.
local concerts The summer is the perfect time to see local artists. See which venues are hosting the best musical acts from your area.
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Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with your family, friends and neighbors at the American Legion Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St. The three-day community event features carnival rides, games, kid’s activities, a beer garden, food court, fantastic live entertainment and more. The event also features a parade and fireworks display on July Fourth. For more information, visit www.mortongrovedays.org. JUNE 12 • JOLIET NeW ORLeaNS NORTH. 5 to 11 p.m. in Downtown Joliet, on North Chicago Street and Van Buren. Kick off summer at this outdoor festival, which features beer tents, food specials and live music. Must be 21 years old or over. Cost: $5 presale, $10 at the event. For more information or to buy tickets, call 815-727-5371 or visit www.jolietchamber.com/neworleans.
JUNE 17-21 • WOODRIDGE WOODRIDge JUBILee. Local bands, thrilling carnival rides, an assortment of food vendors, a fireworks spectacular and more are slated for the 32nd annual Woodridge Jubilee. All events occur at the corner of Woodridge Drive and Center Drive. Parking is available at the Town Centre and the Community Center. For more information, visit www.woodridgeparks.org.
JUNE 20 • BOLINGBROOK 2015 pHILIppINe FeST. June 20, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Avenue, Bolingbrook. Free admission in celebration of Philippine Independence Day with food, games, booths, dancing and raffles.
shows, pony rides, balloon sculptures, Art in the Park, Bingo tent, petting zoo, hot dog eating contest, egg toss contest, climbing wall, community organizations selling food, kiddie obstacle, fishing derby, trackless train rides, senior tent, and kids games and crafts.
JULY 3 • ROMEOVILLE ROMeOVILLe INDepeNDeNCe DaY CeLeBRaTION. July 3, 7 to 9:15 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park. 1050 West Romeo Road. Join the Village of Romeoville for a live band, food, games, and fireworks. Fireworks will start promptly at 9:15 p.m.
FOURTH OF JULY paRaDe aND CeLeBRaTION. The village of Niles Fourth of July Parade will step off from Notre Dame College Prep at 9 a.m. The parade will feature local groups and organizations, as well as marching bands from around the country. The parade route starts at Notre Dame College Prep and ends at Grennan Heights at approximately 11 a.m., where residents can join the after parade Fourth of July festivities provided by the Niles Park District.
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JULY 4 • DOWNERS GROVE INDepeNDeNCe DaY CeReMONY aND paRaDe. 11 a.m. to noon at the Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Ave. Honor America’s birthday with your friends and neighbors. Celebrate the occasion with a patriotic speech from one of the nation’s founding fathers. Fourth of July Parade. 12:45 p.m. on Main and Grant streets in Downers Grove.
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INDepeNDeNCe DaY CeLeBRaTION. 4 - 10 p.m. at Ty Warner Park in Westmont. Get into the spirit by wearing red, white and blue. The Westmont Park District has planned many activities, including music, games, contests, food, fun and outstanding fireworks. Food vendors will open at 4 p.m. A complete schedule of events can be found at www.westmontparks.org.
ROTaRY gROVe FeST. The Rotary Club of Downers Grove will host the 2015 Rotary Grovefest in downtown Downer Grove. Attractions include carnival rides, food, music and more. For more information, visit www.rotarygrovefest.com.
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JULY 3 • PLAINFIELD
THe INTeRNaTIONaL CORNFIeLD SaILINg CHaMpIONSHIp aND RegaTTa. 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 375 Briarcliff. The Bolingbrook village picnic will follow at noon to 6 p.m. Favorites of the picnic include magic
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MORTON gROVe DaYS. Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with your family, friends and neighbors at the American Legion Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St. The three-day community event features carnival rides, games, kid’s activities, a beer garden, food court, fantastic live entertainment and more. The event also features a parade and fireworks display on July Fourth. For more information, visit www.mortongrovedays.org.
paRK RIDge FIReWORKS CeLeBRaTION. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Maine East High School on Dempster Street and Potter. Join the park district’s party staff and DJ for an interactive dance party at 6:30 p.m. No alcoholic beverages allowed. DJ Entertainment 6:30 - 8 p.m. Orchestra starts at 8 p.m. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
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815-436-8812 or visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
paTRIOTIC pICNIC & FIReWORKS. 6 - 9 p.m. at Plainfield Central High School, 24120 Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield. This free event, hosted by the Plainfield Park District, includes fireworks at dusk. For more information, call the Plainfield Park District at
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JULY 4 • WOODRIDGE JULY FOURTH FIReWORKS. 9:30 p.m. on 75th Street and Lemont Road in Woodridge. Join your friends at the fireworks display, brought to you by the village of Downers Grove, village of Woodridge and city of Darien.
JULY 4 • MORTON GROVE MORTON gROVe DaYS paRaDe aND FIReWORKS. Parade kicks off on Dempster and Central at 2:30 p.m. and features floats, marching bands, drum corps and patriotic entries. Fireworks show, presented by the Morton Grove Park District, begins when the sun goes down in Harrer Park, 6250 W. Dempster St. For more information, visit www.mortongrovedays.org.
JULY 4 • BOLINGBROOK BOLINgBROOK INDepeNDeNCe DaY CeLeBRaTION. From noon to 10 p.m. July 4 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, the village will celebrate Independence Day and anniversary fun with family games, booths, music and fireworks.
JULY 18 • BOLINGBROOK TaSTe OF BOLINgBROOK. 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., July 18 at the Promenade, Bolingbrook. An annual community festival that will feature delicious food, farmers’ market, live music featuring Hey Jimmy from 7-9 p.m. and a dedicated kids’ zone. This event is free to attend. Please contact the Chamber office at 630-226-8420 or at info@bolingbrookchamber.org if you are interested in being a part of the Taste of Bolingbrook.
JULY 17-19 • PLAINFIELD pLaINFIeLD FeST. Mark your calendars for Plainfield’s largest annual event and a downtown Plainfield tradition. Plainfield Fest returns to downtown Plainfield for a weekend full of fun for all ages with rides, food, music, bags competition, pizza contest, craft and business vendors, and much more. For more information, visit www.plainfieldfest.org.
JULY 17-19 • NILES THe BIg gReeK FOOD FeST OF NILeS. Event takes place at Holy Taxiarhai and St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 Caldwell Ave., Niles. The Big Greek Food Fest features authentic Greek food, Greek pastries, live music, kids corner, crafts, face painting, imported Greek wines, Greek taverna, and more. Admission: $2, $1 for seniors, free before 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.biggreekfoodfestofniles.org.
JUNE 19-20 • JOLIET RaLLY, ROCK aND RaCe WeeKeND. All day at the Chicagoland Speedway, 500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet. A Father’s Day Weekend to remember. NASCAR’s rising stars return under the lights on Saturday night as part of a doubleheader with the ARCA Racing Series. For more information, www.chicagolandspeedway.com.
JUNE 26-28 • JOLIET TaSTe OF JOLIeT 2015. At ATI Field Joliet Memorial Stadium. With 25 food vendors, carnival, kids zone, and headline entertainment, the Taste of Joliet is the highlight of the summer. General Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door, children 11 and under free w/ adult, Seniors $5. For more information, visit www.tasteofjoliet.com.
JULY 23 - 25 • PARK RIDGE SUMMeR FaMILY CaRNIVaL. Four full days of fun. Enjoy rides, games and new this year, a food and beverage area and daily wristband special. Join the Park Ridge Park District Sunday evening to watch the band 7th Heaven perform music to entertain the whole family. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.
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crafts fun free contests such as a pie eating contest or potato sack races and more. Food, drinks, and lemonade shake-ups available for sale. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.
AUGUST 6 • ROMEOVILLE
ROMeOFeST. Aug. 6 through Aug. 9 at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Entertainment, carnival, family tent. Check www. romeoville.org for schedule of events.
AUGUST 13 • BOLINGBROOK AUGUST 1 • PARK RIDGE COUNTRY FaRM FaIR. Noon to 3 p.m. at Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave, Park Ridge. Enjoy
a day down on the farm! Pet cows, chickens, goats, and more in the petting zoo featuring over 20 animals. Have a rootin’ tootin’ good time with bingo, pig races, games, activities,
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be available, and there will be live local entertainment at each market.
LOCKpORT FaRMeRS MaRKeT. 222E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 (Local government building grounds) www.merrillsmarkets.com June - August Monday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Some of the many items for sale at this market: Baked goods, Cheese, Flowers, Eggs, Herbs, Vegetables, Honey, Jams, Maple, Meats, Plants, Poultryand Prepared foods.
JUNE - AUGUST (THURSDAYS) • BOLINGBROOK FaRMeR’S MaRKeT. 4 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night from June 11 through Aug. 13 on the interior streets of The Promenade, located in Bolingbrook and I355 and Boughton Road. 4 to 8 p.m. from Aug. 20 through Sept. 17. Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, oils, breads, and more.
JUNE - SEPTEMBER (THURSDAYS) • JOLIET JOLIeT JUNIOR COLLege FaRMeRS MaRKeT. Every Thursday from 2 - 6 p.m. May 28 through September 17. 1215 S. Houbolt Rd. Joliet, IL 60431-8938.
JUNE - SEPTEMBER (FRIDAYS) • JOLIET DOWNTOWN JOLIeT FaRMeRS MaRKeT. Friday Mornings. June 19th through September 25th. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Located along Chicago Street between Van Buren and W. Jefferson Streets. The Downtown Joliet Farmers Market brings together vendors, local businesses and live entertainment to offer market-goers a wide variety of items for purchase while enjoying a stroll in historic Downtown Joliet. Freshly made lunch selections featuring downtown restaurants will
JUNE - OCTOBER (SATURDAYS) • DOWNERS GROVE DOWNTOWN DOWNeRS gROVe MaRKeT. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the south parking lot of the Downers Grove Main Street Train Station. The market includes more than 60 vendors, a variety of local musicians, cooking demonstrations and more. For more information, visit www.ymcachicago.org.
JUNE - OCTOBER (SATURDAYS) • MORTON GROVE MORTON gROVe FaRMeRS’ MaRKeT. It will be held outdoors from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at 6210 Dempster St. The regular season will begin on Saturday, June 6th and continue weekly through Saturday, October 17th. (No market on Saturday, July 4th.)
JUNE - OCTOBER (SATURDAYS) • PLAINFIELD FaRMeRS MaRKeT. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Plainfield Farmers Market is located at the southwest corner of Lockport Street and Route 59. For more information, call 630-608-7344. This seasonal open air market features local farmers, hand crafted goods, bakers, soaps, honey, plants, commercial food vendors, organic meats, organic and home grown veggies and fruits, homebased businesses, local shops, pet treats and more.
JUNE - OCTOBER (SUNDAYS) • SKOKIE SKOKIe FaRMeRS MaRKeT. Skokie’s famous, fabulous, fantastic Farmers’ Market, celebrating more than a quarter century of operation,
OH, WHaT a YeaR 1965 SHINDIg. 6 p.m. Aug. 13, 375 Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. The event will take residents back to the glory of the 1960s including a 1965 cover band,
vintage candy and cars, trivia contests, drive-in movie, “Beach Blanket Bingo,” to be shown on the village’s three giant 9 x 12 projector screens, and snacks straight from a drive-in concession stand. The party continues through the weekend with the village’s 25th Annual Jubilee.
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BeagLe FeST. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakton Sports Complex, 2800 Oakton St., Park Ridge. Get ready to experience Midwest BREW’s most exciting event of the year. BeagleFest is a day full of raffles, contests, food, and everything beagle held at Paws Park. Whether you are an owner or interested in adopting, this is the place to be. Visit www.gotbeagles.
org for details and to RSVP. Suggested donation of $10 per dog attending.
SEPTEMBER 26 • DOWNERS GROVE CHILYMpICS. Noon to 4 p.m. at Fishel Park in downtown Downers Grove. Third annual International Chili Society-sanctioned, home-style chili competition attracts competitors from all over Chicagoland. The winner will advance to the World Finals to compete for a grand prize. Event features live music, craft beer, kids’ area and $975 in prizes. For more information, visit www.dgparks.org/chilympics.
presents farmers and vendors from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. every Sunday from June 14 through October 25, 2015. 5127 Oakton Street. Skokie, Illinois 60077. Phone: 847673-0500. *Dogs and pets are not permitted in the Market. Parking: Free parking in Village parking lots.
JUNE 13 • DOWNERS GROVE KIDS OUTDOOR FLea MaRKeT. 9 a.m. at McCollum Park Pavillion, 6801 S. Main St., Downers Grove. Clean out those closets and sell your outgrown items for a profit. Picnic tables for merchandise and advertising are provided. An adult must accompany child through the entire event. Sell toys, sports equipment, games and more. This event is great for bargain hunters and is open to the public for shopping. Fee for a table is $14 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. For more information, visit www.dgparks.org.
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OLD CaNaL DaYS aRTS & CRaFTS SHOW. June 20 - 21. Downtown Lockport - Lockport, Ill. This juried event will be held on Saturday & Sunday, June 20-21 in the heart of the historic community.
JUNE 27 - 28 • DOWNERS GROVE CRaFT SHOW. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fishel Park, west of Main Street on Grove Street. Visit more than 50 crafters and their handmade artwork. Art and craft sellers include ceramics, yard art, doll cloths, glass art, jewelry, photography and more. Hosted by the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club. For more information, visit www.rotarygrovefest.com.
JULY 18 • JOLIET THe SaLVaTION aRMY CRaFT SHOW aND BLOOD DRIVe. Salvation Army. Worship and Community Center, 300 Third Ave. Free to shoppers. Questions, contact Annmarie at (815)726-4834 or ahistoryfan@aol.com.
JULY 25-26 • SKOKIE NORTH SHORe FeSTIVaL OF aRT aT OLD ORCHaRD. 4999 Old Orchard Center. For info call 847-926-4300. The park-like atmosphere and breezy walkways of Westfield Old Orchard provide the perfect summery setting for the 26th Annual North Shore Festival of Art. Produced by Amdur Productions, Westfield Old Orchard, and the Skokie Chamber of Commerce, the North Shore Festival of Artis an exciting addition to a day of shopping. Find inspiration in the work of several juried artists specializing in painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, sculpture, furniture, and more. Spanning throughout the inner courts of the center, the 26th Annual
North Shore Festival of Art will please creative crafters and collectors alike with its one-of-a-kind outdoor exhibition.
AUGUST 8 • PARK RIDGE pLaYDaTe WITH NaTURe. 9 - 10 a.m. at Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave, Park Ridge. Join the Park Ridge Park District for an hour of games, crafts, and educational activities based around the seasonal nature theme of the day. Program is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.prparks.org.
SEPTEMBER 12 • PLAINFIELD FaLL gaRDeNINg aND CLeaNUp. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Township Administration Office, 22525 W. Lockport St., Plainfield. Plainfield Township 2015 Garden Series. Guest speaker: Master gardener, naturalist, composter and University of Illinois Extension coordinator Nancy Kuhajda. For more information, call 815-436-8308.
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JUNE 13-14 • PLAINFIELD ReLaY FOR LIFe. 1 p.m. to 1 p.m., June 14, at Plainfield Central High School, 24120 Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield. Be a lifesaver! Everyone’s invited to join the Relay For Life. Cancer survivors and caregivers are honored with special activities. Be sure to attend the awe-inspiring Opening and Luminaria Ceremonies. Teams raise funds before and during the walk and participate in cancer prevention education. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org
JUNE 15 • WESTMONT gLOW NIgHT aT TWIN LaKeS WOODS. 8 - 10 p.m. at Twin Lakes Woods, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont. This park district program is designed for children who would like to experience nature at night in a fun and supportive atmosphere. All participants will gear up in glow stuff before going on an unforgettable night time nature hike. For more information, visit www. westmontparks.org or call 630-9635252.
JUNE 19 • PLAINFIELD JTHS FOUNDaTION gOLF OUTINg. Noon at Wedgewood Golf Course, 5001 Caton Farm Road, Plainfield. The 15th Annual Joliet Township High School Foundation Wadsworth Golf Outing will begin at noon with registration and a lunch. Shotgun start begins at 1 p.m. followed by dinner, the 19th Hole raffle prizes and a silent auction at 6 p.m. Entry fee of $150 covers breakfast, lunch, greens fees and a cart, dinner, prizes, and much more. All proceeds from the golf outing benefit the Foundation’s grant and scholarship program. For reservations or more information, visit www.jths.org.
JUNE 26 • PLAINFIELD FaMILY ReCeSS. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Settlers’ Park. Arrive a little early for the movies and have some family
fun with family friendly activities and games. When the fun is done, you can relax and enjoy the show. Ages: 3-12 with adult. If inclement weather is forecast, family recess will be cancelled. For more information, call 815-436-8812 or visit www.plfdparks.org.
JUNE 26 • WOODRIDGE ReLaY FOR LIFe. Relay For Life of Downers Grove and Woodridge McCollum Park, on Main and 67th streets. Attend this heartwarming event to celebrate cancer survivors. Fun activities for all ages. Open to the public. For more information, visit www.cancer.org.
JUNE 28 • DOWNERS GROVE DOWNeRS gROVe 5 MILeR. 7:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. The Downers Grove Park District, in cooperation with the village, will present this annual run through the scenic residential streets of Downers Grove. A CARA Certified Race, this USATF certified 5-mile rolling course
FaMILY ReCeSS. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Settlers’ Park. Arrive a little early for the movies and have some family fun with family friendly activities and games. When the fun is done, you can relax and enjoy the show. Ages: 3-12 with adult. If inclement weather is forecast, family recess will be cancelled. For more information, call 815-436-8812 or visit www.plfdparks.org.
JULY 11 • DOWNERS GROVE DOWNeRS gROVe gaRDeN WaLK. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. The Garden Walk benefits the DG First United Methodist Church Bridge Board program, which provides transitional housing and mentoring for formerly homeless families. The Walk features unique private gardens throughout Downers Grove. For more information, visit www. dgfumc.org/gardenwalk.
JULY 14 • DOWNERS GROVE gLOW IN THe DaRK gOLF. 8 p.m. at Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove. Play a round of glow in the dark mini-golf. For more information, call 630-963-8793 or visit www.dgparks.org.
AUGUST 8 • DOWNERS GROVE aNNUaL FISHINg DeRBY. 9 a.m. Barth Pond on 55th Street and Grand in Downers Grove. Prizes are awarded for the shortest and the longest fish caught by each age level. The Downers Grove Moose Rod and Gun Club and the Downers Grove Park District co-sponsor this annual event. A fishing license is required for participants 16 years and up. Licenses can be purchased at Bass Pro Shop, Wal-Mart or Sports Authority. Register at Barth Pond on the day of the derby. All ages. For more information, visit www.dgparks.org.
AUGUST 29 • BOLINGBROOK paRKIe’S 5K RUN. Aug. 29 at the Summer’s Last Blast celebration, 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook. Run, walk or push a stroller and make it a family event. First 500 participants will receive a t-shirt and a goody bag. Registration is now open. The race starts and finishes in front of the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex. The USATF certified course winds through subdivisions and park property on paved streets. Course monitors, split timers, and water stations will be provided.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROMEOVILLE gLOW-N-gO 5K WaLK/RUN. 7 p.m. September 25. Registration and activities begin at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 West Romeo Road. The GlowN-Go 5K Walk/Run is a one-of-a-kind night-time event that is about enjoying the experience with your friends and family. Participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes are welcome and encouraged to be ready to glow.
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There is always something fun, family friendly and free to do in Shorewood this summer. Every week the event will have a bounce house, crafts, games, activities, and movies or live music. All Party in the Park concerts and movies are presented at the Towne Center Park Band Shell. One Towne Center Blvd. Bands and fun begin at 6:30 p.m. Movies start at dusk. For more information, see the schedule of activities below or visit www.vil.shorewood.il.us/Events. JUNE - JULY (SELECT DATES) • ROMEOVILLE MOVIe UNDeR THe STaRS. Deer Crossing Park, 8 p.m. 1050 W. Romeo Road for a movie under the stars. Movie Under the Stars is a free event that features a themed movie each month. Pre-movie activities begin at 8:00pm and the movies start at dusk. » June 12: Big Hero 6 » July 10: The Lego Movie
JUNE - AUGUST (SELECT THURSDAYS) • PARK RIDGE MOVIeS IN THe paRK. 8 - 10 p.m. at the Main Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Come early for concessions and face painting. This free event is for all ages. For more information, visit www.prparks.org. » June 11: Big Hero 6 » July 16: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 » August 13: Paddington
JULY - SEPTEMBER (SELECT THURSDAYS) MOVIeS aT FISHeL paRK. Celebrate “Throwback Thursdays” with the Downers Grove Park District at Fishel Park on Grove Street west of Main Street. Bring your favorite low-rise lawn chair or blanket for an evening of free entertainment. Movies begin at dusk unless otherwise noted. In case of inclement weather, movies will be held at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For more information, visit www.dgparks.org » July 16: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Goonies (PG) » August 20: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Toy Story (G) » September 17: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future (PG)
JUNE - JULY (FRIDAYS) • PLAINFIELD MOVIeS IN THe paRK. 8:30
p.m. at Settlers’ Park, 15251 S.Van Dyke Road, Plainfield. Presented by the Plainfield Park District and the village of Plainfield. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, bug spray and enjoy some great movies under the stars. Terraced seating is available. If inclement weather is forecast, the movie will be cancelled. For more information, call 815-436-8812 or visit www.plfdparks.org. » June 12: Big Hero 6 (PG, 102 minutes) » June 26: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG, 98 minutes) » July 10: Penguins of Madagascar (PG, 92 minutes) » July 24: Elf (PG, 97 minutes)
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JUNE - AUGUST (THURSDAYS) • SHOREWOOD paRTY IN THe paRK. All concerts and movies are presented at the Towne Center Park Band Shell. One Towne Center Blvd. Bands and fun begin at 6:30 p.m. Movies start at dusk. There is always something fun, family friendly and free to do in Shorewood this summer. Every week the event will have a bounce house, crafts, games and activities. For more information, visit www.vil.shorewood.il.us/Events. » June 11: Band - Kashmir,
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Special Event - Miss Shorewood Crowning June 18: Movie - Big Hero 6 (Movie), begins at dusk, Special Event - Robot Wars June 25: Band - Cover Story, Special Event - “Girls Night Out” July 2: Band - Five Guys Named Moe, Special Event - Cross Town Classic Night July 9: Movie - Penguins of Madagascar (PG), Special Event - Food Trucks, Painted Faces and Balloon animals July 16: Band - Strung Out, Special Event - Artisan Food & Wine Tasting July 23: Movie - Paddington (PG), Special Event - Teddy Bear Picnic Night July 30: Band - The Messengers, Special Event - Car and Bike Cruise Night August 13: Movie - Planes -- Fire & Rescue (PG), Special Event - Touch-A-Truck with Fire, Ambulance & Rescue August 20: Band - Southern Jack, Special Event - “Guys Night” and Tailgate Cooking Competition
JUNE 11 • SHOREWOOD STORY TIMe IN THe paRK. 1:30-2:15 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Ages birth-12. Enjoy the great outdoors with a story time for the whole family. Meet up at West Shore Park (Turtle Park) for stories and games, and then play at the park or splash pad afterwards. For more information and to register, visit www.shorewood.lib. il.us or call 815-725-1715.
JUNE 12 • PLAINFIELD FaMILY ReCeSS. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Settlers’ Park. Arrive a little early for the movies and have some family fun with family friendly activities and games. When the fun is done, you can relax and enjoy the show. Ages: 3-12 with adult. If inclement weather
is forecast, family recess will be cancelled. For more information, call 815-436-8812 or visit www.plfdparks.org.
JUNE 13 • PARK RIDGE
KID’S HeaLTH & SaFeTY eXpO. 9 a.m. to noon at the Main Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Free admission, free refreshments and free giveaways. Come for a free morning of information, activities, facepainting, demonstrations, Touch-A-Truck and Reptile Show. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.
JUNE 13 • SHOREWOOD SUMMeR ReaD KICK-OFF paRTY. 2-4 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. All Ages. Bring the whole family out for a petting zoo, bouncy houses, crafts, music, ice cream and more. The library will be closed to the public starting at 1 p.m., unless you sign up for the summer reading program between June 8 and the day of the party. When you sign up, you can gain special access to the building for the party and check out books or sign up for a library card. Make sure you get your golden ticket. For more information and to register, visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us or call 815-725-1715.
JUNE 16 • DOWNERS GROVE gLOW IN THe DaRK gOLF. 8 p.m. at Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove. Play a round of glow in the dark mini-golf. For more information, call 630-963-8793 or visit www.dgparks.org.
JUNE 16 • ROMEOVILLE LaKeWOOD eSTaTeS paRK. 6 to 8 p.m. June 16 at 620 Michigan Drive, Romeoville. Stay for music, inflatables and entertainment for the whole family.
JUNE 19 • SHOREWOOD SUpeR DaD DaY. 4-5 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Ages 3+. Celebrate your Super Dad this Fathers’ Day at the library. Eat a delicious ‘hero’ sub, play games, and craft something nifty to show your dad how great you think he is. Don’t forget to bring your dad or grandpa. For more information, call 815-725-1715 or visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us.
JUNE 20 • PARK RIDGE FaTHeR’S DaY FUN. 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Maine Park, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Ages: 3 and up. Spend the afternoon with the entire family playing games, enjoying an ice cream sundae bar, and celebrating Father’s Day with the special men in your life. There is a $10 fee per person. Registration required. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.
JUNE 20-22 • DOWNERS GROVE FOOD aND BUSINeSS eXpO. Noon to 11 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Downers Grove. Check out your local businesses. Talk with the business owners and learn more about the products and services available in your backyard. For more information, visit www.rotarygrovefest.com.
JUNE 24 • PLAINFIELD SeNIOR CITIZeN SUMMeR pICNIC. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S. DesPlaines St. The cost for the picnic is $5 per person ($8 for nonresidents) and reservations must be made in advance by filling out a reservation form by June 5. For more information, call 815-267-3350 or visit www.plfdparks.org.
JULY 10 • PARK RIDGE FaMILY CaMpFIRe. 7 - 9 p.m. at Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave, Park Ridge. The entire
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JUNE 24 • SHOREWOOD gRapHIC NOVeLS FOR gROWN-UpS. 7-8 p.m. at the Shorewood Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Ages 18+. For more information, call 815-725-1715 or visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us.
JUNE 25 • DOWNERS GROVE
LOW MaINTeNaNCe & CONTaINeR gaRDeNINg. 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Think you need a big house with a spacious yard to start gardening? Think again. Nina Koziol, Chicagoland Gardening Magazine columnist, shows you how to plant and maintain a container garden - in whatever size space you have. Geared toward ages 21-40. For more information and to register, visit www.dglibrary.org or call 630-960-1200.
JULY 17 • NILES
MOVIeS aFTeR DaRK – CaRS. 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park on Lee and Ottawa in Niles. Watch the movie “Cars” under the stars on the Niles Park District’s big screen. Food will be available for purchase. Free. For more information, visit www.niles-parks.org.
JULY 28 • ROMEOVILLE WeSgLeN paRK, 6 TO 8 p.M. July 28, 120 Wesglen Parkway., Romeoville. For music, entertainment and inflatables for the whole family. Park parties are a free and fun way to connect with nature and your neighborhood.
JULY 31 • NILES
paRTY IN THe paRK & STINg RaYS. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park on Lee and Ottawa in Niles. Down Home Family Fun will be happening at Oak
Park. Face painting and a balloon artist will delight children of all ages while The Sting Rays will fill the park with a variety of everyone’s favorite music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s popular hits. The Niles Park District offers the free Summer Concerts at Oak Park. Food will be available for a nominal fee. No dogs or alcoholic beverages allowed in park. Concerts are weather permitting. For more information, visit www.niles-parks.org.
JULY 31 • PARK RIDGE FaMILY CaMpFIRe. 7 - 9 p.m. at Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave, Park Ridge. The entire family will enjoy the peaceful night air while sitting around a fire listening to stories, singing songs, and making everyone’s favorite - s’mores! Enjoy a night hike around the pond. Flashlights are not needed, but feel free to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. $15 fee per family. For more information or to register, visit www.prparks.org.
AUGUST 8 • DOWNERS GROVE DOg DaYS OF SUMMeR. Noon at the Downers Grove Museum. Bring your four-legged friend to Wandschneider Park for an end-of-the-summer dog fest. Bring a picnic lunch and relax in the park, visit booths from local pet-related businesses, and take away some fun facts about dog history. All ages. For more information, visit www.dgparks.org
SEPTEMBER 10 • JOLIET TRaIN COMpaNY. 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s Outdoor Rooftop Terrace, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. The Summer Rooftop Music Series is back in 2015 for its sixth year. Train Company plays killer, teeth-kicking blues-rock. A different live performance is featured each month. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and performers take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for students with valid student I.D. and JAHM members, or $10 for the general public. Proceeds from this event benefit the museum’s educational & programming departments. For more information, call 815-723-5201 or visit www.jolietmuseum.org.
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are invited to come out each week. Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from June to August in Downtown Westmont. Come join us and check out the Cool Cars on Cass at our annual Westmont Cruisin’ Nights, every Thursday night in June, July and August. Additionally, each week has a special car theme, free raffle drawings, kids activities, live bands and more.
JUNE - SEPTEMBER (FRIDAYS) • DOWNERS GROVE
SUMMeR NIgHTS CLaSSIC CaR SHOW. 6-9 p.m. on Main Street from Maple to Franklin in downtown Downers Grove. Live entertainment from 7-9 p.m. at the Main Street train station. All classic cars are welcome. Featured cars must be pre-1985. Trophy awarded to “best” featured car each week. For more information or to see the full schedule, visit www. downtowndg.org.
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Route 66 Classic. All day at Route 66 Raceway, 500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet. It’s a quarter-mile blast down memory lane with Nostalgia Match-Racing and tribute to all things vintage. Don’t miss the Nostalgia Funny Cars, Pro Stock, Gassers and more. For more information, visit www.route66raceway. com. The Route 66 Classic is the ultimate good ol’ days event, paying homage to the early drag racing and hot rod culture. From Nostalgia Funny Car racing down the dragstrip, to the classic cars on display in the Show ‘n Shine - the Route 66 Classic is a quarter-mile blast down memory lane.
JUNE - AUGUST (MONDAYS) • LOCKPORT
CRUISIN’ LOCKpORT CLaSSIC CaR SHOW. 222 E. 9th Street. Lockport, IL 60441. P: (815) 838-0549. Every Monday evening June thru August, Free EventCentral Square west parking lot. Shows are from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Live bands playing every week; a clown for face painting and balloons; free snowcones and/or popcorn; an inflated obstacle course for children; food vendors, plus much more.
JUNE - SEPTEMBER (TUESDAYS) • PLAINFIELD
CRUISe NIgHTS. Classic car night from 5 - 9 p.m. in Downtown Plainfield. For more information, visit www.plainfieldchamber.com.
JUNE - AUGUST (THURSDAYS) • WESTMONT
WeSTMONT STReeT FaIR. Park it, market and more. All classic and unique cars
» June 12: Featured - Pony Cars, Entertainment - The Saracens Band. » June 19: Featured - Imports, Entertainment - Chris & The People » July 10: Featured - Pontiac “GTO.” Entertainment: The Generation Gap » July 17: Featured - Independent, Entertainment - Another Pint » July 24: Featured - Chrysler Corporation/MOPAR, Entertainment The Core » July 31: Featured - Convertible, Entertainment - Jet Black Comedy » August 7: Featured - Trucks, tractors, farm equipment, Entertainment - The Stingers » August 14: Featured - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln (No Mustangs), Entertainment - Johnny Alletto Band » August 21: Featured - Police, fire and emergency vehicles, Entertainment Zazz » August 28: Featured - Corvette, Entertainment - Karen Hart Band » September 4: Featured - 2015 Trophy Winners, Entertainment - Vernam Cipher & Connie
JUNE - SEPTEMBER (SELECT SATURDAYS) • LISLE
LISLe CRUISe NIgHTS 2015. Oldies But Goodies Cruise Nights. Right on Main St. in Lisle. Trophies awarded in five different categories. Prize raffles, music, food, beer and more. Block Party & Cruise Nights on Main Street in Lisle. Great cars. Great food. Great family fun. No show car parking until one hour before opening. » » » »
June 27: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. July 25: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. August 29: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. September 19: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
JUNE - SEPTEMBER (SELECT DATES) • PARK RIDGE
CRUISIN’ paRK RIDge. 6-9 p.m. in the Park Ridge Public Library parking lot on Prospect and Summit avenues. The free monthly shows feature classic cars, live music, a children’s car bounce house, vendors, food, drinks, and more. For more information, visit www.parkridgechamber.org. » » » »
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JUNE - SEPTEMBER (SELECT DAYS) • SKOKIE
MONDaY NIgHT CaR SHOWS. Monday Night Car Shows takes place in the west lot of the Westfield Old Orchard Mall! This location provides easy access from the city and suburbs as well as plenty of room to
grow. In addition to our usual fun, we will be serving food provided by participating food establishments in the Mall , featured vehicles, theme nights, and other fun activities. So be sure to bring your kids! Sign in at 5:00pm, show 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.. Dates and themes are posted below. All types of vehicles are welcome every week and remember, admission is FREE. » » » » » » » » » » » » »
June 1st: Opening Day! June 8th: Chevy Night June 15th: Mopar Night June 22nd: Orphan Night June 29th: 70’s Night July 4th: Skokie Parade July 6th: Red / White / Blue Night July 13th: Convertible Night July 20th: Ladies’ Night July 27th: British / Foreign Night August 3rd: 60’s Night August 10th: Hot Rod / Custom Night August 17th: Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Night » August 24th: 50’s Night » August 31st: Buick / Olds / Pontiac Night » September 7th: Labor Day - Truck Night - Last Show!
JUNE 7 • ROMEOVILLE
ROUTe 66 CaR SHOW. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7 at Romeoville High School, 100 N Independence Boulevard, Romeoville.
JULY 12 • BOLINGBROOK
pORSCHe CaR SHOW. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12 at the Promenade, Bolingbrook.
JUNE 13 • BOLINGBROOK
WINDY CITY Z CaR SHOW. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13 at the Promenade, Bolingbrook.
JUNE 28 • DOWNERS GROVE
FeSTIVaL OF CaRS. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Downers Grove. The car show features access to Rotary Grove Fest, 19 car award classes, music, free entry for spectators, door prizes and more. A $20 registration fee is required for those interested in displaying their car. For more information and to register, visit www.rotarygrovefest.com.
JULY 16 • ROMEOVILLE
CRUISIN’ THe SQUaRe. 6 to 9 p.m. July 16 at the Edward Hospital Athletic and Event Center, 55 Phelps. This nostalgic downtown event features a classic car show, food and adult beverages, music, entertainment, inflatables and more. There is no preregistration required to show your car. All car types are welcome. Sponsored by the Village of Romeoville and the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce.
JULY 30 • SHOREWOOD
paRTY IN THe paRK - CaR aND BIKe CRUISe NIgHT. There is always something fun, family friendly and free to do in Shorewood this summer. Every week the event will have a bounce house, crafts, games and activities. Band: The Messengers. Special Event: Car and Bike Cruise Night. For more information, visit www.vil.shorewood.il.us/ Events.
SEPTEMBER 10 • JOLIET
RaCe FaN RaLLY. 4 - 10 p.m. at Joliet City Center Partnership, 116 N. Chicago St. The Race Fan Rally is a yearly kickoff event to the NASCAR Chase Weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Race Fan Rally includes live entertainment on the main stage, as well as other locations, food, beer tents, NASCAR drivers, simulators, prize and raffle drawings, and fun for the entire family!
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1700 NATIONS DRIVE GURNEE, IL 60031 (877) 360-0403
HIDDEN CREEK AQUA PARK
1220 FREDRICKSON PLACE HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035 (847) 433-3170
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MYSTIC WATERS 2025 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL (847) 391-5740
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CORAL COVE WATER PARK 849 LIES ROAD CAROL STREAM, IL 60188 (630) 784-6130
DOLPHIN COVE
300 SOUTH KENNEDY DRIVE CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110 (847) 836-7946
CYPRESS COVE
8301 JANES AVENUE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 (630) 985-5620
PELICAN HARBOR
200 S. LINDSEY LANE BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 (630) 759-2727
SPLASH STATION WATERPARK 2780 U.S. ROUTE 6 JOLIET, IL 60436 (815) 741-7250
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4000 N BRIDGE STREET YORKVILLE, IL 60560 (630) 882-6575
NORTHWESTERN REGION MAGIC WATERS
7820 CHERRYVALE NORTH BLVD. CHERRY VALLEY, IL 61016 (815) 332-3260
ANDERSON PARK & AQUATIC CENTER 100 S MAPLE STREET NORMAL, IL (309) 454-9550
EASTERN REGION SPLASH VALLEY AQUATIC PARK 1850 RIVER ROAD KANKAKEE, IL 60901 (815) 929-9779
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CARIBBEAN WATER ADVENTURE 1700 RECREATION DRIVE SPRINGFIELD, IL 62707 (217) 546-8881
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SOUTHERN REGION ANTHONY ACRES RESORT
15286 NORTH RESORT ROAD EFFINGHAM, IL 62401 (217) 868-2950
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aQUaTIC eVeNTS JUNE 22 • WOODRIDGE
local pools CeNTeNNIaL BeaCH. 320 W Jackson Ave Naperville, IL 60540 Open through Sept. 2. Fees are resident $6 (nonresident $10). For information, call 630-848-5090 CHaLLeNge FITNeSS pOOL. 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport Indoor pool. Swim lessons and exercise classes available. Open swim hours during the weekend; children age 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Pool party rentals available. Call 815-838-3621, ext. 0. CHaNeY pOOL. 410 Rose St., Crest Hill Noon to 7 p.m. Zero-depth entry pool complete with a deep-end, diving board and water slide. Swim lessons, water safety instructor certification, special events, rentals, Family Fun Nights and a Cardboard Boat Race. For information and fees, call 815726-2299. HeRITage FaLLS WaTeR paRK. 101 Troxel Ave., Romeoville Swim lessons, water safety instructor certification, special events, rentals and Family Fun Nights & a Dive in Movie. Noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 815-886-6263. peLICaN HaRBOR aQUaTIC paRK. 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook. Summer hours: Noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; Noon to 6 p.m., Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission, $15; with Resident ID, $8.
Includes Parkie’s Oasis interactive sprayground, lazy river, four waterspeed slides, zero-depth entry pool; beach volleyball; and sand playground area.
NILeS FaMILY FITNeSS CeNTeR. 987 Civic Center Drive, Niles. For information, call 847-588-8400 OTTaWa STReeT pOOL. On Ottawa Street just east of Route 59, Plainfield Open through Aug. 18. Hours are 1-4:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Features L-shaped outdoor pool with high and low dive. OaSIS FUN CeNTeR. 7877 Milwaukee Ave., Niles (847) 967-6648 Open swim is 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fees are youth (3-12) resident $6 (nonresident $6); adult resident $8 (nonresident $11); senior (62+) resident $6 (nonresident $9). SWaNSON pOOL. 8 North Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174 For information, call 630-5843314. HaRReR pOOL. 6250 W. Dempster St., Morton Grove. For hours and fees, visit www.mortongroveparks.com ORIOLe paRK aQUaTIC CeNTeR. 9200 Oriole Ave, Morton Grove. (847) 965-1200. Special Events include: Birthday parties, Tiger Shark Swim Club, Aquatic Excercise Classes. Morton Grove Park District.
SWIM UNDeR THe STaRS. 8 - 10 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Bring your whole family to Cypress Cove for an evening of swimming under the stars. These nights are sure to be a fun break from swimming in the sun. For more information, visit www.cypresscove. org.
JULY 1 • WOODRIDGE SWIM UNDeR THe STaRS. 8 - 10 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Bring your whole family to Cypress Cove for an evening of swimming under the stars. These nights are sure to be a fun break from swimming in the sun. For more information, visit www.cypresscove. org.
JULY 4 • PARK RIDGE CeNTeNNIaL FOURTH OF JULY paRTY. 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Centennial Aquatic Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Celebrate the holiday with some old fashion pool games at this family friendly event. Compete in a water balloon toss and family fun relays. Adults can even participate in cannon ball contests. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.
JULY 7 • PLAINFIELD FLICK-N-FLOaT - SpaCe JaM. 8:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Street Pool, 23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield. Don’t miss out on the ultimate cinematic experience. Here’s your opportunity to enjoy a movie while floating on a tube at the Ottawa Street Pool. Guests must supply their own tubes. Cost: Free to season pass holders, $3 otherwise. Movie: “Space Jam.” For more information, call 815-436-8812 or visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
JULY 11 • ROMEOVILLE KIDS DIp DaSH. 8 to 11 a.m. July 11 at Heritage Falls Pool, 101 Troxel. Participants will compete in a swim and run competition with distances that are age appropriate. This event is a great way to get kids to try nontraditional sports. Wave information:
Wave #1 (ages 7-10 yrs.) 100 yard swim & .5 mile walk/run. Wave #2 (ages 11-14 yrs.) 200 yard swim & 1 mile walk/run and (ages 15-18 yrs.) 300 yard swim & 1.5 mile walk/run.
JULY 16 • WOODRIDGE TeeN SpLaSH BaSHeS. 8 - 10 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Celebrate the summer at Cypress Cove! Bring your friends from 6th, 7th, or 8th grade for a night of fun, while you have Cypress Cove all to yourselves. For more information, visit www.cypresscove.org.
JULY 25 • PLAINFIELD FLICK-N-FLOaT - DOLpHIN TaLe 2. 8:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Street Pool, 23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield. Don’t miss out on the ultimate cinematic experience. Here’s your opportunity to enjoy a movie while floating on a tube at the Ottawa Street Pool. Guests must supply their own tubes. Cost: Free to season pass holders, $3 otherwise. Movie: “Dolphin Tale 2.” For more information, call 815-436-8812 or visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
JULY 31 • WOODRIDGE
FLICK ’N’ FLOaT. 8:30 - 11 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Here is your chance to combine two of your favorites: movies and the pool. Watch a popular movie while floating in a tube - it’s like a drive-in...in the pool! Only the main pool will be open during the event. Movie will be rated “G” and will be announced on the website prior to the event. For more information, visit www.cypresscove.org.
AUGUST 6 • PLAINFIELD NaTIONaL NIgHT OUT TeeN pOOL paRTY. 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Ottawa Street Pool, 23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield. The 27th annual National Night Out is a unique crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for neighborhood spirit and police
community partnerships. For more information, call 815-436-8812 or visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com.
AUGUST 7 • WOODRIDGE
FLICK ‘N‘ FLOaT. 8:30 - 11 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Here is your chance to combine two of your favorites: movies and the pool. Watch a popular movie while floating in a tube - it’s like a drive-in...in the pool! Only the main pool will be open during the event. Movie will be rated “G” and will be announced on the website prior to the event. For more information, visit www.cypresscove. org.
AUGUST 9 • PARK RIDGE SUMMeR LUaU. 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Centennial Aquatic Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Get out those grass skirts and hula on over to Centennial Aquatic Center for our Summer Luau. Do the limbo, test your aim with a dolphin ring toss, and try the Aloha Hop.
AUGUST 13 • WOODRIDGE TeeN SpLaSH BaSHeS. 8 - 10 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Celebrate the summer at Cypress Cove! Bring your friends from 6th, 7th, or 8th grade for a night of fun, while you have Cypress Cove all to yourselves. For more information, visit www.cypresscove.org.
AUGUST 14 • WOODRIDGE pReHISTORIC FaMILY FUN DaY. Noon to 4 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Come to Cypress Cove for a prehistoric and dinosaur-themed day of fun with the family. There will be games for all ages, prizes and lunch specials. For more information, visit www. cypresscove.org.
AUGUST 23 • PARK RIDGE pIRaTe DaY. 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Hinkley Pool, 25 Busse Highway, Park Ridge. Pirates are taking over Hinkley Pool! Bring your lads and lassies to search for ‘pirate booty’, participate in peg-leg races, and more high seas fun. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.
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JUNE - AUGUST (TUESDAYS) • DOWNERS GROVE SUMMeR CONCeRT SeRIeS. 7 p.m. at Fishel Park, on Grove Street in downtown Downers Grove. Free entertainment with food and drinks available for purchase. Age: All Ages. Fee: Free, food, beer and wine available for sale. For more information, visit www.dgparks.org » June 16: Neverly Brothers (Rock ‘n’ Roll Evolution) » June 23: Cowboy Jukebox (Country) » June 30: Walkins (Rock/Pop/Acoustic) » July 7: Hula O Puanani and Hoapili (Hawaiian Entertainment) » July 14: Semple (Rock/Pop/Alternative) » July 21: One Foot in the Groove (Horns) » July 28: LOCAL NIGHT featuring Twinlights (Folk/Alternative) » August 4: Hat Guys (Rock/Pop/Country) » August 11: Hillbilly Rockstarz (Country) » August 18: Gina Glocksen Band (Rock/Pop) » August 25: Rhythm Rockets (Jazz, Rhythm, Blues)
JUNE - JULY (WEDNESDAYS) • ROMEOVILLE ROCKIN’ THe VILLe CONCeRT SeRIeS. 7 to 9 p.m. June through July on Wednesdays at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. » » » » »
June 11: Suburban Cowboys June 25: Gina Glocksen Band July 9: Wedding Banned July 23: The Hat Guys August 20: Arra
JUNE - JULY (WEDNESDAYS) • BOLINGBROOK CONCeRTS ON THe HILL. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in June and through July 15, music of the 1990s and 2000s will be provided on the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Stage, sponsored by the Bolingbrook Park District.
JUNE - JULY (WEDNESDAYS) • WOODRIDGE SUMMeR CONCeRT SeRIeS. Bring your chairs and blankets to a neighborhood park on Wednesday evenings this summer for a concert in the park. All concerts begin at 7:00 pm and run until approximately 8:30 pm. » June 10: Morry Sochat & the Special 20s @ Lake Harriet » June 24: Istvan and His Imaginary Band (Children’s Entertainer) *Note: Concert ends at 8:00 p.m. @Westminster Park » July 8: Gina Glocksen Band @ Mending Wall Park
» July 15: Dr. Rock @ Janes Avenue Park » July 22: Mason Rivers @Westminster Park » July 29: The Associates (Motown) @ Seven Bridges Park
JUNE - AUGUST (WEDNESDAYS) • WESTMONT SUMMeR CONCeRT SeRIeS. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and dance moves to our parks and enjoy an evening of FREE outdoor entertainment. Again this year, our concert series will be divided between Ty Warner Park and Veterans Memorial Park. All concerts are held Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30PM. » June 17: New Odyssey @Ty Warner Park » June 24: The Chauffers (1950s to 1960s tribute band) @ Ty Warner Park » July 15: Northshore Concert Band (Premier 80-member Symphony Band) @Ty Warner Park » July 22: White Saddle (Country Music) @Veterans Memorial Park » July 29: The Flat Cats (Swing/ Jazz) @Veterans Memorial Park » August 5: The Neverly Brothers @Veterans Memorial Park
JUNE - AUGUST (THURSDAYS) • JOLIET FRee CONCeRTS ON THe HILL. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Free concerts are presented at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday in June, July and August. People are invited to bring blankets and chairs, or rent them for $1, that can be set up on the bluff facing the lighted band shell and the Des Plaines River. For more information, visit www. bicentennialpark.org. » June 4: Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Joliet American Legion Band » June 11: Bicentennial “Pops” Band, The Rocky Horror Show Musical Preview, Tinley Park Community Band » June 18: Joliet Central High School Big Band, Joliet Township High School Alumni Choir » June 25: Bicentennial “Pops” Band, The Rocky Horror Show Musical Preview, Joliet Junior College Jazz Band » July 2: Bicentennial “Pops” Band with the Naperville Men’s Glee Club » July 9: TT Nelson Swing Band, vocalist Karen Isberg » July 16: Bicentennial “Pops” Band; Cloggin’ Craze & Kidz Clog » July 23: Vocalist Cheryl Foster; Joliet American Legion Band » July 30: Midwest Crossroad Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, Del Bergeson Swing Orchestra » Aug. 6: Bicentennial “Pops”Band,
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vocalist Lexi Smith and J Studio Voices Aug. 13: Frankfort Brass Band, New People Singers Aug. 18: U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble Aug. 20: Eddie Korosa Jr. & The Boys from Illinois Polka Band, Frank Rossi and the Sounds of Sinatra Aug. 27: Joliet Central High School Marching Band, Joliet Township High School Orchestra, Joliet American Legion Band
JUNE - AUGUST (THURSDAYS) • BOLINGBROOK MaIN STReeT LIVe CONCeRTS. 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night on the Village Green at The Promenade, Bolingbrook, from June 11 through Aug. 13. » June 11: Hey Jimmy (Dance/Rock) » June 18: Suburban Cowboy (Country) » June 25: Rico (Santana Tribute) » July 2: Mr. Blotto (All Grateful Dead Tribute) » July 9: 1976 (Classic Rock) » July 16: Catfight (Chicks that Rock) » July 23: Classical Blast (Classical Rock with a Classical Twist) » July 30: Dave Specter with Sharon Lewis (Blues) » August 6: Kaleidoscope Eyes (Beatles Tribute) » August 13: Generation (‘60s and ‘70s)
JUNE - SEPTEMBER • JOLIET CONCeRTS IN THe paRK. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Preservation Park, 710 Taylor St., Joliet. Concerts are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Friday of the month from May to September in Preservation Park, 710 Taylor St. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. The concerts are sponsored by the Joliet Park District and are free of charge. For more information, visit www.jolietpark.org. » June 19: Tumbleweed, an Eagles tribute band » July 17: The Neverly Brothers (Rock) » Aug. 21: Murray Sochat & The Special 20’s (Jazz/Blues) » Sept. 18: Gina Glocksen Band (Top 40 hits)
JUNE - AUGUST • PLAINFIELD CONCeRT IN SeTTLeRS’ paRK. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Settlers’ Park, 15251 S.Van Dyke Road, Plainfield. The concert series is held in Settlers’ Park at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater. Settlers’ Park is located in Downtown Plainfield, southeast of the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road, and just south of the Village Hall. Helpful information for enjoying
concerts at Settlers’ Park: Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road. Terraced seating is available. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions are available at Settlers’ Park. » June 18: BBI » July 16: The Neverly Brothers » August 6: Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band
JUNE 11 • JOLIET THe STeepWaTeR BaND. 7:30 p.m. at the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s Outdoor Rooftop Terrace, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. The Summer Rooftop Music Series is back in 2015 for its sixth year. Formed in Chicago back in 1998, The Steepwater Band’s signature sound is a nod to early British blues, combined with a modern, raw and gutsy musical approach. A different live performance is featured each month. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and performers take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for students with valid student I.D. and JAHM members, or $10 for the general public. Proceeds from this event benefit the museum’s educational & programming departments. For more information, call 815-723-5201 or visit www.jolietmuseum.org.
JULY 10 • NILES THe WHITe SaDDLe BaND. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park on Lee and Ottawa in Niles. The band will play a variety of country and many musical favorites for your listening pleasure. Children will enjoy playing penny carnival games created by Niles Park District Campers. The Niles Park District offers the free family concerts. Food will be available for a nominal fee. No dogs or alcoholic beverages allowed in park. Concerts are weather permitting. For more information, visit www.nilesparks.org.
JULY 17 • NILES aSSOCIaTeS BaND. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park on Lee and Ottawa in Niles. The interactive Associates Band, a Midwest premiere Motown and variety band plays for your entertainment. While enjoying the music take a look or sit in the Niles Park District and Village of Niles large vehicles for your family to explore. Niles Police Department will also be offering free car safety seat inspections by a certified technician during the concert. The Niles
Park District offers the free Summer Concerts at Oak Park. Food will be available for a nominal fee. No dogs or alcoholic beverages allowed in park. Concerts are weather permitting. For more information, visit www.nilesparks.org.
JULY 17-18 • JOLIET BaTTLe OF THe BaNDS. 7 - 10 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Local bands compete for prizes. For more information, visit call 815-7243760 or visit www.bicentennialpark.org.
JULY 24 • NILES
DOWN HOMe FaMILY FUN & SODa. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park on Lee and Ottawa in Niles. Down Home Family Fun will be happening at Oak Park. Children can take a pony and tractor pulled wagon ride and enjoy a petting farm. Soda Band presents an all-ages show with enough audience participation to keep the kids engaged and plenty of good ol’ rock and roll to please everyone. The Niles Park District offers the free Summer Concerts at Oak Park. Food will be available for a nominal fee. No dogs or alcoholic beverages allowed in park. Concerts are weather permitting. For more information, visit www.niles-parks.org.
JULY 24-25 • JOLIET BaTTLe OF THe BaNDS. 7 - 10 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Local bands compete for prizes. For more information, visit call 815-7243760 or visit www.bicentennialpark.org.
AUGUST 7 • NILES
aLL aBOaRD THe TRaIN & THe JUKe BOX BaND. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park on Lee and Ottawa in Niles. Down Home Family Fun will be happening at Oak Park. The Juke Box Band can play virtually any pop tune and shift easily to classic rock, blues, country and jazz. The Great Chicago Kiddie Express Train Company will be riding kids and adults in their trackless train. The Niles Park District offers the free Summer Concerts at Oak Park. Food will be available for a nominal fee. No dogs or alcoholic beverages allowed in park. Concerts are weather permitting. For more information, visit www.nilesparks.org.
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