I fought it for as long as I could, and finally had to break down and turn on the a/c Sunday. Good day for sprinklers, hoses and water balloons. Can't wait for the pools to open this weekend!
It's hard to believe Memorial Day Weekend is already here. This issue of our Weekly Chicago Family Activities Guide incorporates Memorial Day, since it's part of the long holiday weekend. Our next issue will come out on Tuesday, June 1st. Some of this week's events are highlighted below, with links to easily find the rest. Don't forget to check our guides and our site frequently - we're always adding to them, even after this email goes out!
Summer Memberships!
Make a Messterpiece - Glenview
You asked for it... and now you got it! Make A Messterpiece is pleased to announce its inaugural Summer Memberships program, click the above link for more information. Summer hours are: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm / Sunday 11 am - 5 pm.
¿Habla Español? Want your kids to?
Language Stars FunImmersion® Studios! - Various LocationsA two hour blast of FunImmersion® with an exciting theme! These Spanish studios are available June - August. Register online and SAVE $5.00 on each studio! Use coupon code: studio2010 when registering. Click on link above for more information!
Monday - Friday, May 24 - 28
Free Weekday EventsChicago and Suburbs
It’s a long list! Kidwinks’ members can sort this list by distance from their homes!
Weekday Free Admission Days
Chicago and Suburbs, ILFree admission at Chicago area museums and other institutions. Click then scroll down.
Open Play Times
Chicago and Suburbs
Story Times
Chicago and Suburbs
Shrek Forever After in 3D Hollywood Palms Cinema Naperville, IL
Downers Grove Park District Family Concert Series Downers Grove, IL
Little Green Thumb Wednesdays - Garfield Park Conservatory Chicago, IL
Date Night! - Kidz Parties Plus More Barrington, IL
Fan Fest Joliet Jackhammers Joliet, IL
Schaumburg Flyers Shrek Night Schaumburg, IL
More Activities for Kids Chicago and suburbs, IL
Bored kids? Get some ideas here: museums, mini golf, indoor play & swimming ...
More Weekday Family Friendly Events Chicago and suburbs, IL
Click through the Events Calendar to find more fun. Lots to do - don't miss out!
Saturday, May 29
Memorial Day Parade Downtown Chicago Chicago, IL
Memorial Weekend Block Party Arboretum of South Barrington, IL
Free activities & concert by 10,000 Maniacs!
Stylists' Secrets From The Doll Salon - American Girl Place Chicago, IL
2010 Navy Pier Summer Fireworks Chicago, IL
Flower Fairy Festival at The Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL Saturday and Sunday
Great America Discount Passes Grayslake, IL
Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest Oak Forest, IL
Homecoming Celebration at St. James Bartlett, IL
Opening Weekend Hesston Steam Museum La Porte, IN
Red, White & BBQ - Ty Warner Park Westmont, IL
Friday - Sunday
Free Weekend Events
Chicago and suburbs, IL
A list of FREE, family-friendly events for this long weekend.
More Fun Things To Do With Kids on Saturday
Chicago and suburbs, IL
Plenty more going on this weekend: children’s theater, story times, family programs and more.
Sunday, May 30
Cuneo Gardens Art Fest Vernon Hills, IL Saturday and Sunday
Family Campout Kane County Cougars Geneva, IL
Flying 4 Kids - Schaumburg Park District Schaumburg, IL
WoofStock - Meineke Recreation Center Schaumburg, IL
Sunday Family Days - Arlington Park Arlington Heights, IL
Brookfield Zoo day!
More Kids Activities and Events on SundayChicago and suburbs, IL
Find more events to enjoy this Sunday.
Monday, May 31 - Happy Memorial Day!
Memorial Day Parades Chicago and Suburbs, ILNote the days - not all parades are on Monday.
More Kids Activities and Events on Memorial DayChicago and suburbs, IL
Find more to do on Memorial Day. Call ahead to ensure businesses are open on this holiday.
Dining Out?
Check our Kids Eat Free Calendar before you head to a restaurant with the kids.
Click on any day to get a list of restaurants offering kids meals deals on that day. Some restaurants also offer special entertainment for kids on certain nights, and you'll find those listed too. Don't forget: Members can sort this list to see what's nearest to them!
Save!
TopGolf - Free Mini Golf
TopGolf Birthday Parties
Pump It Up Summer Jump Camp Coupon (Chicago location only)
QRCP Summer Camp
Splatters Birthday Parties
Fair Oaks Farms
Pop In Playtime - Pump It Up Vernon Hills
Naperville Park District Birthday Parties
Party Time Palace
Home Comfort Heating & Cooling
Merry Music Makers
TechStuff Video transfer, computer & handheld game repair, etc.
Park Ridge Speed Skating Club
A Sterling Design Photographic ArtistsMemories Wow!
New to kidwinks!
Clow International Airport and Museum - Ongoing Activities
Table Side Magic Shows - O'Donovan's Restaurant - Restaurants Northbrook Farmers Market - Shopping
Von Orthal Puppets Summer Camp - Services
Kidwinks Guides
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Let the categories along the left guide you to what you need...or didn't know you needed!
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Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Family Activities Guide Chicago and Suburbs May 3 - 9Monday, May 3, 2010 10:09 AM
This Sunday, moms get to celebrate the hardest job in the world...being a mom. What do you have planned for this special day? My six-year old said "Mom, I made you something really beautiful forMother's Day. And I think you should get to choose whatever you want to do that day..... Could you choose to go golfing, at that place we just went to? Please? Please!! PLEASE!!!!" Hmmm...somehow, the idea of "mom's choice" got lost along the way ....
We've gathered and listed some Mother's Day events throughout the week, not just on Sunday, so click through the calendar to find them. You'll find a link to the golfing place that my daughter is so enamored with in the Newbies area toward the bottom of this email. You'll also find links to our popular online Kidwinks Guides down there too. Check our guides and frequently - we're always adding to them too!
Smile Pretty!
Chicagoland4Braces - Dr. Gerry Aylward Elmwood Park and Palatine, IL Great Smiles Start Here! Braces for children and teens. No Down Payment Options Available. |
Monday - Friday, May 3 - 7
Chicago and Suburbs It’s a long list! Kidwinks’ members can sort this list by distance from their homes! | Chicago and Suburbs, IL Free admission at Chicago area museums and other institutions. Click then scroll down. |
Chicago and Suburbs | Chicago and Suburbs |
Lego Store Mini Build - Northbrook Court Northbrook, IL | Adventure Night at STP Schaumburg, IL |
Mom's Night Out Orland Square Mall Orland Park, IL | First Fridays For The Family Lincolnwood Town Center Lincolnwood, IL |
More Activities for Kids Chicago and suburbs, IL Bored kids? Get some ideas here: museums, mini golf, indoor play & swimming ... | More Weekday Family Friendly Events Chicago and suburbs, IL Click through the Events Calendar to find more fun. Lots to do on Friday - don't miss out! |
Saturday, May 8
Celtic Fest Millennium Park Chicago, IL Saurday and Sunday | |
Take a drive with and tour some real farms. | |
Chicago and suburbs, IL A list of FREE, family-friendly weekend events, including many Earth day events. | Chicago and suburbs, IL Plenty more going on this weekend: children’s theater, story times, family programs and more. |
Sunday, May 9 
More Kids Activities and Events on Sunday Chicago and suburbs, IL Find more brunches and more family fun to enjoy this Mother’s Day. |
Dining Out?
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New to kidwinks!
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TopGolf - Ongoing Activities (Wood Dale) Francesca's Bellezza - Kids Eat Free 1st Monday - Restaurants (LaGrange) |
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