DuPage County Fun
Be sure to check out the Taste of Glen Ellyn this weekend. The festivities kick-off at 5PM this evening (Friday, May, 18th), and continue on throughout the weekend. The forecast is calling for plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures, perfect for one of the earliest of DuPage County’s summer festivals. The event features great food…
Come check out the 7th annual Warrenville Bike Rodeo this coming Saturday, May 19th from 9AM to noon. The event, held at the Warrenville City Hall parking lot (28W701 Stafford Place), is open to the entire family. The event features raffle prizes, cool giveaways, and a bicycle safety course to teach children bike-riding safety skills; bring your…
The DuPage Community Foundation will host their 5th annual “A Day at the Races” event on Saturday, May 5th, at the Dunham Woods Riding Club. Dunham Woods is located at 33W333 Army Trail in Wayne, IL. The foundrasing event will be held from 3:30PM to 6:30PM. Tickets to the event cost $75. The event will sponsor The DuPage Community…
March begins maple syrup month at West Chicago’s, Kline Creek Farm. “Maple Sugaring” will take place Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 4th. Stop by between the hours of 10AM and 4PM to try your hand at tree tapping. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the 1890’s processes used to collect and process…
On Friday, April 13th at 6:30PM, Cantigny Park will host “A Night at the Mansion.” This family event, suited to kids of 5 to 10 years of age (and their parents), is sure to be a fun night to remember. Guests will stay overnight in the Robert R. McCormick mansion; bring a comfy pillow and…
On Sunday, February 18th and Tuesday, February 20th, the Morton Arboretum will be hosting the “Family Owl Adventure.” The event will introduce your family to the amazing world of owls. The event will be held from 10AM-12PM (both days) in the Thornhill Education Center. Attendees will get to meet two rescued screech owls and learn…
Here’s your chance to relive the magic of the “E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial” movie on the big screen. The Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove is hosting a special screening of this family classic at 10AM on Saturday, February 11th. All proceeds from this showing will benefit a Downers Grove family whose two children have been diagnosed with a rare, fatal illness, LINCL-Batten disease.
The DuPage County Home Improvement & Landscaping Expo 2012 is scheduled to take place the weekend of March 23rd at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. The home show, featuring home improvement and landscaping contractors and suppliers is set to be the largest such event in DuPage County this year. The event is held indoors…
The DuPage County Forest Preserve District has announced this year’s “Hard-Water Classic” ice fishing tournament at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. The tournament will take place Saturday, February 11th from noon to 3:30PM at Silver Lake. Awards will be given to those who catch the longest in bass, bluegill and crappie. An additional award will…
With Christmas just days away, it’s time to get your New Year’s Eve plans in order. There are plenty of New Year’s Eve events happening in and around DuPage County to ensure you ring in the New Year with some fun. Start 2012 off with some good times for your family and friends! DuPage Children’s…