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Top Picks This Weekend For Families
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Hooray for the weekend! I’m happy to report that the major technical difficulties I encountered during my “Top Picks” last weekend have been happily resolved. I am quite thankful that everything is running smoothly again. My apologizes for the misprints of last weekend’s post! And now, with the past happily behind us, let us jump into this weekend!
In my Top Picks this weekend, you won’t want to miss out on Elgin State Bank’s Family Fun Day featuring the Summerfield Zoo Exotic Animals! And, if you are into comic books, make sure to head to the Comic Book Mania Convention at the Gail Borden Public Library. Best of all, the events 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 18, 2014
Event: Friday Family Films
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Description: “Barbie: The Pearl Princess” (NR, 74 mins.)
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-742-2411
Special Note: Seating is limited. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Friday, July 18, 2014
Event: Children’s Summer Series (Movie)
Town: Wheaton, IL
Where: Studio Movie Grill, 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Age: All ages
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Description: “Shrek Forever After” (PG, 93 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 18, 2014
Event: Boredom Blaster
Town: West Chicago, IL
Where: 118 W. Washington St., West Chicago
Age: All ages
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Description: Build with LEGOS, make a craft, play a game or watch a short film–each session is different this summer!
Cost: FREE
Info: Web Site or 630-231-1552
Special Note: Kids age 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Event: Preschool Craft
Town: Algonquin, IL
Where: Eastgate Branch – Algonquin Area Public Library, 115 Eastgate Dr., Algonquin
Age: Preschoolers
Time: 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Description: Preschoolers may drop-in with an adult to make a fun craft!
Cost: FREE
Info: Web Site or 847-658-4343
Friday, July 18, 2014
Event: Movies in the Park/Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Eating Contest: “Despicable Me.” (PG)
Town: Crystal Lake, IL
Where: Crystal Lake Park District, Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake
Age: All Ages
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Description: Watch an ice cream eating contest (7:30 p.m.) followed by movie at dusk
Cost: FREE
Info: Web Site or 815-459-0680, ext. 213
SATURDAY
***FEATURED EVENT***
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Event: Family Fun Day
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Elgin State Bank, 1001 S. Randall Rd., 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
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Saturday, July 19, 2014
Event: Comic Book Mania Convention
Town: Elgin, IL
Where: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin
Age: All ages
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: A festival to celebrate all things comic books! Meet the artists/writers of popular comics including, The Simpsons/SpongeBob, Spider-Man, Knight Watchman and many, many more! Attend a program that will show you how to make comics, see artwork from Side Street Studio Arts, enjoy free facepainting, and photos ops. Plus, wear a costume to win a prize!
Cost: FREE
Information: Web site or 847-742-2411
SUNDAY
Sunday, July 20, 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: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG, 95 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
