Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs August 5-7, 2022
Hooray for summer weekends! There is plenty of fun to be had this weekend in the Chicago suburbs. Here are my picks:
Ongoing
Ongoing Flourish: The Garden at 50, Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates 50 years, look for special art installations and yellow plants threaded throughout the garden, check for special pop-up events
Butterflies and Blooms, Chicago Botanic, admission includes this fun seasonal event
May 21 - September 17 Butterfly House, Geneva, open 9AM-5PM Mon-Sat, 12PM-4PM Sun, recommended donation $2 pp and $6 per family
June 1 - October 31 Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World, Cantigny Park, Wheaton, Alebrijes are Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures, learn about the artists, go on a scavenger hunt for all 48 pieces and more, parking is $10 per car
June 18 - August 14 Nature's Blueprints, Elmhurst Art Museum, an engaging exhibit highlighting nature's resourceful design, includes sensory stations, highlights how architecture uses elements learned from nature, see website for ticketing information
Through November 6 Delicate Forces, Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, Rockford, 7 large scale are displays created with dichroic materials crafting kaleidoscope, admission fees apply
Ongoing depending on blooms Sunflower Festival, Von Bergen's Country Market, Hebron, check out the sunflower maze, purchase tickets online
Ongoing through Labor Day, Bristol Renaissance Faire, Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day
Wednesday, August 3
August 3-7 Northbrook Days
Friday, August 5
August 5-7 Farm Power Tours, Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 10AM-4PM, learn how technology and innovation helped with household chores, suggested donation $5 per person, no registration
August 5-7 Destination Asia Festival, Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Friday night starts with an opening ceremony, enjoy traditional entertainment, experiences and food, included in regular admission, reserve tickets online
August 5-7 Festa Italiana, Naper Settlement, Naperville, enjoy the flavors, culture and sounds of Italy, family activities, live music, $5 tix for Naperville residents, $10 general admission, other packages available
Saturday, August 6
August 6-7 Gurnee Days, Viking Park
August 6-7 Adler Festival of the Arts, Cook Park, Libertyville
August 6 Vintage Car Show, The Lot, Highland Park, 12PM-4PM, vintage cars, light bites and music
August 6-7 World of Faeries, Vasa Park, South Elgin, purchase tickets online
August 6-7 North Aurora Days
August 6 Venetian Night, Winthrop Harbor, North Marina, events throughout the day, lighted boat parade, live music, fireworks
Sunday, August 7
August 7 Habitat Walk, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, 1PM
August 7 Marvelous Monarchs, St. James Farm, Warrenville, 2PM, take a leisurely stroll and see monarchs in all stages, for ages 12 and up, under 18 with an adult, $5pp, must register
August 7 Shakespeare in the Park, The Tempest, Festival Park, Elgin, 5PM-7PM, free
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