great events
May & June
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 July/ August issue is Friday, June11.
MAY SATURDAY, MAY 1 BENEFIT Virtual Diamond Anniversary Ball
– Online gala and fundraiser for GI Research Foundation. 6 PM. Free to attend, but donations are appreciated. giresearchfoundation.org. KIDS Harry Potter Day – A wizardly afternoon making crafts and playing themed games for ages 6-12 yrs. 1-3 PM. Fee. Heritage Park, Wheeling. wheelingparkdistrict.com. KIDS Everything on Wheels – Explore a variety of vehicles on display for kids to climb on, explore, honk horns and learn about. All ages. 10 AM-1 PM. Old Quarry School Parking Lot, Lemont. Free. lemontparkdistrict.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 2 VOLUNTEER Clean Up – Help to keep The Forge public trails clean and free of a trash. 9 – 11 AM. The FORGE: Lemont Quarries. Main St., Lemont. forgeparks.com
SATURDAY, MAY 8 ADULTS Craft Brew Tap Take Over – Pre-register
to enjoy tastings of select brews , music, games, food. Fee $15, must be 21+. White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville. Register bvilleparks.org. ADULTS Barrington Wine Walk – Enjoy a “Sipping Saturday” while visiting many unique stores. 2– 6:00 PM. Downtown Barrington. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance online at barringtonchamber.com ART Maker’s Open House – See beautiful gardens and grounds, historic building architecture and interiors. 10 AM. – Noon. Arlington Heights Historical Museum. Register. ahmuseum.org. ART Drawing Together: As Community, As Friends – Create positive, uplifting, and inspiring images using sidewalk chalk at the facility or draw at home – on sidewalks and driveways. The Art Center Highland Park. theartcenterhp.org. LECTURE Alchemy and the Origins of Chemistry – Explore the world of alchemy from a historical sci38 great events
ence perspective. 10:30 AM. Lizzadro Museum. 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook. Register. lizzadromuseum.org. NATURE Breakfast with the Birds – Early morning walk to look for colorful migratory birds such as warblers and orioles. 7AM to 3PM. Spring Valley Nature Center, Schaumburg. Register. Parkfun.com SHOP Bloomin’ on Canal – Celebrate Moms in a fun and floral way. Floral windows and decor, a free floral photo op, fresh floral bouquets, individually wrapped cookies, coupons, gifts, and more. 9 AM - 4 PM. Downtown Lemont. lemontdowntown.com VOLUNTEER Clean Up – Help to keep The Forge public trails clean and free of a trash. 9 – 11 AM. The FORGE: Lemont Quarries. Main St., Lemont. forgeparks.com
SUNDAY, MAY 9 HISTORY Virtual Lecture: The Codebreaker and the POW –Gripping family saga recounts the heroic work of military and civilian codebreakers of WW11. Register. Naper Settlement. napersettlement.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 14 CONCERT Virtual Spring Concert – The Glen
Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale will present “The Season of Hope.” 4 PM. GEWC YouTube channel. More info at gewchorale.org. HISTORY White Glove Tour – Behind the scenes look at some of the 50,000 artifacts in museum’s collections. 6- 7:30 PM. Arlington Heights Historical Museum. Register. ahmuseum.org. NATURE Wildflower Walk – Join a naturalist to view many wildflowers. Ages 16 and up. 10 – 11:30 AM. napervilleparks.org. SALE Spring Flower and Plant Sale – Annuals in pots and flats , premium hanging baskets , specialty annuals, grasses and more. 9 AM-5 PM. Bloomingdale Park District Maintenance Building, 259 Springfield. bloomingdalegardenclub.org
SATURDAY, MAY 15 SALE Spring Flower and Plant Sale – Annuals
in pots and flats, premium hanging baskets, grasses and more. 9 AM-5 PM. Bloomingdale Park District Maintenance Building, 259 Springfield. bloomingdalegardenclub.org. NATURE Free Wood Chips – pick up free wood chips while supplies last. 8 am – 1 pm. Blackwell Forest Preserve, 29W220 Mack Road in West Chicago. VETERANS Armed Forces Day – Picnic celebration featuring brats and beer. Free for active and retired Military. Noon – 2 PM. Register.. Legion Park, 111 Main St., Lemont. lemontparkdistrict.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 16 FAMILY Spring Fest – Food, jewelry, pottery, suburban family | subfam.com
art, health products, books and more.9 AM. Lithuanian World Center Picnic Grounds, Lemont. lcenter.org/ events/spring-fest
MONDAY, MAY 16 NATURE Spring Bird Walk – Get to know nearby
nature with Barrington area naturalist. Bring binoculars. 7:30 AM. Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills. Register 312-450-8206.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 VIRTUAL Believe and Achieve Awards – A cel-
ebration of greatness. SEASPAR (the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation) will host its 11th annual Believe and Achieve awards night virtually. Viewing party available for participants. 7PM. Free on Youtube, Facebook, and on SEASPAR.org.
THURSDAY, MAY 20 KIDS Lilo and Stitch's Luau – Dress up in Hawaiian
attire, play games and create sea treasures. 6PM to 7:15PM. Ages 3 and up. Community Recreation Center, 505 N Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg. Parkfun.com
SATURDAY, MAY 22 ADULTS Wine Walk – Sip, stroll, and shop through-
out Historic Brick Street in Downtown Delavan, WI. 3:30 7:30 PM. Reserve at VisitDelavan.com. DOGS Summer Bark-B-Q – Enjoy summer fun with your favorite four-legged friend at the Bark Park! Registration includes picnic lunch, games and treats for dogs. 12 – 12:45pm. Carol Stream. csparks.org KIDS Reading the Rocks – Interpretive in-person program outdoors in the rock garden with Geologist. Explore inside the Museum and take the scavenger hunt quiz. Ages 6 and up. 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Lizzadro Museum, Oak Brook. Register lizzadromuseum.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 23 BOATING Canoe and Kayak Marathon – The 64th Annual Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon includes an 18.5-mile marathon along the scenic Des Plaines River. Heats beginning at 8 AM. Libertyville. Register: canoemarathon.com. CRAFTS Summer Kick Off Craft Fair – Find great homemade décor, treats, accessories, and more. Register. Free. Hoffman Estates Park District. heparks.org. FAMILY Kids in Flight – Kids crafts, vendors, fun and food! Special Kite candy drops throughout the day. 11 AM - 4 PM. Heritage Harbor of Ottawa. pickusottawail.com
FRIDAY, MAY 28 CHARITY Food for Health Golf Outing – ShotMay/June 2021
