Weekend Family Fun - Chicago & Suburbs

SUMMER'S OVER....
Time to put away the white capris and start concentrating on apples, scarecrows and pumpkins. The fall festival season is gearing up, and kidwinks is the place to find those that are kid-friendly. You'll find a few listed below; check our family-friendly Events Calendar for the rest.
If any of you are visiting Kiddieland this weekend, look for us - we plan to be in the park, tattooing kids on Saturday. Stop by and say hi!
Sorry this newsletter is late - the week got a little away from me. But here are a few fun ideas for the family for the end of the week and weekend.

Thursday, September 10
Free Admission - Notebaert Nature MuseumChicago, IL Thursdays - Admission is FREE.
Eli’s/Wright Farmer’s Market Chicago, IL Fresh Produce, grilled market lunch and fun activities for the whole family! Check website …
Independence Grove Libertyville, ILTwo of our members suggested we add this park to kidwinks. It sounds very cool – check it out!
U Pick Various Cities, IL Try your hand at picking some fresh apples or berries. Check each farm to see what’s available.

Friday, September 11 – Patriots’ Day
Disney on Ice Chicago, ILJoin the celebration as 65 of Disney's characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in this …
Kids Club Schaumburg, ILProspective members are invited to join us for a fun morning of open play, crafts and circle time.
Festival of the Vine Geneva, ILThe Kids’ Patch offers a hay stack treasure hunt, tractor pull, gourd crafts, face painting and ...
Dave Herzog's Marionettes Park Ridge, IL Join us for this free family event. Dave is a professional puppeteer with 35 years of exper….
Growing Cents of Style New Mom Presale Barrington, IL New Mom Presale is open to women expecting or who have had a baby in the past 4 months.
Kids Flicks - Morton Grove Public Library Morton Grove, IL
Kids Flicks will be shown the second Friday of every month. Check library website for this ….

Saturday, September 12
Freedom Fest - Downtown Barrington Barrington, IL This family oriented festival is guaranteed to touch both heart and mind.
Nature Nights Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden with your family. Explore and take part …
Deerfield Community Services Day Deerfield, IL Where can you go for FREE entertainment, demonstrations, information, and giveaways?
Forest Park Rib Fest Forest Park, ILThere will be activities for all members of the family, young & old alike. Bring your appetite.
Glenview Blades Equipment Resale Glenview, IL Buy gently used figure skating and hockey skates, apparel and equipment at bargain prices.
Park Ridge Community Wide Garage Sale Park Ridge, IL 3rd Annual Park Ridge Community Wide Garage Sale.

Sunday, September 13
Bear Awareness Weekend - Brookfield Zoo Brookfield, ILActivities will include special enrichment and Zoo Chats, training sessions and educational displays.
Corn Fest at Graue Mill Oak Brook, IL Celebrate the beginning of fall with an old-fashioned family picnic! This popular event has ...
Fall Harvest Day - Blackberry Farm Aurora, IL Come out on a beautiful Indian summer day for one of Blackberry’s most popular special events.
Free Showing of Charlotte's Web -- Tivoli Theater Downers Grove, ILThis free showing of the film is in conjunction with the Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival.
Public Safety Awareness Day Glenview, ILNIPSTA is open to the public for this one day of live demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Woofstock (Family & Dogs) Highland Park, IL Bring your four legged friends to Moraine Beach for an afternoon of family fun.
We add new listings continually, so make sure to check our family-friendly Events Calendar and our Ongoing Activities section frequently as you look for events and activities to enjoy with your kids. And when you decide to take the kids out to eat, please check our Kids Eat Free Calendar first, so you know where they can eat free or cheap. The calendar also lists restaurants offering special entertainment (like magicians) for kids.
ALWAYS make sure to verify our facts with the listing businesses' websites - they're only a click away. Details may change without our knowledge, or (gasp!) we could even make a data entry error.
Have a great weekend!