Wednesday Weekend Windup {Labor Day Weekend}

Big weekend ahead! This is the last weekend for the Bristol Renaissance Faire, so plan a visit so you don't miss out! Plus, there are plenty of fest and other fun events to have a splendid Labor Day weekend!

• ROAD TRIP: Bristol Renaissance Faire Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day through September 4
  
  Ongoing:
• May 20-Sept. 16 Butterfly House at Peck Farm in Geneva, Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 12PM-5PM, donation $2 pp or $5 per family, closed Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day
• May 19-October 22 Origami in the Garden at The Morton Arboretum -- see my peek here: http://www.alittletimeandakeyboard.com/2017/05/origami-in-garden-morton-arboretum.html
• May 27-September 4 Butterflies and Blooms at Chicago Botanic Garden, 10-5 daily weather permitting, $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 kids 3-12, 2 and under are free, parking $30 per car weekends & holidays, $25 during week

Thursday, August 31:

• August 31-September 4 Buffalo Grove Days, carnival, food tent, entertainment, craft fair and more, see schedule

Friday, September 1:

• September 1-4 Jurassic Quest, Lake County Fair Grounds, Grayslake, dino exhibit with 80+ dinos, fossil digs and more, variety of ticket options, see website
• September 1-3 Harvard Balloon Festival
• September 1-4 Naperville Last Fling, Naperville, live entertainment, carnival, family fun land and more, see schedule

Saturday, September 2:

• September 2-3 Country Fair, Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 10AM-4PM, 1893 Chicago's World's Fair Theme, enjoy a country fair, see 1890's technology, $5 hay rides, free admission, some small fees for activities
• September 2-4 Septemberfest, Schaumburg, live music, craft fair, carnival, Taste of Schaumburg, see schedule
• September 2-4 Long Grove Irish Days, learn about Irish culture, enjoy Irish entertainment and food and more, free admission
• September 2-3 Civil War Encampment, Graue Mill, Oak Brook, 11AM-4PM, demos, drills, cooking, toys and more

Sunday, September 3:

• September 3 GPS Scavenger Hunt, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, 12PM-2PM, hidden treasures to find in the forest, limited amount of equipment available to borrow or bring your own, free
• September 3 Pioneer Living, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland, 1:30PM, visit cabins and learn what pioneer life was like, free