great events
July & August
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 that you would like included in the calendar section, please send an e-mail to mail@subfam.com. Deadline for inclusion in the September/ October issue is Friday, August 13.
JULY THURSDAY, JULY 1 ADULTS A Walk in the Park Wine Tour – Enjoy a
summer guided wine tour of Central Park. 5PM. Summer concert at 7 PM. Local restaurants onsite. Central Park, Oak Brook. Pre-registration required. Obparks.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 3 FAMILIES Independence Day Extravaganza –
Live music, children’s activities, food and music. 5 – 10 PM. Centennial Park, Lemont. Lemont.il.us. FAMILIES “American Salute” – Lake County Symphony Orchestra presents free concert. 3-6 PM. Outside at Buffalo Creek Brewing, Long Grove. buffalocreekbrewing.com
SUNDAY, JULY 4
Happy Independence Day!
THURSDAY, JULY 8 CONCERT Music in the Park – Free concert by
ARRA playing 80’s and 90’s rock. 7pm - 9pm Sunshine Park, 220 Sunrise Ave, Willowbrook.tri-stateparkdistrict.kk5.org
FRIDAY, JULY 9 CONCERT In the Park – Grab a blanket and lawn
chair for a concert under the stars. 7 P.M. Free. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Wheelingparkdistrict.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 10 CHARITY Garden Walk – First United Method-
ist Church of Downers Grove in Partnership with Bridge Communities present a lovely day of viewing beautiful village gardens. 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Downers Grove. Tickets: DGFUMC.ORG/Gardenwalk. FAMILIES Eco Day – Nature-based, educational way to learn more about Mother Nature with activities. 9 AM – 12 PM. Breiter Palm, Bensenville. bvilleparks.org/ecodays FAMILIES Garden Walk – Tour several beautiful backyard gardens located in the Village of Roselle. 9 AM – 2 38 great events
PM. Roselle rparks.org/event/garden-walk. SENIORS Picnic in the Park – Sandwiches, snacks, giveaways and yard games. – 11 AM – Noon. Roselle. rparks.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 11 CONCERT In the Park – Bring a blanket or lawn chair for an ABBA evening. 5 P.M. Free. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Wheelingparkdistrict.com
FRIDAY, JULY 23 ADULTS Taste of Uncorked – Enjoy an evening of
music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. $15. Admission includes two drink tickets. Advanced registration is required. 6 – 8 PM. Oak Park. pdop.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 24 ART Geneva Arts Fair – View and shop for juried
Kids come in PJ’s and bring your favorite stuffed animal. 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Darien Community Park, Darien. darienparks.com.
artwork on exhibit. Free. Third Street, Geneva. genevachamber.com. FAMILY Blooms and Blues – Featuring local musical talent, BTB Wines and Matt’s BBQ. 2 – 8:30 PM. Lemont Township Community Center, Lemont. Tickets: lemontjuniorwomansclub.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 15 FAMILY Movies in the Park – Karate Kid. 8 P.M.
SUNDAY, JULY 25 ART Geneva Arts Fair –View and shop for juried artwork
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 FAMILY Children’s Concert – Interactive music.
Free. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Wheelingparkdistrict.com
FRIDAY JULY 16 CONCERT Naper Nights – Features cold drinks, great food and fabulous music. 5- 10 PM. Naper Settlement, Naperville. For tickets visit: napersettlement.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 17 CONCERT Naper Nights – Features cold drinks,
great food and fabulous music. 5- 10 PM. Naper Settlement, Naperville. For tickets visit: napersettlement.org. FAMILY Lunar Cartooners Workshop – Learn to draw space creatures, aliens and more. 1:30 – 2:30 PM or 3 – 4PM. Elmhurst History Museum. Elmhursthistory.org OUTDOOR Nature Programs – Hands-on observation about creatures that live in the Kishwaukee River. Atwood Park, Rockford. 9- 11 AM. Register atwoodpark.org/programs.
SUNDAY, JULY 18 CONCERT In the Park – Bring a blanket or lawn
chair for a rockin’ good time. 5 P.M. Free. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Wheelingparkdistrict.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 CONCERT Summer in the Parks – The Music of
Rodgers & Hammerstein. Presented by Brightside Theatre. July 21 at 7:00 PM. FREE. Wagner Family Pavilion, Naperville. brightsidetheatre.com. FAMILY Car Show - The classic car show features vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles in downtown Libertyville. Food and entertainment, too. 6-9 PM. mainstreetlibertyville.org. suburban family | subfam.com
on exhibit. Free. Third Street, Geneva. genevachamber.com. CONCERT In the Park – Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a fun evening with the ‘50s and ‘60s dance hits .5 P.M. Free. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Wheelingparkdistrict.com
WEDSDAY, JULY 28 CONCERTS Summer Series– Final Say cover band.
7 – 8:30 PM. Bring your chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes for a rockin’ night out. Hoosier Grove Park, Streamwood. streamwoodparks.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 29 FAMILY Movies in the Park – The Sandlot. Begins
at dusk. Bring blanket or chair. Hinsbrook Park, Darien. darienparks.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 30 FAMILY Bat Walk and Talk – Walk through the sanctuary to look and learn about winged nighttime creatures. 7:30 PM. Heritage Woodlalnd Santurary, Lemont. Lemontlibrary.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 31 FAMILY Drive-In Movie Night – Honey I Shrunk the Kids. Orland Park Health and Fitness Center Parking Lot. Begins at dusk. Register. orlandpark.org/events/drive_in_ movie_nights.
AUGUST SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 FAMILY Concert in the Park – Cadillac Groove. July/August 2021
