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september/october 2016 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS DR. MICHAEL FOGGS, MD MALIA JACOBSON CHRISTINA KATZ MERILEE KERN EVENTS EDITOR LARA KRUPICKA PUBLISHER JIM WOLF CO-EDITORS SUE WOLF JIM WOLF
seasons
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celebrate!
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out & about
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great events
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Alphabet of ways to Welcome Autumn
Fall GO Guide Festivals & More Fall Fun Fall Golf Halloween Happenings On Stage
Plan a Spooky Halloween Bash Party Places
#1 family events calendar Big Times in the Big City
dining out
education central 32
Superb romantic and family places to dine out!
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Sleep, Science, and Smarter Kids
family wellness
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fitness first
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The Fall Asthma Peak – and What to Do About It
Active Kids Kids’ Indoor & Outdoor Fitness Strategies Fitness Events
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Welcome Autumn By Christina Katz
Cantigny Park,Wheaton Photo courtesy of Barbara Work
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ometimes it seems like summer will never end. But finally that first cool, crisp autumn chill comes along and rekindles fond memories of the cozy, colorful days and nights to come.
If you are not quite ready for autumn yet, this alphabetical cornucopia of fall activities will rekindle your enthusiasm even if the dog days persist. So, bring it on, autumn! Give us the shortening days, the diminishing light, and, even, one day soon—although we are not quite ready yet—snow! Bake some Apple crisp together and fill your home with the scent of butter, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cook up a Back-to-school family feast where you honor what each member of the family has ever learned in school.
Rekindle your team spirit! Put on your snazziest Flannel shirt and catch an afternoon football game. Or toss your own ball around in an impromptu pick-up game.
There is a Quiet hush in the air just before night falls. Get out and enjoy it before the first snowfall keeps you inside.
Visit a historic Graveyard and make crayon rubbings of tombstones on large sheets of packing paper. Over-sized crayons, unwrapped and rubbed sideways, work best.
Pass out the Rakes and then jump in the biggest pile of leaves you can gather.
Schedule your family a Hayride under the golden harvest moon. Contact local farms for availability.
Put aside some clothes you’d otherwise give to charity to stuff with straw and make a funny Scarecrow.
Take twenty minutes to pore over the infinite color varieties of Indian corn before you select the perfect cluster to hang on your door.
Start a new family ritual. Find something to be grateful for every day and share your Thankfulness at dinnertime.
Pull out all of the cold weather clothes and never, ever throw away any of the well-worn Jeans, which are so perfect for outdoor fall fun.
Understand that nature depends on slowing
Kick back by flying a Kite when the winds
Velvet or velour into your dressing style.
Light the furnace, some spicy candles, and some
Go for an afternoon family Walk and enjoy the smell of distant wood smoke.
start to whip wicked.
well-stacked wood in your fireplace hearth.
Let a Mary Poppins DVD bring to magical life the story of Bert, a Chimney sweep, and Mary Poppins, a nanny with an enviable umbrella, the way only this perennial classic can.
Tip up your chin and watch the Migrating geese. Read the poem of the same name by Mary Oliver aloud.
Map out all the leisurely leaf-peeping Drives you plan to take this fall. Include some adventurous, new-to-you routes.
You’re going to be Nesting for many moons, so be sure to stock the pantry, cabinets, and the freezer.
Celebrate the Equinox by gathering acorns in bowls and talking about the potential to become mighty oaks that dwells inside each of us.
Enjoy some pretzels, knockwurst, potato pancakes, and black forest cake to celebrate Oktoberfest.
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Make a centerpiece with Pinecones, brightly colored leaves, and pumpkins.
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down for survival and consider what slowing down means in your family’s life. A hat, some gloves, a scarf—incorporate
Stop putting X’s on your to-do list and sit and look out the window while you enjoy a cup of afternoon tea.
Yarn refers to the kind that is for knitting
by the fire and the kind you spin when you share your childhood glories and defeats with your kids. Practice sharing the bounty: bake loaves of
Zucchini bread and deliver them to your
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Warrens Cranberry Festival Sept. 23-25, 2016 Opens 7 a.m. All 3 Days
Phone: 608-378-4200 Fax: 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 & Crafts booths all 3 days! • 350 Antiques & Flea Market booths all 3 days!
• 80 Food Booths • Gigantic Parade Sun., at 2:00 p.m. • Festival App now available • Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter
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he temperature may be dropping, but that doesn’t mean you have to be cooped up in your house til next spring! Hayrides, applepicking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, Halloween parties... these are just some of the fun ways to ring in autumn. Check out more fun ways to get active during the fall season on the pages to follow in Suburban Family Magazine’s Fall GO Guide! suburban family | subfam.com
Fox Valley Park District
Historic Blackberry Farm celebrates the pioneer days of the 1800s, bringing yesteryear to life amid a beautiful setting of modern amenities and attractions. The multi-level adventure playground will delight the kids with its network of climbing decks, slides, ropes and catwalk-style bridges connecting an array of playhouses - and a zip line. Admission includes unlimited rides on the steam-engine replica train, hay wagon, carousel, ponies and pedal tractor course. Visit the farm animals and learn about pioneer life. Open Fri., Sat. and Sun. in Sept.; weekends only in Oct.. Hours: Sept. – Fridays and Labor Day 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. (weekends only): 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., both days. Admission: $8, $7 kids and seniors; $5 resident, $4.50 resident kids and seniors; free kids under 2. 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. (630) 892-1550. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org September/October 2016
Odyssey Fun Farm
Odyssey Fun World in Tinley Park presents Odyssey Fun Farm, just down the street! Special attractions include the Dueling Ziplines, Zombie Safari Hayride, Peanuts’ Great Pumpkin 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 for the Midwest Wizard of Oz Fest from Sept 9 - 11 and then will open for the season on 9/24! See our ad for coupons and save! Located at 18900 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. 708-429-3800. www.odysseyfunfarm.com
Hoots and H’Owls at Randhurst Village
Randhurst Village, at the corner of Rand and Elmhurst Roads in Mount Prospect, will present Hoots and H’Owls, a family festival featuring special appearances by real Owls from the Stillman Nature Center on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 1 to 5 pm. The free event will feature facepainting, balloon twisting, stiltwalkers and one-of-a–kind performances including the Candy Sculptor and Rad Hatter. See scary sand sculptures created by The Sand Sculpture Company. www.RandhurstVillage.com (847) 259-0500. [See our ad on Inside Back Cover.]
Abbey Farms
Abbey Farms, located in Aurora, this old-fashioned farm boasts a variety of activities and events for all ages. Activities included with admission are tractor hay rides, log balancing beams, a pirate ship imagination adventure, 200’ foot long zip lines, jumping pillow, adult pedal go-karts and Kane County’s largest corn maze! New for 2016 (additional cost): Human Hamster Ball experience, corn cannon challenge, bouncing cow train ride, craft beer & pumpkin patch. Visit abbeyfarms.org for detailed information, admission costs and seasonal hours! [See our ad on the Inside Front Cover.]
Forest Preserve District of Kane CountyHarvest of the Acorn Moon
Celebrate the beginning of autumn at the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s fall festival, “Harvest of the Acorn Moon” on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 1-4 p.m. We’ll have pumpkin painting, outdoor games, folk music and guided hikes. All ages are welcome to this fun, family-friendly event. Admission is free, however there is a nominal fee for crafts and refreshments. Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora. See more at www.kaneforest.com
Lake Park Marina
At the north end of beautiful 76-acre Lake Park, the marina offers paddle boat, kayak, and fishing boat rentals April through October, and special events all season. Lake Opeka is well stocked with a wide variety of fish. Boating can be added to birthday parties and company outings, and sailing lessons are available. Enjoy lunch and snacks in the clubhouse overlooking the golf course. 1015 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, 847391-5730 DPParks.org
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 21–23 & 28–30. Mt. View Adventure Center. 847-391-5733. DPParks.org.
Des Plaines History Center
Children are invited to paint sugar skulls, and families are welcome to compete in the Second Annual Día de los Muertos altar competition at the History Center’s Day of the Dead event Saturday, October 29, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 781 Pearson St. Fee is $3 per child for non-members, $2 per child for members to paint sugar skulls. Call 847391-5399 or visit DesPlainesHistory.org for more information.
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The 31st Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Fest takes place Oct. 7-9, 2016 in downtown St. Charles. This family-friendly fall festival, famous for its unique scarecrow displays, features an array of activities and events for everyone to enjoy. In addition to some new and exciting enhancements, the festival’s most popular events are back again this year. Come out and experience why Scarecrow Fest has been named one of the country’s top fall festivals by Redbook and CountryLiving.com! Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800) 777-4373 www.ScarecrowFest.com 10 out & about
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Warrens Cranberry Festival
Warrens Cranberry Festival marks the 44th celebration in 2016!!! Located 8 miles northwest of Tomah off Interstate 94 West to Exit #135 in central Wisconsin’s “Heart of Cranberry Country”. 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. 402 Pine Street,Warrens WI, 54666. 608-378-4200. www.cranfest.com
Kuiper Family Farms
Visit the farm for apple picking (Sat & Sun 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 three hard ciders at The Bin Tasting Bar! Take a scenic ride around the farm on our new Farmview Railroad! September 17th the pumpkin farm activities begin including Pig Races on the weekends. New for 2016: get behind the wheel of our Big Rig Pumpkin Hauler! Visit www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com for more information.
Cantigny Park
Oswego’s Monster Mash Bash
The fall colors 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. 10-11), Cantigny Car Show (Sept. 18) and Cantigny Fall Festival (Oct. 8). Sign up for the Cantigny 5K on Nov. 5, too! The gardens, museums and special events are free admission with paid parking. Visit Cantigny. org for details and get updates by texting PARK to 36000.
The Oswegoland Park District’s annual Monster Mash Bash is a Halloween party packed with family friendly entertainment! Get your face painted to match your costume, jump in the bounce houses, tumble through the obstacle course, meet your favorite storybook characters and princesses, or win a prize in a tricky game. For just $5 per child, your little monster can don their costume for a howling good time from 2:00-4:00pm on Saturday, October 29 at Oswego High School, 4250 Route 71, Oswego. Everyone is guaranteed to leave with their goody bag full or treats and treasures! www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org
Santa’s Village AZoosment Park
TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show
Begin a new fall tradition with a visit to Santa’s Village AZoosment Park. Open weekends and holidays, September through October. Join us for Harvest Fest Beginning Oct. 1st The Park is decorated with pumpkins and other colorful Autumn decorations. A variety of activities for every little ghost and goblin to enjoy. Park admission includes all rides, shows, pony rides, barn and petting zoo. Parking is free. Costume contest and trick or treating 10/29 & 10/30. 601 Dundee Avenue, East Dundee, IL. For more details visit www.santasvillagedundee.com or call 847-426-6751.
The LARGEST show of the year is finally here! From October 20-23, 2016, TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show will present 450 exhibitors offering thousands of items, at or below wholesale prices, for you to buy and take home. You can shop for jewelry, fashion, accessories, gift, beauty, home décor, housewares, and more from leading wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and resellers from around the world. This is your special invitation to visit the October JF&A Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL– visit our website at: www.jfashow.com to register and for complete details.
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Look no further than the Westmont Park District for bales of fall fun! Our Last Straw Fall Event kicks it off on October 2…don’t miss this great, free, family event for all ages! A Scarecrow Tale, complete with an afternoon hike and s’mores, is perfect for younger children and families. For those brave ones, walk and ride through our Haunted Forest. Little ghouls and goblins can attend our annual Halloween Fun Fair & Jr. high students can dance the night away at the annual Halloween Dance. For more info call 630-963-5252 or visit www.westmontparks.org
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Fall Family Fun at the Museum!
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Join DuPage Children’s Museum for Family Fun Friday Nights! Beginning September 16, the Museum is open until 8:00 pm every Friday during the school year. Explore the laws of gravity in Make it Move, create a work of art in The Studio, catch a musical performance, and so much more. The opportunities are endless. Fall into SERIOUS FUN at DuPage Children’s Museum. It’s serious because kids are learning, and fun because it’s play. Plan your visit today! 301 N. Washington St. | Naperville, IL 60540. 630.637.8000 www.dupagechildrens.org September/October 2016
Lombard Park District’s Fall Fest
The nip in the air and colorful leaves must mean that it’s time for Lombard Park District’s Fall Fest! Pick a pumpkin for decorating, ride ponies, hunt for candy, take a hayride, pet animals, and make autumn crafts to celebrate the arrival of fall! Join us at Lombard Common for this free event on Saturday, October 1 from 1-4 pm. For additional details, visit www.lombardparks.com.
Haunted Halloween Flea Market
It’s the 6th Annual Zurko’s Haunted Flea Market event; Sat., October 22nd, 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: 715526-9769, www.zurkopromotions.com
Apple Holler
Experience the “Magic of Apples” at Apple Holler, a farm to table restaurant, bakery, gift shop, orchard and family farm, including 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 337 off I-94 (5006 S. Sylvania Ave. Sturtevant, WI 53177) Call (262) 884-7100, or visit www.appleholler.com, for further information.
Fall Fun at Jonamac Orchard
Bring your family out to our 105 acre site for a day of fall fun this harvest season! Pick your own apples from any of our 15,000 trees, or get lost in our 10 acre corn maze. The kids will love our Pumpkin Patch, Barnyard play area, Petting Zoo, Apple Train, Apple Cannons, Jumping Pillow and more. Visit our Country Store and Bakery for apple donuts, caramel apples, pies, kettle corn, and our fresh pressed apple cider. For the adults, enjoy weekend wine tastings, featuring our award winning apple wine! Jonamac Orchard, your family’s fall tradition! For upcoming events and more information, call 815-825-2158 or visit www.JonamacOrchard.com or our Facebook Page! September/October 2016
Celebrate autumn with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County!
Harvest of the Acorn Moon
Sunday, October 2 • 1 - 4 p.m. Oakhurst Forest Preserve • 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora pumpkin painting • games • guided hikes • nature crafts • folk music • fun for the whole family
Admission is free!
There is a nominal fee for crafts and refreshments. www.kaneforest.com
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Oak Brook Park Dist. Haunted Forest
won’t be any actors jumping out to throw maze-goers off track, making the feature more kid-friendly. For $5 participants will be able to walk through the maze as many times as they’d like. There is no admission charge for Haunted Forest on Oct. 14 or 15. 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.
Each year, this unique fall festival offers Halloween fun for the entire family! Featuring a lifesized 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 14 and 15 from 6:30-9:30pm, Oak Brook’s Central Park, 1450 Forest Gate Road. This year’s haunted maze is over 13,000 square feet, and winds its way into the forest. Maze preview night is on Thurs., Oct. 13 from 4-6pm. While the scary scenes will be in place, there
Primrose Farm
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be held on Sunday, September 25 from 11 am to 3pm. Activities include corn cannons, oldfashioned gaming, farming demonstrations, pumpkin painting, pony rides, hayrides and more. Admission is $8 for ages 12 and over, $4 for ages 3-11 and free for 2 and under. All activities are free. Food available for purchase. 5N726 Crane Road. St. Charles, IL 60174. 630-513-4370. www.primrosefarmpark.com
Bensenville Park District Heritage Day
Come out to this annual fall celebration Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p. m. to explore buildings, touch artifacts, and connect with history. Enjoy Civil War reenactments, era demonstrations, pumpkin painting, candle making, a pig roast and more while enjoying music by The Bourbon Aristocracy Bluegrass Band. The event is on Saturday, October 8 from 10am until 4pm. Admission and parking are free. A $5 wristband is available at the farm for kids ages 12 and under for pony rides, access to the petting zoo, and one pumpkin (while supplies last). More information at bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.
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On Sunday, October 16th, Lombard Town Centre presents the 11th Annual Spooktacular Fall Festival from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Trick-or-treating from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.) on St. Charles and Park Avenue in downtown Lombard. Fun for all ages, the festival features live entertainment, games, pumpkin decorating, Arts & Crafts and plenty of tasty fall fare! Wristband price for all games and activities: $1/children, adults, free. For details go to lombardtowncentre.org or 630-620-8063.
Naper Settlement
Enjoy fall family fun at Naper Settlement! From oompah bands to bratwurst, Oktoberfest provides live entertainment, German beer and cuisine on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 with family-friendly activities from noon to 5 p.m on Saturday. Join the eerie entertainment and must-see horrors at All Hallows Eve on Oct. 14 and 15. For info, visit www.napersettlement.org. 523 S.Webster St., Naperville, IL 630.420.6010.
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Goodwill...You Shop, We Train, People Work. Look no further than your nearest Goodwill Store to find that unique Halloween costume guaranteed to impress your friends and family...and for so much less! Goodwill has the clothing, shoes and accessories you need for Halloween! Visit AmazingGoodwill.com for costume and decoration ideas that will make your Halloween BOO-TIFUL! [See our ad on Inside Back Cover.] 14 out & about
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Lake Park Golf Course
1015 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines 847-391-5730 DPParks.org Rob Hutzler, PGA Certified Personal Coach GolfTEC-Des Plaines Properly Fit Clubs Are Just As Important For Junior Golfers Properly fit equipment is a critical component in the development of all junior golfers.The variety of clubs available today makes this process much easier than 20 or 30 years ago when juniors were given their parents old
clubs. Juniors playing with cut-down or clubs that are clearly too long for them will result in frustration, poor swing mechanics, and the start of bad habits. Clubs that are cut-down will be improperly balanced or much too heavy to swing properly. Grips that are too big will also make it difficult to swing properly and hit the ball at the target. A certified fitter will make sure they're using the proper clubs for their age and height. Junior clubs are available based on age and height. A set of junior clubs will only last at most a couple seasons before they grow into the next set. A junior set consists of 3-7 clubs, and is relatively inexpensive compared to an adult set. Some companies offer a trade-in value as the child outgrows their current clubs and need the next size up. Taking the step of seeing a PGA Professional or certified fitter will result in a happy and successful golfer.
Lake Park Golf Course & Marina Your destination for golf, boating and fall family fun!
18-hole par-3 short course. We welcome golfers of all ages & skills! This is a great course for young players, and a perfect place for any golfer to practice their all-important short game. Excellent greens and strategically placed bunkers, set around Lake Opeka. • In September, youth play rounds for FREE, when playing with an adult. Seniors play rounds any time, Monday–Friday for $8. • There are lessons, leagues and great special events all season. • We proudly sponsor Sticks for Kids, and provide free clubs. • We do parties! Our staff will help you plan the perfect event. September/October 2016
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FootGolf is the hot game at Lake Park! Play a full 18-holes any time, any day! FootGolf is becoming the most popular sport on the course, because it’s great fun for all ages. Full rounds are $6.50 for kids, $9.50 for adults. Bring your own soccer ball, or rent one of ours for $2. Family Picnics, Parties & Outings Lake Park is a popular spot for families, reunions, and company parties. Two large picnic shelters, and a wide open space for your tent. Call 847-391-5700. Boats, Boats, Boats! • Look for our ad with a special offer in this issue and save! Golf Course • Marina Des Plaines Park District
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Revolutionary War Reenactment (Sept. 10-11) Photo courtesy of Cantigny Park,Wheaton
SEPTEMBER Buffalo Grove Days – 9/1-5. BBQ Challenge, bingo, bags tournament, disc golf tournament, parade, entertainment and more. Buffalo Grove. 847-459-2500. African Festival of the Arts– 9/2-5. A simulated African village with drumming, collectible artifacts, textiles, food, film and more. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Washington Park, Chicago. 773-955-2787. Hometown Days Festival – 9/2-4. Baby contest, car show, food, music, air dogs competition, family activities & more. Yorkville. 630553-4357. Latin American Festival – 9/2-4. Celebra-
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tion of Latin American culture with performances, carnival, kids' activities, ethnic foods. Waukegan. waukeganlatinamericanfestival@gmail.com. Naperville Jaycees Last Fling –9/2-5. Entertainment, Diaper Derby, bingo, eating contests, carnival, parade. Naperville. 630-961-4143. Summer Sunset Festival – 9/2-4. Carnival, parade, food, wine tasting, music, bags tournament, fireworks & more. Lake in the Hills. 847-960-7400. Taste of Melrose Park – 9/2-4. Family friendly with 4 stages of entertainment, arts and crafts, food and fireworks. Melrose Park. 708-343-4000. Taste of Polonia Festival – 9/2-5. A celebra-
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tion of everything Polish: folk dances, entertainment, cultural stage, film festival, Polish cuisine. Jefferson Park, Chicago. info@CopernicusCenter.org. Frankfort Fall Festival – 9/3-5. 300 artisans display their work, plus parade, live entertainment, carnival, food. Frankfort. 815-469-3356. Irish Days – 9/3-5. Celebrate Irish culture with kilt competition, entertainment, children's activities, and food. Long Grove. 847634-0888. Jubilee Days – 9/3-5. Beauty pageant, ice cream social, concert, parade, food, fireworks. Zion. 847-746-4000. Lemont Heritage Fest – 9/3. Zipline, mechanical bull, obstacle course, parade, entertain-
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ment, food. 3-11 p.m. Lemont. 630-257-1550. Septemberfest – 9/3-5. Arts and crafts, bingo tent, carnival, food, entertainment, parade and fireworks. Schaumburg. 847895-4500. Taste of Serbia – 9/3 & 4. Traditional cuisine, music, children's activities, raffle. 12 p.m.-11 p.m. Lake Forest. 847-247-0077. Wauconda Street Dance – 9/3. Traditional street dance with 3 stages of live music. 4-11 p.m. Wauconda. 847-526-5580. Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival – 9/4-5. Concerts on 8 stages, workshops, barn dance and kids' activities. Geneva. 630-897-0061. Sandwich Fair – 9/7-11. Live music, demolition derbies, lumberjack show, tractor pull & more. Sandwich. 815-786-2389. St. Charles Jazz Weekend – 9/8-11. Live jazz music by 16 groups at 8 downtown venues. St. Charles. 630-387-1151. Weed Ladies Fall Floral Design Sale – 9/811. Creative seasonal floral arrangements and dried bouquets. Thu-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010. Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival – 9/811. Sheep & fleece shows, youth activities, silent auction, workshops and demonstrations. Jefferson, WI. 608-868-2505. Festival of the Vine – 9/9-11. Wine tastings, seminars, craft show. Downtown Geneva. 630-232-6060.
Lebanese Food Festival – 9/9 & 9/10. Lebanese food, music, dancing and entertainment. Plus games and children's activities. Lombard. 630-932-9640. Oktoberfest – 9/9-11. Carnival rides, bags tournament, live entertainment, food vendors, beer tent, and pizza contest. Villa Park. 630-834-8970. Rock the Block Party – 9/9 & 9/10. Live music and family fun. Elmhurst. 630-993-1600. World Music Festival – 9/9-25. Artists and ensembles from around the world come to Chicago for this citywide, multi-venue festival. Chicago. 312-744-5000. DarienFest – 9/10. Pet parade, carnival and music. Darien Community Park. 630-968-0004. Deer Park Art Show – 9/10 & 11. Juried fine art and crafts, plus live music, food and children's art area. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Deer Park. 847-926-4300. Fine Arts Festival – 9/10 & 9/11. Over 40 juried artists exhibiting and selling original art, plus live music, and children's art area. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downers Grove. 630-725-0991. Homer Harvest Days – 9/10 & 9/11. Food, music, old-fashioned games, children’s activities, living history demos, petting zoo and more. Trantina Farm, Homer Glen. 708-301-0522. Northern Illinois Air Show – 9/10. Aerobatic flight performances, helicopter rides, historic and military aircraft displays, food & drink. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Waukegan. 847-244-0055.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 10 AM to 6 PM Presented by The Scandinavian Day Festival Committee at
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Randhurst Village Street Fest – 9/10. Car show, music, performances, food kids' activities. 12-5 p.m. Mount Prospect. 630-893-7000. Septemberfest – 9/10. Parade, live music, car show, food & craft vendors. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Bloomingdale. 630-893-7000.
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TheosoFEST! – 9/10. Mind, body, spirit festival with Labyrinth Walk, Qigong, drumming circle and vendors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wheaton. 630-668-1571. Scandinavian Day Festival Sun. 9/11, 10 am to 6 pm Traditional Food, Crafts, Games, Gifts & Entertainment Celebrating 5 Nordic Cultures Vasa Park (Free parking) 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin Adults $10 / Children 12 & Under FREE 847-695-6720 www.scandinaviandayil.com
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Misericordia Family Fest - 9/11. Live entertainment, children’s games, raffles, food & more. Benefits Misericordia. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Chicago. 773-973-6300. Oktoberfest Sept. 15 - 25 Authentic German Food, & Bier, Live Bands, Dancing, & lots of fun for the whole family. Win a trip to Germany! Camera Park, Glendale Heights 323-5-PRETZEL www.GlendaleHeightsOktoberfest.com Berwyn Oktoberfest – 9/16 & 9/17. Live music, international food court, rides, crafters, beer garden and kids’ activities. Depot District, Berwyn. 708-788-8100. Des Plaines Fall Fest Sept. 16th (6-11pm), 17th (noon-11pm) & 18th (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 Oktoberfest in Palatine – 9/16-18. German music, food and beverages. Family activities. Downtown Palatine. info@palatinerotary.com.
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Oaktoberfest Sept. 16th, 4:30 – 10 pm Sept. 17th, 12 – 10 pm Children’s activities, live music, microbrews, seasonal food & more. Downtown Oak Park Marion St. North Blvd. Lake St. 708-383-4145 www.oaktoberfest.net West Dundee Heritage Fest – 9/16-18. Art & antique shows, fireworks, auto show, baggo tournament, parade, children’s activities and more. 847-551-3800. Andersonville City Made Fest– 9/17 & 9/18. Street festival with Chicago made craft beers, local musicians and artisans and food. Benefits Eco-Andersonville programs. Chicago. 773-472-7171. Depot Days – 9/17 & 9/18. Pioneer demonstrations, games, pie eating contest, petting farm, hayrides, music and more. 12-5 p.m. Lisle. 630-968-0499. Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest – 9/17. Sample from 30 breweries, trolley, food, raffle. Benefits Elmhurst Heritage Foundation. 12-5 p.m. Elmhurst. 630-530-6874. Fall Crawl – 9/17-23. Grand openings, demos, wine tastings, promotions and more. Downtown Glen Ellyn. downtownglenellyn.com. Harvest Bonfire – 9/17. Storytelling, campfire and s’mores under the autumn night sky. 5-8 p.m. Wagner Farm, Glenview. 847-657-1506. One World Festival – 9/17. Cultural festival with foods, crafts, presentations. 11-3:30 p.m. Mundelein. 847-388-5460. Pumpkin Fest – 9/17-10/31. Hayrack rides, u-pick pumpkin field. Siegel's Cottonwood Farm, Lockport. 800-304-FARM. Riverwalk Fine Art Fair – 9/17 & 9/18. Outdoor juried art exhibition and sale along the DuPage River. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Naperville. 630355-2530. Rock the Block – 9/17. Traditional street dance with bands, food and children's activities. 5-11 p.m. Downtown Lake Zurich. 847438-5141. Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest– 9/17 & 9/18. Mexican wrestling, taco vendors and music. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Chicago. 773-472-7171. Soul Love Fest– 9/17 & 9/18. Master classes, workshops, outdoor activities and vendors. Oswego. 630-235-7065. Vintage Illinois Wine Festival – 9/17 & 18. 29 wineries, plus music and food. Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Matthiessen State Park, North Utica. 217-726-8518. West End Art Festival – 9/17 & 9/18. Juried art show, live performance art, culinary demonstrations, interactive art, and art auction. La Grange. 708-582-6510. CS Barks Dog Festival – 9/18. Hours of four-legged fun including Skydogz performances, wiener dog races, demonstrations and vendors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Carol Stream. September/October 2016
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630-784-6100. Dog-tober Fest – 9/18. Sporting dog demos, wiener dog races, vendors, and doggie play area. 12-4 p.m. Huntley. 847-669-3180. Pets-a-Palooza – 9/18. Pet-themed contests, demonstrations, pet parade. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mooseheart. 847-697-2880. Shermerfest – 9/18. Music, food, performances, games. 12-4 p.m. Northbrook 847498-3404. Woodstock Harvest Fest– 9/18. Bluegrass bands, fiddle contest, craft show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodstock. 815-334-9770. Kuipers Family Pumpkin Farm – 9/1910/31. Pumpkin patch hayride, pony rides, baby animals, duck races, corn maze, haunted forest and plenty of food and drink. Maple Park. 815-827-5200. Apple Fest – 9/23-25. Bushels of apple-inspired treats, pie-eating contest, live music and more. Long Grove. 847-634-0888. My Favorite Things Market – 9/23-25. Antique American furniture and accessories, contemporary folk art and vintage/repurposed goods. St. Charles. 630-387-1151. Oktoberfest – 9/23 & 24. Traditional German food, music, beer. Elk Grove Village. 847-439-3900. Autumn Pioneer Festival – 9/24 & 9/25. Crafts, lifestyles, food, and skills of the pioneers and Native Americans of the early 1800’s. Belvidere. 815-547-7935.
Didier Farms Pumpkin Fest – 9/24-10/31. Hayride, corn maze and more. Didier Farms, Lincolnshire. 847-634-3291. Elim Dutch Fest – 9/24. Pancake breakfast, Dutch Village shops, Dutch treats, parade, petting zoo & wooden shoe dancing. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Palos Heights. 708-389-0555. Fall Harvest and Art Festival – 9/24. Vineyard tours, live music, grape stomping, art show and more. 12-6 p.m. Galena. 800-397-9463. Harvest Pow Wow – 9/24 & 9/25. Native American dancing & drumming, cultural demonstrations, children’s games & crafts and special presentations. Presented by Midwest SOARRING Foundation. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 708-257-4300. Johnny Appleseed Festival – 9/24. Pumpkin bowling, pie baking & eating contests, pumpkin train, wagon rides, scarecrow contest & more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Crystal Lake. 847479-0835. Oak Brook Park District Oktoberfest – 9/24. Live music, flag football, softball & volleyball tournaments, food, and kids' activities. 12-8 p.m. Oak Brook. 630-990-4233. Oktoberfest – 9/24. Hay rides, pumpkin painting, kids' activities, food, and entertainment. 3-10 p.m. Vernon Hills 847-367-3700. Passport Europe Festival – 9/24 & 9/25. This festival celebrates the trees and cultures of Europe with music and vendors. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.
Scarecrow Festival – 9/24. Buckboard rides, petting zoo, special events in stores and themed scarecrows lining the streets. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ottawa. 888-OTTAWA-4. World War II Days – 9/24 & 9/25. More than 1,200 re-enactors engage in elaborate battles, along with skirmishes in the woods, demonstrations, displays and encampments. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Midway Village Museum, Rockford. 815-397-9112. Barkapalooza Dog Walkathon and Expo – 9/25. Walkathon, music, food, goody bags, pet vendors & demonstrations. Benefits West Suburban Humane Society. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lisle Community Park. 630-960-9600. Hoedown – 9/25. Pony rides, hayrides, games, food & fun. 12-5 p.m. Darien Community Park. 630-968-6400. Indian Summer Festival – 9/25. Food, family events and make your own scarecrow. 12-5 p.m. Castaldo Park, Woodridge. 630353-3300. Primrose Farm Frolic – 9/25. Farming demonstrations, pumpkin painting, corn cannons and more. 11-3 p.m. St. Charles. 630513-4370. Houby Fest Sept. 29 - Oct. 2nd Carnival, float filled parade, live music, Food, crafts and more! Rich cultural tradition. Cermak Rd. & Laramie Ave. Cicero 708-656-3600 www.thetownofcicero.com Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival – 9/3010/2. 130 artists display their works, local food and beer, live music. Evanston. 847-926-4300. Oktoberfest – 9/30 & 10/1. Live music and authentic German cuisine. Fri. 5-10 p.m. Sat. 12-10 p.m. Naperville. 630-420-6010.
OCTOBER Pumpkin Weekends – Oct. weekends and Columbus Day. Seasonal crafts, corncrib roll, pumpkin paddle, and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Blackberry Farm, Aurora. 630-892-1550. Apple Fest – 10/1 & 2. Enjoy all things apple, from food to games, along with local entertainment and kids activities. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Lincoln Square, Chicago. 773-728-3890. Pumpkin Fest – 10/1-31. Farm animals, straw pyramid, cornstalk tunnel and more. Cosley Zoo, Wheaton. 630-665-5534. Autumn Colors Craft Show – 10/1. 100 booths of handcrafts, jewelry, candles & more. Pancake breakfast, bake sale and concessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Romeoville. 815-886-6222. Blackberry Farm Barn Dance – 10/1. All ages dance with live country music, and dinner. 7-10 p.m. Blackberry Farm, Aurora. 630-892-1550. 20 out & about
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Galena Oktoberfest – 10/1. 12-10 p.m. Children’s activities, non-stop live music, polka dancing and lessons, wiener dog races and more. Depot Park, Galena. 815331-0180. Gone Squatchin’ – 10/1. 12-10 p.m. Campfire, storytelling. Prairie maze. Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, St. Charles. 630-513-4399. Harvest Fest – 10/1. Chili cook-off, live music, craft fair, children’s activities, beer garden and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fishel Park, Downers Grove. 630-960-7500. Autumn Harvest Festival – 10/2. Demonstrations of frontier era farm life such as cider pressing and grain threshing. Also crafts, 19th century games, food & live music. 12-5 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-985-2100. Cider Festival – 10/2. Civil War re-enactment, plus cider making and barn raising. Apple baked goods and white elephant sale. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. McHenry County Historical Museum, Union. 815-923-2267. Grove Fest – 10/2. Folk music, square dancing, hayrides, food. 11 a.m.-5p.m. The Grove, Glenview. 847-299-6096. Harvest Days at Garfield Farm – 10/2. Music, food & demonstrations of historic household and farm skills in the 1800’s. 11:30 a.m.4 p.m. Garfield Farm Museum, St. Charles. 630-584-8485. Houby Day Fest – 10/2. Live music, parade, food, and more. 12-7 p.m. Berwyn. 708-7882660. Last Straw Fall Event – 10/2. Beekeeper, panning for gold, rope and scarecrow making, bake sale, pumpkin decorating. 12-4 p.m. Gregg House Museum, Westmont. 630969-8080. Deerfield Harvest Festival – 10/6-9. Children’s activities, entertainment, games, fireworks. Deerfield. festival@dthf.org. Autumn on the Fox Art & Craft Show – 10/7-9. 170 artisans displaying jewelry, metal art, stained glass. St. Charles. 630-387-1151. Fall Bulb Festival – 10/7-9. Shop from over 225 varieties of bulbs, plus harvest market, live music, & more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. 847-835-5440. Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest – 10/7-9. Pie eating contest, parade, costume contests, pumpkin carving, and demonstrations. Benefits Make-a-Wish Illinois. Highwood. ilyse@ripplepublicrelations.com. Group Hayrides – Fri.-Sun., 10/7-10/29. Group rental includes hot chocolate & apple cider, 20 min. hayride and a bonfire. Naperville Park District. 630-848-5000. Fall Festival/Oktoberfest – 10/7 & 8. Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, music, food & beer. Mt. Prospect. 847-506-4948. Moonlight Hayrides at Primrose Farm – 10/7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22. Tractor drawn hayrides plus bonfire, marshmallow roast, hot chocolate & cider. 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Charles. 630-513-4370. September/October 2016
Scarecrow Fest Oct. 7-9 Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Scarecrow contest, Vintage Car Show, Interactive Games, Carnival & Craft Show. St. Charles, IL 800-777-4373 www.ScarecrowFest.com An Apple Afternoon – 10/8. Explore an orchard, harvest apples, make applesauce and more. 1-4 p.m. St. Charles. 630-5841055. Fall Festival – 10/8. Celebrate autumn with hayrides, music, craft show and fall activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630668-5161. Scarecrow Harvest Festival – 10/8. Create your own scarecrow, square dancing, harvest crafts, hayrides and cooking demos. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Midway Village Museum, Rockford. 815-397-9112. Danada Fall Festival – 10/9. Equestrian performances, activities, food, music. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton. 630-668-6012. Glass Pumpkin Patch – 10/12-16. Annual exhibit of blown glass artwork. Demonstrations and sale. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074. Lambs Farm Barn Burner BBQ – 10/14 & 15. Annual barbeque cook-off. Benefits programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Lambs Farm, Libertyville. 847362-4636.
Oktoberfest and Brew Dash – 10/15. Race the nine holes of Boughton Ridge, followed by German food and music. Bolingbrook. 630-739-0272. The Pumpkin Trolley – 10/15, 10/16, 10/22, & 10/23. Pick up a pumpkin at the patch and enjoy a small treat. Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin. 847-6974676. Pumpkin Hunt - 10/21. Pumpkin hunters search for capsules at the Family Aquatic Center filled with candy and real pump-
kins. Arrive at the event in swimming attire 15 minutes prior to your start time. After the event, you are invited to swim until 8:45pm. There will be on-deck activities too. Parents may join younger children in the pool for free. R/NR Fee: $8/$12. Ages: 6 mos -12 yrs. Oak Brook Park District . 630990-4233. Pumpkin Palooza – 10/29. Fall themed festival for the whole family. Games, crafts, bounce house, and snacks. 2 p.m. Eola Community Center, Aurora. 630-851-8990.
Taste of Egypt Festival Oct. 15 & 16 Egyptian food, camel rides, petting zoo, Jewelry, games, kids’ corner and more. St. Mark Coptic Church Burr Ridge www.TasteofEgyptFestival.com Autumn Craft and Vendor Show – 10/15. Area artisans featuring variety of handcrafted goods. Bake sale and raffles. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Batavia High School. 630-748-1501. Fall Colors Weekend – 10/15 & 10/16. Enjoy Nature’s show with guided hikes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (hikes at 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.) Starved Rock State Park, Utica. 800-667-4211. Fall Harvest Festival – 10/15. Wagon rides, farm activities, fall arts and crafts, treats. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wagner Farm, Glenview. 847657-1506. Fall Style Weekend – 10/15 & 10/16. Celebrate the style and colors for Fall 2016 with a brunch fashion show and special sales. Downtown Naperville. 630-544-3372. Fox Valley Antiques Show and Sale – 10/15 & 10/16. 55 dealers from 14 states. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles. contact@csada.com. September/October 2016
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Friday & Saturday October 14 & 15 6:30–10 pm 12 acres of haunting creatures, eerie entertainment and mustsee horrors. This one-of-a-kind experience brings some of the scariest characters of the past, present and future to life!
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Excursions into the Unknown – Haunted Chicagoland tours. Visit some of Chicago’s most haunted locations from the comfort of a luxury motor coach. All tours leave from Chicago Ridge Mall. For times and tours call 708-425-5163.
Howl at the Moon Hike – 9/16. Brave the dark and venture into the woods to see what happens when the sun goes down. 7:309 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-985-2100. Six Flags Fright Fest – Weekends 9/2410/31. Entire park is transformed into a HalSeptember/October 2016
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Massacre Haunted House –More than 60 rooms strewn with gruesome scenes, plus new escape room. Montgomery. Call for dates and times. 708-320-3327.
Statesville Haunted Prison –Find your way through 23 of the prison’s maximum security cells housing over 100 too evil to die. Crest Hill. Call for dates and times. 877-SCARED2.
Disturbia: Screams in the Park–Multiple levels and settings, for scare after scare. Rosemont. Call for dates and times. 847430-4338.
A Halloween Spooktacular – Oneof-a-kind rod puppets perform to haunting classics. Rolling Meadows. Call for dates and times. 847-818-3220x186.
Terrifying Theatre Hike – Weekends in Oct and Columbus Day. Hike from scene to scene to Survive the “Zombie Apocalypse." 3 p.m. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-725-2066. Trail of Screams – Weekends Journey into a dark apocalypse ravaged by horrifying monsters, shocking scares and wild special effects. Rockford. Call for dates and times. 815871-5696.
Dungeon of Doom – Weekends 42,000 square feet of maximum intensity haunts. Zion. For dates and times visit: dungeonofdoom.com House of Torment – Weekends 9/2310/31. Explore two haunted attractions: Nightmare High and The Frenzy. Morton Grove. 303-355-FEAR.
Basement of the Dead – Weekends in Oct. & Thurs. 10/6-10/27. Enter the lair of Shattered the smashing clown and his creepy cronies. Aurora. 630-896-2466. Howl-o-Ween Pooch Parade – 10/1. Dress your pup for a parade, agility course, tricks competition & prizes. 12-2 p.m. Schaumburg. 847-985-2143. Ghost Stories in the Park…In the Dark! – 10/7-9 & 10/14-16. An evening of scary stories that will send shivers up your spine. Naperville. Register: 630-848-5000. September/October 2016
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Trapped in a Room With a Zombie – Explore the buildings. Touch the artifacts. Connect with history.
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All Hallows Eve:Village of Fear – 10/14 & 15. Haunting creatures, eerie entertainment and must-see horrors across 12 acres. 6:30-10 p.m. Naper Settlement. 630-420-6010. Haunted Forest – 10/14 & 15. Life-size haunt-
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A Night in Sleepy Hollow – 10/14 & 15 and 10/21 & 22. Venture out into the dark to see the headless horseman. Monster egg hunts, campfire & more. Fri. 5:30-11 p.m. Sat. 2-11 p.m. Perry Farm Park, Bourbonnais. 815933-9905.
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10/8. Sign up to be locked in a room with a zombie! Solve mind games, physical challenges and a series of clues as you attempt to escape. 4-10 p.m. Downers Grove. Register: 630-960-7500.
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Haunted Ghost Story Train – 10/15 & 2. Spooky ride on a “haunted” trolley to a campfire with ghost stories & s’mores. Fox River Trolley, South Elgin. Reservations: 847697-4676.
Pumpkin Trolley – 10/15, 16, 22, 23. Ride an old time electric trolley car to the Pumpkin patch to pick your pumpkin. Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin. 847-697-4676.
Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour – 10/16-31. Download the free guide, pack up the family and drive past the spookiest homes in Fox Valley. St. Charles. 630-513-6200. September/October 2016
Monster Bash – 10/20. Dress up for some spooky games and ghoulish treats. Ages 0-6. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lombard. 630-620-7322. Halloween Spooktacular – 10/21. Family friendly indoor Halloween party. Ages 2-10. 5:30-8 p.m. Glenview. 847-724-5670.
Haunted Forest Walk – 10/21 & 22. Wind your way through haunted woods filled with scary scenes. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Kid-friendly walk from 1-3 p.m. on Sat. Woodridge. 630353-3300.
Monster Bash– 10/21. Fun for the whole family. Costumes, games and dancing. Fee includes dinner. 6-8:30 p.m. Niles. 847-967-6633.
Pumpkin Hunt – 10/21. A pumpkin hunt in the pool and on-deck activities. 6 mo.-12 years. 6 p.m. Oak Brook. 630-645-9581.
Suburban Horror Story – 10/21 & 22. Spend an evening of terror in the dark halls of the Lincoln Center. Ages 10+. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Downers Grove. 630-960-7500.
Trick or Treat Fest – 10/21. Enjoy ghoulish games, creepy crafts, face painting & treats. 6-7:30 p.m. Rolling Meadows. 847-818-3200.
BatFest – 10/22. Family festival. Parade, pumpkin roll, trick-or-treating, farmer's market & more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Batavia. 630-761-3528. Boo! At the Zoo – 10/22-23 and 10/29-30. Costume showcase and parade, pumpkin carving demonstrations, corn maze, haunted hayrides & more. Brookfield Zoo. 708-688-8000.
Halloween Spooktacular – 10/22. Trick-or-treat downtown, then enjoy festivities at the YMCA. 11 a.m.-4p.m. Plainfield. 815-436-4431. Doggy Trick or Treat – 10/22. Dress your dog up for treats, agility course and more. 1010:45 a.m. Elk Grove Village. 847-437-9494. Halloween Haunted House – 10/22. Explore a haunted museum, Halloweenthemed movie, crafts and food. 5-8 p.m. Bartlett Nature Center. 630-540-4800.
Haunted Forest Tour – 10/22. Walk the trail then take a guided hayrides tour through haunted woods. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Kid-friendly tour from 4-6:30 p.m. Westmont. 630-963-5252. September/October 2016
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Haunted Halloween Flea Market – 10/22. Music, hayrides & more. 3 p.m.-Midnight. DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. 715-526-9769.
Boo Fest – 10/28. Halloween-themed
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patch, hay maze, petting zoo, and more. Ages 10 & under. 6-8:30 p.m. Lisle. 630-964-3410.
10/28. Games, prizes and costume contest. Ages 2-10. 6:30-8 p.m. Plainfield. Register: 815-436-8812.
Scarewalk – 10/22. Walk the wooded trails and grounds. 6:45-8:30 p.m. Kid-friendly tour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cabin Nature Center, Wood Dale. 630-595-9333.
Ghost Hunting – 10/29. Adults-only haunted cemetery exploration using EMF meters. 5-10 p.m. Aurora. 630-859-8606.
Zombie Apocalypse – 10/22. Wheeler
Halloween Family Fun Night – 10/28.
Park transforms into a playground for the undead. Family-friendly hour 5-6 p.m. 5-8:30 p.m. Geneva. 630-232-4542.
Monster Mash – 10/27. Games, costume
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crafts, snacks, games and stories. Ages 10 & under. 6:30-9 p.m. Carol Stream. Register: 630-784-6100.
Games, crafts, trick-or-treating, haunted house and more. 6 p.m. Aurora. Register: 630859-8606.
Halloween Fest – 10/28. Trick or treating, crafts, pumpkins, entertainment. 6-9 p.m. Romeoville. 815-886-7200.
Halloween Fun Fair – 10/29. Games, crafts, maze, graveyard and more. 4-7 p.m. Hanover Park. 630-837-2468.
Halloween Hayride – 10/29. Dress in your costume for a spooky hayride. Each child
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(ages 3-12) receives a goody bag. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Naperville. To register: 630-848-5000.
Halloween Hayday – 10/29. Cake walk, costume contest, hayrides & more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Geneva. 630-232-4542.
Halloween Parade & Festival – 10/29. A festival of treats, candy, and games is topped off by a two-hour parade including floats, hot air balloons, and costumes. 2-10 p.m. Parade at 6:30 p.m. Galena. 815777-9050.
Halloween Walk & Fall Festival – 10/29. Trick-or-Treat parade through the downtown area, along with seasonal activities at selected locations. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. La Grange. 708-582-6510. Monster Mash Bash – 10/29. Costume party with bounce house, games and treats. 2-4p.m. Oswego High School. 630-554-1010.
Pumpkin Plunge – 10/29. Pluck your pumpkin from the pool before carving it. 1 p.m. Carol Stream. Register: 630-784-6100.
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Scare-illon Concert – 10/29. Halloween themed concert featuring spooky and atmospheric selections. 7-8 p.m. Naperville. 630848-5000. Screech Cinema – 10/29. Bring a blanket for an outdoor screening of Monster House, with campfire and hot chocolate. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Springbrook Nature Center, Itasca. 630773-5572.
Halloween Happening – 10/30. Lots of free Halloween activities for ages 10 and under. 1-4 p.m. Riverwalk, Naperville. 630-848-5000.
Howl-o-Ween Dog Parade – 10/29. Annual parade with prizes. 1:30 p.m. Peck’s Farm Park, Geneva. 630-232-4542.
Halloween Boonanza – 10/31. Haunted train ride, crafts, trick-or-treat, costume contest and more. 6-9 p.m. Schaumburg. Register: 847-490-7020.
Halloween Fun Fair – 10/31. Carnival games, prizes, costume parade, magic show & more. 4:30-7 p.m. Westmont. 630-963-5252.
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A story of perseverance admidst shattered dreams.. September 9 - October 1, 2016 Rose is a young Mexican migrant, abandoned and lost in turbulent 1930’s California. She finds Margaret Thomas, a displaced Kansas Dust-Bowl farmwife grieving the family she lost. Two women, both in need of home and healing of heart, cling to each other through unrelenting hardships. Could John Bollen, the generous wheat farmer down the road, be a savior for them both? A powerful journey of the heart unfolds for three people who find their lives intertwined; each desperate to heal the past and embrace a new future. Performing at 900 Foster Avenue in Medinah, Illinois. Tickets and info at overshadowed.org or 630634-2100 [See our ad on Page 5.]
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Peppa Pig Live! Pappa’s Big Splash! is coming to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on Sunday, October 16th at 2:00pm, extending their first ever US tour! Peppa Pig’s Big Splash is an actionpacked live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters! Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in an all singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles! It’s a guaranteed blast for the whole family! VIP seats include exclusive access to the Peppa Pig Party after the show, one professional photo with the cast on the pink carpet, and one exclusive Peppa Pig Party gift! Tickets are priced at $35.00 & $45.00 for regular seating,VIP packages are $125.00. Tickets are available now at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the Genesee Theatre Box Office. For more information, visit www.GeneseeTheatre.com. suburban family | subfam.com
Wheaton Drama 2016-17 Season
Wheaton Drama is celebrating its 80th year of producing live theater for the DuPage community. WDI’s theater, Playhouse 111, is located at 111 N. Hale Street in Wheaton and performs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The season brings MUSIC MAGIC INTRIGUE AND LAUGHTER through its presentations of: Forbidden Broadway (9/16-10/9), Shrek The Musical (11/18-12/11), A Christmas Carol (12/1512/18), The Elephant Man (1/20-2/12), Outside Mullingar (3/24-4/15), and The Producers (5/266/18). A children’s workshop is offered throughout the year. For additional information go to: wheatondrama.org or call 630-260-1926
Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding
Presenting a hilarious, full wedding experience from the I do’s to the buffet to the bouquet toss, Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding will take place, for the first time in Chicago, at a real church - another nod to the fully immersive. Sept. 22nd through Dec. 30. Guests will begin with the ceremony at Resurrection Church, 3309 North Seminary Ave., with a full meal and reception immediately following just one block away at Vinnie Black’s Coliseum (Chicago Theater Works), 1113 W. Belmont Ave., right in the heart of the Belmont Theatre District. Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding is an all-inclusive night of entertainment presented with the 1980’s throwback feel of the original NYC production. Tickets for Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding are $75 for the two-part event, which includes the ceremony and reception, featuring an Italian-style buffet dinner, dancing to 80’s hits and a champagne toast. For more information call 773.327.3778 or to purchase tickets or visit tonylovestina.com. September/October 2016
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THE SPOTLIGHT IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
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By Malia Jacobson
W
ant kids to bring home As? Start with more ZZZs. According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day success. That’s bad news, because today’s kids get about an hour less sleep each night than they did 30 years ago, says New York Times bestselling author Po Bronson in his book NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children. This lost sleep comes with a steep price tag—impaired learning and academic success.
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How does sleep boost learning? Researchers believe it has to do with the way the brain processes information during sleep. In fact, Michigan State University researchers found that children can even learn while they’re asleep as the brain integrates new information and memories. Researchers from University of Florida discovered that newborns learn in their sleep, and new research from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that sleep helps students perform better on tests. Read on for age-specific information on how sleep impacts learning—and how to help kids get a better nights’ rest.
EARLY SCHOOL YEARS 3-8
For sleep-deprived kids, school trouble starts early: 10 percent of kids in early education suffer from sleep disturbances that disrupt learning, according to a German study. The American Professional Sleep Society reports that sleep deprivation significantly worsens inattentiveness and hyperactivity in young children, leading to ADHD-like symptoms (known as “faux” ADHD). Even modest sleep deprivation is enough to hinder learning. According to a study pubsuburban family | subfam.com
lished in the journal SLEEP, a mere hour of lost slumber is enough to bring on inattentiveness and hyperactivity in young children. A 2011 study of 6 and 7 year olds shows that language skills, grammar, spelling, and reading comprehension suffer when kids get less than 9 hours of sleep per night. How to help: Sleep-deprived children may not appear sleepy, says Shelby F. Harris, Psy.D. , director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. In fact, they may act hyper and goofy. But preschoolers and school-age children don’t outgrow the need for a consistent bedtime and bedtime routine. Establish an age-appropriate bedtime that allows your child to rest for 10 to 11 hours each night.
TWEEN YEARS 9-13
During the late elementary and middleschool years, academics become more challenging and sports more competitive. But when increasingly busy schedules start cutting into sleep, kids retain less of what they learn, says Mark Splaingard, M.D., director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “Long hours spent on sports September/October 2016
practice or math problems are counterproductive, if these activities keep kids up late at night,” he notes. Kids will learn more and perform better—whether on the field or in the classroom—with sufficient shut-eye. How to help: Parents need to understand sleep’s importance and guard kids’ sleep hours zealously, says Splaingard. That means maintaining firm school-year bedtimes and choosing afterschool and evening activities that end at least an hour before kids need to wind down for bed.
TEENAGE YEARS 14-18
Teenagers are Splaingard’s most sleepdeprived patients, a fact that doesn’t surprise him. During high school, after-school jobs, extracurricular activities, sports, socializing, and homework simply don’t leave enough time for sleep. Most teens need more sleep than parents think—over 9 hours a night—and chronic sleep deprivation hurts learning at a time when kids need lots of mental energy for tough subjects from chemistry to calculus. But teens’ busy schedules deserve only part of the blame for teens’ sleep deficits: cell phones and laptops keep teens up late, often into the wee hours.When teens finally power off their
computers and go to bed, round-the-clock access to cell phones disrupts sleep. A new study reports that sleeping near cell phones puts teens at risk for so-called “sleep texting:” waking up and firing off text messages during the night without any recollection of having sent the texts the next morning. All this sleep disruption adds up to bleary mornings and bleak report cards. How to help: Protect teens’ precious sleep hours with a media curfew—shut down all electronics an hour before bed and establish a “charging station” outside the bedroom where teens leave their electronics overnight. This important step keeps bedrooms free of sleep-disrupting cell phones and computers, says Harris. “The bedroom should be a place for sleep,” she notes. “It’s not a spot for homework, watching TV, or surfing the Internet.” When it comes to learning, tutors, cuttingedge gadgets, and hours of homework can’t compensate for hours of lost sleep. When parents prioritize kids’ sleep needs, learning comes more naturally, says Splaingard. “We think we’re helping make kids more successful with more activities and more homework. But what they really need is more sleep.”
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family wellness
By Dr. Michael Foggs, MD
What causes it? The general thoughts: (1) children are exposed to more colds and viruses that set off asthma as they reenter school and (2) September brings increased ragweed and outdoor mold levels, both potent asthma triggers. What can a parent do? Frequent handwashing and keeping hands out of mouth and eyes will help ward off colds – as will healthy sleep and nutrition. Keep outdoor allergens out of your home and bedroom: Keep windows closed and air cleaners running during high allergen days; change clothes after playing outside; bathe/wash hair before bedtime. But the most important thing parents can do is focus on the asthma itself. 34 family wellness
• Be aware of asthma symptoms and make sure people caring for your child at school are aware as well.
their quick-relief asthma medication and carries it with them as soon as they are developmentally able.
• Coughing: Sometimes the only symptom of a flare; often worse at night or early morning; can be dry or mucus-filled
• Talk to your school and school nurse. Fill in and return all medical forms. Supply the school with medication and orders from your healthcare provider as needed.
• Wheezing: A whistling or squeaky sound, especially when breathing out; often easily heard but sometimes requires a stethoscope
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arents have a lot to think about as the school year starts and they prepare their children for the new academic year. How will they relate to new teacher(s)? Are they in class with their friends? What challenges lie ahead? For parents of students with asthma, there are other concerns to face, including the annual “September Asthma Peak”: a time when asthma flares and hospitalizations historically increase.
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• Inform the school on days your child seems to struggle with asthma so the school can support your student’s asthma management. How do you know if your student’s asthma is in good control? • Baylor University’s “Rules of Two®” offers an easy assessment. Does your student: • Have asthma symptoms or use their quickrelief inhaler more than Two times a week? • Awaken at night with asthma symptoms more than Two times a month?
• Chest tightness: Feeling like something is squeezing or sitting on your chest
• Refill their quick-relief inhaler more than Two times a year?
• Shortness of breath: Feeling like you can’t catch your breath or breathe deeply enough; like you are out of shape and constantly tired
A “yes” answer to any of these questions means asthma may not be under control and your child’s treatment plan may need revising. Consider seeing a board-certified allergist for a complete allergy and asthma checkup. Staying on top of asthma, avoiding triggers and treating symptoms as soon as they arise are keys to control. With these considerations, you and your student can be off to a great school year.
• Review and update your child’s Asthma Action Plan with your healthcare provider. Give a copy to the school, bus drivers, after school care, coaches and anyone who oversees your student. • Discuss your student’s asthma triggers with them and how to avoid them. • Be sure your student knows how to use suburban family | subfam.com
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Youth Sports Builds Character
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ot everyone deserves a trophy. n fact, unearned rewards can be harmful, because artificially inflating a child’s self-esteem merely for participation in sport sends the wrong message, warns psychologist Jason Richardson.
“There are plenty of incarcerated felons with an inflated self-view and there are extremely successful people grappling with a more moderate self-concept, so self-esteem alone is not the measure by which we should prepare our children for greatness,” says Richardson, a Pan-Am Games gold medalist who is also known as “Dr. JRich” among colleagues. Richardson isn’t alone. Last year, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison returned two participation trophies given to
his two sons, awarded not for a specific victory that they’d earned, but simply for being student-athletes. ] Anyone can give and get a trophy, but the true value of youth sports is in the occasional tough lessons – and successes – children experience through hard work and merit, says Richardson, author of “It’s All BS! We’re All Wrong, And You’re All Right!” (www.drjasonrichardson.com) offers practical tips parents can share with their kids. • Stop saying “the problem is …” Fill in the blank. Too many people say the problem is with the coach, the school, the other kids, the equipment, the schedule – and so on. This kind of thinking implies failure because it immediately rules out your child’s goals. Instead, say things that rule in positive outcomes, such as, “I/We/You can do this!” • Make failure a teachable moment. Sports can test a kid’s emotional fragility.They may want to give up with failure, but that’s a terrible lesson. If your child missed a free throw that would’ve won the team the game, encourage free-throw practice the next day. Better yet, ask them what they are going to do differently next time! Use
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a coach’s staple: remind your child that Michael Jordan was cut by his high school basketball team during his sophomore year. Parents can always reward persistence and effort. • Don’t let your child’s ego run wild. The flipside of low self-esteem due to failure can be cockiness with success. Children have far less experience keeping the ego in check, so if he/ she is the best athlete in school, they may become arrogant. Try to catch this early; people evolve at different rates. Temper their ego by showing examples of humility, respect and gratitude. Use examples of great athletes who have overcome slumps or adversity. • Show them how to be a better student. It may seem odd that a star quarterback can BACK BY POPULAR memorize every detail of aDEMAND! complex playbook, Fall Pre-Season Camp teaches butThe has5-Session trouble with class studies. If he’s havall positions thefor skillsexample, needed place to ingplayers troubleofwith chemistry, basketball a higher level.Teaching core theplay playbook nextatto the textbook and show fundamentals of the game enhances the him the parallels of complexity. Don’t let him players (Self Esteem, Self Trust, Self Respect, Self believe he’s “just a jock.” Awareness) which leads to better play and life experiences. For players looking for additional Dr. Jason Richardson (www.drjasonrichardinstruction on your ball handling, shooting, son.com) is a psychologist who earned his rebounding, or any other skill,Windy City camps principles forsmall self-improvement as a worldalso offers group setting workouts you traveling athlete, doctoral student need to improve in all these areas. and student of life. He maintained top-10 status on the professional BMX circuit for most of his 15-year career, retiring with a gold medal at the 2007 Pan American Games.
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YOUTH TRAVEL BASKETBALL
Illinois Stampede youth travel basketball program will be selecting teams for the 2016–17 fall/winter season throughout the month of October. Illinois Stampede program is centered on the concept of teaching fundamental skills and complete player development for boys (grades 3rd-12th) and girls (grades 3rd-9th). Our program teaches and promotes hard work, teamwork, good sportsmanship & positive life skills. Selected players are a part of competitive basketball teams that will compete in competitive leagues and tournament play. Players will be selected for teams based on skill level.
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There are many opportunities to get your children involved in youth sports. The organizations in the next part of this article are a great place to start!
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Moraine Valley C. C.’s Health, Fitness & Recreation Center Come join us at Moraine Valley Community College’s Health, Fitness & Recreation Center new addition of KidRec! The space will provide childcare and youth programming for children 0-15. KidRec will offer a monthly charge per child for unlimited usage during designated staffed drop-off times. Open times will be available for member families to enjoy the spaces together and additional classes and programs will be designed to meet the needs of your children! Morainevalley.edu/fitrec [See our ad on Back Cover.] September/October 2016
The 5-Session Fall Pre-Season Camp teaches players of all positions the skills needed to play basketball at a higher level. Teaching core fundamentals of the game enhances the players (Self Esteem, Self Trust, Self Respect, Self Awareness) which leads to better play and life experiences. For players looking for additional instruction on your ball handling, shooting, rebounding, or any other skill, Windy City camps also offers small group setting workouts you need to improve in all these areas.
Cost: $95 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Tuesdays, September 20th – October 18th Jefferson, 7200 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL Times & Location subject to change.
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Don’t miss this opportunitySince 1989, Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club members have benefited from a developto connect with our active families! mental methodology involving an innovative, centric process that is unique to any other experience in the Fox Valley region. We Holiday Happenings are a community driven organization focused on the holistic development of soccer athWinter Break: Camps & Classes letes ages 4-23. Our organization lives by valSenior Focus Holiday GO Guide ues and principles that drive a “development Fitness Tips...and more!!first” philosophy, which has driven individual and team success to the highest levels. Our FREE listing included with ad!defined developmental process gives real value, real life experiences, and real results!! For All Seasons more information, visit www.strikersfoxvalley. Ad Space Deadline: Oct. 17, 2016 Developmental Hockey Program com or call 630-262-0071. To All advertise 630-863-7183 We welcome you to Seasonscall: 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 founda-
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Celeb our 21strating year! Rock ‘n Kids Tot Rock and Kid Rock Music & Movement Classes (ages 1-5 years) offered at park districts in the Northwest Suburbs. Music and Dance Parties (ages 1-8 years) Sing, Dance, Play! Enrollments being accepted now at your park district!
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Illinois Stampede Travel Basketball The Illinois Stampede youth travel basketball program teaches the concepts of fundamental skills and complete player development for boys and girls ages 8-17yrs. Our goal is to provide a positive environment for each player to become skilled in the fundamentals of basketball, and be a part of a competitive team. We are dedicated to preparing the stuSeptember/October 2016
dent athlete for high school sports & beyond by providing them with the opportunity to experience highly competitive competition. We are currently looking for players visit us at www.illinoisstampede.org or 630-442-0075
Windy City Basketball Camps Windy City Basketball Camps is changing the way basketball is taught all around the country with our new age approach to training basketball players. Our system combines modern technology and training aids with good old fashioned hard work and sweat. So if you want to be the best player you can be, work harder and smarter, make everyone around you better, then Windy City Basketball Camps is for you.Visit us today to get your basketball career off to a brighter future at www.wcbcamps.com or call 630-296-4450. https://www.facebook.com/WCBasketballcamps [Save 5% OFF Registration – mention this code: sfpreseason5%]
STRIKERS FOX VALLEY SOCCER CLUB What if you could join an athletic experience designed to reach full potential both on and off the field that provides real value and has the opportunity to impact the quality and direction of an individual’s life?
Great Lakes Volleyball Center The GLCYA is accepting girls and boys ages 2-14 who are interested in learning, developing and training the correct volleyball skills for the Great Lakes Center Youth 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. The Sports Performance program for 7th - 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
Coaching Staff • Stability: Average tenure 10+ years • Expertise: College, High school, ODP, Youth development, & Licensed • Dedicated to player growth • Competive: Team development targeted to highest levels possible • Collegiate players: Currently playing at over 50 colleges & universities Curriculum • Training - aligned to USSF standards • A training plan and process at every Stage, for every player, at every stage • 50,000 + Square ft Indoor Training Center, State of the Art player development for ages 4—23. • Goal Settng & Leadership Training • College Selection Services
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2016-17 Great Lakes Center Youth Academy Fall Clinics for 3rd-8th Grade Boys and Girls Passing, Serving, Attacking, Setting and Team Play
Rock ‘n’ Kids! Rock ‘n’ Kids! Song and dance, rhythm and rhyme, join the fun for a rockin’ good time! Tot Rock and Kid Rock are structured music and movement programs that focus on imaginative play, sensory integration, fine and gross motor movements, rhythm skills and socialization, while utilizing a variety of rhythm instruments and movement props. Classes offered at park districts in the Northwest Suburbs. New sessions starting in September and October! www.rockitkids.com/847-9616584 for more info. September/October 2016
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• We are excited to start our 5th year of our Youth Academy • In the 2015-16 season we had over 1000 boys and girls participate in our Youth Academy • We work on motor development, quickness and speed, flexibility and skill development • Boys and Girls ages 2-13 • Short season/1-2 day a week options/low cost
For more information and to register please go to www.greatlakescenter.com and click on Youth Academy.
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o matter the season, it’s important to ensure kids get up and moving so they stay on track with their physical fitness! Here are some tips with many that offer the opportunity for some good oldfashioned family time. Exercising need not be reserved for the outdoors as there is plenty kids can do inside of the house to get fit! Here are just a few good ideas: • Walk or run up and down a stairwell multiple times (skip a step for added intensity and effectiveness). • Jump rope - yes, indoors too! Just ensure that the child has enough clearance from that cherished vase! • Dance! Let the kids "boogie" away those calories. • Calisthenics (push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, etc.) are great exercise and you can
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hold a friendly competition! • Hula hoop where, again, clearance is key here! • Crunches! Sure, let the kids watch TV but challenge them to do as many sit ups as they can while the commercials are on. Do this for at least one full TV program, which usually has at least 3 or 4 commercial breaks. • Shadow boxing is a great way to work the arm, leg and core muscles while also getting the heart pumping for some nice calorieburning cardio. And, it’s fun. Kids will have fun showing you how they can “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.” • Yoga (yes, for kids, too!) is great for developing body coordination and balance. • Stretching helps with flexibility, which is another sign of a healthy body. Prefer the great outdoors? No problem! Outdoor fitness ideas abound, including: • Take a walk, jog, or hike. Raining? Walk the mall double time! • Ride a bike, skateboard, or scooter. • Roller skate or in-line skate.
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• Catch a pickup game for basketball, baseball, football, tennis and others that get your heart pumping and muscles working. • Swim! Forget doggie paddles; instead, do laps up and down the pool or, for the ambitious types, try butterflies! • Jumping rope is an old standby that offers an array of health benefits. • Take casual activity to the next level and add excitement. Seek out community events, such as a walk-a-thon, bike-a-thon, or even a triathlon that accepts minors. However, competition should not be the focus. Instead, the focus should be on doing one’s best. These events are often in support of a good cause, so children can also learn the value of fundraising and giving to those that are in need. Let children pick a cause that is important to them and make sure the activity matches their physical abilities. You will find plenty to choose from on the ‘Fitness Events’ section in Suburban Family Magazine. • Take advantage of local activity courses. Many area parks are set up with physical activity courses that span across fields and trails with exercises stations interspersed throughout. Consider having your child visit these courses during a Saturday morning event with each session having a different theme or pace. Children can set goals, such as trying to beat their time from last week, spotting animals along the route, or finding “treasure” along the way. • Take some lessons. Find an after school program,YMCA, or community center that offers lessons or activities that are physical fitnessoriented. Your options are unlimited and may include tennis, dance, kick boxing, golf, swimming and self-defense. These lessons will help your child become more well-rounded in many areas of fitness and may possibly help them find one that they enjoy. • Enjoy an “extreme” family vacation. Get your children involved in planning a dynamic family vacation that includes physical activities for everyone, both together as a family and individually. Each family member should be able to plan a physical activity whether it is taking a walking tour of a city, playing volleyball, kayaking, white water rafting, snorkeling, skiing or snow boarding, hiking a trail or climbing a summit. Merilee Kern, is the creator of the ground-breaking “Kids Making Healthy Choices” APP for children, parents/caregivers and educators (available on iTunes), which is based on her award-winning, illustrated fictional children’s book, “Making Healthy Choices – A Story to Inspire Fit,Weight-Wise Kids.” www.KidsMakingHealthyChoices.com. September/October 2016
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The time to sign up for an endurance race is now! Take on a new challenge, support a good cause or Run/Walk/Roll for the health of it! Select an event within your range of conditioning and consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. More races can be found in our “Annual Race Guide’ online at www.chicagosuburbanfamily.com (Past Issue: March/April.) And, and be certain to tell ‘em you saw it in Suburban Family Magazine!
SEPTEMBER Relay For Life – For all area events, please go to relayforlife.org/relay/findevent. Sunset 5K – Fri. 9/2 at 7 p.m. 5K Run & 2 mi Walk. Lake in the Hills. 847-960-7460. Jubilee Days 5K Run – Sat. 9/3 at 8 a.m. Zion. Benefits Zion Park District Foundation. 847-746-5500. The Birthday Run – Sat. 9/3 at 6 p.m. 5K Novelty Run. Chicago. 855-279-6660. Buffalo Grove Stampede – Sun. 9/4 at 7:30 a.m. 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk & 5K wheelchair race. USATF & CARA certified. Buffalo Grove. 847-850-2125. PATCH Run with the Lion 5K – Sun. 9/4 at 6 p.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits the PATCH Foundation. Aurora. 630-377-2120. Twilight Shuffle 5K – Sun. 9/4 at 6 p.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Libertyville. 847-680-0336. Gerald Subaru Rooster 5K & Fling Mile – Mon. 9/5 September/October 2016
at 9 a.m. 5K & 1 mi Runs. Benefits Naperville Jaycees. Naperville. flingspecialevents@gmail.com. The Oak Brook Half Marathon – Mon. 9/5 at 7 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Oak Brook. 708-386-4660. Schaumburg Shuffle 5K – Mon. 9/5 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Kids’ 1K Fun Run. Schaumburg. 847-209-7844. 5K Twilight Run, Walk & Roll – Sat. 9/10. Benefits Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc. Lake Forest. 847283-0908. Brat Trot 5K – Sat. 9/10 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids’ Fun Run. USATF Certified. Benefits BEDS Plus. La Grange. brattrot5kforbeds@gmail.com. Bud’s Trail Run – Sat. 9/10 at 9 a.m. 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. Benefits local charities. Lake Villa. 847-3561076. Dash in the Dark 5K – Sat. 9/10 at 7:30 p.m. 5K Novelty Run. St. Charles. 630-730-7710. Dead Last 5KRun/Walk – Sat. 9/10 at 10 a.m. 5K Novelty Run and 1mi. Fun Run/Walk. Benefits The Oasis Grayslake. deadlastzombierun@gmail.com. Last Chance BQ.2 – Sat. 9/10 at 6:30 a.m. Marathon. USATF certified. Geneva. info@fv26.com. Muckfest MS – Sat. 9/10 at 9 a.m. 5K Obstacle Course. Benefits The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake. 800-344-4867. Run Mag Mile Half Marathon & 5K – Sat. 9/10 at 7 a.m. Benefits local charities. Chicago. 847-243-8500. suburban family | subfam.com
Bloomingdale Parks Foundation Sunrise Shuffle 5K– Sat. 9/10 at 8:30 a.m. Bloomingdale. 630-529-3650. 9/11 Heroes Run – Sun. 9/11 at 10 a.m. 5K Run. Benefits the Travis Manion Foundation. Chicago. 773414-3408. Alpine Races – Sun. 9/11 at 7:30 a.m. Half marathon, 5K & Youth Races. USATF certified. Benefits local charities. Lake Zurich. Beth@alpineRunners.com. Bartlett Lions Day Dash – Sun. 9/11 at 8 a.m. 10K/5K Run, and Kids & Family Dash. Bartlett. 630200-0217. Chase the Bear – Sun. 9/11 at 8:15 a.m. 5K/10K & 1 mi Fun Run. CARA certified. Glenview. 847-657-9977. Crystal Lake ½ Marathon – Sun. 9/11 at 7 a.m. Half Marathon. Crystal Lake. ISATF Certified. 815-459-0680. Hero Hustle – Sun. 9/11 at 8:15 a.m. 10K and 5K Runs and 1 mi Obstacle Runs. CARA certified. Glenview. info@HeroHustle.com. Naperville Trails Half Marathon – Sun. 9/11 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Wheaton. 224-757-5425. Run and Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness – Sun. 9/11 at 8 a.m. 5K Run & 3K Walk. Westmont. 630-654-2515. SEA Blue Prostate Cancer Walk/Run – Sun. 9/11 at 8 a.m. 5K Run & Family Walk. CARA certified. Benefits Us TOO Int’l. Lincoln, Park, Chicago. seablueinfo@ ustoo.org. fitness first 41
Walk & Run For Wishes Chicagoland – Sun. 9/11 at 8 a.m. Costumed 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Make-a-Wish Illinois. Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. 312-602-9474. Zoo Run Run – Sun. 9/11 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Race, Fun Run and Walk, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield. 708-688-8000. CASA Kane County Fox Valley KIDS’ Marathon – Sat. 9/17. 1.2mi. Run. USATF certified. St. Charles. info@fv26.com. COD Sunset 5K – Sat. 9/17 at 4 p.m. 5K Run/Walk & Youth Dash. USATF certified. College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-3823. Community Bank Makin’ Tracks 5K – Sat. 9/17 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF & CARA certified. River Forest. 708-366-6660. The Great Pumpkin Run – Sat. 9/17 at 8 a.m. Also Sun. 9/20. 5K Run with Tough Pumpkin Option or 5K Walk. Keller’s Farmstand, Oswego. 630-219-8194. PuppyUp! Walk – Sat. 9/17 at 9 a.m. 2mi. Walk. Benefits PuppyUp Foundation. Wheaton. 901-619-2286. Run 4 Home – Sat. 9/17 at 8 a.m. 10K Run & 5K Run/ Walk. USATF certified. Benefits DuPage Pads. Wheaton. 630-682-3846. Run the Shores at Lake Barrington – Sat. 9/17 at 8 a.m. 5K and 1mi Runs. USATF certified. Lake Barrington. 847-382-1660. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat. 9/17 at 10 a.m. 5K
Run/Walk. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. Glenview. 847-324-0375. Women Rock – Sat. 9/17 at 6:30 a.m. 5K, 10K, Half Marathon. Chicago. 612-521-8085. The Bridge Oktoberfest Color Fun Run – Sun. 9/18 at 10 a.m. 5K Novelty Run/Walk. Benefits The Bridge Youth and Family Services. Palatine. 847-485-3085. Bucktown 5K – Sun. 9/18 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run. Benefits Gilda’s Club Chicago. Chicago. 847-243-8500. Chicago Illinois Lupus Walk – Sun. 9/18 at 10 a.m. Choice of 1 or 3 mi Walks. Benefits Lupus Society of Illinois. Chicago. 312-542-0002. Fox Valley Marathon – Sun. 9/18 at 7 a.m. Half marathon, Fall final 20, & full marathon. USATF certified. St. Charles. info@fv26.com. Let’s Move Elgin 5K – Sun. 9/18 at 7:50 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. Benefits Fit For Kids Elgin. 630-264-7653. MMRF Race for Research – Sun. 9/18. 5K Run/Walk. Chicago. 203-652-0222. Midway Fly Away 5K Run/Walk – Sun. 9/18 at 7 a.m. 5K Run/Walk and 1mi. Kids’ Race. Benefits SCC/ Special Olympics Chicago. Midway Airport, Chicago. 312-527-3743. North Shore Triathlon – Sun. 9/18 at 6:45 a.m. 500m swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run. Wilmette. 847-563-8304.
West Suburban Humane Society Presents:
Sunday, Sept. 25 10:00am to 2:00pm Lisle Community Park Lisle, IL For Additional information, Visit www.WSHS-DG.org or call 630.960.9600 ext. 25
Great Prizes based on collected pledges— the more you collect the more you win!
✽ Registration at 9:00am ✽ Micro-chipping will be available for a small fee and “Vet Advice” for free. ✽ A blessing for the animals will be given at 10:00am ✽ Don’t want to walk? Just shop with our vendors ✽ Clowns, Face Painting, Balloon Sculptures ✽ Breed Specific Rescue Groups ✽ Kids and Kindness Zone—A special area for kids ✽ Free pet bag, food, music, events West Suburban Humane Society invites you to take a stroll with us to benefit the homeless animals at our shelter. My of these animals have been abused, abandoned or injured, and all receive whatever type of veterinary care that is needed. 42 fitness first
Come with or without a dog, bring the family, but no other pets, please. Registration is $20 per adult (children 12 and under free). Walkers with $100 or more in collected pledges WALK FREE! All pledges are due on or before event date.
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Starry Night Chicago 8.5K – Sun. 9/18 at 5:30 p.m. 8.5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash. Benefits Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Arlington Heights. 800-253-6530. Talkie Trot – Sun. 9/18 at 9 a.m. Family Fun Walk. Benefits The Center for Speech and Language Disorders. Elmhurst. 630-652-0200. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sun. 9/18 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. North Central College, Naperville. 815-744-0804. Glow-n-Go – Fri. 9/23 at 7 p.m. 5K Walk/Run. Romeoville. 815-886-6222. Be a Hero to a Hero 5K Fun Run/Walk – Sat. 9/24 at 1 p.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits A Warrior’s Mind. McHenry County College, Crystal Lake. 847-461-9077. End of Summer Run – Sat. 9/24 at 8 a.m. 5K Walk/ Run. Benefits Algonquin Rotary Charitable Fund. Algonquin. William.Doran@d300.org. Get Your Rear in Gear – Sat. 9/24 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run. USATF certified. Benefits colon cancer research. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. 612-275-8284. Harvest Hustle Twilight All-Terrain 5K– Sat. 9/24 at 5:30 p.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Geneva Park District Scholarship Fund. Geneva. 630-232-4542. Heart Walk –Vernon Hills 9/24 at 8 a.m.; Palos Hills: 9/25 at 8 a.m.; Chicago: 9/30 at 11 a.m.; Oak Brook: 10/1 at 8 a.m. 1 & 3 mi. Walk. Benefits American Heart Assoc. 855-229-4424. Jordan Michael Filler Foundation 5K Walk/Run – Sat. 9/24 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Highland Park. 847345-6999. Judson University 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 9/24 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Elgin. 812-870-6160. Park Ridge Charity Classic – Sat. 9/24 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Park Ridge. 847-692-5127. Run! Forest Run! – Sat. 9/24 at 8 a.m. 10K/5K Run. Benefits War Dogs Making It Home and the Wounded Warrior Project. Aurora. 630-851-6106. St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer – Sat. 9/24. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Soldier Field, Chicago. donors@ stjude.org. Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes - Sat. 9/24 at 10 a.m. Didier Farms in Lincolnshire. 312-346-1805. www.diabetes.org The HUB 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Homelessness – Sat. 9/24 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF certified. Benefits 4 agencies. Olympia Fields. 708-755-4357. The Ultimate Wine Run – Sat. 9/24 at 4:30 p.m. 5K & 1K Run/Walk. Benefits the Achieving My Dreams Foundation. Grayslake. Chicago@theultimatewinerun.com. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat. 9/24 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. Schaumburg & St. Charles. 815-272-2009. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat. 9/24 at 10 a.m. 5K September/October 2016
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Harvest Hustle 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 10/1 at 8 a.m. 1.5mi Walk, 3.2mi Run. Benefits Recreation for ALLgonquin. Algonquin. 847-658-2700. Have Mercy on Our Soles 5K – Sat. 10/1 at 9 a.m. 5K Run. USATF certified. Benefits Our Lady of Mercy Parish Life Center & Hesed House. Aurora. 630-464-0480. Itasca Oktoberfast 5K– Sat. 10/1 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Itasca. racedirector@itascarunners.com. Montgomery’s 5K & 10K River Run– Sat. 10/1 at Holiday Happenings ALSO FEATURING 9 a.m. 10K and Half Marathon. USATF Certified. MontHoliday GO Guide, Shopping, Parites more! gomery. and lange@ci.montgomery.il.us. New Year’s Eve Celebrations, Healthy Living, Moraine Hills Run For the Hills– Sat. 10/1 at 8:30 a.m. 10K and Half Marathon. McHenry. friendsofmoActive Kids,Senior Living Optionss, On Stage, Run/Walk. Benefits Play for Peace. Elk Grove Village. athon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay & 5K. USATF rainehills@gmail.com. Tips & Moline. Race Events, Winter Get Aways, 847-324-0375. certified. BenefitsFamily prostateFitness cancer research. 5K – Sat. 10/1 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ World Peace Day Fall Run/Walk – Sat. 9/24. 5K 309-751-9800. Dining Out, Great Events, NAMI and More! Winter Respiratory Health Association’s Hike for Lung Fun Run. USATF certified. Benefits local NAMI chapter. Fun Run and 1K Nature Walk. Benefits Alzheimer’s re- Break Camps & Classes Space Deadline: 17, 2016 Health & Family Fun Fest –Ad 9/25. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. Batavia. . 630-896-6264. search. Bartlett. info@playforpeace.org. To advertise call: 630-863-7183 1to 3-mile walk. Benefits Respiratory Health Assoc. Race to Embrace – Sat. 10/1 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run, 3K World Relief Refugee 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 9/24 Lincoln Park, Chicago. 312-628-0223. Walk & Kids Fun Run. Niles. 708-544-6532. at 9 a.m. 5K Fun Run/Walk. Benefits World Relief ChiRun to Read – Sun. 9/25 at 8 a.m. 5K Run, 1mi. Walk Run4Paws5K – Sat. 10/1 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & cago. Niles. 773-583-9191. & Kids’ Dash. USATF certified. Schaumburg. 847-3572K Puppy Path. Benefits Magnificent Mutts Rescue. Barkapalooza Dog Walk 5028. Downers Grove. 708-544-6532. And Pet Expo Run the Runway – Sat. 10/1 at 10:30 a.m. 1mi. Run. Sun. 9/25 from 10 am to 2 pm Daily Postings Joliet. 815.741.7275 ext 231. Senior Focus Lisle Community Park for Families...especially Kids! Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sat. 10/1 at 10 a.m. 5K All proceeds benefits the homeless Run/Walk. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. Orland Park. animals at the shelter. West Suburban Humane Society 630-960-9600 x25 www.WSHS-DG.org Complete issue and more + Win Prizes!
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Chicago Half Marathon/5K – Sun. 9/25 at 7 a.m. USATF & CARA certified. Chicago. info@chicagohalfmarathon.com. Have Fun? You Won! Kids Triathlon Sun., 9/25 at 11 a.m. Multi-event sports aren’t just for elite adults! Oswego 630.554.1010 www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org
Trick or Trot 10K– Sun. 9/25 at 7:30 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, .5K Kids’ Dash. Benefits Zellmer Childhood Disease Foundation. Geneva. 630-479-8116. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sun. 9/25 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. Chicago & Lake in the Hills. 847-324-0356. Light the Torch Night Run – Tues. 9/30 at 5:30 p.m. 5K Novelty Run/Walk. Benefits FT Cares Foundation. Wheaton. 630-510-5135.
your Senior Services Kevin J Lederer Run For Life – Sun. 9/25. 5KConnect Run, 1mi. Walk & Kids’ Dash. Glenview. carpediemraces@ and Senior Living Community yahoo.com. to Suburban Family Readers. AIDS Run& Walk Chicago – Sat. 10/1. 10K Run and Lions Run For Hope – Sun. 9/25 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ FREE5Klisting included! Run/Walk. Chicago. 312-334-0946. Walk. Benefits The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Blacklight Run – Sat. 10/1 at 7 p.m. 5K Fun Run. ChiSpace deadline: Oct. 17th and the Wellness House. Stickney. 708-795-0997. cagoland Speedway, Joliet. service@blacklightrun.com. O’Hare 5K on the Runway – Sun. 9/25 at 8 a.m.Call 5K to reserve your ad space NOW! Cancer Schmancer 5K – Sat. 10/1 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Run & Kids Runs. Benefits Cal’s Angels. Chicago. info@ 630-863-7183 Walk. Grayslake. Benefits Marti Leider Foundation. VisionEventManagement.com. 773-698-6905. Plainfield Harvest 5K – Sun. 9/25 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Curesade 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 10/1 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk & Kidz miler. CARA certified. Plainfield. 815-436Walk. USATF certified. Benefits Cancer Patient Assis4431. tance Fund. Palatine. pcasey@arlingtonresources.com. Quad Cities Marathon – Sun. 9/25 at 7:30 a.m. Mar-
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Cougar 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 10/8 at 9 a.m. USATF certified. St. Xavier University, Chicago. 773-298-3586. International Chicago 5K – Sat. 10/8 at 7:30 a.m. Daley Plaza, Chicago. 312-904-9810. Prairie State Half Marathon & 10K – Sat. 10/8 at 8:30 a.m. USATF certified. Benefits Lexi Kazian Foundation. Long Grove. 224-757-5425. Rosehill Cemetery Crypt 5K Run & Walk– Sat. 10/8 at 7 p.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits American Diabetes Association. Chicago. 773- 868-3010. Run! Forest Run! – Sat. 10/8 at 8 a.m. 10K/5K Run. Benefits War Dogs Making It Home and the Midwest
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815-272-2010. Also Joliet on 10/8. The Best 5K Evuh – Sun. 10/2 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & 1mi. Fun Run. CARA Certified. Benefits Histiocytosis Assoc. Bolingbrook. info@maxlacewell.org. Fall Color 5K Run & Walk – Sun. 10/2 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash. USATF certified. Lisle. 630-968-0074. Histio Heroes 5K – Sun. 10/2 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run. CARA Certified. Benefits Ann & Rober H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. Batavia. 856-589-6606. Pink Lemonade 5K 2nd Squeeze – Sun. 10/2 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Lemons of Love, Inc. Mt. Prospect. Lemonsoflove14@gmail.com. Pumpkin Stampede – Sun. 10/2 5K Run/Walk & 1mi. Kids Fun Run. Crystal Lake. patty@pumpkinstampede.com. Bark For Life – Sat. 10/8 at 9 a.m. Noncompetitive walk event for dogs & owners. Benefits American Cancer Society. DuPage Forest Preserve, Naperville. 630932-1141. BDR Fund’s Fun Run, 5K & Beach Clean Up – Sat. 10/8 at 8 a.m. 5K and Kids’ Fun Run. Benefits Light Your Path. Burnham Park, Chicago. bdr@solarfound.org. The Blood Run 5K – Sat. 10/8 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk and Kids’ 1m through historic downtown. USATF certified. Benefits Will-Grundy Medical Clinic. Joliet. 815-726-3377.
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Shelter for Homeless Veterans. Aurora. 630-851-6106. Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Sun. 10/9 at 7:30 a.m. Chicago. 312-904-9800. Superhero 5K – Sun. 10/9 at 9 a.m. Costumed 5K. Benefits Rescue Warriors Corp. South Elgin. 630-474-4792. Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Sun. 10/9 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. Libertyville. 847-324-0375. Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes -Sat., 10/15 at 10 a.m. Montrose Harbor in Chicago. 312-346-1805. www.diabetes.org/stepoutchicagoland Des Plaines River Trail Run – Sat. 10/15 at 7 a.m. 50mi., Marathon & Half Marathon. Lincolnshire. 847894-0461. Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk – Sat. 10/15 at 11 a.m. Benefits suicide prevention. Grant Park, Chicago. 312-890-2377. Pink Path Run – Sat. 10/15 at 8:45 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk and Kids’ Dash. USATF Certified. Benefits Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation. Diversey Harbor, Chicago. 312-926-7133. Scarecrow Scramble Nighttime 5K Run/Walk – Sat. 10/15 at 3 p.m. 5K Run/Walk, Tot Dash and Festival. Lisle. 630-964-3410. Zombie Survival Run – Sat. 10/15 at 4 p.m. 2mi. Novelty Run. Bartlett Park District. 630-540-4800. Donut Dash 10K/5K Run/Walk – Sun. 10/16 at 9 a.m. Sandwich Fairgrounds. 815-786-8044. Heart Haven Hustle – Sun. 10/16 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. USATF Certified Bolingbrook. 630-226-8403. Making Strides Walk – Sun. 10/16 at 9 a.m. 3mi. suburban family | subfam.com
Walk. Benefits American Cancer Society. Wheaton. 630-932-1151. Pant for the Pantry – Sun. 10/16 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. CARA certified. New Lenox. 815-464-6888. Race For the Kids – Sun. 10/16 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk, Kids’ Mile & Kids’ Dash. CARA certified. Benefits Comer Children’s Hospital. Chicago. mbogle@mbsd. uchicago.edu. Rotary Run Charity Classic 3K, 5K + 10K Run and Walk Sun. October 16th at 8 a.m. CARA certified Raises funds for a number of local organizations that provide services in the western suburbs. Find out more and Register online at: www.rotaryruncharityclassic.org This Run’s for Jack – Sun. 10/16 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. USATF Certified. Benefits melanoma research, wellness, education & healing. Glen Ellyn. 708-205-5692. World’s Largest Corn Maze Run – Sun. 10/16 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk through a corn maze & Kids’ Dash. Spring Grove. 224-757-5425. BatFest 5K – Sat. 10/22 at 8:30 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. Costumes encouraged. USATF certified. Benefits Batavia United Way. Batavia. 630-877-2780. Chicago Country Sole – Sat. 10/22 at 7:45 a.m. 10mi, 4mi, & 1mi Run/Walk and Concert. Benefits Project Vision. Chicago. 224-757-5425. Light the Night Walk – Sat. 10/22 at 4:30 p.m. in Chicago & Oak Brook and 10/23 in Glenview. 2-3 mile Walk benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 312-651-7354. Pumpkins in the Park 5K – Sat. 10/22 at 2:30 p.m. 5K & kids’ sprint. Benefits the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks. Lincoln Park. 847-243-8500. Frank Lloyd Wright Races – Sun. 10/23 at 8 a.m. 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Youth Mile. CARA certified. Oak Park. 708-725-2000. Healthy Driven Naperville Marathon – Sun. 10/23 at 7 a.m. Marathon & Half marathon. USATF Certified. Naperville. naperville26.com. JJC Haunted 5K – Sun. 10/23 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Novelty Run/Walk & 1 mi. Kids’ Run. Joliet. 815-729-9020. Pumpkin Spice 5K – Sun. 10/23 at 8 a.m. 5K and 1mi. Run/Walks. Benefits Whitney Young High School. Jackson Park, Chicago. 312-952-0219. Run, Walk & Roll – Sun. 10/23 at 8 a.m. 5K wheelchair & 5K/1 mi Walk. USATF certified. Benefits Marklund. Geneva. 630-593-5473. Chicago Lakefront 50/50 – Sun. 10/23 at 6:30 a.m. 50mi/50K Run. Chicago. 847-648-8843. September/October 2016
Moraine Valley Community College Health, Fitness & Recreation Center Halloween 5K Walk/Run Children’s 1K Sat., 10/29 - Start Time TBD USATF-IL Certified Family activities included. Palos Hills. www.morainevalley.edu/ www.fitrec.com/halloween5k [See ad on Back Cover.] Halloween Hustle 5K – Sat. 10/29 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Come in costume. USATF certified. Palatine. 847-829-4536. Haunted Hustle 5K – Sat. 10/29 at 7-10 p.m. Novelty 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ 50yd dash. Come in costume. Oak Brook. 630-990-4233. Lake Bluff PTO Pumpkin Chase – Sat. 10/29 at 8 a.m. 5K & 1mi. Runs. CARA Certified. Lake Bluff. 847-599-9700. Monster Dash – Sat. 10/29 at 9 a.m. Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Runs. Chicago. 612-521-8085. Race of the Dead 5K – Sat. 10/29 at 8 a.m. 5K Run. USATF Certified. Chicago. uno5k@uno-online.org. Spooky Sprint – Sat. 10/29 at 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk. Benefits American Veterans Helping Veterans. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. info@rebelswithacauseevents.com. Also 10/23 in Homer Glen. Thriller 5K – Sat. 10/29 at 10 a.m. 5K & .5M trail Runs. Shorewood. Benefits Prader-Willi Syndrome Association. hello@muddymonk.com. Healthy Driven FRAIDYCAT 5K GHOST RUN 10K & MEOW MILE Sun., 10/30 - 9 a.m. approx. start in Downtown Oswego 630-554-3505 FRAIDYCAT5K.COM info@oswegochamber.org Family Shelter Service Be the Hero 10/5K RunWalk – Sun. 10/30 at 8:15 a.m. 10K/5K R. CARA certified. Benefits Family Shelter Service. Downers Grove North HS. 630-221-8290. Hot Chocolate 15K/5K – Sun. 10/30 at 7:30 a.m. 15K/5K Runs & 3K Walk. Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities. Grant Park, Chicago. hotchocolate15k.com.
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Fall Colors at Starved Rock, Oglesby, IL Photo courtesy of Kathy Casstevens Here’s your source for this issue’s 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 Mail: P.O. Box 1266, Westmont, IL 60559. Deadline for inclusion in the Nov/Dec issue is Friday, Oct. 14.
SEPTEMBER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AUDITIONS All Hallows Eve – Auditions for various characters for Naper Settlement’s Halloween festival. Ages 16 and over. 4-6 p.m. Naperville. nsahe@ naperville.il.us.
Dove & the Frog – In honor of Hispanic Heritage mother, create your own Frida Kahlo (the Dove) or Diego Rivera (the Frog) masterpiece. Ages 5-12 with adult. 3:30-5 p.m. Des Plaines History Center, Des Plaines. 847-391-5399. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 FAMILY Backyard Campout – Pitch your tent in the Park District’s backyard and enjoy a campfire dinner, fishing, movie and breakfast. 5 p.m.-9 a.m. Park Ridge. 847-692-5127.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 SHOW Mustang Car Show – Annual car show with live music, food and giveaways. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Volo Auto Museum. 815-385-3644.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AUTO Chrome & Coffee – Iron Gate Motor Condos hosts this monthly coffee, donuts, and antique car event for car collectors and auto enthusiasts. 9 a.m. Naperville. 773-883-2580. CONCERT Cabernet Cabaret – “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” classic rock open-air event. 6:30 p.m. Arranmore Farm, Oswego. 630-884-8271. FAMILY Open House – Lazarus House emergency shelter, transitional housing and outreach program hosts its annual Open House with food, tours, and celebration. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Charles. 630-587-2144.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 CONCERT Illinois Brass Band – Enjoy show tunes, brass band classics and jazz. 3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 CHILDREN After School Adventures: The 48 great events
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SALE Step by Step Childhood Enrichment PTA Resale – Shop bargains from 150 seller. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. membership@stepbysteppta.com. PERFORMANCE Andrew Nemr, Tap-dancer – International tap dancer trained by Gregory Hines performs. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wheaton College, Wheaton. 630-752-5000. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 LECTURE 9/11 Memorial Program – Retired Fire Department captain Chuck Wehrli shares about his deployment as a first responder to the 9/11 attack. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville. 630420-6010. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 GARDEN Seed Saving 101 – Join a Morton Arboretum horticulturalist to learn about how to save seeds from beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, and tomatoes. 7-8 p.m. Lisle Library. Register: 630-971-1675 x1505. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 WORKSHOP Colored Pencil on Colored Paper – Learn from artist Kimberly Mullarkey how to add color harmony to your drawings using colored paper. Bloomingdale Park District Museum, Bloomingdale. 630-329-4598. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 CONFERENCE Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – FREE annual educational conference for family and professional caregivers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago. 866-232-8484 ext. 104. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 September/October 2016
FAMILY Date Night Hayride – Parents bring your child out for a special night for the two of you with dinner, craft, hayride and campfire. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Castaldo Park, Woodridge. 630-353-3300. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 ANIMALS Chicago Pet Show – Vendors, presentations, local rescues and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Libertyville Sports and Fitness Complex. 630-385-4000. Also 9/18. FAMILY Food Truck Rally – Featuring 15 local food trucks, concert, and kids’ activities. Noon-8 p.m. College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-2800. FUNDRAISER Night Owl Benefit – Enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, wildlife releases, food and auction in this 60th anniversary celebration. Benefits Willowbrook Wildlife Center. 6:30-10 p.m. Glen Ellyn. Tickets: 630-942-6200. KIDS Fishing Derby – Cast your line in a pond stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, rainbow trout, and more. Ages 15 and under. 9-11 a.m. Addison. 630233-7275. SALE Merchants’ Garage Sale – All new merchandise from Hinsdale retailers at steep discounts. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Public Works Garage, Hinsdale. 630-323-3952. STAGE New Works Playwright Festival – Enjoy staged readings of several new plays, both short and full length, but adult and child playwrights. 10:30 a.m.-Noon: interactive children’s plays. Noon: adult new works. Prisco Community Center, Aurora. 630859-8606. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AUTO Cantigny Car Show –400-plus vehicles on display. Music, food & drink. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. AUTO Show and Shine Car Show and Swap Meet – See awesome vehicles or shop at the swap meet & craft show. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Glendale Heights. 630-688-7903. FAMILY Hearth Cooking Day – Watch an autumn supper being prepared in the fireplace of an 1880s Victorian Kitchen. 1-4 p.m. Durant House Museum, St. Charles. 630-377-6424. GARDEN Master Gardener Presentation – Learn about the advantages of using prairie plants in your home landscape. 12-12:40 p.m. Fischer Farm, Bensenville. 630-834-3152. KIDS LEGO Brick Party – Let your imagination soar as you build with LEGOS. All ages. 2-4 p.m. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 LECTURE BCBU Toddler Talk: The ABCs and 123s of Preschools – Expert panel shares on preschool selection and readiness. 7-8 p.m. Little Beans Café, Chicago. help@bumpclubandbeyond.com. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 GARDENING Scarce: Our Founding Fathers & Sustainability – Learn about historical aspects of caring for the environment. 6:15 p.m. Bloomingdale Garden Club. 630-329-4598. September/October 2016
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 LECTURE What’s Physics Got to Do With Sports? – Dr. Chang Kee Jung explains the physics behind sports feats. 8 p.m. Fermilab, Batavia. 630-8402787.
blers. 7:30 p.m. Geneva. 855-51-STEEL. WORKSHOP Shibori Dyeing – Learn the ancient Japanese form of dyeing fabric using indigo. 2-5 p.m. Ages 9th grade and up. Wheaton College Visual Art Studio, Wheaton. 630-752-5567.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 FAMILY Breakfast at the Farm – Enjoy a country breakfast and then learn about the battle of Little Big Horn. Fee includes tour. 9 -11 a.m. Fischer Farm, Bensenville. To register: 630-834-3152. FAMILY Great American Campout – Come be a part of the National Wildlife Federation-inspired event. Includes campfire, canoeing, night hike and more. 4 p.m. -9 a.m. Northside Park, Wheaton. 630690-4880. FAMILY Museum Day Live! – Claim your free tickets for two to one of the 19 Chicago-area museums included in this event. Must present Museum Day Live! ticket. smithsonianmag.com HEALTH Fit Family Field Day – Enjoy fun physical clinics and nutrition coaching for families of kids ages 6-12. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Falcon Park Recreation Center, Palatine. 443-326-4130. HISTORY National Civil War Show and Sale – Civil War, Revolutionary War, Spanish-American War and World War I and II artifacts for sale, along with music, exhibits and presentations. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. 715-526-9769. SPORT Chicago Steel Opening Night – Tier 1 Junior Hockey league team plays the Green Bay Gam-
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 FUNDRAISER Healing Hands For Arthritis – Book a massage at Massage Envy and $10 will go to the Arthritis Foundation. 45 locations in Chicagoland. 773-969-5205. HEALTH Dinner with the Doc – Learn from a doctor about the role of palliative medicine in pain and symptom management. 6-7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton. Register: 630-933-4234. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 FUNDRAISER On Par for DuPage Golf Outing & Oktoberfest Dinner– Benefits both DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation and People’s Resource Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton. 630-510-4941.
OCTOBER SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 COMMUNITY Recycling Extravaganza – Drive-through collection of electronics, cell phones, clothes, and more. 8-11 a.m. Bensenville. 630-7667015.
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City Events Chicago Jazz Festival – Sept. 1-4. A free showcase of Chicago’s jazz talent, alongside national and international artists. Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park. 312-744-5000.
lighted boat parade on Lake Michigan, followed by fireworks. 8 p.m. Navy Pier. chicagoyachtingassociation.org. World Music Festival The 606 Polyrhythmic Procession and Global Peace Picnic – Sept. 18. Familyfriendly event begins with hands-on crafts and instrument making, followed by the picnic featuring festival artists . 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Chicago. 312.744.0576 American Craft Exposition – Sept. 23-25. Brings together 140 artisons exhibiting meseum quality work. Benefits NorthShore University Health System research. Chicago Botanic Garden. 224-364-7270. Bon Appetit Presents Chicago Gourmet – Sept. 2325. Showcases more than 150 of Chicago’s restaurants and chefs as well as vintners, spirit makers and breweries. Seminars, tastings and demonstrations. Millennium Park. Tickets at chicagogourmet.org.
2016 AVP Championships – Sept. 1-4. The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Championships will take place on Oak Street Beach. contact@avp.com.
Chicago International Film Festival – Oct. 13-27. Showcases more than 100 feature films, shorts and documentaries from around the world. Various locations. Chicago. 312-683-0121.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 CAREER Massage Therapy – Find out if a career in massage therapy is right for you in this informational night. 6-8 p.m. National University of Health Sciences, Lombard. Register: 800-826-6285. CHILDREN Homeschool Adventures: Day of the Dead & Paper Banners Create paper banners and paper flowers as you learn about the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos. Ages 5-12 with adult. 1-3 p.m. Des Plaines History Center, Des Plaines. 847-391-5399. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 LECTURE Playing With Food: Three Decades of Science in the Kitchen – Dr. Harold McGee discusses the development of cooking as a science and its results. 8 p.m. Fermilab, Batavia. 630-840-2787. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 FAMILY Heritage Day –Celebration of local history. Building tours, civil war re-enactors, candle making & pumpkin painting, bluegrass band, cannon firings & more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fischer Farm, Bensenville. 630-834-3152. FAMILY Sip & Salvage –Adults enjoy the vintage market and wine tasting, while kids play in a natural playground. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hidden Oaks Conservation Area, Bolingbrook. 630-739-0272. FAMILY STEMfest – The ultimate celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 50 great events
with hands-on exhibits and experiences for people of all ages. 10a.m.-5p.m. Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, DeKalb. 815-753-1000. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 SPORTS ARC Fall Classic – Round robin scramble pickleball tournament. 9:30 a.m. ARC Center, West Chicago. 630-231-9474. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 WORKSHOP Gelatin Printing – Learn a unique
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platform brings together 200 global leaders and innovators for talks, conversations and hands-on labs. Various locations. 312-906-7419. The Art Institute of Chicago – “Master Drawings Unveiled.” Through Jan. 2017. A showcase of never-beforeshown master drawings from the 17th to mid-20th century. Chicago. 312-443-3600. Field Museum of Natural History – “Tattoo.” This new special exhibition examines practices of tattooing around the world across the ages. Chicago. 312-922-9410. Museum of Science & Industry – “Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze.” Learn about patterns though an immersive theatre program, then travel through the mirror maze filled with geometric patterns. Chicago. 773-684-1414. Shedd Aquarium – “Waters of the World.” 80 watery habitats, from Asia to Africa to South America are on display on one level. Chicago. 312-939-2438. Adler Planetarium – “Illinois Resident Discount Days.” Present your valid Illinois ID for free admission on select dates: 9/12-16, 10/10, 11/11, and 12/3-9. Chicago. 312-922-7827.
the history and influence of rail service in Naperville. 2-4 p.m. Naperville. 630-420-6010. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 GARDENING Putting the Garden to Bed – Presentation on fall dos and don’ts for the garden. 6:15 p.m. Bloomingdale Garden Club. 630-329-4598. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 LECTURE Rick Steves: Travel as a Political Act – The public television host and writer shares how to turn your next trip into a broadening experience. 2 p.m. MacAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-9424000. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 SHOW Uncommon Threads – One-of-a-kind juried wearable art show and luncheon. Fashion show, sales, and raffle. 10 a.m. St. Charles. 630-584-9443.
method for handmade prints from artist Nancy Staszak. 7 p.m. Bloomingdale Park District Museum, Bloomingdale. 630-624-9545.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 FUNDRAISER LSCRF Fall Benefit Luncheon – Keynote speaker Joan Lunden shares about Passion & Dedication at this luncheon that includes silent purse auction. Fashion show, sales, and raffle. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hilton Chicago. 312-926-7133.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 FUNDRAISER The Mad Hatter’s Ball– Cocktails, dinner, live auction, live music and dancing. Benefits Good Samaritan Hospital. 6 p.m.-Midnight. Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort. 630-929-6900.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 STAGE The Mystery of the Class of ‘57 – Interactive dinner theater event with cocktails, dinner and a murder mystery. Reg. required. 6:30 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161.
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dance with DJ and snacks. 7 p.m. Lombard. nhnews. events@gmail.com. CHILDREN Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead – Children can paint sugar skulls, and Des Plaines families are invited to compete in a Día de los Muertos altar competition. Ages 5-12 with adult. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Des Plaines History Center, Des Plaines. 847-391-5399.
OnGoing ADULTS New Horizons Social Group – Meet singles over 40 at dances, game & card nights, book club, dinners, golf, karaoke. nhnews.events@gmail.com ADULTS Widows or Widowers – W.O.W. is a group for all widowed persons looking for support, friendship and social activities. 6:30 p.m. Third Thursday of each month. Knights of Columbus, Elmhurst 630-620-4060. ANTIQUES Monthly Market – Hundreds of dealers offering a wide variety of antiques and collectibles. Second Sunday (and preceding Saturday) of each month. Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake. 715-5269769. CHILDREN Animal Adventures – Learn about a different animal each week. Ages 4-6. 9-11+a.m. or COMING NEXT FILL 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tues. 9/6-27, 10/11-11/1 or Wed. 9/728, 10/12-11/2. Lake View Nature Center, Oakbrook Terrace. 630-941-8747. CHILDREN Wiggle Worms – Join us in dancing, singing and shaking your sillies out. Ages 12 mos.-5 yrs. w/adult. 10-10:30 a.m. Tues. 9/20-11/22. West Chicago Public Library. 630-231-1552. COMMUNITY Batavia Mother’s Club Foundation Annual Coat Drive – Help those in need by donating gently-used winter items, sizes infant to adult. October 17-28. Drop off at all Batavia Elementary Schools and selected locations in Batavia. philanthropic@bataviamothersclub.org. FAMILY All American Soap Box Derby – Bring your own, or borrow a gravity-powered car for the day to race. Or try a test run down the indoor track. Ages 7-18. 9/10, 9/11, 10/8, 10/9. Naperville. 630-841-8832. FAMILY Civil War Encampment – Members of the 10th Illinois regiment and their families depict what life was like in a Union military camp. Demonstrations, cooking, toys and crafts. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Graue Mill and Museum, Oak Brook. 630-6552090. Also 9/4. FAMILY Family Fun Friday Night– Build, craft, tinker, sew or attend a show. Different theme each week. Friday evenings, 9/16-10/28. DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville. 630-637-8000. FAMILY Museum Showcase Weekend – Celebrate the collection and honor the members. See and ride some rare equipment. 9/17 & 9/18. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000. FAMILY Twilight Train Ride – Pack a picnic, ride the trains and enjoy the last days of summer! Now you can try a twilight ride. 9/3, 9/4, & 9/5. Illinois Railway Museum, Union. 815-923-4000. HISTORY Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America– This traveling exhibit September/October 2016
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features artifacts and reproductions related to this famous American. 9/13-10/12. Naper Settlement. 630420-6010. HISTORY Military Through the Ages – A timeline reenactment in which visitors learn first-hand how solider lived and fought during different eras. 10/1 & 10/2. 10 a.m-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-260-8162. HISTORY Revolutionary War Reenactment – Witness mock battles and experience life in the 18th century as history comes alive. 9/10 & 9/11. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. 630-668-5161. LECTURE Chicago History Author Series – Series features authors specializing in Chicago history. Sat. in October. 1 p.m. Netzley-Yender Farmhouse, Lisle. 630-968-0499. NATURE Wings of Wonder: The Lorikeet Exhibit – Come face-to-face and interact with these colorful, sociable. 9/3-11/13. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, Rockford. 815-987-8858. SALE Women’s Consignment Event – Shop for new and gently worn brand name, boutique and designer clothing. Thurs.-Sun. 10/6-10/9. Knights of Columbus, Elmhurst. 704-604-5197. STAGE The Complete Works of Wm. Shakespeare (Abridged) – Witness all 37 of the Bard’s plays in 97 minutes. 9/16-10/9. 1Fri. for Sept.Oct. 2016Weekends, issue:Layout & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. Steel Beam Theatre, St. Charles. 630-587-8521. STAGE Dr. Seward’s Dracula – A remake of the legend of Dracula. 10/5-11/6. First Folio Theatre, Oak
Brook. 630-986-8067. STAGE Guys and Dolls – An oddball romantic comedy set in NYC. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 9/30-10/9. Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, Palatine. 847-202-5222. STAGE Jack and the Beanstalk – This interactive children’s portrayal of the well-known fairy tale by the Chicago Kids Company. 10/6-8. Center For Visual and Performing Arts, Munster, IN. 219-836-3255. STAGE Mamma Mia! – A story of love and friendship set to the music of ABBA. 9/7-10/30. Paramount Theatre, Aurora. 630-896-6666. STAGE Smokey Joe’s Cafe – This musical revue showcases 39 pop standards. Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace. Thru 10/23. 630-530-0111. STAGE A Woman of No Importance – Oscar Wilde’s look into a darker side of Victorian England’s upper class. 10/6-23. McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. 630-942-4000. STAGE Young Frankenstein– Mel Brooks’ hit music comes to stage in this mad-cap musical. 9/2211/6. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights. 847-577-2121. WORKSHOP Blacksmithing 101 – Learn the art of blacksmithing in this 2-session class. 9/10 & 9/17. 8-11 a.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville. Register: 630-420-6010. WORKSHOP 8/29/2016 10:05 Letterpressing PM Page 1 101 – learn the history of printmaking and techniques for using vintage type to make personalized creations. 9/17 & 9/24. 8-11 a.m. Naper Settlement, Naperville. Register: 630420-6010.
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This holiday season, mix and mingle with your guests at Mon Ami
Mon Ami Gabi is a casual French bistro and steakhouse located on the east side of The Oakbrook Center Mall, near Neiman Marcus. Mon Ami Gabi offers traditional dishes such as the Onion Soup Au Gratin, trademark Steak Frites, Roast Chicken, a selection of crepes, quiches and a variety of fresh seafood and seasonal specialties. An extensive selection of over 80 French wine varietals, are served by the glass or bottle from our signature rolling wine cart.
Gabi! Our charming bistro is perfect for your next private event, rehearsal dinner holiday party or social gathering! Mon Ami Gabi is pleased to accommodate parties up to 250 guests in our two private rooms and dining area and our host of menu options promises to please every palate. Available seven days a week for brunch, lunch, dinner, choose the always-accommodating atmosphere of Mon ami Gabi. To inquire, please contact Jessica Cavanah at jcavanah@leye.com or call 630-472-1900 to inquire.
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Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Weekend Brunch available Saturday 11:30am - 3:00pm; Sunday 10:30am - 3:00pm. Chef Events! Monthly French Classics Cooking Classes on Saturday, Sept 17 and Oct 15 from 10:00am-12:00pm; Can-Can Dinner Show on Monday, Sept 26, 6:30pm seating, 7:00pm show. To secure a spot, please call 630-472-1900.
Catch 35 Seafood & Steaks As the leaves change colors so does the fresh selection of seasonal seafood and steaks at Catch 35 Naperville. This fall take a bite out of sweet buttery Atlantic lobster at Catch 35’s Lobster Bash all September long! Catch 35’s Lobstercentric menu is filled with “Award Winning” Lobster Mac & Cheese to decadent Lobster pot pie or simply a 3 lb Whole Maine Lobster, stuffed with crab, served with lobster mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus. Catch 35 is a true Seafood and Steak house that offers the freshest seafood in season as well as premium steaks.Too hard to pass up for suburban family | subfam.com
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any steak lover is Catch 35’s 16-ounce dry aged Bone-in Ribeye with creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and veal demi glace. Reserve your table today at www.catch35.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google+. Locations: 35 W. Wacker, Chicago, 312-346-3500 and 35 S.Washington, Naperville, 630-717-3500.
Houlihan’s We’re an American restaurant and bar serving quality food and drinks. Our menu is designed for modern lifestyles, with smalland-large portion entrees, vegetarian options, and nutritive whole foods throughout – all made from scratch. Join us soon to try some of our new cocktails like our Cucumber Mint Refresher, Oak Aged Manhattan & Have-a Da Mango (served in a tiki glass!) or some of our more signature food items like our Houlihan’s Famous ‘Shrooms, So. Cal Fish Tacos, Stuffed Chicken Breast and more. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays from 10am-2pm at our Park Ridge location.
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VinoTHAI Well-known for its vibrant, flavorful Thai cuisine and friendly staff, Vinothai’s has long been a top choice for diners looking to tour the tastes of Thailand. Every family recipe is carefully prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients available. Please let us welcome your next dine-in or take out. We serve lunch specials Mon.- Fri.
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5K Run/Walk 1K Race REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Race begins at 9 a.m. - Free children’s activities during & after race FitRec is hosting the 3rd Annual Halloween 5K Run/Walk in conjunction with the Moraine Valley Foundation. Proceeds from the race will go toward the Moraine Valley Foundation which provides need-based scholarships to students including FitRec employees.
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Early Bird Now-Sept. 30 $35 Community $30 MVCC Alumni $25 MVCC Students $10 Children’s 1K (5-12 y.o.)
Oct. 1-28 $40 $35 $25 $10
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