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March 2019
Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Girl Reporter
McCormick House Lecture Series McCormick House Freedom Hall Ages: 14+ Free with parking fee **Registration required due to limited space** McCormick House Program and Education Assistant, Laurie Russell will trace the role of women at Robert McCormick’s Chicago Tribune. Robert McCormick’s innovations in publishing are well known. This presentation examines his groundbreaking use of women reporters, editors, and columnists starting in World War I though today. These women covered troops in WWI France, scandalous Jazz Age trials, provided secret information from Berlin during the Nazi…
Find out more »Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Americas First Ladies
The Best, the Worst, and the Strangely Forgotten McCormick House Freedom Hall Ideal for adults and families with children ages 10 and up. **Free with parking, but registration is required** Leslie Goddard explores which American First Lady has been rated highest and lowest — or most in-between — with historians. Who do you think was best or worst? Why were some so vilified? And what might the future hold for the role of American First Lady? This program in the…
Find out more »April 2019
Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Easter Egg Hunt Open House
The Egg Hunt will run continuously from 10 am – 4 pm. This event is an open house-style and for all ages. No registration required. A map will be given at the parking booth with all activity locations. This event will be held rain or shine! Bring your baskets or decorate your own Easter Bag! Limit: 5 eggs per child.
Find out more »Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Le Jardin, Cantigny Park Seatings offered at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Hop on over to Cantigny for our annual Brunch with the Easter Bunny. Your little ones will love meeting the Easter Bunny while the family enjoys a traditional spread of brunch favorites. Entertainment will also include a face painter and balloon artist. Pricing: Adults (13 & up): $38 Children 4-12: $33 3 & under: $5 All tickets must be purchased online, in advance. Select your seating time below.
Find out more »Second Saturday Family Program Books
Books! McCormick House Freedom Hall Robert R. McCormick loved to read and had over 5,000 books in his collection. He even wrote a few books! Here at the McCormick House we love books too and love sharing stories! On April 13th, we want to share some stories with you and your family. Hop on out to the historic Freedom Hall Library at the McCormick Mansion as we pair Robert’s love of books with the Easter theme happening throughout the park. On the…
Find out more »Easter Egg Hunt Open House
The Egg Hunt will run continuously from 10 am – 4 pm. This event is an open house-style and for all ages. No registration required. A map will be given at the parking booth with all activity locations. This event will be held rain or shine! Bring your baskets or decorate your own Easter Bag! Limit: 5 eggs per child.
Find out more »Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Le Jardin, Cantigny Park Seatings offered at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Hop on over to Cantigny for our annual Brunch with the Easter Bunny. Your little ones will love meeting the Easter Bunny while the family enjoys a traditional spread of brunch favorites. Entertainment will also include a face painter and balloon artist. Pricing: Adults (13 & up): $38 Children 4-12: $33 3 & under: $5 All tickets must be purchased online, in advance. Select your seating time below.
Find out more »Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Hoppy Easter
An Easter Celebration Education Center Parent/Child Program 3-5 years with adult Hop on over to Cantigny Park to celebrate Easter with us! This holiday celebration will include stories, songs and crafts about bunnies, eggs and much more-plus a special Easter treat! No parking fee, registration required. Questions? Please call 630.260.8232
Find out more »Family Fun Night Fly a Kite
Food Trucks arrive at 5 pm Bring your own kite, or purchase one for $3 Chicago Kite will perform kite demos (weather permitting) Questions? Please call 630.260.8162
Find out more »Easter Brunch
Red Oak Room, Cantigny Golf and Le Jardin, Cantigny Park Available seating times: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm Celebrate Easter with your family and friends at beautiful Cantigny Golf and Park. With two fabulous locations to choose from Cantigny is truly the place to enjoy a marvelous celebration. Enjoy Easter Brunch in the Cantigny Golf Clubhouse or the Cantigny Park Visitors Center. Both locations offer the same fantastic menu of traditional brunch favorites as well as Chef-inspired creations. Pricing: Adults (11 &…
Find out more »Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »May 2019
Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »June 2019
Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »Cantigny Park Free Parking Day
2019 Cantigny Park Free Days Parking is free the first Wednesday of each month, March through December. Special Free Days May 19 – Armed Forces Day July 11 July 26 – McCormick Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day
Find out more »*Please note that if you do not choose West or Southwest for the region selection, your event will not appear in the calendar. All events will be reviewed before publishing to the calendar. Event approval usually occurs on Wednesdays; if you need your event to be reviewed before then, please email Annie at annie@mykidlist.com.
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