Get Out With The Family This Weekend: July 25-27, 2014

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Is it really the last weekend in July? And what’s up with all of the school supplies all of the sudden? Don’t people know we are trying to enjoy our last weeks of summer before school kicks in? And speaking of school, if you are looking for a local preschool, make sure to check out one of my blog sponsors, “Elgin Parent Co-Op School.” Note their ad in the sidebar to the right! (Thank you, Elgin Parent Co-Op!)

In my Top Picks this weekend, you won’t want to miss out on a repeat of Elgin State Bank’s Family Fun Day featuring the Summerfield Zoo Exotic Animals now at the Summit St. branch! A great, big thank you to Juan M. and the entire staff at Elgin State Bank (ESB) for sponsoring my blog this month!

Do your kids like airplanes? If so, they will definitely want you to head to DuPage Airport’s Community Days Weekend featuring vintage aircraft and vehicles, airport snow removal equipment and more! Best of all, the events listed below are all FREE or CHEAP! And if they ask who sent you…tell them The Mommy did!

DISCLAIMER: Although we are careful to report accurate dates and times as they are provided, we realize that sometimes we receive inaccurate information or events may be cancelled. We strongly encourage you to confirm the information before heading out and/or to click the link that is provided for each activity to check the details.

FRIDAY
Friday, July 25, 2014
Event: Friday Fun in the Park performance
Town: Schaumburg, IL
Where: Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins, Hoffman Estates
Age: All ages
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Description: Round Lake Theater (children’s theater)
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-885-7500
Special Note: Event will be held in the pavilion. Bring blanket if desired. Splash pad, playground and birds of prey viewing area are also on the grounds!

Friday, July 25, 2014
Event: Childrens Summer Series (Movie)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Age: All ages
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Description: “Charlotte’s Web” (G, 97 mins.). Enjoy a movie in comfortable seats with the option to buy food.
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site or 630-480-9557

Friday, July 25, 2014
Event: Summer Celebration (*This event continues on Saturday & Sunday)
Town: Streamwood, IL
Where: Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood
Age: All ages
Time: Various Hours – check web site
Description: Enjoy a variety of events including a children’s craft area, stilt walker, balloon artist, music, a children’s entertainment stage, carnival (fee) and more!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 630-483-3132

Friday, July 25, 2014
Event: Algonquin Founders’ Days (*This event continues on Saturday & Sunday)
Town: Algonquin, IL
Where: Algonquin Lakes Park, 1401 Compton Dr., Algonquin
Age: All ages
Time: Various Hours – check web site
Description: Moonwalk, petting zoo, children’s games, entertainment, music, carnival (fee) and more!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-658-5340

SATURDAY
***FEATURED EVENT***
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Event: Family Fun Day
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Elgin State Bank, 445 Summit St., Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Description: Enjoy a fun day for the whole family! Summerfield Zoo Exotic Animals will be featured. Plus, there will be face painting, snacks, refreshments and more!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847.888.7950

Saturday, July 26, 2014
Event: DuPage Airport Community Days Weekend 2014 (*This event continues Sunday)
Town: West Chicago, IL
Where: DuPage Airport Flight Center, 2700 International Drive, West Chicago (off Rte. 64 and turn on Kautz Rd.)
Age: All ages
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: See B-24 ‘Diamond Lil’ and more vintage aircraft, vintage vehicles, airport snow removal equipment, an airfield rescue and fire fighting vehicle (ARFF) and more! Concessions available through Kitty Hawk Cafe.
Cost: FREE; tours of vintage aircraft $5 per person
Information: Web site or 630-208-5600

Saturday, July 26, 2014
Event: Moths vs. Butterflies
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Elgin Public Museum at Lords Park, 225 Grand Blvd., Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Description: Learn the differences between moths and butterflies. Nets will be provided to catch and release butterflies. Enjoy a craft too!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-741-6655

Saturday, July 26, 2014
Event: SMG Special Needs Screening, “Planes: Fire & Rescue” (PG)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Age: All ages
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Description: Kids with special needs are welcome to this special screening just for them and their families!
Cost: FREE for kids with special needs and their siblings. Adults $6.
Information: Web site or 630-480-9557

Saturday, July 26, 2014
Event: Summer Celebration (*This event continues on Sunday)
Town: Streamwood, IL
Where: Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood
Age: All ages
Time: Various Hours – see web site
Description: Enjoy a variety of events including a children’s craft area, stilt walker, balloon artist, music, a children’s entertainment stage, carnival (fee) and more!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 630-483-3132

Saturday, July 26, 2014
Event: Algonquin Founders’ Days (*This event continues on Sunday)
Town: Algonquin, IL
Where: Algonquin Lakes Park, 1401 Compton Dr., Algonquin
Age: All ages
Time: Various Hours – check web site
Description: Moonwalk, petting zoo, children’s games, entertainment, music, carnival (fee) and more!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-658-5340

SUNDAY
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Event: Kids Dream Series (Movies)
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Elgin Marcus Theatres, 111 S. Randall Rd., Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Description: The Croods (PG, 98 mins.)
Cost: $2 per person
Information: Web site or 847-622-1000
Special Note: Concessions specials also available: $2.50 popcorn & $2.50 fountain drinks

Sunday, July 27, 2014
Event: Summer Celebration
Town: Streamwood, IL
Where: Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood
Age: All ages
Time: Various Hours – see web site
Description: Enjoy a variety of events including a children’s craft area, stilt walker, balloon artist, music, a children’s entertainment stage, carnival (fee) and more!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 630-483-3132

Sunday, July 27, 2014
Event: DuPage Airport Community Days Weekend 2014 (*This event continues Sunday)
Town: West Chicago, IL
Where: DuPage Airport Flight Center, 2700 International Drive, West Chicago (off Rte. 64 and turn on Kautz Rd.)
Age: All ages
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: See B-24 ‘Diamon Lil’ and more vintage aircraft, vintage vehicles, airport snow removal equipment, an airfield rescue and fire fighting vehicle (ARFF) and more! Concessions available through Kitty Hawk Cafe.
Cost: FREE; tours of vintage aircraft $5 per person
Information: Web site or 630-208-5600

Sunday, July 27, 2014
Event: Algonquin Founders’ Days
Town: Algonquin, IL
Where: Algonquin Lakes Park, 1401 Compton Dr., Algonquin
Age: All ages
Time: Various Hours – check web site
Description: Moonwalk, petting zoo, children’s games, entertainment, music, carnival (fee) and more!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-658-5340