PRESERVING THE DREAM

CHICAGOLAND’S LARGEST AVIATION MUSEUM

It is our mission to chronicle and preserve the critical role aviation has played throughout history and share this valuable information to the public through our unique exhibits and educational programs. Our collection includes aircraft, engines, uniforms and other aviation memorabilia from the 1930s to the present time. (630)466-0888

Explore up close the history of military aviation from the 1930’s to the present. Our outdoor airpark is the home to eleven aircraft including veterans of Vietnam and the Gulf War. The indoor exhibits include aviation memorabilia including aircraft engines, historical displays and a full-size interactive mockup of an Airbus A320 cockpit. A gift shop is on the premises. The museum is open Saturday & Sunday from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Located at 44W546 W. US Rt. 30 Sugar Grove, just west of the Aurora Airport entrance. For more information, please call 630 466 0888 or visit www.air classicsmuseum.org.

Visit Kenosha

Plan a getaway to Kenosha, WI. You’ll find world-class museums to explore, and at least a half dozen places to create your own art as a family. Fresh air and fun go hand-in-hand with miles of hiking trails, bike paths, disk and traditional golf courses, baseball games and more! Enjoy adventure be yond the expected north of the border. For more info and to plan your trip, go to www. visitkenosha.com

Summer in Naperville

Explore Naperville for incredible events, summer fun and mouth-watering dining! Discover talented artists at the Fine Art Festival or live music at Naper Nights. Enjoy the best of summer at our Classic Car Show, Ale Fest, Kite Festival, farmers markets or by simply dining alfresco. Get active hiking, biking, kayaking, or paddle boating. So many choices! See www. VisitNaperville.com for event and attraction details, www.DineNaperville.com to explore our 300+ restaurants, or call the Naperville CVB at 630-305-7791.

The 2023 Video Game Summit

Save the Date: July 8

80+ booths of classic and modern video game dealers as well-known people in the video game business like Q*bert Designer,’ Jeff Lee and Artist of Mortal Kombat, Paul Niemeyer. Plus, Arcades from Galloping Ghost Arcade. The Video Game Summit will be held at the McCook Athletic and Exposition at 4750 S. Vernon Avenue, McCook.IL 60525 on July 8th from10am to 5pm. Admission $10.00. www. videogamesummit.net

Pirates’ Cove Children’s Theme Park

Elk Grove Park District

Pirates’ Cove stimulates the imagination of children as they explore the attractions. A pirate ship is the centerpiece of the park, along with a merry-go-round, carousel and the Soarin’ Schooner ride. There’s a train ride, paddle boats, a plunge slide and more. Pirates’ Cove is open daily from June 3 to August 13 from 9am-2pm. It is always best to call ahead to make sure the Park is open; we do close for extreme weather conditions since we are an outdoor play space. The park serves ages one to nine, the admission charge is only $15 for children. Adults are always free. Visitors are welcome to bring their own food. It’s a great deal for the whole family. 901 Leicester Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. 847-439-COVE. www.elkgroveparks.org (See our ad on p. 24.)

Discover a calendar of Chicago area festivals and street fairs for May and June. Find details on each one including what to expect when you attend. These festivals are the best way to celebrate the season! Check back in the next 2 issues for more!

May

Chicago Critics Film Festival – 5/5-11. Acclaimed films plus appearances by directors and stars. Music Box Theatre, Chicago. chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com

Wine on the Fox Fest – 5/6-7. Entertainment, food and premier wine tasting. Hudson Crossing Park, Oswego. gooswego.org.

Tulip Time Festival – 5/6-14. Hundreds of tulips, entertainment, events and activities. Holland, MI tuliptime.com

North Shore Jazz and Music Festival – 5/7. Carnival games, cake walk, food trucks. MYAC Center. Highwood. Mya.org

Buffalo Creek Brewing Maifest – 5/12-13. Spring’s answer to Oktoberfest. Buffalocreekbrewing.com

Aurora Greenfest – 5/13. 10AM-4PM. Learn about being green and living sustainably. Aurora. Auroragreenfest. com

Spring Fun Fest – 5/13. Outdoor family activities, bounce houses, petting zoo and live entertainment. Rosemont. Parkwaybankpark.com

Chocolate Festival – 5/19-21. Chocolate vendors, live music, children’s activities and roaming performers. Downtown Long Grove. longgrove.org

Aurora Greek Fest – 5/19-21. Greek food and culture celebration. St. Athanosios Greek Orthodox Church. Auroragreekfest.com

Blooming Fest | May 20 9AM-3PM. Downtown garden festival includes West Chicago Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale along with over 50 gardens, craft vendors, kidZone, live music, food vendors and more! Downtown West Chicago. www.westchicago.org/Blooming-fest

What’s Blooming on Harrison - 5/20. Art fair, children’s carnival, music, food, beer garden and more. Oak Park. Oakparkdistrict.com

Abbey Farms Summer and Honey Festival – 5/20 10AM-3PM. Celebrate honey and bees and all they do for us. Vendor fair, special food items for the day and limited park attractions. Aurora. abbeyfarms.org

Skokie Festival of Cultures – 5/20-21. Cultural booths, folk music, dance, arts and crafts. Oakton Park, Skokie. skokieculturefest.org

Northbrook Art in the Park – 5/20-21. 85 artists in many mediums, music, food, youth art activities. Northbrook. Amdurproductions.com

Renegade Craft Spring Fair – 5/20-21. Shop 225+ artists. Andersonville. Renegadecraft.com

Food Truck Festival – 5/26. 4-9PM. Live music and entertainment. Lake County Fairgrounds. Grayslake. Lcfairgrounds.com

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest – 5/27-28. Local tribute bands, family entertainment, arts and crafts vendors. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. chicagoevents.com

Prairie Arts Festival – 5/27-28. Fine art show, entertainment and kids’ activities. Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg. villageofschaumburg.com

June

Rose Festival – 6/1-4. Rose parade, rides, concessions, and games. Roselle. Roselle.il.us

Maifest – 6/1-4. German food, music and maypole dance. Lincoln Square, Chicago. mayfestchicago.com

Cream of Wheaton Festival – 6/1-4. Arts and crafts fair, carnival, Cosley Zoo and food vendors. Wheaton.

Wheatonparkdistrict.com

New Orleans North – 6/2. New Orleans comes to downtown Joliet, music, local artists, food and performers. Joliet. Facebook.com/neworleansnorth

57th Street Art Fair – 6/3-2. 57th Street, Hyde Park. 57thstreetartfair.org

Lincoln Park Greek Fest – 6/2-4. Authentic Greek cuisine, dance performances, artisans, kids’ activities and more. Chicago. Chicagoevents.com

Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Festival – 6/3-5. Tasting from local wineries and artisan market. Pickusottawail.com

Lincoln Park Wine Fest – 6/3-5. More than 80 varietals, food/wine pairings, artists and dancing. Jonquil Park, Chicago. chicagoevents.com.

Rosemont Uncorked Wine Festival – 6/3-3. 18 wineries, live music and more. Rosemontuncorked.com

Chicago Gospel Music Festival – 6/3. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park. Cityofchicago.org

Cavalcade of Planes – 6/3-4. Warbirds on display and flying, food vendors, airplane and helicopter rides. Bolingbrook. Cavalcadeofplanes.com

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival – 6/3-4. 130 juried artists, food and kids’ activities. Downtown Hinsdale. hinsdalechamber.com

Strawberry Jazz Festival – 6/5. 11AM-4PM. Art, Handmade Crafts, Live Entertainment, Food Trucks, Kid Zone. Bradley. CommunityArtsCouncil.org

Franklin Park Fest – 6/8-11. Daily carnival, live music, food vendors and more. Franklin Park. Villageoffranklinpark.com

Old Canal Days – 6/8-11. Arts, crafts, carnival, entertainment, food, beer and wine tent. Downtown Lockport. oldcanaldays.com

Mundelein Craft Beer Festival – 6/10. Featuring over 40 craft beer vendors, music, food and more. Mundelein. Mundelein.org

Warrenville Multicultural Festival – 6/10. Community get together with performing arts, and food trucks. 12-6PM. Warrenville. warrenvilleparks.org/event/ warrenville-multicultural-festival

Global Arts Festival – 6/10-11. Multicultural music, art, crafts, dance and kids’ activities. Jim Jenson Pavillion, Bartlett. artsinbartlett.org

Family Pride Festival – 6/10. Pet parade, kids show, drag shoe, food trucks and artisan booths. Washington Park. Ottawa. Pickusottawail.com

Old Town Art Fair – 6/10-11. Artists, urban garden walk, music and kids’ activities. Old Town Triangle Historic District, Chicago. oldtownartfair.org

Grayslake Arts Festival and Wine Tasting – 6/10. Whitney Street, Municipal Parking Lot. Grayslake. Grayslakevillagecenter.com

Wells Street Art Festival – 6/10-11. Six-block art fair with music and kids’ play area. Old Town, Chicago. wellsstreetartfest.us

Riverside Arts Weekend – 6/10-11. Juried artists, fashion show, live entertainment, kids’ activities. Guthrie

Park, Riverside. Riversideartsweekend.wordpress.com

Aurora Pride Festival and Parade – 6/11. Updates coming soon. Aurora. Aurorapride.org

Lion’s Club Carnival – 6/14. Downtown Ottawa. No advance wristbands or tickets sales this year. 4-10PM. Ottawa. Pickusottawail.com

PrairieFest | June 15 – 18

Children’s activities, concerts, carnival rides, pony rides, business expo, and food vendors. Free admission and parking. As seen on Food Network. Oswego. www.prairiefest.com

Libertyville Days Festival – 6/15-18. Carnival rides, arts, crafts, music and parade. Downtown Libertyville. visitlakecounty.org

Woodridge Jubilee – 6/16-6/19. Carnival rides, food, entertainment, bingo. Woodridge. Woodridgeparks.org

Blues on Fox Festival – 6/16-17. Fresh lineup of blues legends and rising talents at Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge in downtown Aurora. Riveredgeaurora.com

Scottish Festival and Highland Games – 6/16-17. Traditional Scottish games, exhibits, music and food. Hamilton Lakes, Itasca. scottishfestivalchicago.org

Minooka Summerfest – 6/16-17. Family friendly activities. Minooka. Minookalionsclub.com

Taste of Des Plaines – 6/16-17. Live entertainment, inflatable games, kids’ activities, beer tents and food vendors. Des Plaines. Desplaines.org

Art Fest Artists of the Wall – 6/17-18. 10AM-5PM. Painting spaces available for purchase. Stay to enjoy Loyola

Park. Rogers Park. Rpba.org

Solstice Hop & Vine Fest – 6/17. Entertainment, food, wine and beer. Ages 21+. The Sports Center, Schaumburg. schaumburgparkfoundation.org

Folk Fest – 6/10. Music, games, food vendors. Cantigny. Wheaton. Rside.org/event

Winnetka Music Festival – 6/16-17. Live music, food trucks, beer and wine. Winnetka. Winnetkamusicfestival.com

Chicago Pride Fest – 6/17–18. Legendary two-day street festival all about LGBTQ+ life, culture and community. Chicago. chicagoevents.com

Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival – 6/17. Community choir, vendors and parade. Flossmoor. Youmatter2. org

Swedish Days Festival – 6/21-25. Entertainment, carnival rides, kids’ activities. Geneva. genevachamber.com

Rotary GroveFest | June 22nd – 25th

Downtown Downers Grove

Live Music, Unlimited Rides, Food/Biz Expo Beer Garden / Entertainment Area / Car Show Instagram: DGRotary www.RotaryGroveFest.com

Wauconda Fest – 6/22-25. Carnival rides, wine tasting, car show. Main St., Wauconda. waucondaparks.org

Homer Community Festival – 6/22-25. Carnival, live music, parade and fireworks. Heritage Park, Homer Glen. homerfest.com

Strawberry Fest – 6/23-25. Unique, strawberry-centric food, pie eating contents, carnival rides and entertainment. Downtown Long Grove. longgrove.org

Taste of Joliet – 6/23-25. Food vendors, carnival rides, kids’ zone and entertainment. Joliet Memorial Stadium. Tasteofjoliet.com

Pride in the Park – 6/23-24. National and local music acts celebrating the LGBT community. Grant Park, Chicago. chicagoevents.com

Richardson Farm Craft Beer Festival – 6/24. Live music, food trucks, yard games. 21+. Spring Grove. Richardsonadventurefarm.com

Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic & Fireworks - 6/24. 3-10PM. Family fun, live music, kids’ rides and activities, local food vendors and firework display! glpd.com/events

Family Pride – 6/25. 12-10PM. Block party in the Jarvis Alfresco outdoor area. Rogers Park. Rpba.org

The Dole’s Lakeside Festival – 6/29-7/2. Live music, food, carnival rides, games, kids’ activities. Dole Mansion. Thedole.org

Arlington Heights Frontier Days Festival June 30 – July 4 www.frontierdays.org

FREE ADMISSION, FREE Music Entertainment, Carnival Rides, 4th of July Parade, Food, Beer, Wine, Bingo, Family Activities, Pony Rides, 3v3 Soccer, Stampede Run 5K/10K, & more! Recreation Park, Arlington Heights. (See our ad on Page 3.)

Palatine Hometown Fest – 6/30-7/4. Live bands, food vendors, carnival, craft fair. Palatine. Palatinejaycees.org Naperville Salute – 6/30-7/3. Live music, food, beer and family fun. Naperville. Napervillesalute.org

Family Aquatic Center

WHEELING PARK DISTRICT

Beat the heat this summer at the Family Aquatic Center. Located at 105 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL, this aquatic center has a variety of fun activities for people of all ages, including water slides, a zero-depth main pool with lap lanes, diving boards, water basketball, an aquatic activity pad, a toddler slide with a play area, and a sand area with volleyball courts. The facility also contains a concession stand with a picnic area, and sun loungers surrounding the pool. For a complete listing of membership passes, special events, and activities at the Family Aquatic Center, visit https://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com/ family-aquatic-center/

Family Aquatic Center

Summer Family Pool Pass 2023. Enjoy the summer splashing in our pools! The Summer Family Aquatic Center Pool Pass allows your family access to our Family Aquatic Center from May 27 through October 1*. This includes unlimited visits to our indoor Lap and Leisure Pools and Splash Island outdoor facility (weather permitting). Fees: Summer Family Pool Pass: $375. Summer Family Pool Pass In-District Discount: $300 ($75 off). Seasonal memberships: www.ob-

Community Pool

VILLAGE OF HINSDALE PARKS & RECREATION

This summer, beat the heat and have a blast at the Village of Hinsdale Community Pool. Featuring a 50-meter pool with 25-meter L shape, zero-depth walk in wading pool with play features, a diving well with drop slide, two 1M diving boards and a 3M diving board. Passes are affordable and offer great value for families and individuals. Also available are 10 visit passes and Neighborly Rates! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make memories and stay cool this summer. For more information, visit www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr and follow @HinsdaleParks for updates and events. Get your pass today!

Rainbow Falls Waterpark

Cool off at Rainbow Falls Waterpark and enjoy the excitement of this tropical paradise with a variety of attractions, parties and more waiting for the entire family. Attractions include: Zero-depth pool, leisure pool, lazy river, vortex pool, body & tube slides, diving board, three-story fun house, tot pool, picnic areas and concessions. Have a rockin’ party here! Open Daily through June 3 - August 13. Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-8pm, Sat. 11:30am-8pm, Sun. 11:30am-6pm. Post Season: Aug 19 & 20, Aug 26 & 27, Sep. 2-4, 11:30am-5pm Admission: $18 per person. Tots under 2 years are free. Located at 200 Rev. Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. 847-228-2860. www.elkgroveparks.org. Please Park at 180 Lions Dr. Season Passes are available and Discounted Admission after 4pm.

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Arlington Heights Park District Indoor and Outdoor Pools

Dive into summer with Arlington Heights Park District! Check out our latest indoor and outdoor pool schedule and aquatic programs including swim lessons, open swim, water exercise and much more!

Swim all summer long at five outdoor pools and ARC (Arlington Ridge Center). For more information, call 847.577.3000 or visit www.ahpd.org/programs/summer-2023-pool-information or @ahparkdistrict on Facebook and Instagram.

Bensenville Water Park and Splash Pad

BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT

Dive into summer at the Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad! Season passes are on sale now at the Bensenville Park District, 1000 W. Wood Street, Bensenville. Swim lessons for children of all ages and skill levels are also available through the park district. The water fun begins Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, and continues through Sunday, August 13. Open noon7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and noon-5 p.m. on holidays. www.BvilleParks.org/WaterPark. (See our ad on p. 7.)