Week of Events
Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Festival
Windy Acres is hosting our Strawberry Festival Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5 and 11-12! Join us from 10 am โ 5 pm each day. We will have Home Made Fresh Strawberry Shortcake, Lots of Freshly Picked Strawberries, TONS of freshly baked goods (strawberry rhubarb pie, tarts, breads and so much more!), and All Things Strawberry!
Sundae Sunday
Sundae Sunday
Join us for an ice cream treat sure to sweeten your Sunday! First-come, first-served while supplies last.
Outdoor Concert
Outdoor Concert
This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available from Mamieโs Toffee & Treats, Golden Eagle Hotdogs, and Aunt Tinaโs Sound Bites. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking...
Cantigny Cruise Night
Cantigny Cruise Night
Returning after a stellar first year: Cruise Night Tuesdays! Bring your classic or restored vehicle to the park, mingle with fellow car enthusiasts, and talk shop in the south parking lot. The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will feature extended hours on Tuesdays until 8 pm, May 31 through September 6. The museum will...
Playscape Readers
Playscape Readers
Join the Learning Experiences Team at the Playscape for a fun story time sure to capture your child's imagination! Included with general admission.
Bugs and Bats Night Hike
Bugs and Bats Night Hike
Hike Lake Katherine at night with Naturalists, listening and looking for night creatures. Use black lights to attract insects and listen for bats using a bat detector.
Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars
Summerโs here! Get out with the family and enjoy a season of free movies in the park beginning Thursday, June 9, in Oswego at the new amphitheater, Venue 1012, located at 1012 Station Drive. This yearโs Movies Under the Stars series. presented by Allied First Bank, will take place on the lawn while watching the...
Movies at the Museum
Movies at the Museum
Movies at a Museum will be back at Aurora Regional Fire Museum. View a popular film outdoors at dusk on second Thursdays this summer. Dates are June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Neighborhood Movie
Neighborhood Movie
Share this outdoor movie experience with your kids, friends and neighbors. June 9 - Cruella June 23 - Luca July 7- Encanto August 4 - The Mitchells vs. the Machines For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Outdoor Movies.
Safety Town Open Road
Safety Town Open Road
Practice being a pedestrian on the sidewalks, use road safety while you ride your tricycle on the streets, and learn about railroad safety near the fully operational crossing gate. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times when visiting Safety Town during Open Road. Participants and must wear a helmet and...
Take and Make Fridays
Take and Make Fridays
Drop by on Friday each week for some fun crafts to take and make at home over the weekend!
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
Kids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 10: Lollipop Tโ Clown & Pals June 17: Amazing Tomas June 24: Headspin Guy July 8: Jodi Jiggle Jam July 15: Damen Avenue Puppeteers July 22: Music for New People July 29: Get Science August 5: Animal Quest
Sunset Stories
Sunset Stories
Bring the family to Cosley Zoo for story time! After hearing some stories and meeting one of the zooโs animal ambassadors, your family will have 30 minutes for an after-hours self-guided trip around the zoo. All individuals in attendance must be registered. Cosley Zoo will be following State COVID-19 mitigation measures in place at the...
Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago Presents Avant Garden
Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago Presents Avant Garden
The Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago presents its final concert of the season on June 10, 2022, at 8pm under the direction of Music Director Mina Zikri. This concert is the launch of Avant Garden, a new initiative created with composer/curator Thomas Nickell, aiming to provide the Oistrakh audience with a variety of unique musical experiences....
Movie In The Park
Movie In The Park
All movies are outdoors and feature lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available by Mamieโs Toffee & Treats. Movies take place at the Cantigny bandshell, except as noted, and are free with paid parking. May 27: Wall-E June 3 : CoCo June 10: Encanto...
Yoga on the Green
Yoga on the Green
Join us every Saturday from June 4 to September 17, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., for FREE Yoga on The Green in partnership with LIFETIME Fitness. All participants will be required to bring their own yoga mat.
Summertime Garage Sale
Summertime Garage Sale
Spring cleaning starts now! Toys, clothing, electronics, books, decorations, kitchen items, furniture, tools, baby items, antiques, and more!
Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Festival
Windy Acres is hosting our Strawberry Festival Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5 and 11-12! Join us from 10 am โ 5 pm each day. We will have Home Made Fresh Strawberry Shortcake, Lots of Freshly Picked Strawberries, TONS of freshly baked goods (strawberry rhubarb pie, tarts, breads and so much more!), and All Things Strawberry!
USA Luge White Castle Slider Search
USA Luge White Castle Slider Search
The White Castle USA Luge Slider Search is the official nationwide athlete recruitment tour of USA Luge, targeting young athletes, ages 9-13. The mission of this grass-roots program, established in 1985, is to identify, train and qualify young athletes for the USA Luge Junior Development Team. Athletes who may progress through the team development ladder...
Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Join us and the Berwyn Community Gardeners for summer storytimes at Serenity Park, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the week.
Raptors in Your Neighborhood
Raptors in Your Neighborhood
Did you know that many birds of prey (also known as raptors) can be found in our area? Join us to see our owls, hawks and falcons up close. You will learn fascinating facts about them and explore the various issues they face, including predator/prey relationships and the important role they have in our ecosystem....
Second Saturday Family Program
Second Saturday Family Program
For those who arenโt ready to attend in-person programs yet, weโve created kid-friendly packets of crafts and activities related to Cantigny and the McCormick family. Supplies will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. On the Second Saturday of each month, March through November, McCormick House staff presents a drop-in family program. No registration...
Chill Out at the Y
Chill Out at the Y
Come chill out at the Y on Saturday, June 11 from 1:30pm-3pm! Join us for a family open swim from 1:30pm-2:30pm and then meet in the community room for ice cream sundaes after!
Outdoor Concert
Outdoor Concert
This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available from Mamieโs Toffee & Treats, Golden Eagle Hotdogs, and Aunt Tinaโs Sound Bites. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking...
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