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Oaklee's Picks
Oaklee's Guide Favorite Picks. We've selected the best of this season's family favorite events and spots for you to enjoy.
One of our seasonal favorites is the local farmer's markets. Click the link at the bottom of this page for a list.
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17th Annual Passport to Adventure Program
, IL PHONE:Join in on the fun! The Passport to Adventure Program is your ticket to the many amazing ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!American Red Cross
2200 West Harrison Chicago, IL PHONE: 312-729-6100We're answering your summertime S.O.S!Sign up for a babysitter's training course and autom ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Batavia Park District Hall Quarry Beach
400 S. Water St. Batavia, IL PHONE: 630-879-5235Kid Tested! Family Approved! Award-winning Hall Quarry Beach occupies a former stone quarr ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Brookfield Zoo
8401 31st St. Brookfield, IL PHONE: 708-688-8000You'll never run out of things to do at Brookfield Zoo, but you may have trouble figuring ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Des Plaines Park District Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center
2025 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL PHONE: 847-391-5705 x 6One of Northwest Illinois’ most beautiful water parks. Two 37-foot slides, drop slid ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Lambs Farm
14245 W. Rockland Rd. Libertyville, IL PHONE: 847-362-4636Family fun includes the Pet Shop, Thrift Shop, Country Inn Restaurant, Country Store/Baker ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Lombard Roller Rink
201 W. 22nd St. Lombard, IL PHONE: 630-953-2400Our bright, sunny rink is the place to be for fun. We offer great kids and teen birthday p ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!McHenry Outdoor Theatre
1510 N. Chapel Hill Rd. McHenry, IL PHONE: 815-385-0144Old fashioned family fun and entertainment value. See our coupon offer: $10/carload for up ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL PHONE: 312-595-PIERGo A little Overboard at Navy Pier! Historic Navy Pier® is Chicago's lakefront playgr ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Party Place at Bartlett Park District Community Center
700 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, IL
PHONE: 630-540-4858
Party Place is the hottest spot in town to have your special event! Choose from a variety ... Learn MoreLogin to save this! - Events
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Pride of Baltimore II
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 - Tue, Jul 22, 2008 12:00AM - 12:00AM 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL PHONE: 312-595-PIERA replica of the 19th century Baltimore Clipper topsail schooner, the ship sailed over 150 ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!EXCLUSIVE TO NAVY PIER! WORLD PREMIERE Cirque Shanghai: Gold
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 - Mon, Sep 1, 2008 12:00AM - 11:00AM 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL PHONE: 312-595-PIERTHE NAVY PIER ALL-DAY FUN PACKAGE! Enjoy all Navy Pier has to offer with this great fun pa ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Kids FREE all Summer!
Thu, Jul 17, 2008 - Mon, Sep 1, 2008 09:30AM - 05:30PM 57th and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois PHONE: 773-684-1414Children get in FREE through Sept. 1st. at the Museum of Science and IndustryWhether for t ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Jack and the Beanstalk
Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - Sat, Aug 23, 2008 10am Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave. Wilmette, Il PHONE: 847-254-7424Join Jack & his dancing Spanish cow Carmelita as they try to save their village from a ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Blueberry Festival
Mon, Jul 21, 2008 - Sun, Jul 27, 2008 8am-4pm 5006 S. Sylvania Ave. Racine, WI PHONE: 800-238-3629All-you-can-eat blueberry pancakes, 8am-12pm. Build your own blueberry shortcake & sun ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Lake County Fair
Tue, Jul 22, 2008 - Sun, Jul 27, 2008 Tuesday-Saturday 8am-11:30pm, Sunday 8am-10pm 50 S. Rt. 45 Grayslake, IL PHONE: 847-223-2204Livestock Shows, Queen Pageants, Truck and Tractor Pulls, Talent Contests, Monster Truck D ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Summer Movie Clubhouse
Tue, Jul 22, 2008 10am Seven Bridges, 6500 Route 53 Woodridge, IL PHONE: 630-663-8892Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse features fun films for kids & families every w ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Totally Tuesdays: Kids Lunchtime Entertainment Series
Tue, Jul 22, 2008 11:45am start 1825 Short Street Lisle, IL PHONE: 630-964-3410Mr. D’s House of Magic and Illusion. Don’t forget your picnic lunch, blankets ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Ice Cream Social
Tue, Jul 22, 2008 6:30-8pm 1230 N. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg, IL PHONE: 847-885-7867Get out of the heat and cool off at Pump It Up with jumping, bouncing & sliding then I ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!DuPage County Fair
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 - Sun, Jul 27, 2008 See website for schedule of events 2015 W. Manchester Road Wheaton, IL PHONE: 630-668-6636Animal displays and competitions, daily grandstand shows with national performers, demolit ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Art Afternoon: Family Faces
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 12:00PM - 03:00PM 5550 S. Greenwood Avenue Chicago, IL PHONE: 773-702-0200Look at amazing art, play gallery games, and do a different art activity each Wednesday at ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Afternoon Adventures: Create a Night Sky
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 1-3pm 781 Pearson St. Des Plaines, IL PHONE: 847-391-5399Make a real or imagined constellation and project it on the ceiling with a flashlight. Re ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Bears Training Camp
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 - Thu, Aug 14, 2008 03:00PM - 12:00PM One University Ave. Bourbonnais, Illinois PHONE: 815-35-BEARSCome join us as the world famous Chicago Bears train at Olivet University in Bourbonnais! ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Highwood Family Festival
Thu, Jul 24, 2008 - Sun, Jul 27, 2008 6-10pm Thur, 6-1pm Fri, 1-12pm Sat, 1-9pm Sun Highwood Metra Train Station, parking lot, downtown Highwood, IL PHONE: 847-433-2100A family festival with carnival rides & attractions, including food booths.Free admiss ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Get the Dirt!
Thu, Jul 24, 2008 6:30-8:30pm 2430 N. Cannon Dr. Chicago, IL PHONE: 773-755-5100Join storyteller Jim May for an evening of “tall” grass tales including Ray Br ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Rodgers and Hammerstein's STATE FAIR
Thu, Jul 24, 2008 - Sat, Jul 26, 2008 Nightly 7:30 p.m. 210 S. Walnut Street Itasca, IL PHONE: 630-250-7518Rodgers and Hammerstein's State Fair- In the summer of 1946, the Frake family prepares for ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Streamwood Summer Celebration
Fri, Jul 25, 2008 08:00AM - 11:00PM 700 W. Irving Park Rd. Streamwood, IL PHONE: 630-736-3800Featuring a Business Expo, Summer Celebration Parade, Golf Tournament, Craft Show, Carniva ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Negro League Legend Night at Alexian Field
Fri, Jul 25, 2008 noon start 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd. Schaumburg, IL PHONE: 847-891-2255When the Kansas City T-Bones come into town, they will be transformed into the legendary K ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Bye Bye Birdie
Fri, Jul 25, 2008 - Sat, Jul 26, 2008 8pm Fri & Sat, 2pm Sat 515 E. Thacker Des Plaines, Il PHONE: 847-391-5711The rockin’ musical story about teen idol Conrad Birdie and that famous “One L ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!9th Annual Big Trucks
Sat, Jul 26, 2008 10am-2pm Ron Beese Park Barrington, Il PHONE: 847-381-0687Climb in & explore various trucks. Enjoy eating food from local vendors, parti ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Puerto Rican Cultural Festival
Sat, Jul 26, 2008 - Sun, Jul 27, 2008 11:00AM - 05:00PM Downtown Aurora Aurora, Il PHONE: 630-859-3593Parade, ethnic food, music & games ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Sing Along Mary Poppins
Sun, Jul 27, 2008 11am start 1122 Central Ave. Wilmette, IL PHONE:Sundays - June 22, July 27 and August 31, 2008 Chicago Kids Company, Theatre for Children ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!X-Game Medalist Matt Wilhelm
Sun, Jul 27, 2008 2pm start 1501 Ellinwood St. Des Plaines, Il PHONE: 847-827-5551All Ages Drop In, No Registration Required .The Des Plaines Public Library hosts BMX World ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Festival of Giants
Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - Sun, Aug 3, 2008 9am-4pm Karl Madsen Dr. Saint Charles, IL PHONE: 630-677-5855Radio-controlled aircraft airshow featuring giant-scale airplanes. Over 50 pilots & 10 ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Baseball and Barbershop
Sat, Aug 2, 2008 - Sun, Aug 3, 2008 Noon to 5pm each day 6799 Guilford Rd. Rockford, Illinois PHONE: 815-397-9112Barbershop quartets will stroll the Midway Village streets while the Midway Marauders Vint ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Peaches and Cream Festival
Mon, Aug 11, 2008 - Sun, Aug 17, 2008 8am-4pm 5006 S. Sylvania Ave. Racine, WI PHONE: 800-238-3629All-you-can-eat peaches & cream pancakes, daily 8am-12pm. Build your own peach shortca ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Last Fling
Fri, Aug 29, 2008 - Mon, Sep 1, 2008 Hours Vary Downtown Naperville, IL PHONE: 630-961-4143Naperville Jaycees four day end of summer downtown street party features carnival ride, pa ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Adopt-A-Beach™
Sat, Sep 6, 2008 10 a.m.-Noon 2430 North Cannon Drive Chicago, IL PHONE: 773-755-5191 ext. 1Put on your work gloves and do something great for Lake Michigan. Try your hand at monitor ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Native American Cultural Days and Bison Blessing
Sat, Sep 6, 2008 - Sun, Sep 7, 2008 10 am to 6 pm Saturday and 10 to 4 Sunday 225 Grand Blvd. Elgin, IL PHONE: 847-741-6655Co-sponsored by the Elgin Public Museumand Midwest SOARRING, this event is an opportunity ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Family Cycle Challenge
Sat, Sep 13, 2008 10am 1401 W. Gregory Street Mount Prospect, IL PHONE: 847-255-5380Test your family's teamwork during this exciting event designed to make use of your collec ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Fiesta para Todos
Sat, Sep 20, 2008 - Sun, Sep 21, 2008 All Day 3300 Golf Rd. Brookfield, IL PHONE: 708-688-8000Bring la familia to Brookfield Zoo and join in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. T ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Family Fall Fest
Sat, Oct 11, 2008 10am-1pm 511 S. York Elmhurst, IL PHONE: 630-993-8900This is the perfect opportunity to start or continue a wonderful, fun, family tradition! F ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Nights in the Wild
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 Evenings 3300 Golf Rd. Brookfield, IL PHONE: 708-688-8355These unique evenings provide cocktails & hors d'oeuvres at one of Brookfield Zoo's&tr ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Boo! at the Zoo
Sat, Oct 18, 2008 - Sun, Oct 19, 2008 11am start 3300 Golf Rd. Brookfield, IL PHONE: 708-688-8000From crazy costumes and treat bags to haunted hayrides and pumpkin-carving demonstrations, ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Boo! at the Zoo
Sat, Oct 25, 2008 - Sun, Oct 26, 2008 11am start 3300 Golf Rd. Brookfield, IL PHONE: 708-688-8000From crazy costumes and treat bags to haunted hayrides and pumpkin-carving demonstrations, ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!Harvest Festival
Sat, Nov 15, 2008 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 1605 Vernon Avenue Park Ridge, IL PHONE: 847-828-6984Messiah Lutheran Church will host its annual Harvest Festival on November 15th from 9am-3p ... Learn MoreLogin to save this!