Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs August 26-28, 2022
The weekend is almost here which means it is time to plan! Apple picking has started, so this is a good weekend to get a jump on that. There is still some summer fun to be enjoyed, too. Take a peek at my picks for this weekend:
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
Through November 6 Delicate Forces, Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, Rockford, 7 large scale art 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
Ongoing through October Royal Oak Farm, Harvard, apple picking, apple tree maze, activities, country kitchen
Ongoing through October Kuipers Farm, Maple Park, UPick apples, opening day August 27
Ongoing through October Stade's Farm, McHenry, UPick Apples starting August 26
Wednesday, August 24
August 24-28 Will County Fair, Peotone
Friday, August 26
August 26-28 Backlot Bash, Skokie, carnival, live music, 5K, dance marathon, farmers market and more, see schedule
August 26 First Annual Elgin Museum Crawl, 4PM-7PM, hit all 4 museums and learn facts about the special theme catastrophes, free but registration requested
August 26 End of Summer Bash, Elgin, Festival Park, 4PM, concert, food trucks, fireworks at about 9:20PM, free admission
Saturday, August 27
August 27-28 Port Clinton Art Festival, Highland Park, 10AM-5PM, explore original artwork, listen to local music and enjoy great food.
August 27-28 Powtowatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion, Shiloh Park, music and dance demonstrations, education, small fee
August 27-28 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 27 Heritage Fest, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 1PM-4PM, cultural activities, dancers, food trucks and more, free
August 27 Alebrije Art Walk, Cantigny, Wheaton, 2PM, a chance to learn about the amazing art pieces on a guided walk, $10 parking
August 27 Willowbrook Happy Hour, Glen Ellyn, 4PM-5PM, learn about resident animals during feeding time, $5pp, must register, kids must be accompanied by an adult
Sunday, August 28
August 28 Cicadas!, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, 1PM, discover the secretive underground lives of cicadas and learn their calls, free
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