The Weekender: April 11-13   Leave a comment

Friday, April 11, 2014

 

Flashlight Egg Hunt
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL
708-957-0300
7:30-8:30PM

 
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Sgt. Means Park, 20712 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL
708-481-7313
Egg hunt at nightfall. 1 hour program at dusk

 
Teatro Luna’s Generation Sex
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Don’t blush, you know you’ve had your share of virtual exploits! From sexting to Skype to online dating, five Latina Ladies of Luna guide you through finding love and satisfaction in the digital age. Generation Sex is presented in English with a sprinkle of Spanish.
8PM

 

Saturday, April 12,, 2014

Habitat Restoration Workday
Little Red Schoolhouse, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL
708-839-6897
Take a break from the indoors this winter and enjoy the cool winter air as we work up some heat restoring our oak woodland. We’ll show you how to ID invasive plant species and how to remove them effectively. Gloves, tools and light refreshments provided. For ages 15 and over. (Groups, please call ahead)
10AM-12PM

 
A Stroll Through Calumet
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
708-868-0606
Join us as we go back in time to the Calumet area when there were glaciers, when Sand Ridge was a shoreline, when the first settlers arrived, and when agriculture and farming boomed. Then we’ll come back to the present day. A log cabin tour is included.
1:30PM

 

Spring Fishing Classic
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-361-1873
10AM-12PM

 
Craft Show
Will County Fairgrounds, 710 West Street, Peotone, IL
708-258-8359

 
Kidgits Club Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
Orland Square, lower level Carson’s Court, 288 Orland Square, Orland Park, IL
708-349-1647
Hop on over for breakfast with the Easter Bunny and enjoy interactive activities, Easter egg hunt, prizes and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
8-10AM
 

Easter Egg Hunt
Village Green, 9446 Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
708-636-4400
Three Easter Egg Hunts are planned for children ages pre-school through 4th grade. Bring your camera to take pictures of the children with the Easter Bunny! All children need to bring their own Easter basket to hunt. No pre-registration required.
11:30AM; 12PM; 12:30PM

 
Easter Egg Hunt
Centennial Park, 15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-403-7275
Hippity Hop…the bunny is making his stop at Centennial Park. Come out and help us gather eggs. From 1-9 years.
10AM SHARP

 
Tinley Park Brew & Vine Fest
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-532-5700
The Brew & Vine Festival is the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce’s signature event that draws 4000+ attendees from the Southwest Suburbs, Chicagoland, and from across the Midwest. Sample brews, wine and food from more than 65 vendors, enjoy live entertainment and a great night out.

 
Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
Utilities/Public Works Facility, 524 Center Road, Frankfort, IL
815-469-2177 x243
8:30AM
 

Sports Collectible Show
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-423-1758
Sports Cards, Toys, Nascar & More
9AM-2PM
 

American English
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center, Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
1964 marked the historic appearance of the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of that groundbreaking event with American English as they return for their fourth visit.
7:30PM
 

Oak Lawn’s Annual Egg Hunt
Stony Creek Golf, Restaurant & Banquets
5850 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL
708-857-2433
Join us for arts and crafts, a visit from the Easter Bunny and an age segmented Easter Egg Hunt! Register before April 4th, limited enrollment available.
10-11AM & 1:30-2:30PM

 
Breakfast With The Bunny
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8355
Treat the kids to a visit with the Easter Bunny and his friends during an all-you-can eat buffet. Musical entertainment will make for an uplifting fun time for your entire family to enjoy. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Sa-Su 9AM & 11AM

 

 

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Ringing The Dinner Bell
Little Red Schoolhouse, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL
708-839-6897
Pizza is NOT on this menu! Learn about what we feed our exhibit animals to keep them healthy as we watch them eat. A different animal will be featured for each date
2-2:30PM
 

Wildflower Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL
630-257-2045
Hike through the woods and observe our wildflowers. Many of these low-growing beauties will only bloom for a couple of days.
1PM
 

Downtown Tinley Bunny Hop
Historic Downtown Tinley Park
South Street adjacent to Oak Park Avenue Train Station, Tinley Park, IL
708-444-5678
Downtown Tinley Bunny Hop is a free event. Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, crafts, games, food and much more!
12-3PM
 

Eggcellent Open Gym
Racquet Fitness & Gymnastics Center
10444 South Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
708-857-5179
Burn off some extra energy by exploring all the activities our Gymnastics Facility has to offer! Meet the Easter Bunny and do an Easter Craft.
10:30-11:30AM for 1-5 years, 11:45AM-12:45PM for 4-8 years, 1:00-2:00PM for 1-5 years and 2:15-3:15PM & 3:30-4:30PM for all ages

 

Breakfast With The Bunny
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL
708-688-8355
Treat the kids to a visit with the Easter Bunny and his friends during an all-you-can eat buffet. Musical entertainment will make for an uplifting fun time for your entire family to enjoy. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Sa-Su 9AM & 11AM

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