WEEKEND+ for 2/17 to 2/23 – Chicago Suburban Family Magazine

WEEKEND+ for Thursday 2/17 to Wednesday 2/23

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Winter Boredom Busters…

(Updated for this week…2/17 to 2/23)

Visit Kenosha
Enjoy a nine-day celebration of food and flavors in the Kenosha Area during Kenosha Restaurant Week! Join us February 19 – 27, 2022 to explore new places, re-visit old favorites, and show support to locally owned establishments. There will be great deals, as well as a variety of special offerings – so come hungry! Make it an overnight so you can enjoy shopping and attractions in the area, too. Learn more at www.VisitKenosha.com/RW or by calling 262-654-7307.
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WhirlyBall
Whether you’re planning your next family fun day, work outing, or holiday party, WhirlyBall Naperville has you covered for non-stop fun! In addition to WhirlyBall, there’s a multi-level lasertag arena, eight bowling lanes, a four-lane VIP private bowling suite, and HyperBowling. Offering a relaxed yet elevated dining experience featuring fresh takes on classic American fare, an expansive collection of 24 rotating craft beer selections, and refreshing signature cocktails. Reserve your space today! WHIRLYBALL NAPERVILLE, 3103 ODYSSEY CT, 630-932-4800, www.whirlyball.com/naperville
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Villa Olivia
Learn to ski/snowboard or bring the family and friends for snow tubing. With six ski runs and a double wide tube hill Villa Olivia offers winter fun in your own backyard. We can even make our own snow! Book your winter fun online now at villaolivia.com. The season runs through March 6th (weather permitting). Villa Olivia is located at 1401 W. Lake Street in Bartlett. For hours of operation and weather-related information visit www.villaolivia.com or call 630-540-4199.
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Fleetwood Roller Rink – Summit
Fleetwood Roller Rink (established 1957) is a family-owned business. Our venue hosts public skating, birthday parties (our specialty) privates and fundraisers. We promote family fun for all ages plus for “health sake, roller skate” Come visit us and join in our fun. Instruction available every Saturday at 1 pm Check for our ongoing specials and public skating times. Located at 7231 West Archer Ave., Summit. 708-458-0300. www.fleetwoodrollerrink.com
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Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Explore Galore!
Need a change of scenery? Visit Creek Bend Nature Center for fun, interactive exhibits. There’s plenty to see and do – both inside and out! Learn all about oaks. See what the Fox River could look like below the surface. View bison specimens in our prairie wild exhibit. Enjoy scavenger hunts, hikes and scheduled nature programs. At Creek Bend Nature Center, there are things to explore galore! Admission is always free. We’re open: Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m. LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. www.kaneforest.com 630-444-3190
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Discover Naperville Restaurants!
Curious about Naperville restaurants? Our dining guide features one-of-a-kind eateries like Quigley’s, Sharko’s BBQ, and Meson Sabika, as well as classic favorites like Maggiano’s Little Italy, Catch 35, and Aurelio’s Pizza. Find every meal, from breakfast to lunch to dinner to a late-night snack in Naperville. Go to www.DineNaperville.com to find more information on our 300 restaurants!
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The Princess Diana Exhibition
Anticipated to be one of the hottest tickets this season, The Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited Access, has made its Chicago debut and is open to the public at 19 Oakbrook Center. This exhibit is the first-ever walk-through documentary, telling the untold story of how a princess changed the world. For the first time, world famous Royal Photographers, Anwar Hussein and his two sons Zak and Samir, will share collections of their original images and the intimate, never-before-told stories behind them. The Husseins collectively spent four decades working side by side with the iconic Princess and her family and will reveal what they witnessed first-hand, both in public and private moments. Tickets are on sale now, and can purchased at www.feverup.com/m/104604
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Sonny Acres Farm – West Chicago
Sonny Acres Farm offers endless possibilities when it comes to planning your next event, boasting 22 acres of space, perfect for a variety of special occasions. From breathtaking weddings set in one of our many beautiful backdrops to large scale corporate events, family reunions, kids birthday parties and more, the customization options are both fun and flexible to perfectly pair with any occasion. For extra “wow factor” at your next event, treat your guests to some of our seasonal offerings including access to amusement rides, petting zoo, hayrides around the property and much more. For a consultation on how to make your next event the best one yet, visit www.sonnyacres.com. 29W310 North Ave., West Chicago, IL 60185. (630) 231-3859
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Great Lakes Volleyball Center
Looking for a summer volleyball camp for your son or daughter, well look no further? The Great Lakes Volleyball Center located at 579 N. Oakhurst Drive, Aurora, IL. 60502 offers summer volleyball camps for girls and boys of various ages and skill levels. GLC offers camps for the beginner as well as the advanced/elite level player. For more info, call 630-898-6400 or visit www.greatlakescenter.com FB: Sports Performance Volleyball
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Rock ‘N’ Kids
In-person and virtual music, movement and imagination classes available for 1-6 years at park districts in Chicagoland! Tot Rock, Kid Rock and Rockin’ at Home programs are Interactive and educational, with each class including songs and rhymes, basic dance steps and movements, fine and gross motor skills, rhythm instruments and movement props, imaginative play, socialization and fun! Sing, dance, and play the Rock ‘n’ Kids way! We have been having fun with music for 27 years! Get more information at www.rockitkids.com.
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On Stage

(Updated for this week…2/17 to 2/23)

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“Scooby-Doo! And the Lost City of Gold” – 3/27
“Beyond the Eats” Alton Brown: Live! – 4/2

Fitness Events

(Updated for this week…2/17 to 2/23)

Saturday Feb. 19

Cupid’s Undie Run. Chicago. cupids.org.

SPECIAL SECTION: Mental Health Awareness

Struggling With Mental Health Issues
7 TIPS On How Family Members Can Discuss Their Mental Health Issues With Others
7 REASONS Why Getting Help For Your Fears And Anxieties Is So Important
Is Social Media Toxic to Mental Health?
Understanding Anxiety and Depression in Children—and How You Can Help
Is My Child Struggling? The ABCs (and DEFs) to Watch For
Mental Health Wellness Resource

Chicagoland Events…

(Updated for this week…2/17 to 2/23)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17

KIDS Hour of Code – Anyone can learn the basics of coding! Join us for coding fun and complete a special coding project. 3:30PM. Ages 3rd-5th grade. Naper Blvd. Library, Naperville. Naperville-lib.org.
FAMILY – RV & Camping Show – Feb 17-20. the Midwest’s largest RV show and super sale with 400 new RVs on display. Donald E. Stephens Center, Rosemont. chicagorvshow.com.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18

OUTDOOR Guided Nature Walk – 18+. These casual walks will highlight seasonal natural happenings and are held snow, rain or shine. Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, Lombard. 9-10:30AM. Gepark.org.
OUTDOOR Moonlight Hike – Come on outside for a night hike at Churchill Park. A nearly full moon illuminates mammal behavior, birds and how they stay warm in the winter. All ages. 8-9PM. Register. Glen Ellyn. Gepark.org.
EXHIBIT People of the Prairie: 12,000 Years in DuPage County – Feb. 4-June 5. Who were the people who called this area home before Illinois existed. FREE. Elmhurst History Museum, elmhursthistory.org.
FAMILY – RV & Camping Show – Feb 17-20. the Midwest’s largest RV show and super sale with 400 new RVs on display. Donald E. Stephens Center, Rosemont. chicagorvshow.com.
FAMILY Open Swim – Open swim times at the Water Works. Wednesdays 5:30-8PM, Fridays 4-8PM and weekends 12-5PM. Schaumburg. Parkfun.com.
ART Chicago Area Visual Artists Exhibit – January 5 – February 28. Enjoy works of art by this talented group as you immerse yourself in artistic interpretations of the natural world. Mayslake. Dupageforest.org
EXHIBIT The Secret Forest – NEW interactive exhibit connecting our youngest visitors with nature and science through child-led play. 7 days a week, 10AM-4PM. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Lincoln Park. naturemuseum.org.
OUTDOOR Ice Skating – Private group and open skate sessions are available. Skate rentals are included with all reservations. The Forge Adventure Park. Lemont. forgeparks.com.
OUTDOOR Human+Nature Scultpures – Come see new sculptures in the Human+Nature Exhibit, open daily 7AM–Sunset. Last entry 3PM during winter months. The Morton Arboretum, Lisle. Mortonarb.org.
OUTDOOR Polar Plaza Synthetic Ice Rink – Rink is open until Feb. 21. Free to residents and area visitors. The rink has a synthetic (plastic) which replicates an ice surface. Glen Ellyn. Gepark.org
OUTDOOR Newton Park Sled Hill – Enjoy sledding on the only designated hill located near Newton Park. Sledding only during daylight hours. Weather permitting. Glen Ellyn. Gepark.org.
OUTDOOR Snowshoe Rentals – Must be at least 2 inches of snow, 2-hour rentals at the Bartlett Nature Center Trails. All rentals must be returned by 4PM M-F and 2PM on Saturday. Bartlett. Bartlettparks.org.
OUTDOOR Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon – through March 13. Lace up your skates and enjoy an ice-skating experience unlike any other! Skate a path of ice winding through the rolling city landscape. Free admission, fee for skate rental. Chicago. Maggiedaleypark.com.
OUTDOOR McCormick Tribune Ice Rink – through March 6. Free admission, fee to rent skates. Online skating tickets required. Free

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19

ADULTS Winter Beer Festival – Featuring craft brews from the Chicago area. Heated and lighted tents, camp fires, outdoor seating and food trucks. 3-7PM. Westmont. Westmontparks.org.
FUNDRAISER The Batavia Mothers’ Club Bunco Night – Join us for a fun night of rolling dice and flashing back to the 80s! Raffle, silent auction games, food and cash bar. 21+. 6:30 PM. Batavia Moose Lodge, Batavia. bataviamothersclub.org.
KIDS Wild Night Out – Spend the night cooking dinner around the campfire, hitting the trails and searching for nocturnal animals. End the evening with an indoor project. Ages. 5-10. Lyman Woods, Downers Grove. dgparks.org.
OUTDOOR Winterfest – Experience winter on the prairie. Adopt-a-Husky will have teams of Siberian Huskies and sleds for demonstrations and a history of dog sledding. Stay for snow shoeing and snow painting, weather permitting. FREE. 12-4PM. Bartlett. Bartlettparks.org.
FAMILY – RV & Camping Show – Feb 17-20. the Midwest’s largest RV show and super sale with 400 new RVs on display. Donald E. Stephens Center, Rosemont. chicagorvshow.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20

ANIMALS Visit the Arboretum with Dogs –January 30 and February 20, dogs will be allowed on the grounds. Morton Arboretum, Lisle. Mortonarb.org.
FAMILY – RV & Camping Show – Feb 17-20. the Midwest’s largest RV show and super sale with 400 new RVs on display. Donald E. Stephens Center, Rosemont. chicagorvshow.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21

TEEN Snow Tubing – Take a day trip to Villa Olivia for tubing fun! Fee includes 2 hours of tubing and an inner tube. With a stop at Culver’s on the way home. Register. 10AM-2:30PM. Lemont. Lemontparkdistrict.org.
TEEN Movie Night: Ready Player One – Stop by the library for movie night and snacks! High School students only please. Harnish Main, Algonquin. 6-8:30PM. Aapld.libnet.info.