There are two age groups for the derby: 5 - 8 & 9 -12 All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All age groups must cast, hook, and catch fish on their own. Parents may assist all age groups with baiting the hook and taking fish off the hook-if...
Join the Village of Arlington Heights Commissioners for a bike ride in Arlington Heights. Celebrate spring with crafts, games, rides live music and entertainment. This dual event is free fun for all ages.
Kids will learn about bicycle safety and rules of the road through fun drills and activities at multiple stations. Participants must bring their own bike and wear a fitted bike helmet.
Come explore all the different kinds of trucks that are around your community at this free event! Kids are welcome to climb, honk and get up close. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.
Join us for a drop-in family craft activity in the library's garden. Decorate your own flowerpot while The Friends of the Library will be holding their Annual Plant Sale at this time as well.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by May 10th. Pleasant Dale Park District is coordinating with the Illinois Association of Park Districts in the annual Flying 4 Kids Statewide Kite Fly. This is a FREE event; however, registration is required and you will have an option to purchase a kite kit to decorate and fly. The children will get...
Express Your Self! Let’s color splash the sidewalk in front of the Gregg House Museum into a dazzling mosaic of design. We’ll provide the chalk; you bring your ideas and drawing skills! No previous art experience required. All abilities and ages welcome. Whether you come to view the art or draw, you will experience awesome,...
The Village's Special Events Commission invites residents and neighbors to attend the Swing into Spring event, on Saturday, May 18th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at North School Park. Swing Into Spring Activities to Enjoy: Swing Ride Bubbles Inflatable games Temporary tattoo table The Bookmobile from the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Food for purchase from...
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