great events

July& August

Troll Hunt exhibit. Photo courtesy of The Morton Arboretum.

Here’s your source for current and upcoming great events. Event information is subject to change without notice, therefore, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm – and be certain to tell ‘em you saw it in Suburban Family Magazine!

If you have an event of regional interest, we’d love to hear from you. Send to “Great Events” Fax: 866-779-4320, E-mail: mail@subfam.com Mail: P.O. Box 1266, Westmont, IL 60559. Deadline for inclusion in the September/October issue is

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JULY

TUESDAY, JULY 7

FUNDRAISER Jr. Golf Classic – Ages 8-18. Bloomingdale Golf Club. Obtain entry forms at Bloomingdale Golf Club. Contact the golf pros at BGC at (630) 529-6232 for more information.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

VIRTUAL Family Trivia Night - Grab some snacks and challenge your family for the title of Trivia King or Queen! Price is per family. 7:00-8:00 PM. Register. Schaumburg. Parkfun.com

FAMILY Movie in the Park – The Secret Life of Pets 2 will be held in Wilder Park, Elmhurst. Reservations required. epd.org

SATURDAY, JULY 11

FAMILY Monarch Butterflies - 2:30 - 3:30PM. Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Bolingbrook. bolingbrookparks.org

NATURE Pop-up Naturalist - Learn about pollinators. Free. 9:30 - 10:30AM Paul Wolf Campground, Elgin. kaneforest.com

SUNDAY, JULY 12

FAMILY Live Gallery Talk: The Great Midwestern

Road Trip – Tune in via Facebook Live at NOON to see Elmhurst History Museum’s ‘The Great Midwestern Road Trip’ exhibit. FREE. Access: facebook.com/elmhursthistorymuseum

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

FAMILY Car Show - The classic car show features vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles along Church and Cook Streets in downtown Libertyville. Food and entertainment, too. 6-9 PM. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

FRIDAY JULY 17

TEENS Open Skate – Come cool off from the summer heat at the Darien Sportsplex for a 2-hour teen open skate. 6-8 PM. Includes your skate rental. 451 Plainfield Rd, Darien. darienparks.com

SATURDAY, JULY 18

FAMILY Touch-A-Truck - Touch, honk, and climb aboard a variety of semi-trucks, fire engines, police cars, and construction equipment. 10AM-Noon. Turner Park, Roselle. rparks.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

SHOPPING Community Garage Sale – City-wide garage sale. 8AM – 4PM. Participants register. St. Charles. stcparks.org.

COVID-19 UPDATE: All efforts have been made to verify information prior to print, however, changes do occur. Please contact event organizer directly to verify such things as times, location, and cancellations before planning your outing.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

OUTDOORS Mornings with your Mutt - Explore Primrose Farm’s natural areas with your mutt. Free with registration. Ages 16+. St. Charles. stcparks.com.

SHOPPING Community Garage Sale – City-wide garage sale. 8AM – 4PM. Participants register. St. Charles. stcparks.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 30

ADULTS A Walk in the Park Wine Tour – Enjoy a summer evening strolling outdoors during a guided wine tour of Central Park. 5:30 PM. Summer concert at 7 PM. Local restaurants onsite. Oak Brook. Obparks.org.

AUGUST

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

GOLF FUNDRAISER Mike Williams Cosley Zoo

Classic - Tee-off to support the important work of Cosley Zoo 10:30AM-7PM Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

FAMILY Outdoor Movie Night – Bring your blankets, lawn chairs for a night under the stars watching ‘Frozen 2.’ Bloomingdale Bank & Trust. 165 W. Lake St. Bloomingdaleparks.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

ADULTS Craft Beer 101 – Learn some beer history, various beer styles, tasting techniques and more. Tickets include tasting flight. Ages 21+. 11AM-12PM. St. Charles. stcparks.ticketleap.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10

FAMILY Museum Maker Kits – Keep kids occupied this summer with our fun craft kits filled with a variety of creative materials. Stop by between 10AM + 2PM to pick up a free kit. Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. elmhursthistory.org

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

ADULTS Links Technology Cup - Enjoy a day of 18 holes of golf with cart, competition, cash, prizes and great food. 10 AM. Schaumburg Golf Course, Schaumburg. schaumburgparkfoundation.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

NATURE Kayak Fishing Adventure - Learn skills involved in fising from a watercraft. 8AM - 3PM. Oakhurst Forest Preserve, Aurora. Register email: programs@kaneforest. com

SHOPPING All Nite Flea Market – Check out treasures from dealers in buildings, sheds, tents, and open-air.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

FAMILY Car Show - The classic car show features vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles, along Church and Cook Streets in downtown Libertyville. Food and entertainment, too. 6-9 PM. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

ADULTS Wine and Art Walk - Nature-themed artwork, multiple wine, beverage, and more. 10aM- 5PM. Meadow Lake Trail,. Included in admission. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. mortonarb.org

FAMILY Park Palooza! - Food trucks, a beer and wine garden, plus activities for the kids! 5-10pm. Berens Park, Elmhurst. epd.org

FAMILY Honey Harvest - discover the amazing world of honeybees. 9:30 - 11:30am. Lyman Woods, Downers Grove. dgparks.org

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

ADULTS Wine and Art Walk - Nature-themed artwork, multiple wine, beverage, and more. 10aM- 5PM. Meadow Lake Trail. Included in admission. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. mortonarb.org

ONGOING

ADULTS Wine Down Wednesday – 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 and 8/12. The ultimate polo BYOB tailgating experience. Family friendly. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Games at 6 PM. Outside food and drinks are permitted. Tickets. Arranmore, Oswego. arranmorefarmandpoloclub.com.

ADULTS Walking Book Club - 7/11, 8/15, 9/12. Get your workout in while having a book discussion. 9-10:30 AM. Homola Picnic Shelter in Circle Park, Bloomingdale. bloomingdaleparks.org.

ADULTS Food and Wine Fest - 7/30 - 8/1. Food and wine tasting and classes. Geneva National, Lake Geneva. genevanationalresort.com

ART Driveway Picassos – Through 7/11. Chalk artists of all ages are encouraged to use your driveway as your canvas and get creative. Submit your photo for voting and prize. St. Charles Park District. Stcparks.org.

ART Snowmen on the Chain Charity Public Art

Display – Through 9/7. Come view 30 handcrafted wooden, flat snowmen scattered throughout Antioch. Ongoing contests. Antioch. antiochchamber.org.

CONCERT OUTDDOR MUSIC SERIES – Thursdays in July. Register for your own socially distant circle for up to 6 people for a flat fee. Central Park Performing Arts Pavilion, Oak Brook. Call (630) 990-4233.

DANCE Hip Hop Tech – Tuesdays, 7/7-7/28. Dancers will learn basic hip hop skills. Virtual class will be sent via email link. Ages: 7+. 5:15 - 5:50 PM. Elgin. CityofElgin.org.

KIDS Play to Learn – The DuPageChildren’s Museum provides a virtual opportunity to solve real problems in order to build all kinds of cool stuff. Three sessions in July. Learn more and register at dupagechildrens.org

FAMILY Cantigny – Cantigny ’s websites and social media channels continue to offer digital experiences including special live events and museum tours. Wheaton. Cantigny.org.

FAMILY Elmhurst History Museum – Now open with restrictions. New exhibit, “The Great Midwestern Road Trip” For Online Reservations and Visitation Procedures go to elmhursthistory.org

FAMILY Kohl Children’s Museum – FREE Pop-Up Museum in Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center now through July 24, every Tuesday-Saturday (except July 4). 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. Free registration for each session is required at pop-up-2020-rlb.eventbrite.com.

FAMILY Cosley Zoo – Opens to members only July 6th. Schedule Pre-purchased, timed tickets will be required for all admissions. Wheaton. cosleyzoo.org

FAMILY Brookfield Zoo – Schedule your visit as BZ reopens its gates to members beginning July 1 and to the general public on July 8 with restrictions on capacity and open exhibits. czs.org/Brookfield-ZOO/Home

FAMILY Lincoln Park Zoo – Now open for the general public. Restricted access will include strict safety measures and limited capacities, including two-hour visits. Admission continues to be free, but families will have to make timed reservations.. Call 312-742-2000 or visit lpzoo.org.

FAMILY Lincoln Park Zoo – 7/6-10, 7/13-17, 7/20- 24, 7/ 27-31. A variety of virtual activities, games and crafts exploring the world of animals via Zoom. See animals, meet zoo scientists and interact with their peers. 10AM–Noon and 2-3PM. Pre-K–4. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago. lpzoo.org

FAMILY Graue Mill Museum – Dedicated to bridging past and present through living-history programs, including milling, spinning, and weaving demonstrations. 3800 York Road, Oak Brook. grauemill.org

FAMILY Lemont Legends Cruise Nights – Come spend your Wednesday nights in from 6 – 9PM in Historic downtown Lemont. Themed nights and food vendors. 300 Main Street, Lemont. lemontchamber.com

FAMILY Virtual Zoo Crew – 7/6-17, 7/20-31. Learn about other organizations working to conserve wildlife via Zoom. See zoo animals and complete a conservation project. Grades 5–8. 10AM–Noon and 2-3PM. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago. lpzoo.org/camp.

FAMILY Movies in the Park – 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 and 8/28. All movies are outdoors and feature lawn seating. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available. Band shell at Cantigny. Wheaton. Cantigny.org.

FAMILY Morton Arboretum – All visitors, including members, must reserve advance, date-specific, timedentry admission online Lisle. For more information, visit Mortonarb.org.

FAMILY Lambs Farm – Visit the farmyard which features a petting area with sheep and goats and a variety of attractions. Opens 7/7 for season.14245 W Rockland Road, Libertyville. Lambsfarm.org

SENIORS The Golden Oak Club Virtual Program

– First and third Monday of the month, through October. Seniors, 65+. Gather via Zoom twice a month to learn and socialize with friends! 11-12:30 PM. Meetings will feature speakers and/or activities. Cantigny, Wheaton. cantigny.org.

SENIORS Bingo – Wednesdays 11 AM. Ages 50+. Register each week to play bingo via Zoom. Lisle Park District. lisleparkdistrict.org.

TOUR Chicago Architecture Center – Let our expertly trained docents guide you through the Chicago you’ve been longing to rediscover. Visit our calendar and select a date to see what tours are available! architecture.org

TOUR Frank Lloyd Wright – Fridays - Sundays. Led by an expert guide, this outdoor walking tour explores the neighborhood around Wright’s Home and Studio. Oak Park. flwright.org.

TOUR Frank Lloyd Wright – Fridays - Sundays. Explore its picturesque historic neighborhoods on a guided bicycle tour of 21 Wright-designed structures. Oak Park. flwright.org.

VIRTUAL Friday Family Flicks – 7/10, 7/17 and 7/24. Enjoy a musical at home performed by Putting on Production cast members. 6:30-7:30 PM. Shows announced at parkfun.com/programs-events/cultural-arts/theater.

VIRTUAL Twinkle Stars Ballet – Wednesdays, 7/8- 29. Every week ballet and tap techniques will be taught, sharpened and practiced. Virtual class link emailed. 4:40 to 5:30 PM. Ages 6-9. Elgin. CityofElgin.org.

VIRTUAL 100-Mile Hiking Club! – Through 8/10. Register, download the mileage log, and receive a t shirt when you reach 100 miles! warrenvilleparks.org.

VIRTUAL Balloon Animal Making Workshop – Through 8/14. A 45-minute virtual balloon animal creation class! This class is an on-demand video. Naperville Park District. Napervilleparks.org.

VIRTUAL Kickboxing – Tuesdays 7/28-8/25. Total body workout for all fitness levels. Live class on Zoom. Ages 15+. 7:05-8 PM. Naperville Park District. Napervilleparks.org.

VIRTUAL Making Magic – Through 8/24. Multiple sessions. Participants will learn to perform several mindboggling tricks using every day household items. All ages. Naperville Park District. Napervilleparks.org.