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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!
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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 Methodist 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 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
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14
FAMILY Children’s Concert – Interactive music. Kids come in PJ’s and bring your favorite stuffed animal. 6:30 – 7:15 PM. Darien Community Park, Darien. darienparks.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 15
FAMILY Movies in the Park – Karate Kid. 8 P.M. Free. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. Wheelingparkdistrict.com
FRIDAY JULY 16
SATURDAY, JULY 17
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
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
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.
SUNDAY, JULY 25
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.
Southern rock and blues. Bring blanket or chair. 6:30 – 8 PM. Darien Community Park, Darien. darienparks.com.
FAMILY Concert in the Park – Rich sounds influenced by the spirit of Santana. 5 PM Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. wheelingparkdistrict.com
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
FAMILY Movies in the Park – Coco. 8 – 9:30 PM. Register for your own socially distant circle for up to 6 people for a flat fee. Central Park Performing Arts Pavilion, Oak Brook. obparks.org
FAMILY Unplug at the Park – Outdoor games and crafts, and a show featuring music and songs. 5 – 7 PM Childerley Park, Wheeling. wheelingparkdistrict.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
ADULTS The BASH at the BIG HOUSE – Live music, food trucks, art demos, tours and Kids Corner. Noon – 11 PM. Old Joliet Prison, Joliet. For tickets visit jolietprison.org
ADULTS Brew Fest – Outdoor craft beer fest featuring unique brews from local and national breweries. 1 – 4:30 PM. Memorial Park, Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com.
FAMILY Concert on the Lawn – On the museum lawn with professional jazz musicians.1 – 1:45 PM or 2:15 – 3 PM. Elmhurst History Museum. Elmhursthistory.org
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
FAMILY Movies in the Park – The Croods 2. 8 – 9:30 PM. Register for socially distant circle for up to 6 people for a flat fee. Central Park Performing Arts Pavilion, Oak Brook. obparks.org
SPORT Links Technology Cup - A day of 18 holes of golf with cart, competition, cash, prizes and great food. 10 AM. Schaumburg Golf Course, Schaumburg. schaumburgparkfoundation.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
BENEFIT Car Show – Evening of live music, grilled food, and the best collection of classic automobiles in the Midwest. 4 – 8 PM. FREE. Village Center at Archer and Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs. willowsprings-il.gov.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
ADULTS Wine Walk – Swirl. Smell. Sip. Repeat. 2 – 8 PM. Downtown Wheaton. downtownwheaton.com.
EXPO Body Mind Spirit – Features performers, psychics, and mediums, alternative health, wellness tools, products, and entertainment. 10 AM – 6 PM. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie. bmse.net.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
FAMILY Drive-In Movie Night – Shrek. Orland
FAMILY-Health Expo– Noon - 4 PM. Free. Citizens Park, Barrington. barringtonchamber.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
FAMILY Concours d’Elegance – Classic car enthusiasts will view a collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles from 10 AM - 4 PM. Third Street, Geneva. genevaconcours.net.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25
CONCERTS Summer Series– Hillbilly Rockstarz, Country cover band. 7 – 8:30 PM. Bring your chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes for a rockin’ night out with your family! Hoosier Grove Park, Streamwood. streamwoodparks.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
STAGE Shakespeare in the Park – Theater event presented by the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton College’s Arena Theater. Free. Memorial Park, Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27
ADULTS Taste of Uncorked – Enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. $15. Advanced registration is required. 6 – 8 PM. Oak Park. pdop.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
ADULTS Vendor Fair – Sip and Shop. 9 AM – 3 PM. FREE entrance and parking. Alpine Valley Resort. Elkhorn, WI. alpinevalleyresort.com.
ART Alley Art Festival – Regional artists and local musicians are part of the activities. Pending. Noon – 5 PM. Water Street Mall, Aurora. auroradowntown.org.
FAMILY First Fridays – Featuring Food Trucks from 5 – 9 PM in August. FREE. Water Street Square, Aurora. auroradowntown.org.
STAGE Shakespeare in the Park – Theater event presented by the Wheaton College’s Arena Theater. Free. Memorial Park, Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com.
OUTDOOR Camping 101 – Learn basic skills to enjoy life outside. Atwood Park, Rockford. 9- 11 AM. Register atwoodpark.org/programs.
ONGOING
CONCERTS Sunset Soiree Concert Series – Thursdays; 7 – 10 PM. Downtown Lemont. 7/15,22,29 and 8/5. lemont.il.us.
CONCERTS Rockin’ Concert Series Thursdays in July; 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Thursdays in July. Bring your own food, beverage and chair. Oak Brook. obparks.org
CONCERTS Summer Concert Series – Sundays; 3 – 5 PM. Cantigny bandshell, Wheaton. Cantigny.org.
CONCERTS Summer Concert Series – Tuesdays thru Aug. 17. Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park. Downers Grove. dgparks.org.
CONCERTS Naper Nights – July 16-17, August 13-14; 5- 10 PM. Naper Settlement, Naperville. napersettlement.org.
CONCERTS Summer Concert Series – Thursdays; 7 PM.. Thru Aug. 10. Circle Park, Bloomingdale. bloomingdaleparks.org.
CONCERTS Summer Concert Series – Mult. dates. 6 – 8 PM. Roselle. For the full schedule visit rparks.org.
CONCERTS Summer Entertainment Series
– Fridays and Saturdays; 6 – 9:30 PM. Memorial Park Bandshell, Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com.
CONCERTS Summer Concert Series – Wednesdays; 7 - 9 PM. 7/14 thru 8/11. Millennium Plaza, Aurora. auroradowntown.org.
CRAFTS Arts & Crafts Show – Juried crafts. Presented by Step by Step Promotions. July 9, 10, 11. $5.00 Admission. Free Parking. Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake. lcfairgrounds.com.
CRAFTS Summer Craft Bash – Featuring over 40 vendors, crafters and artisans of handcrafted goods. Aug. 27- 29. Promenade Bolingbrook. shoppingpromenade.com/events.
EXHIBIT Savage Gardens – Explore the captivating world of carnivorous plants! 6/26 - 11/7. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, Rockford. nicholasconservatory.com/ savagegardens.
EXHIBIT To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with
NASA – Learn about the role the Peanuts characters played in NASA’s Manned Flight Awareness safety program. Thru Aug. 29. Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst. Reservations: elmhursthistory.org.
EXHIBIT Par Excellence Redux – New fully playable artistic mini-golf course designed by artists and architects from the Midwest. Opens July 7. Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst. Reservations: elmhursthistory.org.
EXHIBIT Hello Helios – New outdoor art exhibit: The warming Suns of Chicago’s Greektown. Open thru Spring 2022. Halsted Street from Monroe to Van Buren Streets, Chicago. greektownchicago.org
EXHIBIT “Our Voice is Black History: Past, Pres-
ent, Future,” – Opens 7/ 3 thru Oct.24. Dunn Museum. Libertyville. LCFPD.org/MuseumTickets.
EXHIBIT World of Carnivorous Plants – Large versions of various meat-eating plants, two of which are interactive, and fun for all ages. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Rockford. nicholasconservatory.com.
EXHIBIT Judy Istock Butterfly Haven – Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Re-opening date: July 8th. Chicago. naturemuseum.org.
FAMILY History Workshops – A one-hour time slot for families to learn about various objectives. Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst. For schedule and to register: elmhursthistory.org.
FAMILY Naper Settlement –Explore the exteriors of historic buildings while enjoying a variety of interactive tours. Tues. – Sat.: 10 AM - 4 PM. Sun.: 1 - 4 PM. Naperville. napersettlement.org.
FAMILY Movies at the Museum – Outdoor film series featuring classic and throwback films. Free. Doors open at 7 PM. Thursdays. 7-8/15/22/29. Aurora Regional Fire Museum. auroradowntown.org.
FAMILY Butterfield Neighborhood Gatherings – Gathering out on our lawn to get know our neighbors. Wednesdays. Featuring food trucks, music and more thru Sept. 29. 4:30–7:30 PM. Christ Church Butterfield Campus2S361 Glen Park Road, Lombard. christchurch.us/neighbor.
KIDS Outdoor Art for Kids – Explore and create art outside. July 5, 19, Aug. 2. 9 – 11 AM. The Center. Palos Park. thecenterpalos.org.
SHOP Summer Street Market – Featuring over 60 vendors of fresh fruits, vegetables, decorative objects and more! Family-friendly activities, food and live music. Thursdays thru 8/26. 4:00 – 9:00 PM. Promenade Bolingbrook. shoppingpromenade.com/events.
SHOP Market in the Park – Featuring a variety of vendors including specialty food, food trucks, flowers, handmade crafts and vintage décor. 4 – 8 PM. Thursday thru Aug. 19. Crescent Park Train Station, Orland Park. orlandpark.org/events/market.
SHOP Evening Gourmet Market – Wednesdays July 7 thru Sept. 22nd. 4:30 – 9:30 PM. Highwood. celebratehighwood.org.
SHOP Elgin Farmers Market – Fridays thru Oct. 3 – 7 PM. Spring Street, Elgin. Downtownelgin.com.
SHOW Cruise Nights – Tuesdays. 5 – 8 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Full details at Cantigny.org
SHOW Cruisin on Cass –Mondays. 5 – 9 PM. QBAR parking lot, Darien. Darienchamber.com
SHOW Westmont Cruisin’ Nights –Thursdays. 5 – 9 PM. Downtown Westmont. westmontevents.com
SHOW Bluesmobile Cruise Nights –Saturdays 3-9 PM. Emerson St. and Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect. mplions.org.
SHOW Lemont Legends Cruise Nights – Wednesdays 6 – 9PM. Historic downtown Lemont. Lemont. lemontchamber.com
SPORT Rosemont’s Chicago Dogs – Season-long daily specials for home baseball games at Impact Field in Rosemont. For more information TheChicagoDogs.com.
SPORT Kane County Cougars – Family-friendly fun at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva with theme nights, post-game fireworks at select games and more! For more information visit kccougars.com.
SPORT Schaumburg Boomers – Be part of the family friendly fun at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg with activities before, during and after homestand games! For more information visit boomersbaseball.com.
SPORT Race to Mackinac – The oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world. Starts Fri., July 16. Chicago’s Navy Pier on Lake Michigan and finishes Sat. July, 17 at Mackinac Island, Mich. on Lake Huron. cycracetomackinac.com.
TOUR Frank Lloyd Wright – Combine a guided tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio with an outdoor self-guided walking tour. Oak Park. For dates and times. flwright.org.
STAGE Nunsense – The Hemmen’s Cultural Center presents outdoor show at Wing Park Band Shell in Elgin, 7:30 PM July 9, 10, 16, 17 with 3:00 PM matinees on July 11 and 18. Ticket info: hemmens.org.
STAGE First Folio Bedtime Tales – Through July 15, First Folio Theatre presents bedtime tales chosen specifically with your little ones in mind, For ages 2+. Online. firstfolio.org/?production=first-folio-b
