Wednesday, March 23, 2011
A princess ball, the Fire opener and Joliet's Pioneer Festival — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
• PRINCESS BALL Where/When: Lincoln-Way North High School on Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Why Go: Have tea with Cinderella and dance with Prince Charming at this fundraiser for L-Way North's music programs. Kids can decorate their own picture frame and crown, have their faces painted, hear stories and spend time with high school students playing their favorite storybook princess and her friends. Pricing: $10 per child, adults get in free • TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME Where/When: Frankfort Square Park District on Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Why Go: Sox or Cubs? Boys and girls aged 3 to 7 should throw on their favorite baseball team's shirt and play a friendly game of kickball to see if the Sox or Cubs will win. Kids can make a souvenir before the game to…
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
• PRETTY PRINCESS Where/When: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, Saturday 10 to 11:30 a.m. Why go: Kids aged 3 to 5 can spend a morning playing princess games and listening to princess stories. A snack will be provided. Pricing: $15 Resident/$23 Non-Resident. Call the park district at 708-342-4200 for ticket information. • MEGA ADOPT-A-THON Where/When: Petsmart, Friday from noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why go: More than 15 different animal rescue groups and area shelters are joining forces with the goal of adopting out more than 200 pets in one weekend. Pricing: Free • ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT LAKE KATHERINE Where/When: Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, Thursday 12 and 4 p…
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The fleadh, an arts fest and a couple parades — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
• TINLEY PARK 12TH ANNUAL IRISH PARADE Where/When: Parade steps off Sunday at 2 p.m. from Central Middle School at 181st Street and Oak Park Avenue and marches north down Oak Park to 172nd Street. Why Go: Who doesn’t love a parade? Entrants include the Blackbird School of Irish Dance, the Stockyard Kilty Band, marching bands, fire trucks and another 75 or so units. The parade lasts about 90 minutes. Best viewing area is 173rd Street and Oak Park Avenue. Public parking is available at the Metra station and on side streets along the parade route. Pricing: Can’t beat free, but food and drink are up to you. • OAK FOREST 2ND ANNUAL FLEADH Where/When: Festival takes place on Cicero Avenue from 151st to 159th streets Saturday starting at 8 a.m. …
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Irish fests, book blasts and car shows — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
• KIDGITS CLUB BOOK BLAST Where/When: Orland Square Mall, Saturday at 10 a.m. Why Go: Some of your kids' favorite costumed characters will be appearing at this Radio Disney-sponsored event focusing on the joys of reading. Pricing: Free • ST. PATTY’S MARDI GRAS Where/When: Gaelic Park, Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight Why Go: A traditional St Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner just in time for Mardi Gras. Live entertainment features Jack and Jill and the Band of Brothers Pipes and Drums. Cash bar, raffles and door prizes. Kid friendly. Sponsored by the Country Club Hills Firefighters Union. Pricing: $15 for adults, children free with paying adult. • WORLD OF WHEELS Where/When: Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Friday 3 to 10…
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Looking for something to keep your kids busy? Look no further, as we've got great local and regional events.
Stories, knitting clubs and a pajamarama — pick and choose from this week’s array of events. • TEEN KNITTING CLUB Where/When: Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 Why Go: Teens can learn the basics of knitting a scarf while socializing with friends. Needles, scarf patterns, and yarn are provided. Pricing: Free, sign up by visiting www.thebridgeteencenter.org or calling 708-532-0500. • TOY STORY Where/When: Tinley Park Public Library from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, and again from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 Why go: Kids aged 3 to 5 can go "to infinity and beyond" with stories, games, crafts and songs. Pricing: Free, register by calling 708-532-0160 ext. 2. • PARK DISTRICT STORY …
