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hh, fall! Hopefully it means a break from oppressive summer heat, and it definitely means fun times are ahead. Fall might find us grabbing my mom and heading to a local pumpkin patch. Another weekend we might be sampling banana-flavored milk at our nearby dairy farm. Below are 10 ideas for fall traditions to start with your own family. Pick and choose a few each year … or try to sneak them all in! 1. Go natural. A nature center is a great way to spend a cool fall day or evening. Many have walking or hiking trails nearby, so you get not only memories and education but also exercise. Some have night hikes and other fun programs for the kids where they can see animals like owls, snakes and bats up close. Head to the Internet to find a nature center local to you. 2. Animal instinct. Fall is a great time to head to the zoo because the animals are more likely to be outside due to the break from the heat. Pack your lunch and a camera and make it a day! 6 seasons
3. Go to market. Many cities have outdoor markets with fresh fruit, veggies, flowers and other fun items (pumpkins and gourds!) local farmers bring in to sell. A farmer’s market is a cool way to spend a Saturday morning before heading out to another fall activity. 4. An apple a day. Head to a local apple orchard for some picking, and then make simple cobbler, pie, applesauce, cinnamon apples and more. PickYourOwn.org has by state (even by country!) listings for just about every U-Pick orchard fruit you can think of! Then fire up your computer and go to www.allrecipes.com to find unique and traditional recipes for any fruit dish you can think of. 5. Go milk a cow. My kids still talk about the time we went to a local dairy farm for a fall field trip.They got to see how cows are milked by machines, how they are cleaned, how milk is processed and – the best part – they got to sample different flavors of milk. I don’t have a cool website for you here, folks.You’ll just have to Google “dairy farms” then your city, then find out from there if they give tours. 6. Go find it … the old fashioned way. Have some of your kid’s friends over for a scavenger hunt, assign them to teams and give them a list of things you want them to go find. The team that comes back with all the items on the list first is the winner. For fun fall scavsuburban family | subfam.com
enger hunt ideas for kids of all ages, click on www.partyjoys.com/articles/scavenger-huntfor-kids.html. 7. Go find it … using technology. According to the website www.Geocaching. com, “geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online.” On this site parents and kids can search for caches in their area then go hunt them down.When you find the cache, you sign a logbook, and sometimes there’s a small prize for you to take (but you must also leave something behind!). 8. Leaf it to the kids. Rake up the leaves and jump in them. Take lots of pictures and video! When you’re done, hunt down some favorite leaves in different colors and make a leaf collage. Glue leaves to a piece of construction paper and paint designs on them. 9. Light up the night. Get a bunch of families together from school, church or the neighborhood for a game of flashlight tag in a park. Check out https://considerable.com/flashlighttag/ for the rules. 10. Patch things up. Meet up with some friends at a pumpkin patch to hunt for pumpkins and funky gourds in colors like salmon and white. September/October 2018
Harvest a cornucopia of family fun! Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Rides, Music & More!
Fridays-Sundays September 28–October 28 & Monday, October 8 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Fridays & Sundays 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturdays Free admission! lpzoo.org/fallfest Proceeds from this event help keep Lincoln Park Zoo free and open to all.
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s fall fever heating up in your household? Fortunately, autumn days lend themselves perfectly to many fun activities to do. We’ve found plenty, so read on to discover how make your autumn awesome!
Abbey Farms
Celebrate Fall at Abbey Farms Pumpkin Daze and create memories for families and friends of all ages. Abbey Farms specializes in acre after acre of fun, outdoor activities that let you disconnect from the digital world. Explore Kane County’s largest corn maze, our weekend petting zoo, take a turn in a human hamster ball, relax on a hayride -- or have fun on the megadrop slide, pedal go-carts or childrens’ ziplines. Parents might enjoy the weekend craft beer & wine tent, and everyone loves our fresh-made donuts available daily! Pick-a-pumpkin before leaving, or shop at our Farmstead Emporium. Join us Sept. 22 - Oct. 28! It’s a great day for family fun at Abbey Farms’ Pumpkin Daze! [See our ad on the Back Cover.]
Goodwill
Goodwill is your HALLOWEEN HEADQUARTERS! Look no further than your nearest Goodwill Store to find that unique and creative Halloween outfit and accessories guaranteed to make you the hit of the party! Goodwill it is a DIY’s dream and the best part is no one will have exactly the same costume! Visit Amazing8 out & about
Goodwill.com for your own, personal amazing look! Trick or Treat never looked so good! [See our ad on the Inside Front Cover.]
Kohl Children’s Museum
Seventeen interactive hands-on exhibits to spark curiosity and inspire a love of learning for children ages birth to 8. Starting September 25, walk into your favorite children’s books in Storyland, featuring Peter Rabbit, The Snowy Day, Abuela, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and more! September and October offer our lightest traffic - come see for yourself why we’re The Place Where Awesome Lives! 2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview. 847-8326600. kcmgc.org [See our ad on Page 3.]
Apple Holler
Pick your own memories at Apple Holler orchard and family farm with a farm to table restaurant, bakery, gift shop, offering pick your own apples, peaches, pears and pumpkins. Visitors will enjoy four seasons of family fun and activities including; orchard and farm tours, children’s shows, school field trips, hayrides, sleigh rides, barnyard animals and outdoor play areas. Apple Holler is located between Racine and Kenosha, WI at Exit #339 Hwy E off I-94 (5006 S. Sylvania Ave. Sturtevant,WI 53177) Call (262) 884-7100, or visit www.appleholler.com, for further information. [See our ad on Page 5.]
Lincoln Park Zoo
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a corn maze, corn pool, hay mountain, giant fun slide, Ferris wheel, and inflatable obstacle course. The autumn-themed activities also include animal chats, musical entertainment, a pumpkin patch, professional pumpkin carvers, and fall-themed enrichment for the animals! Open Fridays–Sundays, September 28–October 28, and Monday, October 8; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturdays. www.lpzoo.org/fallfest
Chicago Steel
Join the Chicago Steel Hockey Team for fastpaced family fun at the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva and see the future stars of college and pro hockey! Enjoy exciting promotions and theme nights for all ages. Tickets start at just $10 and sit right on the glass for only $20. Plus, parking is always free! It’s affordable family fun September through May. Check out the full promotional schedule and purchase tickets at ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.
Vintage Illinois Wine Festival
On September 15 -16, 2018 in Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, Illinois, Illinois Grape Growers & Vintner’s Alliance will host 25 Illinois wineries and food vendors to celebrate Vintage Illinois Wine Festival celebrating Illinois’ Bicentennial. Last year we had over 6,000 guests attend this great event. While guests drink award-winning wine, live music, good food and celebrate in the company of friends, they are sure to have a good time.Visit www.vintageillinois.com or call 217-726-8518. September/October 2018
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Santa’s Village Azoosment Park
The 2018 Season at Santa’s Village promises something for everyone! From the moment you pass through the front gates, it is apparent that Santa’s Village is a special place for creating memories. With 23 rides, attractions, animals, shows, games, and all your favorite fun foods your bound to have a magical time. From Picnics to Parties, toddlers to tweens, and thrill seekers to party goers … Santa’s Village is the perfect place for a day of play for your next family or group outing.Visit Santasvillagedundee.com for further details. Located at 601 E. Dundee Ave., East Dundee.
Fort Massac Encampment
Come to Metropolis, IL for the 45th Annual Fort Massac Encampment held at Fort Massac State Park, Illinois’ First State Park. This unique event is one of the largest in Illinois. There are military camps and demonstrations by authentically uniformed troops, merchants and crafts people in the fashion of the time, children’s activities, live music, and a tempting assortment of period authentic food. Experience History Come to Life, in The Park, October 20th & 21st in Metropolis, IL. www. metropolistourism/events/encampment
63rd Park Forest Art Fair
One of Chicagoland’s treasures, the Park Forest Art Fair, will be held September 15 and 16 from 10 until 5, on the Village Green. The fair features artists exhibiting in a variety of media from painting, printmaking and photography to sculpture, woodworking, glass and jewelry. The fair is family friendly with “kids art alley” offering crafts projects and an art contest. On Saturday, the village hosts a music fest. On Sunday, folk artists “Patchouli” will perform. For info: http://www.tallgrassarts.org or call 708-748-3377.
Naper Settlement
Naper Settlement is gearing up for Fall fun! Enjoy intergenerational family activities, Touch-A-Truck vehicles, and agriculture activities at Grandparents Day & Sweet Treat Sunday on September 9. Join us on September 16 for the inaugural Celebrate Naperville, with curator-led exhibit tours, food, and hands-on activities showcasing our diverse community. On October 5 & 6, come on out for live musical entertainment and traditional cuisine celebrating all things German during Oktoberfest. We’re calling all the monsters on October 19 & 20 for the spooktacular All Hallow’s Eve, featuring eerie entertainment and sensational scares! For more information, visit www.NaperSettlement.org
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
A day of Affordable Fun on the Farm! General Admission includes over 30 unlimited attraction with plenty of meals and treats to eat! Starting September 22nd thru Halloween; Take a hayride to our u-pick pumpkin field, pet and feed farm animals, get lost in corn mazes, enjoy ziplines, giant slides, play areas 10 out & about
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and much more! Grandparents Free MondayFriday with paid grandchild* and 2 and under always free. (815) 741-2693. 17250 Weber Rd, Lockport. www.ourpumpkinfarm.com
Scarecrow Fest St. Charles, Illinois
The 33rd Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Fest takes place Oct. 5-7, 2018 in downtown St. Charles.This family-friendly fall festival, famous for its unique scarecrow displays, features an array of activities for everyone to enjoy. The Fest continues to feature new attractions along with its signature events. Come see why St. Charles, Illinois Scarecrow Fest has once again been named one of the country’s “Top 22 Fall Festivals to celebrate the season” by Country Living Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800)777-4373 www.ScarecrowFest.com
Glow in the Park Lantern Walk
As night falls on September 16, the Glen Ellyn Park District will present an illuminated lantern parade to benefit Lurie Children’s. The parade will be preceded by free entertainment including live music from Tres Moustache, Ben’s Bubble Show, face painting, and an inflatable climbing wall from 5pm-7:15pm. Decorate a lantern at the event ($10 fee; limited quantities) or bring your own creation from home. Held at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Learn more at www. gepark.org/glow.
24th Annual Native American POW WOW
Enjoy dancing, drumming, cultural demonstrations, art & crafts, raffles, food, kids crafts, archery and flintknapping (making arrowheads). Visit the bird of prey exhibit with Deshka an American Bald Eagle, horse life exhibit with Lakota, a Golden Palomino, an Aztec dance performance, native flute music, and Andean pan flute performers. September 22 and 23. Fun for the whole family! Visit www.harvestpowwow.com or call 708-257-4300.
Mountain View Adventure Center Haunted Hole-O-Ween
Join us on these spooky weekends, when the ghosts and ghouls of our old mining town come out to haunt those who dare to play on their mini-golf course. Kids in costume receive a special treat! Oct 19–21 & 26–28. Mt.View Adventure Center. 847-391-5733. DPParks.org.
Des Plaines Park District Mountain View Adventure Center
This challenging 18-hole mini golf course features a gold-rush mining town theme, with waterfalls, obstacles, and some rather interesting signposts. Step up to the plate in one of six Batting Cages, with a full range of softball and baseball pitches. Free Skate and BMX parks. Concessions and picnic shelter.A great place for parties and outings. 510 E.Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL 847-391-5733 www.DPParks.org September/October 2018
Konow’s Corn Maze
Family Fun is in season at Konow’s Corn Maze! Fall Fest kicks off September 16, so come by and spend a fun day with the family on our farm! Get lost in our world famous corn maze, play on the hay stacks, take a ride on our cow train, or just enjoy some of the seasonal beauty! Perfect for small children, our farm also features a petting zoo with lots of animals to interact with, as well as pony rides on the weekends. In addition to all the seasonal fun, be sure to check out our weekly live music selections, grab some lunch from our cafe, or shop in our general store! Plan a day with your family for games, rides, food and fun at Konow’s Corn Maze! www.konowscornmaze.com
Kuipers Family Farm
Visit the farm for apple picking (Sat, Sun & holidays only) and the aroma of fresh apple cider doughnuts, home-baked pies, fudge, pasteurized apple cider and hand-spun caramel apples from The Orchard Shop and Bakery. Taste our six hard ciders at The Bin Tasting Bar! Take a scenic ride around the farm on The Farmview Railroad! September 15th the pumpkin farm activities begin including Pig Races on the weekends, slide mountain, 5 acre corn maze, jumping pillow, rat rollers, barnyard ballgames, haunted barn and forest, petting zoo, hayrides and much, much more! www.kuipersfamilyfarm. com for more information.
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St. Charles Park District’s Three Family-Fun Events: Primrose Farm Frolic
Hi-ho the dairy-o, it’s time for the annual Primrose Farm Frolic.This family event will be held on Sun., Sept. 23 from 11 am to 3pm. Activities include corn cannons, old-fashioned gaming, farming demonstrations, pumpkin painting, pony rides, hayrides and more. Admission is $6 for ages 3 and over and free for 2 and under. All activities are free. Food available for purchase. Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60174. 630-5134370. primrosefarmpark.com
Gone Squatchin
Whether one calls him Sasquatch or Bigfoot, the legendary, mythical ape-man that roams the woods lives on in the hearts of true believers and on YouTube videos everywhere. Bring your whole family out to Hickory Knolls on Sat. Oct. 13 from 5:30-7pm to find out for yourself. Fee is $10/person. Ages 3 & under - free. Call for group rates. Remember flashlights. Dress for the weather.
Escape the Barn
The Salem Witch Trials have reached Primrose Farm and the witches are retaliating. On Friday & Saturday, October 12 & 13, it’s up to you and your teammates to Escape the Barn before it’s too late! The fee per person each night is $20 for residents and $30 for nonresidents, ages 11+. Sign up for a Moonlight Hayride and get $5 off your escape room ticket! Advanced registration is required at stcparks.org/register
Forest Preserve District of Kane County Campgounds
You can get away from it all without spending it all. Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin and Big Rock Campground in Big Rock offer with electric and water hook-ups for RV or tent camping. We also offer equestrian camp sites – where you can camp with your horses! You’ll enjoy miles of trails and other amenities in these forest preserve-based campgrounds. Sites range from $15 to $35 per day. Campgrounds are open through October. Call 630-444-1200 or visit www. kaneforest.com.
Warrens Cranberry Festival Sept. 28–30, 2018 Opens 7 a.m. All 3 Days Ph: 608-378-4200 Fx: 608-378-4250 cranfest@cranfest.com 8 Miles North of Tomah Take I-94 West to Exit #135 • Cranfest Marsh Tours & Video, Fri. & Sat. • 850 Arts & Craft booths all 3 days! • 350 Antique & Flea Market booths all 3 days!
• 80 Food Booths • Gigantic Parade Sun., at 1:00 p.m. • App now Available • Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, & Twitter
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Odyssey Fun Farm
Odyssey Fun World in Tinley Park presents Odyssey Fun Farm, just down the street! Amazing attractions include the Dueling ZipLines, Containment ‘Z’ Shooting Gallery, 2018 Super Mario Bros 35 Yr Anniversary Corn Maize, petting zoo, pig races, hayrides, inflatable kids zone, pony rides and so much more. Fun for the whole family! The Farm will be open 7 days a week from 10am – 6pm starting 9/22 - 10/28! Opening Weekend (9/22-23) will also be the 4th Annual Midwest Wizard of Oz Fest featuring entertainment, guest speakers and all things OZ! See our ad for coupons and save! Located at 18900 S. Oak Park Ave.,Tinley Park. 708-429-3800. www.odysseyfunfarm.com
7th Annual Haunted Halloween Flea Market
Sat., October 20th 3pm till Midnight. There will be 1000’s of FLEAS & TREASURES (CREEPY & OTHERWISE) for sale. Great family fun with live music, a costume ball, haunted hay-rides, ghoulish encounters and much more! Come in costume for more fun. Kids 12 & under are FREE! Du Page County Fairgrounds (County Farm & Manchester), Wheaton. For more info: 715-526-9769, www.zurkopromotions.com
Cantigny Park
The fall colors and redesigned gardens alone are a fine reason to visit family-friendly Cantigny in Wheaton. Even better, some of the park’s most beloved annual events are just ahead: Revolutionary War Reenactment (Sept. 8-9), Cantigny Car Show (Sept. 16) and Cantigny Fall Festival (Oct. 13). Sign up for the Cantigny 5K on Nov. 3, too! The gardens, renovated First Division Museum and special events are free admission with paid parking. Visit Cantigny.org for details and receive updates by texting PARK to 36000.
TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show
It’s HERE! Finally the largest show of the year is here! Find your individuality and style at the 123rd TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show coming to the Rosemont Convention Center from October 25th to October 28th. With 400 vendors in 650 booths, anyone can find exactly what they are looking for. Shop for jewelry of all kinds, fashion and clothing for every occasion, accessories to complement your wardrobe, beauty products to highlight your style, gifts for special occasions, and much more. Bring your friends, colleagues and family to the October 25th to October 28th Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show in Rosemont. Visit www.jfashow.com and make sure to register to attend today!
Oak Brook Park District Haunted Forest
Friday & Saturday, October 12 & 13 from 6:30-9:30pm (Last hayride is at 9pm) Each year, this unique fall festival offers Halloween fun for the entire family! Featuring a lifesuburban family | subfam.com
sized ADA accessible haunted maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, crafts and more, this event is available one weekend only! The Indoor/Outdoor event takes place on Fri. and Sat., October 12 and 13 from 6:30-9:30pm, Oak Brook’s Central Park, 1500 Forest Gate Road. This year’s haunted maze is over 10,000 square feet and twists its way into the forest. Maze preview night is on Thurs., Oct. 11 from 4-6pm. While the scary scenes will be in place, there won’t be any actors jumping out to throw mazegoers off track, making the feature more kidfriendly. For $5 participants will be able to walk through the maze as many times as they’d like Thursday night. There is no general admission charge for Haunted Forest on Oct. 12 or 13. Families may buy activity tickets for $1 each or 25 for $20, and several of the family activities are free. For more information visit www.obparks.org/hauntedforest or call 630-990-4233.
Warrens Cranberry Festival
Warrens Cranberry Festival marks the 45th celebration in 2017!!! Located 8 miles northwest of Tomah off Interstate 94 West to Exit #135 in central Wisconsin’s “Heart of Cranberry Country”. “Making Memories Since 1973” the Festival is perhaps best known for its shopping of over 800 arts & crafts booths (unusual works of art), 300 flea & antique booths (primitives, pottery and antiques), 100 farm market booths (fresh fall produce) and 100 food vendors that make for a three-mile shopping extravaganza!!! Ride a guided tour bus and see a cranberry marsh on Friday & Saturday. The largest band parade in Wisconsin is on Sunday at 2pm.
Westmont Park District
Look no further than the Westmont Park District for bales of fall fun! Our Last Straw Fall Event kicks it off on October 1st…don’t miss this great, free, family event for all ages! For those brave ones, walk and ride through our annual Haunted Forest Tour. New this year, we’re adding the Pumpkin Flotilla; families can carve a jack-o-lantern that will float on the Diane Main Park Pond. Little ghouls and goblins can attend our annual Halloween Fun Fair with games, costume parade and show on October 31. For more info call 630-963-5252 or visit www.westmontparks.org
Bensenville Park District Fischer Farm Fall Events
Hands on Arts, a free family art festival will be from 12-5pm on Sun., Sept. 22 with visual arts to performing arts, literature to film, and local merchants selling a variety of goods. Includes live performances on two stages. Heritage Day is on Sat., Oct. 13 from 10am-4pm. A $6 wristband gets your child one pumpkin (13 and under while supplies last), pony rides, and unlimited access to the petting zoo. Ages 14 and up are complimentary. Fischer Farm is located at 16W680 Grand Avenue and is a facility of Bensenville Park District. For more information, visit www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or call 630-834-3152. September/October 2018
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SEPTEMBER Buffalo Grove Days – 8/29-9/3. Parade, car show, BBQ challenge, arts and crafts, business fair. Buffalo Grove. 847-459-2500. African Festival of the Arts – 8/31-9/4. Simulated African village with drumming, collectible artifacts, textiles, food, film. Washington Park, Chicago. 773-955-2787. Harvard Balloon Fest – 8/31-9/2. 20+ hot air balloons making morning/evening ascensions. 5K, two music stages, balloon glows, movies in the park, photo contests. Harvardballoonfest.com. 815-893-6280. Hometown Days Festival – 8/31-9/2. Carnival, baby contest, food, music, air dogs competition, craft show. Yorkville. 630-553-4357. Lebanese Festival – 8/31-9/2. Authentic, old world food, entertainment, kids activities. Our Lady of Lebanon Church , Lombard. 630-9329640 or ollchicago.org. Naperville Jaycees Last Fling – 8/31-9/3. Music, food, carnival, parade. Naperville. 630-9614143. Summer Sunset Festival – 8/31-9/2. Bags tournament, carnival, parade, food, wine tasting, music, horseshoe tournament, fireworks. Lake in the Hills. Summersunsetfest.com. 815893-6280. Taste of Melrose Park – 8/31-9/2. Carnival, entertainment, food, fireworks, laser show. Melrose Park. 708-343-4000. Taste of Polonia Festival – 8/31-9/3. A cel14 out & about
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ebration of all things Polish – live music, food, casino, kids activities, carnival. Copernicus Center, Chicago. copernicuscenter.org. Deer Park Art Show – 9/1-2. Exceptional artwork, food, live music, art activities for kids. Deer Park. 847-926-4300. Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival – 9/1-3. Eight stages with bands, musicians, dancing (including a traditional barn dance), storytelling, kid’s activities. Geneva. 630-8970061. Frankfort Fall Festival – 9/1-3. Parade, arts and crafts, live entertainment, carnival, food. Frankfort. 815-469-3356. Irish Days – 9/1-3. Celebrate Irish culture with Irish dance performances, food, music, dog beauty contest, best looking men’s legs contest, bag pipers, folk bands, children’s activities. Long Grove. 847-634-0888. Jubilee Days – 9/1-3. Beauty pageant, ice cream social, concerts, parade, food, fireworks. Zion. 847-746-4000. Richardson Adventure Farm and Corn Maze – 9/1-11/4. All ages attractions including corn bin, pedal trikes, goat walk, giant slides, ORBiting (get inside 11’ rolling ball), campfires, food, corn maze. Spring Grove. 815-675-9729. Septemberfest – 9/1-3. Live music on 3 stages, food, carnival, arts and crafts, juried art show, parade, fireworks. Robert Atcher Municipal Center Grounds, Schaumburg. 847-895-4500. Taste of Serbia – 9/1-2. Traditional cuisine, music, cultural events and dance, raffles. St. Basil Serbian Orthodox Church. 12-11 PM. Lake September/October 2018
Forest – Mettawa, IL. 847-247-0077. Wauconda Street Dance – 9/1. Live music on multiple stages, kids stage, food, drink and dancing. Wauconda. 4 – 11 PM. 847-526-5580. Sandwich Fair – 9/5-9/9. Carnival rides, food, exhibitors, entertainment, rides, demolition derby, harness racing, live bands, tractor pull. Sandwich Fairgrounds. 815-786-2159. St. Charles Jazz Weekend – 9/6-9. Live jazz music with performances in multiple downtown venues. 630-443-3967. Darienfest – 9/7-9. Pet parade, carnival, music. Darien Community Park. 630-968-0004. Festival of the Vine – 9/7-9. Wine tastings, flower market, arts and crafts show, live music, food, family activities. Geneva. 630-232-6060. Rock the Block Party – 9/7-8. Familyfriendly event street fest featuring Midwest bands, local food, beer and wine tents. Elmhurst City Centre. 630-993-1600. elmhurstcitycentre.com. Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival – 9/7-9. Sheep and fleece shows, demonstrations, classes, raffle, silent auction, contests, lamb dinner. Jefferson, WI. 608-868-2505. Fine Arts Festival – 9/8-9. 50 Artists line Main Street with a variety of mediums and price points. Live music, children’s art area. 10 AM-5 PM. Downers Grove. 630-725-0991. downtowndg.org. Rock the Block – 9/8. Traditional street bands, food and children’s activities. 5-11 PM. Downtown Lake Zurich. 847-438-5141. Northern Illinois Airshow – 9/8. Aerobatic flight performances, helicopter rides, historic and military aircraft displays, food and drink. 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Waukegan. 847-244-0055. Randhurst Street Fest – 9/8. Classic car showcase, bands, dancers, food tastings, local merchants. Mount Prospect. 12-5 PM. 847-259-0500. Septemberfest – 9/8. Parade, live music, car show, food and craft vendors. 11-AM-11PM. Bloomingdale. 630-893-7000. Shades of Autumn Festival – Weekends 9/810/28. Pumpkins, farmer’s market, hayride, petting zoo, pumpkin cannon, live music, food. McHenry. shadesofautumn.net. 815-893-6280. TheosoFest Mind, Body Spirit Festival – 9/8. Mind-body-spirit festival featuring vegetarian food, holistic vendors, Kid’s Korner. Theosophical Society, Wheaton. 630-668-1571. West End Arts Festival – 9/8-9. Juried art show, live performance art, and art auction. LaGrange. 708-582-6510. World War II Days – 9/8-9. More than 1,200 re-enactors engage in elaborate battles, along with skirmishes in the woods, demos, displays and encampments. Lockport. 815397-9112. Misericordia Family Fest – 9/9. Live entertainment, children’s games, raffles, food. Benefits Misericordia. 11 AM-6 PM. Chicago. 773-9736300. Oktoberfest – 9/9-11. German food, music, yodeling, Bavarian pie eating contest, booths, carnival, beer tent, bingo, Karaoke, petting zoo, bags tournament. Villa Park. 630-834-8500. September/October 2018
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Scandinavian Day Festival Sun., Sept. 9 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Admission: $10.00 per person, 12 and under free, free parking Live music, Folk Dancers, Swedish Glee Club, Scandinavian Food, and Children’s Activities Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin 847-695-6720 www.scandinaviandayil.com ~~~ Oktoberfest Sept. 13-23 Authentic German Food, & Bier Live Bands, Dancing and lots of fun for the whole family. Camera Park, Glendale Heights 323-5-PRETZEL www.glendaleheightsoktoberfest.com Weed Ladies Fall Floral Design Sale – 9/1316. Hand-made seasonal floral arrangements and dried bouquets. Thu-Sat 10 AM-4PM; Sun 1-4 PM. Naper Settlement. 630-305-5289. Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest – 9/14-10/30. Pumpkin chucker, petting zoo, gemstone mining, haunted barn, pig races. Homer Glen. 708-301-3276. Berwyn Oktoberfest – 9/14-15. Live music, food, carnival family entertainment pavilion, crafters and vendors, plus the Beer Garden, featuring Oktoberfest seasonal selections. Depot District, Berwyn. 708-788-8100. Fall Fest Des Plaines Sept. 14th (6-11PM), 15th (noon-11PM) & 16th (noon-7PM) A Three-Day Family-Friendly Festival! Great bands, carnival rides, food, fun family activities. FREE Admission. Lake Park, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines www.FallFestDesPlaines.com Oaktoberfest – 9/14-15.Two-day music festival offering seasonal food, microbrews, wine and Kids’ Root Beer Garden. Downtown Oak Park. 708-383-4145. Palatine Oktoberfest – 9/14-16. German music, food and beverages. Family activities. Downtown Palatine. info@palatinerotary.com. West Dundee Heritage Fest – 9/14-16. Art and antique shows, fireworks, auto show, baggo tournament, parade, children’s activities. West Dundee. 847-551-3800. Depot Days – 9/15-16. Pioneer demonstrations, games, pie eating contest, model train display, hayride, craft fair. 12-5 PM. Lisle. 630958-0499. Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest – 9/15. Sample from 30 breweries, trolley, food, ice cream, raffle. Benefits Elmhurst Heritage Foundation. 1-5 PM. Elmhurst. elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com. Goebbert’s Fall Festival – 9/15-10/31. Pumpkin eating dinosaur, games, animals, duck 16 out & about
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derby, café, bakery. South Barrington. 847428-6727. Johansen Farms Children’s Zoo and Fall Festival – Opens 9/15-10/31. Farm zoo, pony rides, hayrides, flowers, gift and décor shop, sweet treats, mini golf, pumpkin patch. Bolingbrook. 630-759-8711. Kuipers Pumpkin Farm Festival – 9/15-10/31. Hay rides, autumn treats, corn maze, pig races, Big Rig Pumpkin. Maple Park. 815-827-5200. Park Forest Art Fair – 9/15-16. A showcase of fine art with music and food. 10 AM- 5 PM. Downtown Park Forest. 708-748-3377. tallgrassarts.org. Riverwalk Fine Art Fair – 9/15-16. Outdoor juried art exhibition and sale along the DuPage River. 10 AM-5PM. Naperville. 630-355-2530. Sam Adams Taco Fest – 9/15-16. Mexican wrestling, taco vendors and music. 11 AM-10 PM. Lakeview neighborhood, Chicago 773472-7171. Vintage Illinois Wine Festival – 9/15-16. 29 wineries, plus music and food. Matthiessen State Park, Utica. 217-726-8518. Konow’s Corn Maze – Opens 9/16 thru 10-31. Oktoberfest celebration in the Barn. Great bands and food! Two Mazes, animal rides, duck races, live music, indoor play area. Sun – Fri: 10am – 7pm. Sat: 10am – 8pm. 16849 S Cedar Rd. Homer Glen,. 708301-8845. konowscornmaze.com Fallapalooza – 9/16. Music, petting zoo, hayrides, inflatables, live music. Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, Wheeling. 1-5 PM. 847465-3333. Pets-A-Palooza – 9/16. Pet-themed contests, demos, pet parade. 11 AM-4PM. Mooseheart. 847-697-2880. Shermerfest – 9/16. Music, food, performances, games. 12-4 PM. Northbrook. 847-498-3404. Woodstock Harvest Fest and Craft Fair – 9/16. Bluegrass bands, fiddle contest, craft show. Woodstock. 10-AM-5PM. 815-338-4300. offsquaremusic. org. Apple Fest – 9/21-23. Bushels of apple inspired treats, pie-eating contest, live music. Long Grove. 847-634-0888. Fall Fest – 9/21-23. Entertainment, beer garden, food, carnival, tethered balloon rides, fireworks, petting zoo, pony rides, kids’ events. Huntley. HuntleyFallFest.com. 815-893-6280. Oktoberfest – 9/21-22. Traditional German food, beer, music. Elk Grove Village. 847-4393900. Oktoberfest – 9/21-23. Traditional oompah and polka musicians, carnival, beers. Tinley Park. 708-532-5700. tinleyparkoktoberfest.com Annual Native American Pow Wow – 9/2223. Native American dancing and drumming, cultural demos, children’s games and crafts, special presentations. Presented by Midwest SOARRING Foundation. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 708-257-4300. Autumn Pioneer Festival – 9/22. Crafts, historical lifestyles, food, skills of pioneers and Native Americans in the 1800’s. Belvidere. 815547-7935. September/October 2018
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Little Sikhs Children’s Festival – 9/22. Celebration of Diversity. Animal show, children’s activities and games. 1PM - 5 PM. Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Sterns Rd. Bartlett. Deerfield Harvest Festival – 9/22 Chidlren’s activities, entertainment, games, fireworks. Deerfield. Deerfield.il.us. Didier Farms Pumpkin Fest – 9/22-10/31. Hayrides, corn maze, farm stand, pig races, Mobile Room Escape, Silly String Asylum. Lincolnshire. 847-634-3291. Elim Dutch Fest – 9/22. Pancake breakfast, Dutch Village shops, Dutch treats, parade, petting zoo and wooden shoe dancing. Crestwood.708-389-0555. Galena Oktoberfest – 9/22. Children’s activities, non-stop live music, polka dancing and lessons, wiener dog races, bean bag tournament, pumpkin decorating. Galena. 815-331-0180. Hands On Arts Festival – 9/22. Visual/performing arts, literature, film and local merchants selling goods, books, and crafts plus wine and beer. Live performances. 12-6 PM. Fischer Farm, Bensenville. 630-834-3152. Norge Autumn Ski Jump Festival – 9/22-23. Watch ski jumpers from around the world on 70 meter hill. Food, beer, wine, Jagermeister. Hi-tech plastic hill instead of snow. Fox River Grove. norgeskiclub.com. 847-639-9718. Passport Europe Festival – 9/22-23. Cultural festival featuring authentic music, culture, dance and cuisine in beautiful outside venue. Morton Arboretum. 630-968-0074.
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Taste of Egypt Festival Sept. 22+23 Egyptian food, camel rides, petting zoo, jewelry, games, kids’ corner. St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church of Chicago, Burr Ridge. www.TasteOfEgyptFestival.com
Warrens Cranberry Festival 9/28-30 Arts and crafts booths, food vendors, tour of cranberry marsh. Warrens, WI. 608-378-4200
Vernon Hills Oktoberfest – 9/22. Kids crafts, pumpkin painting, food, domestic beer and live music. Vernon Hills. 847-367-3700. Dog-tober Fest – 9/23. Teamed with Huntley’s Annual Fall Fest; Dog lovers can enjoy wiener dog race, doggie playland, rescue/shelter groups, raffles, games, doggie photo booth, pet blessing. 12-4 PM. Huntley. 847-669-2880. Oak Park Fall Fest – 9/23. Horse-drawn hayrides, pumpkin patch, Rehm Train Rides, fall foods, bounce houses, DJ and games. Rehm Park, Oak Park, IL 708-725-2000. Primrose Farm Frolic – 9/23. Corn cannons, old-fashioned games, farming demos, hayrides, food. 11AM-3 PM. St. Charles. 630-513-4370. Fall Style Weekend – 9/28-30. Celebrate style with fashion show, food, special sales. Downtown Naperville. 630-544-3372. Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest weekends Sept. 28 - Oct. 28 Harvest fun in the heart of the city. Chicago. 312-742-2000 www.Lpzoo.org
Downers Grove Harvest Fest 2018 – Sat 9/29 (DG 5&8 Miler 8:30 AM. Live entertainment, children’s area, food, beer garden, live music, craft fair and children’s activities!Fishel Park Downers Grove.dgparks.org Fall Harvest and Art Festival – 9/29. Vineyard tours, live music, grape stomping, art show and more. 12-6 PM. Galena. 815-777-3235. Fall on the Farm – 9/29-30. Tent sale, food, beverage, tractors to touch, Farmyard, barrel train rides, pumpkin painting, sand art, face painting, decorate a cookie. Lambs Farm, Libertyville. 847-933-3749. Johnny Appleseed Festival – 9/29. Pumpkin bowling, pie baking and eating contests, crafters, pumpkin train, wagon rides, scarecrow contest, Great Ball race. 9 AM-4 PM. Crystal Lake. Downtowncl.org. 815-479-0835. Scarecrow Festival – 9/29. Illinois’ biggest “toddler friendly” festival. Giant bouncy houses, petting zoo, vendors, food. Ottawa. 815434-4071. Villa Park Brewfest – 9/29. Craft beer from regional breweries and tasty food truck cuisine. Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park. event-
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brite.com. Harvest of the Acorn Moon Festival – 9/30. Pumpkin painting, games, guided hikes, nature crafts. Aurora. 630-444-3190. Hoe-Down – 9/30. An afternoon of pony rides, hayrides, games, food and fun. 12-5 PM. Darien Park District. 630-968-6400 or darienparks.com. Indian Summer Festival – 9/30. Bike ride or walk through the park while participating in family events and enjoying food. Bring clothes to make a scarecrow. Castaldo Park, Woodridge Park District 630-353-3300 or woodridgeparks.org.
SEPTEMBER 15 & 16, 2018 SATURDAY 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM and SUNDAY 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Matthiessen State Park (South Entrance) 2500 Illinois Route 178, Oglesby, IL 61348 AN EXTRAORDINARY WINE TASTING EVENT with a Variety of Food & Music Advanced Registration $25 (plus fees)
OCTOBER
Day of Event $30 (plus fees)
Blackberry Farm Pumpkin Weekends – October Weekends and Columbus Day (10/8). Enjoy all of the attractions of the farm plus Fall-inspired fun. 11 AM-4 PM. Aurora. 630-892-1550. Cody’s Farm and Orchard Pumpkin Festival – October Weekends and Columbus Day (10/8). Giant pumpkin patch, corn maze, corn tunnel, rubber duck races, autumn treats. Marengo. 815-568-7976. Santa’s Village Harvest Fest – Weekends in October. Autumn décor & seasonal activities, food and drinks. East Dundee. 847-426-6751. (See special offer on our ad on. p. 9) Sonny Acres Farm and Fall Festival – Throughout October. Pumpkin patch, rides, Spook Shed, gift shop, food. West Chicago.
includes Complimentary Wine Glass, 7 Tasting Tickets & Priority Festival Entry (one hour earlier) includes Complimentary Wine Glass & 5 Tasting tickets Designated Driver Admission $15
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Saturday, September 15
11:00 AM… Katie Belle & Belle Rangers 1:30 PM… Old as Dirt Band 4:00 PM… Lisa Rene Band Sunday, September 16
12:30 to 5:00 PM… Brother John Band
For Ticket Purchase go to:
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Houby Fest Oct 4-7 Carnival, Float filled parade, live music, Food, crafts and more. Rich, cultural tradition. Cicero 708-656-3600 www.thetownofcicero.com Autumn On The Fox Art and Craft Show – 10/5-7. 170 Artisans displaying jewelry, metal art, stained glass. St. Charles. 630-387-1151.
ENTER TO WIN A $100 GIFT CARD TO , Go to subfam.com Fall Bulb Festival – 10/5-7. Shop from over 225 varieties of bulbs plus harvest market, live music, cider, wine, beer and fall treats for purchase. Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. 847835-5440. The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival – 10/5-7. Trick or treating, costume contests, pumpkin parade, carnival rides, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo. Downtown Highwood. celebratehighwood.org. Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement Friday, Oct. 5, 5–10 PM Saturday October 6, noon–10 PM Live music, German Beer Garden, German Cuisine 523 S. Webster St., Naperville 630-420-6010 NaperSettlement.org/Oktoberfest
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Forest Preserve District of Kane County campgrounds are open May 1 - October 31
630-231-3859. Pumpkin Fest – 10/1-31. Farm animals, straw pyramid, cornstalk tunnel, fall treats. Cosley Zoo, Wheaton. 630-665-5534. Last Straw Fall Event – 10/2. Beekeeper, panning for gold, rope and scarecrow making, bake sale, pumpkin decorating. 12-4 PM. Gregg House Museum, Westmont. 630-969-8080.
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Big Rock Campground at Big Rock Forest Preserve 46W499 Granart Rd., Big Rock
Paul Wolff Campground at Burnidge Forest Preserve 38W235 Big Timber Rd., Elgin
Call our campground hotline at 630-444-1200 or visit kaneforest.com
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Pumpkin Palooza – 10/7-8. Giant pumpkins, pumpkin crafts, pumpkin games, hayrides, games and music. The Growing Place Aurora. 630-820-8088 or thegrowingplace.com. Glass Pumpkin Patch – 10/10-14. Annual exhibit of blown glass artwork with demos and sales. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Bonfire on the Beach – 10/11. Spiked apple cider and spice wine, bonfire, music, candy apple bar, hot cocoa. 5:30 PM. Lake Barrington Shores. lakebarringtonshores.org. Brew Fest – 10/11. More than 60 specialty, seasonal and small batch beers from local, regional and national craft brewers. McQ’s Bar and Grill, Bolingbrook. Bolingbrookbrewfest.com. Epic FallFest – 10/13. Pumpkin painting, sidewalk sale, hayrides, games, firepit with s’mores, off-snow demos, bounce houses. Wilmot Mountain, WI. wilmotmountain.com. Heritage Day – 10/13. Fall family-friendly festivities at historic schoolhouse. Singers, square dance lessons, old-fashioned games, school activities, hayride, pumpkin patch craft and seasonal activities. Churchville Schoolhouse and Fischer Farm, Bensenville. 11 AM – 3 PM. 630-833-1457. Fall Festival/Oktoberfest – 10/13. Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, music, Authentic German food and beer. Mount Prospect. 847506-4948.
39TH ANNUAL
SCANDINAVIAN DAY FESTIVAL Sunday, September 9th, 2018
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Vasa Park – 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177 Admission $10
Children Free
Parking Free
SCANDINAVIAN FOODS AVAILABLE ALL DAY Swedish Pancakes • Aebleskivers • Swedish Meatball Plate Herring and all the Fixins • Danish Hotdogs Waffles and Ice Cream • and Much More
Beer Garden • Pop and Water
www.scandinaviandayil.com 847-695-6720 CELEBRATING 65 YEARS (1953–2018)
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Great Entertainment All Day
ABBA Dancing Queen - One Performance Only at Noon DeKalb Foot Stompers - One of their last performances Swedesong Girls Ensemble Ron Eckberg Leikarringen Heimhug, Norwegian Folk Dancers of Chicago Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago Swedish Glee Club
Pony Rides, Face Painting, Children’s Games Storytelling, Exotic Animals by Animal Awareness Great Shopping Opportunities on the Scandinavian Walkway
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Apple Fest – 10/6-7. Enjoy all things apple from good to games with entertainment and kids activities. 9 AM-6 PM. Lincoln Square Ravenswood, Chicago. 773-728-3890. An Apple Afternoon – 10/6. Lend a hand harvesting the fruit orchard, make apple sauce and apple butter. 1-4 PM. St. Charles. 630-513-4370. Fall Fest – 10/6. Live music, scarecrow building contest, Kids’ Zone, kiddie straw maze. 3-6 PM. Lemont. lemontparkdistrict. Scarecrow Festival – 10/6. Create your own scarecrow, square dancing, harvest crafts, hayrides and cooking demos. Midway Village Museum, Rockford. 815-397-9112. Autumn Colors Craft Show – 10/6. 100 booths of handcrafts, jewelry, candles, pancake breakfast, bake sale and concessions. Romeoville 815-886-6222. Autumn Harvest Festival – 10/7. Games, food and music. Volkening Heritage Farm and Merkle Cabin at Spring Valley, Schaumburg. 847-985-2102 for parkfun.com. The Grove Folk Fest – 10/7. Costumed interpreters relive local history with folk music, square dancing and hayrides and hearty food. The Grove, Glenview Park District. 847-2996096 or glenviewparks.org. Harvest Days at Garfield Farm – 10/7. See demos of farm and household skills, 19th century music and food from the 1800s. Campton Hills (5 miles west of Geneva). 630-584-8485. suburban family | subfam.com
Fall Festival at Cantigny Park Oct. 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM Craft show, music, hayrides, and sweet treats. 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton 630-668-5161 www.Cantigny.org Fall Harvest Festival – 10/15. Wagon rides, farm activities, harvest food treats, fall arts and crafts. Historic Wagner Farm, Glenview. 847657-1506 or glenviewparks.org. Autumn Drive, Woodstock to Marengo – 10/19-21. Progressive festival with barnyards, farmhouse doors and studios open to the public. Pick up fall produce, apples, pumpkins and baked goods, crafts, pottery, jewelry, lawn ornaments. Garage and antique sales. Autumndrive.net. 815-893-6280. Moonlight Hayrides – 10/19-20. Familyfriendly tractor-drawn rides with bonfire, marshmallow roast, hot chocolate and cider. 630-513-4374 or primrosefarmpark.org. The Pumpkin Trolley – 10/20-21 and 10/2728. Pick up a pumpkin at the patch and enjoy a treat. Inquire about Ghost Story Train. Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin, 847-697-4676. Autumn Craft and Vendor Show – 10/20. Juried arts and crafts, bake sale, raffles, lunch, Pumpkin Patch fundraiser. Batavia High School, Batavia. 630-282-3153. Fall Colors Weekend – 10/20-21. View spectacular fall colors with guided hikes. Starved Rock State Park, Utica. 800-667-4211.
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alloween may be rooted in the scary, but these days, it offers something for everyone. Read our picks for the best Halloween events happening in and around the Chicago suburbs. 13th Floor Haunted House – 9/21-11/3. One of the largest haunted house brands brings two new attractions this year in one location for one price: Ages 12 and up. Melrose Park. 13thfloorchicago.com. House of Torment – 9/28-11/3. Nationally celebrated haunted house offers two attractions: Dead by Dawn and The Shadowrealm: Slenderman. Ages 12 and up. Morton Grove. houseoftormentchicago.com. Ghost Stories in the Park...After Dark – Fri and Sun 10/5- 7, 7 PM; Sat 10/6 6 PM. Evenings of scary stories to send shivers up your spine. Outdoor event. Riverwalk Grand Pavillion, Naperville. Register napervilleparks.org. Trick or Trees – Weekends in October and Columbus Day, 11 AM-4 PM. Kids and their adult caregivers can enjoy tricky games, paint pumpkins and plant a tree seed. Costumes encouraged. Morton Arboretum Children's Garden. mortonarb.org.
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Creepy Critters Day – 10/8. Dig for worms, touch a snake, observe spiders. Drop-in 10 AM-2 PM. Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Naperville. napervilleparks.org. "Casper" Movie Screening – 10/10. A frightful evening outside watching "Casper" on the big screen. Blankets, lawn chairs and friends welcome for a ghoulishly good time. 6 PM. Lemont. 630-257-6787. Lemontparkdistrict.org. Glass Pumpkin Patch – 10/10-14. Features demos of the country's top glassblowers and unique, handcrafted designs available for purchase. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. mortonarb.org. Witches Night Out – 10/11. A night of friendship, food, raffles and fun activities for women. Benefits Families Helping Families Agency. 4:30-9:30 PM. Naper Settlement, Naperville. witchesnightoutnaperville.org. "Toast to the Ghosts" – 10/12. Have spirits with the spirits and find out about the ghosts on the "Quarry Queen." Ages 21 and up. 7 PM. Lemont. The Lemont Historical Society for more information 630-257-2972. Escape the Barn – 10/12-13. Witches from the Salem Witch Trials are retaliating. It's up to you and your teammates to Escape the Barn before it’s too late! Ages 11 and up. Sign up for a Moonlight Hayride to get a discount on the escape room ticket. Primrose Farm, St. Charles September/October 2018
Park District. Register at stcparks.org/register. Oak Brook Park District Haunted Forest – 10/12-13 (with less scary preview 10/11). Spooky 13,000 square foot maze will have several new festive features.and lots of children’s activites. Friday and Saturday, 6:30-9:30 PM, Thursday 4-6 PM. Pathways of Central Park, Oak Brook Park District. 630-990-4233. Boo's And Spirits – 10/13. Adult Halloween party with DJ, silent auction. South Barrington Park District. 847-381-7515. Boo! At the Zoo – 10/13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Haunting good family time with 7,000 square foot corn maze, giant pumpkin carving demos, costume parade and contest, Halloweenthemed crafts and activities. Brookfield Zoo. (708) 688-8000 or CZS.org/Events. Boo Bash – 10/13. Enjoy the Trick-or-Treat Trail with your favorite cartoon characters, Glen Ellyn Public Library storytelling, apple cider, and Halloween treats. Ages 2-8. 10:30-11:30 AM. Maryknoll Park, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2462. www.gepark.org. Family Fall Fest – 10/13. Wear Halloween costumes for trick or treating in Safety Town, fall games and food trucks. 10 AM – 2 PM. Wild Meadows Trace Park, Elmhurst Park District. 630-993-8900. epd.org. Gone Squatchin' – 10/13. He lives, he breathes. Search for the sasquatch and enjoy prairie maze, campfire, games and storytelling. 5:30-7PM. Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, St. Charles. stcnature.org 630-513-6200. Truck or Treat – 10/13. Trick or treat for trinkets and candy while visiting all kinds of trucks and vehicles. 10 AM. Pirates Cove, Elk Grove Village. 847-437-9494. Witches Walk – 10/13. Get dressed up for drinks, cackles, and treats for an annual "spirits" walk downtown that calls all witches. Invite your favorite warlock to the "Witches Ball at Gelsosomo's with food, drink, and a band. Ages 21 and up. 6 PM. Lemont. 630-257-5997. lemontchamber.com. Adults Night Out: The Great Pumpkin Glow – 10/18. 6:30-10 PM. Enjoy unique animal chats, educational entertainment, cash bars throughout zoo at an adults-only event decorated for the spooky season. Costumes optional. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago. 312-7422000. lpzoo.org. All Hallows Eve – 10/19-20, 6:30-10 PM. Journey through the Underworld, Torture Dungeon, Dracula's Lair, Victorian Insane Asylum and see live performances. Recommended Age 8 and up. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630-420-6016. Family Fun Night: Pumpkins and Treats – 10/19. Family night with costumes encourSeptember/October 2018
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aged. Crafts, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-6685161. www.cantigny.org. Haunted Canal Hay Ride – 10/19-20 and 10/26-27. Chauffered hayrides by the Lemont Tractor Club take visitors on a scary haunted hay ride. 6 PM. Lemont. hopeandfriendshipfoundation.com. Haunted Hole-O-Ween at Mount View Adventure Center – 10/19-21 and 10/26-28. Ghosts and ghouls of the mining town come out to haunt those who play mini-golf. . Fri 4-9 PM, Sat 11 AM-9 PM, Sun 1 -8 PM. Des Plaines. 847-391-5730. DPParks.org. Pumpkin Swim – 10/19. Pumpkin hunters search for capsules filled with candy and real pumpkins. After event swim time and activities on deck. 6 PM. Oak Brook Park District. 630990-4233. obparks.org. All Hallow's Eve – 10/20. Costumed kids can enjoy a ghoulishly good time with food, drinks, live entertainment, games and activities. 4-8 PM. Arlington Heights Historical Museum. 847255-1225. PETS Doggy Trick or Treat – 10/20. The whole family can dress up and dogs will have a chance to perform a trick to receive a treat. Costume contest, goody bags. 10 AM. Elk Grove Park District. Register elkgroveparks.org. Ghost Story Train and Terror Trolley – 10/20 and 10/27, 5, 6:15 and 7:30 PM. An evening of frights and delicious delights. Costumes encouraged. All ages. Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin. 847-697-4676. Halloween Havoc in Edison Park – 10/20. Dance party with six DJs, costumes recommended. Edison Park, Chicago. eventbrite. com.
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Haunted Halloween Flea Market – 10/20. Great family fun with live music, costume ball, haunted hayride and ghoulish encounters. Thousands of treasures for sale and interesting vendors. 3 PM – midnight. DuPage County Fairgrounds. Zurkopromotions. Haunted History – 10/20. Explore the creepy side of Victorian history. A lantern-lit walk through the cemetery follows tour with local ghost stories. Ages 14 and up. 6-8 PM. Fischer Farm, Bensenville. Register 630-766-7015. Pumpkins on the Green – 10/20-21, 27-28. The 18th Green at Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course will be converted into a pumpkin patch. Play a round, pick out a pumpkin, and carve it! 11AM-9PM. Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2462. Spooky Pooch Parade – 10/20. Costumed canines are invited to march the parade route to celebrate Halloween. 11 AM–1 PM. Free to watch, fee to participate. Chicago Botanic Garsuburban family | subfam.com
den, Glenview. 847-835-5440. chicagobotanic. org. Pumpkin Flotilla Fest – 10/21. Enjoy live music, games, a pumpkin carving demonstration, trackless train rides, bounce houses, free canoe rides, and a lit Pumpkin Flotilla on the lake at dusk! 4 PM-7 PM. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2462. www.gepark.org. Trick or Treat Climb – 10/21. Gather treats as you scale the Ackerman Alps indoor climbing wall. The higher you climb, the better the prizes! Rock climbing-friendly costumes encouraged. 11AM or 12:30PM. Ages: 4-13. Ackerman SFC, Glen Ellyn. Register at www.gepark.org. 630-858-2462. Boo-riffic Music & Dance Party Kid Rock Event – 10/23. Halloween songs and musical activities in a fun dance party format. Ages 1-5 with adult. 6-6:45 PM. Visitor Center, Cantigny Park. Register 630-260-8162. cantigny.org. Haunted Gingerbread House – 10/24-25. Sugar and spice and everything not so nice to build a spooky gingerbread house. Ages K-3 with adult. 4:15 PM. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. Register 630-627-0316. helenplum.org. Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns – 10/2428. More than 1,000 hand-carved, real pumpkins – some as large as 150 pounds – will light up the night! Chicago Botanic Garden, Glenview. 6:30-10:30 PM. 847-8355440. chicagobotanic.org. Boo Fest – 10/26. Creepy crafts, ghoulish snacks, spooky games, bounce house and ghosts stories. Costumes of course. Kids ages 1-10 with adult. 6:30-9 PM. Simkus Recreation Center, Carol Stream Park District. 630-7846114. Candy Carnival – 10/26. Play games to win candy! Pumpkin sack races, howlin’ hula hoops, costume contest. 5:30-7 PM. Centennial Rec Center, Addison. 630-233-7275. Halloween Fest – 10/26. Pumpkin decorating, hayrides Not-So-Scary Haunted House, and costume parade with contest. 5-7:30 PM. The Pavilion, Elk Grove Village. 847-437-9494. Hole-O-Ween at Links and Tees – 10/26-28. Mini Golf for children under 12 in costume, when accompanied by and adult paying “costumer.” 11 AM-10 PM. Putter’s Peak Mini Golf, Addison. 630-233-7275. Trunk or Treat – 10/26. Volunteers decorate and fill their trunks with goodies for kids to trick or treat from trunk to trunk. 6:30-8:30 PM. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Crystal Lake. stpaulsucci.org. Murder Mystery Dinner-Theater – 10/2627. Cocktails, dinner and the fun of solving a good mystery—in an historic setting! Theme centers on a pirate captain in the 1740s; proSeptember/October 2018
fessionally acted. Ages 21 and up. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Register 630-260-8162. www. cantigny.org. Batfest – 10/27. Trick or treating, music, parade, costume contests for humans and pets, pumpkin roll, pumpkin carving contest, games, activities and live entertainment. 10 AM- 2 PM. Downtown Batavia. downtownbatavia.com. Day of the Dead Celebration – 10/27. Third Annual Dia de los Muertos altar completion. Children will paint sugar skulls, view, ofrendas/ altars and have their faces strikingly painted. 11AM-4 PM. Des Plaines History Center. 847391-5399. Halloween Festival and Parade – 10/27. Trick or treating at local businesses, festival entertainment and crafts. 9:45 AM–1 PM. Downtown Glen Ellyn. 630-469-0907 or glenellynchamber.com. Halloween Walk – 10/27. Trick or treat parade, crafts and pumpkin bowling. 10 AM-12 PM. LaGrange. 708-582-6510 or lgba.chambermaster.com. Haunted Halloween Party Cruise – 10/27. Don your costume and board a Spirit of Chicago Yacht for a tour of the city with music by a DJ and available full bar. 21 and older. 5:30 – 8 PM. halloweencruises.com.
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Safe Saturday Halloween – 10/27. The Des Plaines Chamber, Park District and Library invite all to attend a Halloween parade, trickor-treating, drop-in crafts and magic show. Parade at 10 AM, other events follow in various locations. dpchamber.com. Village of Lemont Halloween Hoedown – 10/27. Costume Contest and Parade followed by trick or treating downtown stores and the Safety Village. Haywagon rides, photo opps and “Halloween Hoops” contest. Lemont. lemontparkdistrict.org. Naperville Pumpkin Race – 10/27. Decorating contest, costume contest and family fun. Pumpkin race kits to race/roll pumpkins available in October. 1 PM. Rotary Hill, Naperville. napervilleparks.org. Scare-illon Concert – 10/27. Hear spooky and atmospheric pieces featuring classical and popular music. Millenium Carillon, Naperville. napervilleparks.org. Haunted Halloween Ball – 10/28. The Nightmare at Navy Pier in the Grand Ballroom promises music and refreshments for a spectacular celebration. 21 and older. 9 PM – 3 AM. Navy Pier, Chicago. navypier.com. Halloween Happening – 10/28. Children 10 and under to enjoy fun activities, games and goodies. Costumes welcome. Naperville River-
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walk’s Grand Pavillion. 630-848-5000. Hooowl-A-Ween – 10/28. For pets and their pet parents, participate or watch a costume contest and trick contest. Pet rescue groups, pet products and vendors. 1-3 PM. Lemont. 630-257-2522. Halloween Parade – 10/29 at 7 PM and 10/31 at 9:30 and 10:30 AM. Slightly spooky stories, crafts and costume parade indoors. All ages with adult. Register 630-627-0316. Helen Plum Library. helenplum.org. Boo Bash – 10/30. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to this fun hour of not-too-spooky activities and stories, ending with a treat. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. 10-11 AM. Cantigny Park, Education Center, Wheaton. Register 630-260-8162 or www.cantigny.org. Halloween Boonanza – 10/31. Kids ages 2 to 14 will enjoy crafts, inflatables, trick or treating, a costume contest, a haunted train ride, carnival games and entertainment. Community Recreation Center, Schaumburg. 847-490-7020. The Nightmare Before Christmas – 10/31. Screening of the classic stop-motion film with live music from the Chicago Philharmonic. Costumes encouraged, kid-friendly. 7:30 PM. Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. 312-341-2300.
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Golf Links &Tips STOP TAKING HUGE DIVOTS AND START HITTING CLEAN SHOTS Golf Center Des Plaines Justin Bentley, PGA Professional GolfTec Des Plaines 353 N. River Road, Des Plaines 847-803-GOLF www.GolfCenterDesPlaines.com You know those shots when it feels like the earth grabs your club before impact and then sends a large patch of turf down the fairway nearly as far as your ball? We’ve all been there at some point, and it’s NOT a good feeling.
attack that bottoms out the club’s arc before impact. Add backward bend in the downswing and follow-through The best ball strikers start bending the upper body slightly back (away from the target) in the downswing and follow-through, which helps to straighten the arms into impact and shallow the club’s angle of attack. These ideal elements conversely encourage a low point in front of the ball, which leads to the ball-first contact we all strive for. Give it a try, and you’ll soon start seeing pure golf shots fly down the fairway rather than those frustrating chunks of earth!
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Chunked or fat shots are often the result of having a “low point,” the vertically lowest point of the swing’s arc, too far behind the ball. What we see with many golfers that chunk their irons is the upper body bends too far forward in the downswing and then stays there during the follow-through. This results in a bending of the arms and steep angle of
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gimme putt. Many amateurs try this shot from too close to the green which is the wrong choice, only to be disappointed because: 1) it’s difficult to make a short pitch land where you want it to, and 2) the ball rarely stops without running 10 to 20 feet. The truth is, the easier shot to play from within 10 yards is a low running chip that lands quickly and runs most of the distance to the pin. It’s played with a low lofted iron, 4-5-6 or 7, and the idea is to loft the ball just enough to get over the fringe grass. The low loft of the iron puts little spin on the ball and you can count on it running, even if you miss hit it. The shot is played with no hand action, just arms, very similar to a putt. Set-up like a putt and stroke the iron with the same force you would use if you were putting the same distance. It’s very easy to do, doesn’t have to be hit precisely and brings smiles at those easy up and down pars. September/October 2018
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Overshadowed Theatrical Productions A Tale Of Two Cities Sept 14 – Oct 6, 2018 Book, Music and Lyrics by Jill Santoriello Based on the novel by Charles Dickens “...Everything is here to stir the soul—young love, purity, vengeance, villainy, valor—all played out against that historic revolution.” —The Connecticut Post Two men in love with the same woman. Two cities swept up in revolution. One last chance for a man to redeem his wasted life and change the world. Based on Charles Dickens’ masterpiece, A Tale of Two Cities is a musical that focuses on the love triangle between
young beauty Lucie Manette, French aristocrat Charles Darnay and drunken English cynic Sydney Carton - all caught in the clutches of the bloody French Revolution. Nominated! 2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Broadway Musical! This classic story of love, revolution, and redemption is what the Associated Press called, “the return to the era of big blockbusters such as Les Miserables, Phantom, and Miss Saigon. “A Tale of Two Cities the musical” (Broadway version) is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Performing at 900 Foster Ave., Medinah, IL. For tickets call 630.634.2100 or visit the website at www.overshadowed.org. [See our ad on the Inside Back Cover.] Broadway In Chicago. KEN LUDWIG’S ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS playing at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place November 3 – December 30, 2018. Go on a playful polar odyssey with Emily and her best friend Amos the mouse as they search for Santa’s missing Naughty or Nice List. Teamwork, determination and heart save the day in this fantastic, slapstick holiday affair. A returning favorite filled with yuletide swashbuckling, this cheery production is a holiday hit for all ages! To purchase tickets visit BroadwayInChicago.com
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GET HOMEWORK DONE
WITHOUT A FIGHT By Carol Tuttle
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hen it comes to your child's homework, do you beg, plead, or bribe? Do you threaten consequences? You can make homework easier for both you and your children with some simple tips that honor their natural energy. Every child has a dominant Energy Type that determines the way they move through life. It affects everything they do—playing, talking, eating, sleeping. And yes, it even shows up in the way they do homework! Ready to take the struggle out of homework? Here are homework tips for the 4 Types of children:
Homework Tips for the Fun-loving Type 1 Child.
These bright-minded children think quickly and like to move. Their thought process works like snapshots of ideas, so engaging in a linear experience can be challenging for them. • Pre-homework playtime. If your child attends a traditional school, they need time to do something light and free before jumping into homework. Let them come up with ideas of what they’ll do—that will give them something to look forward to during the structured experience of school. • Homework jumping. Allow them to jump from one activity to another. That’s how their brain works anyway. Extra movement of things 32 education central
going on in the background is actually helpful for them because it allows them to disconnect from their homework and then connect again.
Homework Tips for the Sensitive Type 2 Child
These subtle children work methodically and are great with details. They are naturally quieter, so speaking up about what they might need can be a challenge for them. • Planned routine (one that they plan). These children do best when they have a plan that they have made themselves. Which steps will they follow to get things done? You can ask this very young (5 or 6 years old) as Type 2 children are already thinking this way. • Invitation to connect. Type 2 children often want their parents to recognize the work they’re doing without knowing how to ask for it. Take a second to connect with them while they’re working and invite them to share with you.
Homework Tips for the Determined Type 3 Child
These active children move swiftly and like getting things done. Their natural speed can be a challenge when it comes to detailed tasks they feel are tedious or pointless. • Help them see the point of it. These children will do homework when they see the point. If they don’t see it, they’ll try to get around it somehow.They’ll pick the grade they want and do as much as they have to do to get it done. Help them see the practical purpose. • Make homework part of the extracurricular fund. Money is a great motivator in suburban family | subfam.com
the Type 3 world. If you plan to pay for extracurricular activities, you could attach a money value to finishing homework and that money goes to a sport or lesson they really want. You’ll be spending the money anyway and they’ll enjoy the feeling of accomplishment as they work toward an activity they really want. The More Serious Type 4 Child. These focused children are self-motivated. But if they’re not respected for who they are at school, they’ll buck the system. It will look like rebellion, but it’s really just their attempt to stay true to their nature. • The respectful phrase. These children feel offended when you tell them what to do because they’re aware of their responsibilities. Try this phrase: “Looks like you’re doing great. Let me know if you need help.” Let them come to you, which they will, if they think they need help. • Ownership of a space. Set aside one consistent place that they can take ownership of at the same time every day to do their homework—not the kitchen table. If possible, get them their own desk or a place that’s separate from where everyone is moving around. Parents: here’s your homework assignment to end the homework struggle for good: Set the intention that you and your child are experiencing ease and enjoyment as you support them in their homework. It’s possible and you can start today. Carol Tuttle is author of ‘The Child Whisperer: the Ultimate Handbook for Raising Happy, Successful, Cooperative Children.’ thechildwhisperer.com. September/October 2018
The Importance of Self-Advocacy for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues
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s a loving parent, you advocate for your child’s needs. You talk with teachers, family members and others about those needs. And you help your child get support in and out of school.
understand their strengths and weaknesses, know what they need to succeed and communicate that to other people. Self-advocacy can be broken down into a few key elements: • Understanding specific needs. (This is part of self-awareness.) • Knowing what help or support will address those needs, like tutoring or classroom accommodations. • Communicating those needs to teachers and others.
Part of being an effective advocate is teaching your child the skills needed for self-advocacy. It’s something you can start working on early with your child—and continue to work on over time.You can build the foundation for selfadvocacy when your child is young and then teach more complex skills to grade-schoolers, middle-schoolers and high-schoolers.
Let’s say your child struggles with writing. She has a history class that requires taking a lot of notes for homework. Without some kind of writing support, this presents a challenge. Here’s an example of self-advocacy in action: Your child understands that taking notes is going to be a challenge and knows that voice recognition software helps with note-taking. So your child communicates to the teacher
What Is Self-Advocacy? Self-advocacy is a skill that allows kids to
that writing is a challenge and asks to use voice recognition software. If the teacher says yes, your child’s needs are addressed. If the teacher says no, your child understands to talk to another person, like the special education case manager. Explore self-advocacy sentence starters your child can use for different types of learning and attention issues. The Benefits of Self-Advocacy Self-advocacy helps kids learn by creating solutions for challenges in school. In the note-taking example above, the child would do better in class by using voice recognition software. Of course, a parent could also advocate for voice recognition software. But when kids self-advocate, there are extra benefits. Kids who exercise self-advocacy can: Find solutions to challenges parents may • not be aware of
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• Build self-confidence in the ability to learn • Create a sense of ownership over their learning • Develop independence and self-empowerment These extra benefits can make a big difference for long-term success. Instead of feeling powerless and dependent on others, kids with self-advocacy skills are prepared to take on life’s challenges. The benefits of self-advocacy go beyond academics. Kids who can effectively self-advocate can communicate in social situations and even explain to friends why they sometimes need extra help. How to Build Self-Advocacy in Kids Because self-advocacy is so important, you may want to take specific steps to help your child build this skill. Here are some ways to help your child develop self-advocacy: • Talk with your child about strengths and weaknesses. • Have ongoing conversations about learning and attention issues. • Remind your child that asking for help is a good thing. • Praise your child’s efforts at speaking up. • Encourage your child to use classroom accommodations. • Find a role model, like a mentor with learning and attention issues, for your child. • When a problem comes up, give your child a chance to solve it before stepping in. • Let your child have a say in educational decisions. • If your child has an IEP, encourage her to attend IEP meetings. • Consider adding self-advocacy goals to your child’s IEP. • Teach your child about legal rights and how to talk about them in a positive, constructive way. As with any valuable skill, self-advocacy takes practice. Continue to role-play situations that may come up to help your child feel more comfortable about asking for help. Self-advocacy isn’t easy for many kids. Shy children, for example, may need different support in learning how to self-advocate. Other children may feel awkward or even guilty about asking for help or for an accommodation. That’s especially true if your child feels embarrassed about her learning or attention issues. Teaching self-advocacy can be an important part of your own journey as an advocate. Selfadvocacy skills can help your child deal with current challenges and the ones that will arise in the future.
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Dr. Gupta & Caleb pre-surgery. plasia, and limb length and gait discrepancies. Millions of children participate in organized sports each year, and since their bones, tendons and muscles are still growing and developing they may have a higher risk of a sportrelated injury. Whether it’s meniscal tears, ankle injuries, cartilage injuries, fractures or dislocations, our program offers a team-approach treatment plan for your child’s sports injury. Dr. Davidson joins a talented team of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons at Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago and together they offer comprehensive care for a child’s sports’ injury. In addition to sports-related care, our spine service is renowned. Historically, most schools provided scoliosis (curvature of the spine) screening for students. Since this is no longer mandated in Illinois, it is imperative that parents ensure their child is screened elsewhere, as early detection can improve outcomes. Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago not only offers scoliosis screening; we are also a pediatric rehabilitation site with an array of treatment options for children with moderate to severe scoliosis using both surgical and non-surgical methods. suburban family | subfam.com
Our family-centered care and team approach continues with the pediatric plastics and craniofacial team.Whether your child has a cleft lip or palate or another craniofacial anomaly, parents will see a group of specialists, all in one day, to ensure that every area of their child’s care is accounted for. This team also offers treatment for craniofacial microsomia, hemifacial microsomia, Pierre Robin syndrome, Stickler syndrome, Goldenhar syndrome, Treacher Collins syndrome, Nagar syndrome, maxillofacial skeletal deformities, pigmented and vascular lesions, hemangiomas/vascular malformations, and ear anomalies. As more physicians are looking for head shape anomalies in infants, including torticollis and flat head, our Head Shape Clinic detects and addresses these conditions as well. Shriners Hospitals for Children – Chicago ensures that patients and families are treated as members of the team and are invited to be active participants in decision making and treatment planning. If you know a child who could benefit from the life-changing care at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Chicago, please call 773-385-KIDS (5437) to schedule an appointment today, and visit us at www.shrinerschicago. org for a list of additional conditions we treat, and to learn more about Shriners Hospitals. September/October 2018
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dults often complain they are “stressed out.” Increasingly, statistics show, American children are stressed out as well, and the effects on their health, emotional state, and cognitive ability can be significant.
cally active release stress as well as build confidence,” McGregor says. “And they sleep better, which in turn makes them better equipped to take on their day.” • Take care of yourself, slow down. Children are aware of their surroundings and look to their caregiver for support. “If a caregiver is not fully equipped to handle their own stress, they certainly can’t fully support a child,” McGregor says. “We often are in such a hurry that many of the basic necessities of care-giving are rushed through. Children can feel the stress caregivers are experiencing and often will act out.” • Teach them relaxation techniques. Just as parents teach children how to throw a baseball or build a tower with blocks, they should also teach them how to cope with stressful situations in life, McGregor says. “There are ways to do this, such as count down from 10, or ‘breathe in the soup, blow out the soup.’ It slows down their ‘hyperstate’ of accelerated heart rate and fast breathing.” “Most parents have the skills to deal with their child’s stress,” McGregor adds. “The time to seek professional help for a child’s stress is when any change in behavior persists, or when the stress is causing problems at home or school.”
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It’s well-documented that adult stress can lead to serious illnesses. But many researchers believe that ongoing stress during childhood – from poverty, parents fighting or substance abuse, bullying, violence or other adversity – can harm kids’ brains and other body systems and possibly lead to major health issues when they’re adults. Therefore, it is vital for parents to help their children cope with stress. “Adults can handle more stress than children, because our brains are already formed and we have many more coping skills,” says Alise McGregor, founder of Little Newtons (littlenewtons.com), an early education center with locations in Minnesota and Illinois. “Research shows there are lasting effects from stress on kids’ development. Not exposing your child to any stress at home, of course, is ideal, but in today’s world there is so much affecting kids that parents need to know how to help them
By Alise McGregor through it.” Statistics cited in a greatschools.org article reflect the higher levels of stress that American children are experiencing: suicides among adolescents have quadrupled since the 1950s; and in the past decade, using pharmaceuticals to treat emotional disorders has increased 68 percent for girls, 30 percent for boys. McGregor suggests four ways parents can help their children cope with stress: • Listen to them and communicate. “By listening to them, you are acknowledging their feelings but also strengthening the trust/bond you have with your child,” McGregor says. “Trust is so important in childhood. They feel supported and feel better being able to get it off their chest.” • Exercise. This is easy, fun and often necessary as a coping mechanism.“Children who are physi-
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amily gatherings like reunions, picnics and potlucks can bring fun, the chance to reunite with family and, of course, food and celebration.
While catching up with family is most important for many, food typically comes in a close second. Tried-and-true favorites are welcome, but so are new additions. This starter duo of Baked Onion, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip along with Orange Galette with Beet Gorgonzola Salad can get the celebration going. To help mix things up, take a break from sandwiches. Chipotle Chicken and Bean Quinoa Salad Cups are a contemporary meal or snack alternative which kids and adults alike can enjoy. For a salad that feeds a crowd, try this Tex-Mex Layered Bean Salad, a tasty accompaniment for entrees from burgers to fried chicken. For more recipes for family gatherings, visit READsalads.com and AuntNellies.com.
Chipotle Chicken and Bean Quinoa Salad Cups with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 4
1 can (15 ounces) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad Dressing: 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1½ cups cooked quinoa 1 cup diced chicken, cooked 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions 1 chipotle pepper, minced 4 leaves Bibb lettuce Drain bean salad; reserve 2 tablespoons liquid. To make dressing: In small bowl, whisk reserved liquid, lime juice, adobo sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until completely combined. Stir in cilantro; set aside. In medium bowl, combine bean salad, quinoa, chicken, onions and chipotle pepper. Add dressing; toss gently. Divide bean salad mixture equally among lettuce cups. 38 celebrate!
Orange Galette with Beet Gorgonzola Salad Recipe courtesy of Momma Cuisine Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Servings: 12
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1/2 cup crumbled tortilla chips (optional) small avocado, sliced (optional)
1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets nonstick cooking spray 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, approximately 16-by-11 inches 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 4 navel oranges, segmented 4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 2 cups mixed baby salad greens 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired
In 3 1/2-quart salad bowl or souffle dish, layer bell pepper, onion, lettuce, cheese and bean salad. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and chipotle peppers. Spread over top of salad. Cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle top with chips and sliced avocado, if desired. Toss to serve.
Heat oven to 400 F. Drain beets well; set aside on paper towels to absorb remaining liquid. Discard liquid or save for another use. Spray large sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Gently place puff pastry sheet on pan. With pastry brush, gently spread 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on pastry sheet. Place about half the orange segments in two rows on top of pastry sheet, leaving 1-inch margins on all sides. Fold edges of pastry sheet to create border. Sprinkle 2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola over oranges. Sprinkle with salt, if desired, and basil. Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool on wire rack. Coarsely chop beets. In large bowl, toss together remaining orange segments, salad greens and chopped beets. Drizzle with remaining olive oil; toss gently to combine. Cut cooked galette into 12 pieces.Top with beet salad. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and pecans.
Tex-Mex Layered Bean Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Servings: 8-10
1 large red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1 bag (16 ounces) iceberg lettuce, carrot and cabbage salad mix 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 2 cans (15 ounces each) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad, drained suburban family | subfam.com
Baked Onion, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 6
1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s HollandStyle Onions nonstick cooking spray 2 tablespoons chopped oil-packed, sundried tomatoes, divided 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 tablespoons sliced fresh basil, divided coarse ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes or olive oil, divided 1 log (8 ounces) goat cheese 1/2 teaspoon Mediterranean herb seasoning (optional) crackers (optional) flatbread (optional) pita chips (optional) Heat oven to 350 F. Drain onions well; pat dry. Spray shallow, oven-proof dish (3-4-cup size) with nonstick cooking spray. Place onions in dish. Press with spatula to flatten and crush. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons basil and black pepper, to taste. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Cut goat cheese into 6-8 rounds. Arrange over onion mixture. Sprinkle with remaining tomatoes; drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with herb seasoning, if desired. Bake uncovered 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is soft and mixture is bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Serve warm with crackers, flatbread or pita chips, if desired. September/October 2018
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runk or Treat is a fun alternative to traditional trick-ortreating. A school or church parking lot is divided into larger parking spaces where car owners decorate their open trunks and pass out candy. This is a great option for young children who can’t walk far or for families looking for a safer option for receiving candy. Trunk or Treats can be held at your block party, school or church and is often used as a fundraiser. A typical fee for renting a parking space is $25 for each car entered.
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By Pam Molnar Find a space – If you are hosting in your neighborhood, cars can park at the end of their driveway or in front of their house. Churches or school parking lots can section off space for the event while leaving parking for the guests. Cars should pull in with their trunks facing out to walk space and a parking space should be left empty between each car. This gives you plenty of room for displays, trick-or-treaters or photo opportunities. Establish Sponsors – If your trunk or treat is limited to your block, participants can usually provide the candy. However, if you are planning a bigger event, it is wise to look for donations. For churches and schools, ask families to donate bags of candy. Contact local stores and restaurants to see if they are willing to make a donation in the form of candy, raffle items or monetary donations in exchange for advertising.
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Get the Parents Involved – Nothing says fall like a chili cook-off. Encourage the parents to bring their favorite chili recipe and have everyone vote for their favorite. Not a chili fan? How about a mac & cheese tasting? For fundraising events, charge a small entrance fee, such as $5, to help defer the cost of the plates, utensils and napkins. Concessions – While the kids would enjoy a dinner of just candy, the adults may prefer something more substantial. Hot dogs, sandwiches or pizza by the slice are simple crowd pleasers at a Trunk or Treat event. If you are hosting a chili cook-off, sell baked potatoes and make it a meal. Be sure to provide plenty of water bottles and offer fall drinks such as apple cider and hot chocolate. Bake Sale – Who can resist freshly baked treats? Fall is a great time to overindulge in pumpkin flavored everything. Start a Sign Up! Genius and have people sign up for what they are baking so you don’t have 50 batches of chocolate chip cookies. Be sure to think about the families with allergies and offer a recipe or ingredients list to go along with the item so everyone can find something they can enjoy. Volunteers – Get the teens involved. A Trunk or Treat is a fun way for teens to get community service hours and still be a part of trick-or-treating. Teens can run the concessions, bounce house, craft stations or even dress up in costume to pose with the trickor-treaters. Finishing Touches – Let’s keep this party going! Set up simple craft tables or stations with coloring sheets for the little ones who are tired of walking. Dress up your pets for a simple parade around the parking lot. Rent a bounce house or ask the fire department if they can bring a truck out for touring. Contact a local farmer to bring out animals for a petting zoo. Offer a pie eating contest and make them eat without using their hands. Raffles and Prizes – Offer prizes for best trunk theme, best costume for kids and adults (or pets). Offer $1 raffles for donated prize baskets for children or adults. Choose themes such as coffee, baking, pasta, pampering, crafts, sports, science or movie night. If you get enough donations, offer a raffle for a larger prize like a tablet or gift certificate for a family night out. September/October 2018
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Hallowinning Doorway? Host an indoor Trunk or Treat using the school staff and teacher’s doorways. Each classroom comes up with a theme, donates the money for supplies and helps to make decorations. Choose groups of students to help with the theme and decorations for the physical education teacher and other staff that may not have a classroom. Instead of candy, donations of pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, bookmarks, small crafts kits, temporary tattoos, mini Frisbees, yo-yos or other small toys might be a nice alternative. Have a ballot box to vote for best doorway design and offer a pizza party for the winning classroom. Include a raffle for popular books that can be displayed in the library in the weeks leading up to the event. Don’t forget to set up collection boxes for other schools in need. Collect school supplies, winter coats, books or after school snacks for your local food pantry.
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Safari Land
Let Your Adventure Begin! Safari Land has everything you need for a complete adventure. Whether it’s bowling, video games, rollercoaster, kiddie carts, food or other fun, Safari Land is the place for your party. Come ride the tiger terror...take a spin in our 360 degree, full-motion, 3D flight simulator, play in our soft play area, or throw some strikes during cosmic bowling.
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Buy a wristband for only $10 (see details on ad). Contact us to book your next adventure of a lifetime. 701 W. North Avenue, Villa Park. 630530-4649.Visit www.safarlandfun.com
Fleetwood Roller Rink
Fleetwood Roller Rink is a family owned business. Our venue hosts public skating, birthday parties (our specialty) privates and fundraisers. We promote family fun for all ages plus for “health sake, roller skate” Come visit us and join in our fun. Instruction available every Saturday at 1 pm Check for our ongoing specials and public skating times www.fleetwoodrollerrink.com
Odyssey Fun World
The place for out of this world family fun for all ages! Plan your next birthday party here. Two fun locations with 200+ arcade and redemption games, a 4-story soft play center, Laser Tag, numerous exciting indoor rides, and great food.Visit odysseyfunworld.com for exclusive discounts, or call 708-429-3800. 19111 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, and, 3440 Odyssey Ct., Naperville
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pretty much failed at every athletic endeavor I tried growing up… anything I was introduced to in PE class which resembled a sport, that cringe-worthy summer of softball, and those two hilarious years of ballet and tap. You’d think I’d try to steer my own kids away from sports, but instead I do what I can to encourage them to give any sport a shot. Here are some of the cool things I told them they could learn:
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side in the cold or heat. Think about how you have to show up at school or you fail. This extends into more areas of your life later on, like friendship, family, work and marriage. Be the kind of person who shows up because it’s going to be a real stand-out character trait. 3. Learning how to handle disappointment will carry you through life. When you’re older, you may get fired from a job, fail a college exam, tank a few relationships. It’s okay to experience losing when you’re young … it prepares you for life later. But try to be a good loser because it looks ridiculous when people act like big babies over something that is meant to be played in fun.
1. Trying something new might lead to unexpected things. First of all, you might have more fun than you thought you would, and you might make some amazing friends. It’s a break from screens and the routine of home life. At the very least, you are getting some exercise and learning a new skill!
4. Being a good winner shows character. Learning how to be a graceful winner is just as important as learning how to be a graceful loser. Gloating and bragging are not cute in kids and definitely are not cute in adults. Shake hands and tell kids from the other team they did a great job.
2. Showing up is half the battle. You might not feel like doing to the practices and games, especially if a losing streak has visited your team, you’re having an issue with a teammate or are tired of playing out-
5. It’s not always going to be fair. No matter what the call is or how the other team plays, you should always play fair. You know what is right, so do it. A good athlete – and person – is honest and trustworthy. Also,
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a ref may make a call that was seen from a different angle or viewpoint and you know for a fact it was one way, but you still have to respect that call. 6. Teamwork is everything. You will always need this skill so listen to others, respect differences, support others. Succeed or fail, but do it together. Every member of the team is important so don’t downplay your place (or the place of others) on the team. 7. Confidence and passion make up for a lack in ability many times. You will go into a game more confident if you made all the team practices and also practiced extra at home. Not the best kicker on the soccer team? Feel that inner confidence, take a deep breath and just keep trying. Don’t be scared to fail, do your best, practice and try your hardest. 8. Mistakes are how we learn … and something we all make. You may want to groan when someone on your team doesn’t make an easy shot but instead try to understand they are still learning or maybe their mind wandered ... they are just kids like you. Don’t have a fit if the ref makes a bad call or if the coach takes someone out then loses the game. You are also going to mess up sometimes and you want the same patience from your teammates, refs, other parents and coaches. 9. Leadership opportunities always present themselves. I love the teams who rotate the team captain responsibility so they can all give it a try and see if they have a strength they didn’t realize they had. Even if you are not captain you can still exhibit leadership skills by helping out younger kids or kids who need help with their skills. Help where you can, even if that just means handing out snacks and drinks after the games. 10. Downtime is okay. Ah, patience. Sometimes there is waiting around in sports. Some sports move more slowly than others, and some teams have more players than others. Sometimes you’ll have to play the entire game and sometimes you’ll be sitting out for half of it. Use downtime to make friends on the bench … but don’t forget to cheer on your team. What will you and your kid learn if you give sports a chance? September/October 2018
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Come join thousands of others and try Lombard Park District’s brand new Madison Meadow Athletic Center this Fall! The new facility includes: a fitness center, cardio equipment with TVs, free weights, a selectorized weight circuit, an indoor track, two fitness studios, two basketball courts, an On Demand Fitness System, group fitness classes, babysitting services, and more! Check out lombardparks.com for more information and learn about all of our group fitness offerings or stop by for a tour in person at 500 E Wilson in Lombard. 630-519-5859.
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Take a wild ride at Splash Central and experience a New Way to Play! Amenities include a six-lane, 25-yard, 3.5 to 12 foot depth lap pool, One meter diving board, a zero-depth entry activity pool ranging from zero to 3.5 foot depth, body slide, kiddie slide and water spray features. Available for year-round swim lessons, private rentals, group outings, birthday parties, fitness classes, special events and much more. Located in the Bartlett Community Center at 700 S. Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103. For hours of operation and more information call 630.540.4800 or visit www.bartlettparks.org
All Seasons Hockey
We welcome you to All Seasons Developmental Hockey Program. Our program has been serving the community for the past five years and is one of the best at developing quality hockey players in the Chicagoland area. The reason is simple : we specialize in skating mechanics and techniques developed by USA Hockey.We provide a solid foundation for your child’s development in safe and energetic environment. Our low instructor to skater ratio will give them the personalized instruction they need to succeed in a family friendly atmosphere where sportsmanship and fun are essential in the growth of your child. 31 W. 330 North Aurora Rd, Naperville. For more info call Chris Chelios at 630-851-0755 x. 813 or by email at chelios23@me.com
Illinois Stampede
The Illinois Stampede travel basketball program is open to boys and girls 4th grade thru high school. Our program consist of skilled AAU level players as well as players transitioning from park district and YMCA basketball programs that are looking for the next challenge. Our program is focused on teaching the core fundamental skills and concepts of the game of basketball and developing a complete player. Through our program efforts of teaching and coaching we also provide a positive environment for our players to become skilled in the fundamentals, be a part of a competitive team, and have fun playing the game of basketball. 44 active kids
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Great Lakes Volleyball Center
The GLCYA is accepting girls and boys ages 2-14 for the Great Lakes Center Youth Volleyball Academy Fall, Club, Winter and Spring programs. All sessions focus on motor development and individual skill development by teaching both proper skill technique and introducing the young athlete to age appropriate game play as well for volleyball.We are also offering fall clinics and lessons for all ages. The Sports Performance program for 6th - 12th grade boys and girls will hold tryouts this fall for all of our club teams. The Great Lakes Volleyball Center is located at 579 N. Oakhurst Drive, Aurora, IL. 60502. For more info call 630-898-6400 or visit www.greatlakescenter. com FB: Great Lakes Center Youth Academy
Rock ‘n’ Kids!
Calling all toddlers to sing, dance and play the Rock ‘n’ Kids way! Tot Rock and Kid Rock are structured music and movement programs for children ages 1-5 that use a unique approach to music education! Since 1995, Rock ‘n’ Kids has been educating young children through imaginative play, sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills, and socialization. A variety of rhythm instruments and movement props are utilized and a new educational theme is implemented each session! It’s music and fun rolled into one! Classes offered at park districts in the Chicago-land area. www. rockitkids.com. 847-961-6584.
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hen I was in college, I was the skinny girl who could eat whatever she wanted and not gain a pound -- bottomless chips and queso, huge bowls of pasta, bloomin’ onions -- you name it, I ate it. But ten years, three pregnancies, and three dress sizes later, I struggled with my selfimage for the first time in my life. I constantly compared myself to other young moms wondering how they had lost their baby weight while I still carried mine around. I hated going home to my small town because people I had known my whole life didn’t recognize me. Strangers asked me several times when my baby was due when I wasn’t even pregnant. Then, to make matters worse, a difficult loss plunged me into a deep depression, and I gained an extra ten pounds on my already overweight figure. My overeating and obsessive soda-drinking was damaging my body, but I didn’t know how else to deal with the grief. I needed to exercise, but in my depression, the last thing I wanted to do was put on my running shoes. I couldn’t start eating better, losing weight, and feeling healthier unless I made a change, but I knew that I didn’t have it in me to do it alone. I decided to develop a competition with friends who wanted to not only lose weight but build life-long healthy habits. I came up with a list of rules, hoping for three or four women to join me in accountability. To “qualify” for my competition, participants had to be at least 20 pounds overweight and willing to donate $10 towards a prize pot. Over a pe-
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riod of 15 weeks, we would earn daily points for drinking 8-10 glasses of water, eating six servings of fruits and vegetables, posting a detailed food journal, staying within a daily calorie goal, and recording every 10 minutes of exercise. Each Monday, we would weigh in and earn points for every pound lost, and the person with the highest percentage of weight loss that week would earn extra points. At the end of the 15 weeks, the woman with the most cumulative points and the woman with the highest percentage of weight loss would split the prize money. I posted my competition rules on Facebook, and to my surprise, not just three or four, but twenty-one friends committed to the competition we named Girls Getting Fit. These friends, from all different seasons of my life, bonded and cheered for one other with each pound lost, each goal reached and each new pair of fitting skinny pants. We supported each other through moments of failure, pulled muscles, job changes, deaths in the family, and cancer treatments. We lost weight through good old-fashioned hard work, one small change at a time, and we had fun doing it together. The eight women who persevered to the end lost a combined total of 165 pounds, an average of over 20 pounds per person. Lynn, my friend battling cancer, was the winner of the most accumulated points. After incorporating exercise and healthy eating into her life, her recovery after radiation treatments went from three weeks to ten days, amazing her doctors who suburban family | subfam.com
had been encouraging her for a long time to get healthy. Rachel, the winner of the highest percentage of weight loss, lost almost 17% of her weight and went on to run two 5Ks. Lori’s ratio between “bad” and “good” cholesterol improved dramatically, and after three years of being on antidepressants, Deanne was able to wean off medication. I may not have been the Biggest Loser, but at the end of those 15 weeks, I had lost 23 pounds and more than two dress sizes. I learned to eat smaller portions and to view food as fuel instead of something with which to stuff my stomach when I’m bored or stressed. My husband and I discovered a love for kettlebells which somehow helped eliminate the back pain I had long experienced, and our family became more active, taking hikes on Saturdays and joining the YMCA to work out and swim. My weight loss and healthy lifestyle rebirthed self-confidence and a sense of beauty in me that had been missing for many years.The healthy habits I learned and the support of my Girls Getting Fit friends played an important role in my emotional healing, too. I know I’m not the only mom who has let her health take a back seat during the early years of parenting. Maybe you’ve struggled with making healthy food choices or fitting exercise into your busy life, and you feel like you’ll never be in shape.Why not make a small change towards a healthier you or better yet, start your own competition like Girls Getting Fit? It might just be one of the best decisions you ever make, for you and your family. September/October 2018
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SEPTEMBER Making Strides Walks – Benefits Breast Cancer research for the American Cancer Society. For all area events, please go to makingstrides.acevents.org. Relay For Life – Benefits the American Cancer Society. For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. Jubilee Days 5K Run – Sat 9/1 at 8 AM. Benefits Zion Park District Foundation. 847-7465500. Running With Balloons – Sat 9/1 at 7 AM. Harvard. harvardballoonfest.com. Buffalo Grove Stampede – Sun 9/2 at 7:30 AM 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk and 5K wheelchair race. USATF certified. Buffalo Grove. 847-850-2125. bgparks.org. Twilight Shuffle 5K – Sun 9/2 at 6 PM 5K Run/ Walk. Libertyville. mainstreetlibertyville.org. Verizon Half Madness – Sun 9/2 at 7 AM. Half marathon. USATF and CARA certified. Benefits Batavia Food Pantry. Batavia. 630244-5224. Frank E’s Fling Mile – Mon 9/3 at 8:45 AM. Strollers permitted. All ages. Naperville. lastfling.org GLASA Twilight 5K Run, Walk and Roll – Sat 9/8 at 5:15 PM. Children’s Fun Run 4:45. Lake Forest. glasatwilight.org. Dash in the Dark 5K – Sat 9/8 at 7:30 PM. Hosted by Fox Valley Rugby. Pottawatomie September/October 2018
Park, St. Charles. 630-440-6082. foxvalleyrugby.org. Get Your Rear In Gear – Sat 9/8 at 8 AM 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. Benefits colon cancer research. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. join.coloncancercoalition.org. Itasca Oktoberfast 5K – Sat 9/8 at 9 AM. USATF certified. Itascaoktoberfast5k.org. Last Chance BQ.2 – Sat 9/8 at 6:30 AM. Boston Marathon qualifier. USATF certified. Geneva. bq2races.com. PATCH Run with the Lion 5K – Sat 9/8 at 8:30 AM. 5K Run/Walk and 1MI Kids’ Race. Benefits the PATCH Foundation. Aurora. pdc30.com. Run Mag Mile – Sat 9/8 at 7 AM. 5K and 10K. Grant Park, Chicago. Runmagmile.com. Sunrise Shuffle 5K – Sat 9/8 at 8:30 AM. Kids’ Fun Run. Proceeds benefit Bloomingdale Parks Foundation. Bloomingdale. Signmeup.com/125069. St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer – Sat 9/8 at 9:30 AM. 5K Run/Walk to end childhood cancer. Soldier Field, Chicago.
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fundraising.stjude.org. Alpine Races – Sun 9/9 at 7:30 AM. HalfMarathon, 5K and Youth MI courses. USATF certified. Benefits local charities. Lake Zurich. alpinerunners.com. Hero Hustle – Sun 9/9 at 8 AM. 10K/5K Runs and 1MI Obstacle Runs. CARA certified. Glenview. herohustle.com. Naperville Trails Half Marathon – Sun 9/9 at 8:30 AM. USATF certified. Wheaton. allcommunityevents.com. Pedal the Parks – Sun 9/9 at 9 AM. 10 miles pedaling through parks. 630-920-1969. Burrridgeparkfoundation.org. SEA Blue Prostate Cancer 5K Run and Walk – Sun. 9/9. Lincoln Park, Chicago. seablueprostatewalk.org Zoo Run Run – Sun. 9/9. Fun Run and Walk inside Brookfield Zoo. czs.org/ZooRunRun. Race Judicata Run/Walk 5K – Thurs 9/13 at 6:30 PM. Chicago. cvls.org. Foodie 5K – Sat 9/15 at 9 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Northern Illinois Food Bank. Romeoville. 630-443-6910.
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Makin’ Tracks 5K – Sat 9/15 at 8 AM. 5 K USATF and CARA certified. River Fores. 708-3666660. rfparks.com. NAMIWalksChicago – Sat 9/15 at 4 PM. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits local National Alliance on Mental Illness. DuSable Harbor. Chicago. namiWalks.org. Respond Now 5K Run For Hunger – Sat 9/15 at 10 AM. Benefits families requiring basic human needs. Olympia Fields. respondnow.org. Run 4 Home – Sat 9/15 at 8 AM. 10K and 5K Run/Walk and 1 MI. USATF and CARA certified. Benefits DuPage PADS to end homelessness.Wheaton. dupagepads.org. Run The Shores – Sat 9/15 at 8 AM. 5K and 1 MI race. USATF certified. Benefits local food pantry. Lake Barrington Shores. lakebarringtonshores.org. The Bridge Color Run – Sat 9/15 at 9:30 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Supports Bridge Youth Services. Palatine. 847-359-7490. Bridgeyouth.org. The Great Pumpkin Run –Sat 9/15 at 8 AM. 5 K. Choose the Tough Pumpkin option and run with a pumpkin. Keller’s Farmstand, Oswego. thegreatpumpkinrun.com. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat 9/15 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Gallery Park, Glenview. 847-324-0386. Advocate Health Care Fox Valley Marathon – Sun 9/16 at 7 AM. Half Marathon, 20 MI, and Full Marathon. USATF certified. St.
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Charles. fv26.com. CASA Kane County Fox Valley KIDS’ Marathon – Sun 9/16 at 3 PM. 1.2 MI USATF certified. Benefits CASA Kane County. St. Charles. dev.fvkids.com. 9/11 Heroes Run – Sun 9/16 at 9:11 AM. Honors the 911 heroes of 9/11 and the wars since then, civilian and military. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. 911heroesrunchicagoil.itsyourrace.com.
Glow In The Park Lantern Walk Sun 9/16 at 5 PM Family-friendly activities, live music, inflatables, and an illuminated paper lantern parade. Benefits Lurie Children’s Hospital. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn 630-8582462 www.gepark.org/glow Midway Fly Away 5K Family Run and Walk and Kids’ Midway Miler – Sun 9/16 at 9 AM. Benefits Special Olympics. Southwest Airlines Hangar, Midway Airport, Chicago. 312527-3743. MMRF Race for Research – Sun 9/16 at 9 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. walkrun.themmrf.org. North Shore Triathlon – Sun 9/16 at 6:45 AM. 500m swim, 20K bike, 5K run. Wilmette. 847-256-2330. Respiratory Health Association’s Hike For Lung Health – Sun 9/16. 1-3 MI walk. Benefits Respiratory Health Assoc. Lincoln Park, Chicago. 312-628-0223. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sun 9/16 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. North Central College, Naperville. 815-272-2010. Heart Walk – Fri 9/21 Chicago; Sat 9/22 Oak Brook; Sun 9/23 Northfield. Benefits American Heart Assoc. 312-476-6625. Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk – Sat 9/22 at 11 AM. Benefits American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. Chicago. afsp. donordrive.com. Cougar 5K Walk/Run – Sat 9/22 at 9 AM. St. Xavier University, Chicago. 773-298-3592. Harvest Hustle Twilight All-Terrain 5K – Sat 9/22 at 5:30 PM. Benefits Geneva Park District Scholarship Fund. Geneva. 630-2324542. Moraine Hills Run for the Hills 5K, 10K and Half Marathon – Sat 9/22 at 8:30 AM. Moraine Hills State Park. friendsofmorainehillsstatepark.org. Step Out Walk To Stop Diabetes – Sat 9/22. Didier Farms, Lincolnshire. stepout. diabetes.org. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat 9/22 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. St. Charles. 815-272-2010. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat 9/22 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Busse Woods, Groves 2830, Elk Grove Village. 847-324-0386. suburban family | subfam.com
Walk To Defeat ALS – Sat 9/22 at 10 AM. Rock Valley College, Rockford. web.alsa.org. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sun 9/22 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles. 815-272-2010. Flying Feet Fun Run – Sat. 9/22 5K at 8 AM & Family 1-Mile at 9 AM. Gallery Park (Behind Park Center) Glenview. glenviewparks.org/ event/flyingfeet/ AIDS Run and Walk Chicago – Sun 9/23 at 10:35 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Soldier Field, Chicago. events.aidschicago.org. Chicago Half Marathon/5K – Sun 9/23 at 7 AM. USATF and CARA certified. Chicago. chicagohalfmarathon.com. Chicagoland MG Walk – Sun 9/23 at 10 AM. Benefits myasthenia gravis research. Fullersberg Woods, Oak Brook. 855-MGWalks. Dekalb Corn Classic 10K – Sun 9/23. NIU campus and surrounding area. Dekalbcornclassic.org. Have Fun? You Won! Kids’ Triathlon – Sun 9/23 at 11 AM. 100M Swim, 3 MI Bike Ride and Half MI Run. Oswego East High School, Oswego Park District. oswegolandparkdistrict.org. Illinois Lupus Walk – Sun 9/23. 5K Fun Run, 1MI and 3 MI routes. Lincoln Park, Chicago. lupusWalkil.org.
ENTER TO WIN A $100 GIFT CARD TO , Go to subfam.com Lions Run For Hope – Sun 9/23 at 8 AM 5K Run/Walk. Benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Wellness House. Stickney. 708-795-0997. Lionsrunforhope.org. Starry Night 5K – Sun 9/23 at 4 PM. Benefits Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Arlington Race Track, Arlington Heights. team.curethekids.org. Quad Cities Marathon – Sun 9/23 at 7 AM. Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5K. USATF certified. Benefits prostate cancer research. Moline. qcmarathon.org. Run for Life 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ 1 Miler Run/Walk and Toddler Dash – 9/23 at 8:30 AM. Blue Star Memorial Woods, Glenview. 708-334-1477. Run to Read – Sun 9/23 at 7:00 AM. 5K Run, 1MI Family Fun Walk, Mascot Dash and Kids’ Dash. Benefits School District 54 literacy programs. Schaumburg. 847-357-5028. Light the Torch Night Run – Fri 9/28 at 5:30 PM 5K Novelty Run/Walk. Benefits FT Cares Foundation. Wheaton. 630-510-5135. DG 5 & 8 Miler – Sat., 9/29. Challenging, sceSeptember/October 2018
nic race is conveniently paired with Harvest Fest! Lincoln Center & Fishel Park - Downers Grove. dgparks.org Illinois Warrior Dash – Sat 9/29 at 8 AM. and Noon. 5K Obstacle Run. Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Balmoral Park, Crete, IL. warriordash.com. Judson University 5K Run/Walk – Sat 9/29 at 8:30 AM. Elgin. judsonu.edu. Skin Cancer, Take A Hike! – Sat 9/29 at 9:30 AM. Family and pet friendly. Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. 847-240-1748. events.aad.org. Play for Peace 5K Run/Walk – Sat 9/29 at 4 PM. Benefits communities affected by conflict. Bartlett. playforpeace.org. Step Out Walk To Stop Diabetes – Sat 9/29. Jackson Park, Chicago. stepout.diabetes.org. Street Beat 5K, Walkathon and B-Well Bensenville – Sat 9/29 at 8 AM. Family Health Expo follows race. Bensenville Park District. 630-766-7515. Terrain Race – Sat 9/29 at 8 AM. 10K and 5K Obstacle Races and Kids’ Mini Monkey Course. Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet. terrainracing.com. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat 9/29 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Orland Park. 815-272-2009.
Barkapalooza Dog Walk & Pet Expo Sun. 9/30 from 10 AM to 2 PM Lisle Community Park All proceeds benefits the homeless animals at the shelter. West Suburban Humane Society 630-960-9600 x25 www.WSHS-DG.org Bucktown 5K – Sun 9/30 at 8:30 AM. 5K Run. USATF Certified. Benefits the 100 Club of Chicago. Chicago. bucktown5K. Cancer Schmancer 5K – Sun 9/30 at 9 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Grayslake. 773-698-6905. KidFitStrong Fitness Challenge – Sun 9/30 at 10 AM. Completion-based obstacle course. Chicago. eventbrite.com. Let’s Move Elgin 5K – Sun 9/30 at 8 AM. 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. letsmoveelgin.com. Plainfield Harvest 5K Run/Walk and Kidz Miler – Sun 9/30 at 9 AM. Plainfield. plainfieldharvest5K.com. Walk For Wishes – Sun 9/30 at 10 AM. Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation. Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. 312-602-9425. secure2.wish.org.
OCTOBER Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. Highlander Assault – Sat 10/6 at 7:40 AM. 4 MI, 8 MI and 12 Mile Paint Ball and Obstacle Runs. McHenry. highlanderassault.com. September/October 2018
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Highwood Superhero 5K Run/Walk – Sat 10/6 at 9 AM at Highwood Pumpkinfest. Highwood. runsignup.com. International Chicago 5K – Sat 10/6 at 7:30 AM. Daley Plaza, Chicago. 312-904-9800. Giant Steps for Autism 5K – Sat 10/6. Rich Harvest Farms, Sugar Grove. mygiantsteps.org.
Montgomery 5K and 10K River Run Sat., 10/6 Pre-Race Reg. Starts 7:30 AM Race Starts at 9 AM Portion of Proceeds to Montgomery VFW Post #7452, Montgomery Foundation and Rotary Club Village of Montgomery 200 North River Street 630-466-6700 www.signmeup.com/125824 NAMI Run For Mental Health 5K – Sat 10/6 at 9 AM. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Benefits local NAMI chapter. Batavia. nami5k.com. Prairie State Half Marathon and 10K – Sat 10/6 at 8:30 AM. USATF certified. Benefits WINGS. Long Grove. allcommunityevents.com. Rosehill Cemetery Crypt 5K Run – Sat 10/6 at 7 PM. Chicago. chicagoevents.com. Run4Paws 5K – Sat 10/6 at 9 AM. 5K and 2K Puppy Path walk. Benefits Magnificent Mutts
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and Meows Rescue. Downers Grove. run4paws5K.com. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat 10/6 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Joliet. 815-272-2009. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat 10/6 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Libertyville. 847-324-0386. Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Sun 10/7 at 7:30 AM. Chicago. chicagomarathon.com. Chicagoland Buddy Walk – 10/7. Raise awareness and support for Down syndrome. Bolingbrook Golf Club, Bolingbrook. 630771-9400. College of DuPage Food Truck Rally and Sunset 5K – Sat 10/13 at 5:30 PM; 100 Youth Dash 4:30 PM; Food Trucks 2-8 PM; Kid Zone/ Touch-A-Truck 2-7 PM. College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn. cod.edu. Des Plaines River Trail Run – Sat 10/13 at 7 AM. 50 MI, Marathon and Half Marathon. Vernon Hills. 847-476-5645. Epic Fall Festival 5K – Sat 10/13 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ 1 MI. Wilmot Mountain, WI. wilmotmountain.com. Scarecrow Scramble Nighttime 5K – Sat 10/13 at 3 PM 5K Run/Walk, Tot Dash and Festival. USATF Certified. Lisle. 630-3534304. Fall Color 5K Run and Walk – Sun 10/14 at 8 AM. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash. USATF certified. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-9680074.
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Heart Haven Hustle 5K and 1 Mile – Sun 10/14 at 9 AM. Promenade Bolingbrook. USTAF certified. runsignup.com. Race For the Kids – Sun 10/14. 5K Run/ Walk, Kids’ MI and Kids’ Dash. CARA certified. Benefits Comer Children’s Hospital. Chicago. 773-702-1000. Rotary Run – Sun 10/14 at 8:30 AM. 10K Run, 5K Run, 3K Run, 5K Walk, 100 Meter Walk n’ Roll, Mutt Strut Dog Walk. Hinsdale. kintera.org. Run With the Nuns – Sun 10/14 at 8 AM. 5K and Youth Dash. Lemont. carriepeters2@sbcglobal.net. Superhero 5K – Sun 10/14 at 9 AM costumed 5K. Benefits Rescue Warrior Corp, a no-kill animal shelter. Runwalk.events.com This Run’s for Jack – Sun 10/14 at 8 AM. 5K Run/Walk. USATF Certified. Benefits Melanoma Fund. Glen Ellyn. jacksfund.org. World’s Largest Corn Maze Run – Sun 10/14. 5K Run/ at 8:25 AM. Walk through a corn maze and Kids’ Dash. Spring Grove. allcommunityevents.org. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sun 10/14 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Lippold Park, Crystal Lake. 815-977-9125. Chicago Country Sole – Sat 10/20 at 7:15 AM. Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Concert. Benefits Back on My Feet. Chicago. 224-757-5425. Monster Dash – Sat 10/20. 5K, 10K, Half and Mt. Doom Challenges. Chicago. chicagomonsterdash.com. Light the Night Walk – Sun 10/20 at 4:30 PM in Chicago and Oak Brook and 10/21 in Glenview. 2-3MI Walk benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 877-LTN-WALK. Naperville Kids’ Marathon – Sat 10/20 at 3 PM 1.2 MI Run. USATF Certified. Naperville. info@naperville26.com. Pumpkins in the Park 5K – Sat 10/20 at 2:30 PM 5K and Kids’ Sprint. Benefits the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks. Lincoln Park. pumpkins5k.com. Frank Lloyd Wright Races – Sun 10/21 at 8 AM. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Youth Mile. CARA certified. Oak Park. 708-725-2000. Healthy Driven Naperville Half Marathon – Sun 10/21 at 7 AM. Half Marathon and 5K. USATF Certified. Naperville. Runnaperville.com. JJC Haunted 5K Run and Walk – Sun 10/21 at 9 AM. 1 MI Kids’ Run. Costumes encouraged. Joliet Junior College.active.com Histio Heroes 5K – Sun 10/21 at 9 AM. 5K Run/Walk, 1MI Fun Run, and Kids’ Fun Run. CARA certified. Benefits Histiocytosis Association. Batavia. 856-589-6606. histio.org./ histioheroes. Panty for the Pantry – Sun 10/21 at 8:30 AM. Supports local food pantries. CARA certified. New Lenox. 815-485-0001. Run, Walk and Roll – Sun 10/21 at 8 AM. 5K and 1 MI. Wheelchairs welcome. Benefits September/October 2018
Marklund . Geneva. marklund.kintera.org. Chicago Lakefront 50/50 – Sat 10/27 at 6:30 AM. 50 MI/50K Run. Chicago. chicagoultra.org. Halloween Hustle 5K – Sat 10/27 at 8:30 AM. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash. Come in costume. USATF certified. Palatine. halloween5kpalatine.com. Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase – Sat. 10/27 at 8 AM. 5K Race and 1MI Fun Run. CARA Certified. Lake Bluff. 224-622-9022. Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago – Sat 10/27 at 8 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits the Sarcoma. Libertyville. Runsignup.com. Trick or Trot 5K/Little Devil Dash 1K – Sat 10/27 at 7 AM. Costume fun run. Villa Park. vpjwc.org.
Healthy Driven FRAIDYCAT 5K GHOST RUN 10K & MEOW MILE Sun. 10/28 - 9 AM approx. start in Downtown Oswego 630-554-3505 info@oswegochamber.org Use code SFM18 to save $5 www.FRAIDYCAT5K.COM Halloween 5K – Sat 10/27 at 9 AM. 5K and 1K Races. Costumes encouraged. USATF Certified. Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills. morainevalley.edu. Race of the Dead – Sat 10/27 at 8 AM. Pilsen, Chicago. unoraceofthedead.org. Haunted Oak 5K – Sun 10/28 at 4 PM. Run through a haunted course. Homer Glen. runsignup.com. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sun 10/28 at 10 AM. 5K Run/Walk. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. 708-669-2475.
SAVE THE DATE Cantigny 5K Run/Walk Sat 11/3 at 7 AM Benefits Midwest Shelter for Homeless Vets Cantigny Park, Wheaton www.Cantigny.org ••• Gobbler Hobbler 10K & Mashed Potato Mile Sun., Nov. 11 at 8:30 AM Check out this scenic chip-timed course! Oswego, IL 630-554-1010 www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org September/October 2018
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Celebrate fall with a scenic, chip-timed 10K or One Mile run. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a sweatshirt, refreshments, and participation ribbon. Register by OCT 31 to save! 630.554.1010 • oswegolandparkdistrict.org
16th Annual Chicagoland
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Oct 7, 2018 • 12 am-4 pm • Bolingbrook Golf Club Walk for awareness and to raise funds for Down syndrome! Great Family fun day for a great cause! Kids games, face painting, crafts, entertainment and more! For the latest information and to register visit chicagolandbuddywalk.org Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/chicagolandbuddywalk
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ers are biking coast-to-coast and stopping at venues to take the stage for the “Bike, Laugh and Heal” tour. Under the Gun Theater, Chicago. bikelaughheal.org. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 ADULTS Book Discussion – “All Quiet On The Western Front,” one of the greatest war novels, will be discussed. It follows the story of a young German soldier who enlists during World War I and struggles with his duties as a soldier with the atrocities he faces. 6:30-8:30 PM. Elmhurst History Museum. Register 630-530-6879.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 FAMILY Fall Photo Contest – Submit your best shots from around the Glen Ellyn Park District for a chance to win prizes; up to 5 entries. Deadline: December 1. Glen Ellyn Park District, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2462. www.gepark.org/photo-contest.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 ADULTS Tour – Experience the First Division Museum with an unconventional tour and listen to some unbelievable stories as you sip a craft beer or two as museum guides lead you. Ages 21 and up. 7 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Register 630.260.8183. www.cantigny.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 FAMILY Concert – Grounded in soul, the Milwaukeebased Chris Walker Band presents funk-infused rhythms with pop melodies that recall Prince, Bruno Mars and James Brown. Lawn seating; chairs and blankets welcome. 3 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. www.cantigny.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 ADULTS Tour – Experience the First Division Museum with an unconventional tour and listen to some unbelievable stories as you sip a craft beer or two as museum guides lead you. Ages 21 and up. 7 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Register 630.260.8183. www.cantigny.org.
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ART Show – The Harvest Gift Show offers artisan handmade jewelry, scarves, blankets, baby items, candles and cards. 9 AM. Elk Grove Village. 847-228-3524.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 FAMILY Concert – Wayne Messmer, national anthem performer at Chicago Cubs games, will sing favorites from such artists as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin backed by a big band. Lawn seating; chairs and blankets welcome. 3 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. www.cantigny.org. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 FUNDRAISER Comedy Tour – See Podcast comedians perform to raise money to end domestic violence. Perform52 great events
ity and the real world. Children can share their passion for the game, parents will get a peek into their children’s play. Minecraft costumes encourage. 10 AM – 5 PM. Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg. 610-658-5889. minefaire.com. FAMILY Restoration Work Day — A perfect outdoor volunteering opportunity to help clear invasive plants, plant native flowers, trees and seeds, maintain trails and more. 9AM-11AM. 630-858-2462. Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn. www.gepark.org/restoration. FAMILY Touch A Truck – Touch, feel and climb through a variety of vehicles including fire trucks, tow trucks and construction vehicles. 10 AM-12 PM. Berens Park, Elmhurst. 630-993-8900. epd.org. FAMILY War Reenactment – The Revolutionary War era comes alive as hundreds of living history actors Narrated mock battles and artillery demonstrations. 10 AM- 4 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. www.cantigny.org. FUNDRAISER Adler Planetarium – The “Celestial Ball” honors the life and accomplishments of Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. Proceeds will provide education programs through the museum to inspire youngsters to create their life missions. 6:30 PM, Adler Planetarium, Chicago. 312-922-7827. Tickets adlerpanetarium.org.
FAMILY Adult/Tot Open Climb — Join us for indoor rock climbing on Mondays from 9/10 -12/17. Climbing is low impact and feasible for tots; other activities around the rock wall included. 630-858-2462. 9:30 AM-10:30 AM. Ackerman SFC, Glen Ellyn. www.AckermanSFC.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ART SHOW Pottery – Artists will exhibit and offer for sale a variety of handmade and one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces such as platters, bowls, wall sculptures, vases, soap dishes and jewelry. ClaySpace is a nonprofit studio in Lisle and home to a community of resident artists. 10 AM- 4 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. www.cantigny.org.
FAMILY Minecraft Event – “Minefaire” attracts 15,000 child and their families to bridge the gap between virtual real-
FAMILY War Reenactment – The Revolutionary War era comes alive as hundreds of living history actors Narrated
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mock battles and artillery demonstrations. 10 AM- 4 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. www.cantigny.org. FAMILY Minecraft Event – “Minefaire” attracts 15,000 child and their families to bridge the gap between virtual reality and the real world. Children can share their passion for the game, parents will get a peek into their children’s play. Minecraft costumes encourage. 10 AM – 5 PM. Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg. 610658-5889. minefaire.com. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 ART Demonstration – Suminagashi, or “floating ink,” is a type of paper marbling that can be used for bookbinding, framed art, notecards and other uses. Following demo attendees can complete some suminagashi papers to take. Bring scissors/gluestick. 7 PM, Bloomingdale Park District Museum. 630-624-9545 FAMILY “Pup”corn and a Movie — Doggy date night – bring your pup for a free showing of “Beethoven” and some off-leash fun. 7PM. Spring Avenue Dog Park, Glen Ellyn. 630858-2462. www.gepark.org. FUNDRAISER Lazarus House – Golf outing to support Lazarus House, an emergency shelter, transitional living and outreach program. Appetizers, awards and raffles. Prairie Landing Golf Club, West Chicago. Tickets 630-587-2144. lazarushouse.net. FUNDRAISER Children’s Health – “Magicpalooza” is an event that benefits “Open Heart Magic,” a charity that empowers young patients and their families at 10 Chicago-area children’s hospitals. Magic, open bar, food, raffles, auction and live music. Ages 21 and up. 7:30-11:30 PM. Merrionette Park. e.givesmart.com/events.
FAMILY Dance – A special night for a girl and her dad, grandfather or other special adult male. Dinner, DJ, dessert (vegetarian and gluten free meals available). Semi-formal. Girls ages 12 and up. 6:30-8:30 PM. Glendale Lakes Golf Club, Glendale Heights via Carol Stream Park District. Register 630-784-6142. JEWELRY SHOW Handcrafted – “Beads, Bangles & Baubles Jewelry & Accessories Show” annual event will showcase an array of handcrafted items from local artists. 10 AM- 4 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. www. cantigny.org. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 FAMILY Adult/Tot Open Climb — Join us for indoor rock climbing on Mondays from 9/10 -12/17. Climbing is low impact and feasible for tots; other activities around the rock wall included. 630-858-2462. 9:30 AM-10:30 AM. Ackerman SFC, Glen Ellyn. www.AckermanSFC.com. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 FAMILY Art and Science – Learn about an ancient tool called a bellows and create a fire-breathing dragon. 4:15 PM. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. visit. Register 630-627-0316. helenplum.org.
favorite superhero while parents enjoy an evening out. Dinner and juice are provided. 6-9 PM. Fort Hill Activity Center, Naperville Park District. Register napervilleparks.org. SATURDDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 ADULTS Film Festival – Elgin Short Film Festival draws film entries from around the world. Film screenings, live chamber music, snacks for purchase. Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin. 847-931-5900. hemmens.org. ADULTS Pickleball Clinic — Learn the fun, fast game of Pickleball; bring your own paddle or borrow one of ours. Free juice and bagels. Ages: 18 and up. 9:30 AM-10:30 AM. 630-858-2462. Village Green Park, Glen Ellyn. Register www.gepark.org. FAMILY Children’s Event – Little Sikhs Children’s Festival offers archery, animal show, art activities, interactive games, face painting, music, fashion and talents shows as well as food and prizes. All ages. 1-5 PM. Bartlett Nature Center, Bartlett. eventbrite.com. FAMILY Healthfest – “Health, Wellness and Safety Family Fest.” 9 AM – 1 PM. MAX McCook Athletic and Exposition Center, McCook. 708-3887-7550.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 FAMILY Tank Park Fun – Join the First Division Museum staff for classic games with a military twist in the tank park. Activities will include a scavenger hunt, BINGO, Mad Libs, Memory and other challenges. 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. www.cantigny.org.
FAMILY Interactive Art – “Hands On Arts” offers local, musical, theatrical and dance performances will take place throughout the day with an opportunity to paint, draw and try instruments. Art on display, books for sale for all ages. Food, beer and wine. 12-5 PM. Fischer Park, Bensenville. 630-766-7515.
KIDS Night Out – “Superhero Night” lets kids enjoy a superhero hunt, obstacle course and writing a letter to their
FAMILY Movie – “Monsters Inc.” free showing will be projected in the park. 8:30 PM. Rotary Hill, Naperville.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 ADULTS Adoption Workshop – “The Adoption Process from A to Z” helps you explore the world of adoption via an attorney who specializes in the field. 1-3 PM, Clarendon Hills Public Library. Register 630-323-8188. ADULTS Craft Beer Fest – Sample more than 100 brews and ciders from more than 50 brewers. Enjoy live music and food. 1-5 PM. Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst. Tickets 630-833-1457. elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com. FAMILY – The Park Forest Art Fair - A showcase of fine art with food and children’s activities 10 AM- 5 PM. Downtown Park Forest. 708-748-3377. tallgrassarts.org. SHOPPING Antiques – Reclaimed Artisans Inc. is home to more than 140 vendors and thousands of pieces of unique home décor. Vintage items, antiques, furniture and jewelry. Specialty food and drinks available. 9:30-6 PM. Libertyville. 224-433-6210. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 FAMILY Antique Car Show – Nearly 100 awards in a wide range of categories will be presented to owners of 400plus vintage vehicles on display. The First Division Museum will exhibit historic military vehicles, too. Live entertainment plus food concessions. 9 AM- 3 PM. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. www.cantigny.org. FAMILY Art Show – The Park Forest Art Fair is a showcase of fine art with live music, food and children’s activities 10 AM- 5 PM. Downtown Park Forest. 708-748-3377. tallgrassarts.org. September/October 2018
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gy behind beloved characters from “Toy Story,”“Monster’s Inc.” and other favorites. Chicago. msichicago.org.
efits research for NorthShore University HealthSystem. Chicago Botanic Garden. 224-364-7270.
Jazzin’ at the Shedd – Wednesdays September 5 – October 10. Enjoy Chicago’s top jazz musicians and enjoy the Shedd’s exhibits including the new special exhibit “Underwater Beauty.” Coincides with weekly fireworks. 5-10 PM. Shedd Acquarium, Chicago. 312-939-2438.
EXPO CHICAGO – September 27-30. Opening the fall art season in Chicago with leading international art galleries presented alongside one of highest quality platforms for global contemporary art and culture. Navy Pier, Chicago. navypier.com.
World Music Festival Chicago – September 7-23. Enjoy global grooves by more than 800 award-winning artists from more than 80 countries around the world performing live at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. 3PM. Chicago. cityofchicago.org.
Adler Planetarium – September 28. “Family After Dark” allows families to harness their creativity to dive deeper into a world of fantasy and science fiction. See all the museum has to offer including exhibits/galleries, Doane Observatory, entertainment and theater in this less-busy time after-hours. (312) 922-7827.
Art Institute of Chicago – “Medieval Renaissance Art, Arms and Armor” is now open and showcases a private collection of items from the years 1200-1600. Altarpieces, exquisite jewelry, and extensive arms and armor in a “sumptuous, immersive display.” Chicago. 312443-3600.
National Hellenic Museum Exhibit – September 20. “George Kokines: Layers Revealed” showcases the work of this artist in his accomplishments in Abstract Expressionism as well his journey to embrace his Greek identity. Chicago. 312-655-1234.
Museum of Science and Industry – Through January 6. “Let Your Imagination Fly” gives a unique look at the Pixar animation process and explores the technolo-
American Craft Expo – September 21-23. One of the country’s premier craft shows with more than 140 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces. Ben-
FAMILY Museum Day – Free admission to many area museums. Smithsonian Magazine created this initiative for any U.S. museums that wish to participate and emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities that offer free admission daily. Visitors must present a branded ticket. Find participating museums at smithsonianmag. com/museumday. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 ADULTS Roller Skating – Relive skating days gone by through a discussion of the sport, meet fellow “rink rats,” and view memorabilia. 2-4 PM. Elmhurst History Museum. 630530-6879. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 FUNDRAISER Multiple Sclerosis Dinner of Champions – Gala event that brings together corporate executives, philanthropists and community leaders to celebrate progress toward a world free of MS. Dinner, speakers. 6-9 PM. RitzCarlton, Chicago. nationalmssociety.org. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FAMILY Art and Science – S.T.E.A.M. Team: DNA. See DNA up close as strands are extracted from different layers of fruits. 4:15 PM. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. visit. Register 630-627-0316. helenplum.org. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 CONCERT Pop Music – Food specials and grill menu with live music. 7-10 PM. White Pines Golf Course, Bensenville. 630-766-7515. MEMORIAL Performance – Presented by the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, this performance commemorates the centennial anniversary of World War I. Singers and pianists pay homage to composers and poets who lived through, fought and died in the Great War. 7:30 PM. Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville. Tickets 630-637.7469. WOMEN Shopping/Wine Tasting – “Wine, Women and Shoes.” Merchandise, live music, food and a fashion show by Neiman Marcus, high-end swag bags, raffles. Pro54 great events
ceeds benefit Lurie Northwestern Cancer Center. 6-9:30 PM. Drake Oak Brook. Tickets 630-986-0475. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29 FUNDRAISER American Academy of Dermatology – Join dermatologists, skin cancer survivors and family members in telling “Skin Cancer, Take A Hike.” Proceeds will benefit cancer prevention and detection. 9:30 AM. Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. 847-240-1748. FUNDRAISER Cal’s Angel’s Glow Walk – Family event with music, fireworks, and fun to help kids fighting cancer. Create or join existing team. Food and beverages available for purchase. 5 PM. Kane County Cougars Park, Geneva. calsangels.org/glowalk. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30 FAMILY Barkapalooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo – All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at the shelter. 10 AM-2PM. Lisle Community Park. 630-960-9600.
OCTOBER MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 FAMILY Apple Picking and Lunch – Visit All Seasons Apple Orchard in Woodstock to purchase apples and enjoy optional hot or cold foods at their café. Apple cider donuts, candies, jams and more. Purchase lunch on own. 9:30 AM-2 PM. Meineke Nature Center, Schaumburg. 847-985-2100. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 FAMILY Hayride – Rides will start and end at the Cantigny Visitors Center on a first-come, first-serve basis. 10 AM12 PM. Groups of 10 or more register 630-260-8162. www. cantigny.org. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 ADULTS Public Transportation – Accessible Metra, Pace and CTA buses and trains are easy to use and helpful options to get to appointments, maintain social connections suburban family | subfam.com
Chicago Ideas Week – October 15-21. Over 200 Global thought leaders and innovators gather and speak on a variety of topics ranging leadership to life’s lessons regarding the most pressing issues of our day and the most creative insights in entertainment. Past speakers include past U.S. presidents, CEOs, top entertainers and top scientific minds. Various Chicago venues. chicagoideas.com.
and enjoy independent travel. Accessibility, reduced fares and travel safety will be discussed. 12:30-2 PM. Naperville Public Library. 630-961-4100 ext. 6106.
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Pages 6 – 27 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 KIDS Natural Art – “Earthy Art For Kids” allows young ones to stretch their creativity by designing with natural materials in the natural world. 4-5:30 PM. Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie. 847-677-7001. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 EXHIBIT Art – “The Art of Illinois” is a juried art show with all media except film/video. Gallery Seven, Lockport. 815-483-4310. Galleryseven.net. TWEENS/TEENS Airplane Rides – The Young Eagles program provides youth with a free airplane ride to introduce and inspire kids to explore the world of aviation. Ages 8-17. 8:30 AM. Lake in the Hills Airport. 224-484-7163. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 FAMILY Halloween Makeup – “Monsters and Mayhem – Halloween Makeup Tricks” shows how to create burns, bruises, abrasions. Learn basic monster make up tips and how kitchen staples can add textures. 2-4 PM. Wheaton Public Library. 630-868-7524. MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 FAMILY Mini Golf — Celebrate Columbus Day with a round of mini golf at Maryknoll Park. Our special price is $5 per golfer for 36 holes! 11 AM-4 PM. Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course, Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2462. www.gepark.org. September/October 2018
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 ADULTS Cholesterol Clinic — Total, HDL, LDL screenings – please drink plenty of water before draw; 12 hour fast required. 8:30-10:30 AM. Village Arlington Heights, Health and Human Services. 847-368-5760.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 FAMILY Project – Make at home; take home the materials you’ll need to make this hedgehog craft. All ages with adult. 9:30 AM. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. 630-6270316. helenplum.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 ADULTS Beer Tasting — “Autumn Brews” – Celebrate Oktoberfest with seasonal pours from breweries, light fare. 6-8 PM. Chicago Botanic Garden, Glenview. 847-835-5440. chicagobotanic.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 KIDS Star Wars Reads Day – Try your hand at some Star Wars-inspired activities, celebrate these amazing books and movies. 9 AM- 5 PM. Mount Prospect Public Library. 847253-5675.
FAMILY Reptile Zoo — “Fall Family Fun with Dave’s Traveling World of Reptiles.” Spend the day off from school interacting with a python, monitor lizard, and more. 10AM11AM. Main Street Recreation Center, Glen Ellyn. Register 630-858-2462. www.gepark.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 HOBBYISTS Elgin Coin Club – Buy, sell or trade coins and currency with the public. Kids’ auction, raffles, door prizes. 8 AM-3 PM. Holiday Inn, Elgin. 847-804-6362.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 ADULTS Breakfast With The Birds – Bring binoculars and learn how to use field markings and a guide book to identify birds. Coffee and pastries are available afterwards. 8-9:30 AM. Meineke Nature Center, Schaumburg. 847-985-2100. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 ADULTS Bloody Mary Competition – Guests help select the best Bloody Mary in Chicago. Brunch-themed cocktails, craft beer, brunch bites with live music, lawn games and artisan market. Ages 21 and up. Venue is Theater on the Lake, Chicago. For details visit bloodymarychi.com. ADULTS Say Cheese Fest – Social event that samples bites that include cheese or pair well with cheese. Various ticket levels include alcoholic drinks. Ages 21 and up. 11 AM – 4 PM. Chicago. eventbrite.com. FUNDRAISER Luncheon – “Cal’s Angels ‘Give Cancer A Boot Ladies Luncheon’” supports the mission to “Stomp Out Pediatric Cancer.” 3-course meal, celebrity emcee, fashion show, raffle prizes. Wear your favorite boots to show support. 11 AM-2 PM. Le Jardin Room, Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 847-960-5317. calsangels.org. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 FAMILY Harvest Dinner – Open-air dining inspired by the foods grown or raised on site when Cantigny was known as Red Oaks Farm. For details including dinner location and menu and to RSVP visit www.cantigny.org. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 ADULTS Business – “Shake Hands, Make A Deal” offers insights and practical tips about what networking is and how to tap into the power of networking in a way everyone feels good about it. 10 AM-12 PM. College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Center for Entrepreneurship. 630-942-2600.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 RECITAL Cello – Wheaton College music students will perform on campus. Public welcome. 7:30-8:30 PM. Wheaton College, Wheaton. 630-752-5099. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 ADULTS Book Club – All are welcome to discuss Romance Novels or Romance Subgenre is welcome. 7:30-8:30 PM. Bloomingdale Public Library. 630-924-2730.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 TEENS Anime Club – Watch anime, read manga, discuss favorites, enjoy Japanese snacks, crafts and draw favorite characters. Agers 12-18. 5:30-7:30 PM. Aurora Public Library. 630-264-3417.
ONGOING EXHIBIT Roller Skating – “The Golden Age of Roller Skating” through 11/4. From the wake of The Great Depression through the 1970s, America enjoyed roller skating as a pastime. First-person accounts, artifacts, gear, posters, memorabilia. Elmhurst History Museum. 630-833-1457. Elmhursthistory.org. EXHIBIT Art – 9/18-28. “Mixtapes for the next Millenium” is the theme for this year’s The ANNUAL: An Exhibition of Chicago Art, an accessible forum for collectors to discover affordable new work and engage directly with its creators. The Chicago Artists Coalition, Chicago. 312-491-8888.
FAMILY Carillon – Through 10/28. Visitors can climb the tower steps (or if needed take the elevator) to get beautiful views. Tours available. Naperville Park District. napervilleparks.org. FAMILY Campouts – 9/8-9 and 9/15-16. Bring the whole family or one special child for a night of camping and enjoy games, buffet-style supper, twilight hike and s’mores around a campfire. Sunday includes light breakfast. Bring tents and sleeping bags. No pets. Ages 3 and up. Register napervilleparks.org.
ENTER TO WIN A $100 GIFT CARD TO , Go to subfam.com FAMILY Coyote Connection – Daily. Go behind the scenes with Cosley Zoo zookeepers to visit the zoo’s coyotes and observe a coyote training session. 1-1:30 PM, sign-up by 12:45. Cosley Zoo, Wheaton. cosleyzoo.org. GARDENERS Tours – 9/8. Second Saturday Garden Tours offer visitors a walking tour with new plants featured each month. All ages. 10-11 AM. Lincoln Park Zoo. lpzoo.org/ second-Saturdays-garden-tours. GARDENERS Fall Bulb Festival – 10/5-7. Welcome fall as you plan your spring garden. Live music, harvest market, cider, wine and beer to purchase. Children’s activities, kid maze. 250+ varieties of bulbs for purchase. 10 AM-4 PM. Chicago Botanic Garden, Glenview. 6:30-10:30 PM. 847-8355440. chicagobotanic.org. HOBBYISTS Pinball Expo – 10/17-21. Factory tour, games, seminar speakers, tournaments, vendors and raffles. Wheeling. pinballexpo.net. SENIORS Drop-In Chess – Tuesdays. Meet others who enjoy the game. Sets available or bring your own. Firstcome, first-served. 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Arlington Heights Senior Center. 847-253-5532.
TWEENS Tween Night — Soccer, dodgeball, rock wall, pizza. Ages 8-12. 6:30 PM-9:30 PM. Ackerman SFC, Glen Ellyn. Register 630-858-2462. www.gepark.org. SATURDDAY, OCTOBER 20 FAMILY LEGO Club – Build awe-inspiring creations with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks. Photos of finished projects will be placed on display. Ages 5 and up with adult. 10-11AM. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. helenplum.org. LECTURE Barns 101 – A general overview for the earlier lecture and more details in the second. Both lectures will include a tour of the museum’s barns. 10 AM and 1 PM. Garfield Farm Museum, Fox, IL. Register garfieldfarm.org. September/October 2018
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Catch 35 Seafood & Steaks An upscale seafood and premium steak restaurant located in downtown Naperville. Catch 35 delivers ocean FRESH seafood to Naperville. Dive into Catch 35’s annual Lobster Bash menu throughout September featuring lobster rolls, whole Maine Lobster, and “Award-Wining” Lobster Mac & Cheese. Catch 35Signature dishes like Chilean Sea Bass and Alaskan King Crab Legs are ALWAYS a hit. Catch 35’s charcoaled grilled premium bone-in New York Strip is a steaklover’s favorite.
Stop in for lunch! Catch 35’s lunch menu offers Signature plates, crispy seafood platters, tacos, and salads. Open at 11:30am, Monday-Saturday. Sample seasonal offerings with Catch 35’s 3-course Prix Fixe Menu for only $37. The elegant atmosphere at Catch 35 is the perfect private party space for your next celebration dinner or business luncheon. Visit www.catch35.com for daily bar specials. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Locations: 35 W. Wacker, Chicago, 312-346-3500 and 35 S. Washington, Naperville, 630-717-3500.
Houlihan’s Our new $5 Spot Happy Hour features food and drinks that you can grab for just $5 bucks. Featuring our $5 Big Cheese, a full-size, happyhour only burger, $5 appetizers and any cocktail on our menu for just $5. Plus, additional drink specials. Days + hours vary by location. Check houlihans.com for deets.
Jen’s Guesthouse We are proud to announce that Jen’s Guesthouse in Willow Springs is open seven days a week for your enjoyment. We have also added a new venue to our space, The Backyard. Our gorgeous outside boasts live music, delicious food & drinks, and great times for all to experience. Plan your next event, corporate gathering, or holiday party with us. We can host private parties for up to 300 guests. Located at 8989 Archer Ave., Willow Springs, IL 60480. Call (708) 839-8000. Visit www.jensguesthouse.com for more details and be sure to like us on Facebook.
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Vino Thai Thai’s serves up healthy and fresh Thai Cuisine. Ever since 1990, Vino Thai has provided customers with the finest and freshest tasting Thai food in a pleasurable dining atmosphere. Signature dishes include Golden Chicken, Crazy Noodles and Chicken Curry Fried Rice. Dine in - Carry Out. Vino Thai is located in East Gate Commons, 3825 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174. Open every day for lunch and dinner. For reservations call 630-443-8461. vinothai.com
Mon Ami Gabi Mon Ami Gabi is the perfect place to host your wedding event. From bridal showers to rehearsal dinners to post-wedding brunches, you'll work side-by-side with our seasoned Catering Manager Jessica to plan your special event. With two private rooms located off the main dining room, both feature glass paneled French doors, deep mahogany wood, rich leather banquettes and a mosaic tile floor. Treat your guests to our signature Steak Frites, boutique French wine pairings and decadent dessert. Contact Jessica today at jcavanah@leye.com. Grabbing lunch at Oakbrook Center? Enjoy Mon Ami Gabi’s new Express Lunch menu. For $17.95, enjoy a three-course meal complete with choice of Soup Du Jour or Petite Salad Maison, 5 oz Steak Frites or Salmon Frites, and choice of Un Profiterole or Sorbet Du Jour for dessert. Call 630-472-1900 for more information or to make a reservation. Mon Ami Gabi is located at the east side of Oakbrook Center mall, near Neiman Marcus at 260 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, IL 60523
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