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Photo courtesy of Cantigny Park,Wheaton. Here’s your source for current and upcoming great events. Event information is subject to change without notice, therefore, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm – and be certain to tell ‘em you saw it in Suburban Family Magazine! If you have an event of regional interest, we’d love to hear from you. Send to “Great Events” Fax: 866-779-4320, E-mail: mail@ subfam.com. Deadline for inclusion in the March/April issue is Friday, February 11th.
JANUARY SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 FITNESS New Year’s Day Burn – A morning of calorie-burning group fitness classes. Bring a non-perishable food item for entry “fee”. 8-11AM. No Registration required. Ackerman SFC. Glen Ellyn. Gepark.org. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6 KIDS Pokémon Club – Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers. Bring cards or play with the library’s. Trainers are welcome to bring DS, Switch, and devices for Pokémon Go as well. Ages 6+. 6-7PM. Naper Blvd. Library, Naperville. Naperville-lib.org. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 COMEDY First Fridays Improv – Come relax and prepare to laugh! Clean comedy, complete improvisation from a semi-professional cast. Stay for the live music and the bar. Pre-purchase tickets. 8-9:45PM. Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin. Cityofelgin.org. FAMILY Winter Fest at Winter Lights – Enjoy January/February 2022
a walk around the park during Winter Lights at Central movie SHARK TALE in the pool! Participants will also rePark event. This outdoor event will include firepits, ceive a freeze pop treat. All Ages. 6-8 PM. Register. The smores kits, and music. Oak Brook. Register obparks.org. CORE Indoor Pool, Lemont. Lemontparkdistrict.org. FAMILY Bald Eagle Days – The Quad Cities cel KIDS Nature Tot Workshop – Head outdoors ebrates the annual return of these majestic birds each and make a project that will encourage kids to interact winter. Join us at the QCCA Expo Center. January 7-9, with nature. 9:30AM. Lyman Woods, Downers Grove. see webpage for hours and admission prices. QccaexRegister dgparks.org. pocenter.com. TEENS/ADULTS Naperville Park District and TEENS Super Smash Bros Tournament – KidsMatter Community Job Fair – Individuals Ages 3rd-8th grades. Players compete in socially seeking summer, seasonal or year-round, part-time distant e-sports round-robin tournament, competing employment are invited to job fair representing 50 for prizes! 6-8:30PM. Fountain View Rec Center, Carol area businesses. 10AM–1PM. Fort Hill Activity Center, SUBFAM FILL small 12.17:Layout 1 12/15/17 11:35 AM Page 1 Stream CSParks.org. Naperville. napervilleparks.org.
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TRIVIA The Challenge: Live Quiz Game – Show off your knowledge as you compete for prizes during this friendly quiz game featuring pop culture, music, animals, history, geography and more. Register with a team or let us help you find one. 7-8:30PM. Mayslake. Dupageforest.org. SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 FAMILY Flick-N-Float – Join us as we watch the suburban family | subfam.com
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 OUTDOORS Hiking with Our Nocturnal Neighbors – Look for signs of coyotes, owls, and deer on this guided hike in Greene Valley. Ages 12+ with an adult. Register online. 5-7PM. Dupageforest.org. SENIORS Senior Bingo – Join us for FREE Bingo at the CORE Gym, 1-2PM. Must register in advance. Lemontparkdistrict.org. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 ADULT Donut Bingo – Enjoy a Wednesday morning donut, socializing and a few games of Bingo! RSVP one week in advance. Ages 18+. 9:45-11AM. Invillapark.com. HEALTH Nutrition Seminar Series – Learn steps to develop healthy eating habits; weight loss essentials, healthy eating on a budget, mindful snacking and nutrition for active individuals will be covered. 5:30-6:30PM. FREE event, registration required. Augreat events 29
