Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4
This Weekend’s Can’t Miss Event: First Midwest Bank Half Marathon & 10k
The 6th annual First Midwest Bank Half Marathon will kick off at 7:30 a.m. outside the Palos Heights Village Hall at Route 83 & 76th Avenue. Over 1,500 runners will race down Route 83 in the half marathon and new 10K. The out and back course is flat, and fast, taking runners through Palos Heights, Palos Park and the Cook County Forest Preserves. This race received the “Runners Choice” Circuit Race and “Race of the Year” honors from the Chicago Area Runners Association in 2011 and a 2010 Governor’s Hometown Award.Proceeds will benefit American Cancer Society for Prostate Cancer and Research, The South West Special Recreation Association and Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens.
Make sure you check out our Spectator Guidefor ideas on where to cheer on your runner!
Friday, May 2nd
Mom & Son Game Night
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL
Spend some time with your favorite guy! Join us for a night of games, challenges and fun as mom and son participate in team building group activities. Roast marshmallows around the campfire after the games. We will be taking pictures, but feel free to bring a camera as well!
6:30-8:45PM
MVCC Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center, Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
The Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble performs a wide range of jazz styles, including classic swing, soulful blues, vocal jazz, and big band.
7:30PM
Jerry Rossen Public Auction
Will County Fairgrounds, 710 West Street, Peotone, IL
6PM
Saturday, May 3rd
An Evening With The Stars
The Sabre Room, 8900 West 95th Street, Hickory Hills, IL
Come see the stylists of Elvis, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Roy Orbinson for an Evening with Stars Benefit Concert for the Animal Welfare League.
6:30 Doors Open; 7PM Showtime
Migratory Bird Hikes
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL
Join a naturalist to observe resident and migratory birds at Sagawau. Learn to identify birds by field marks, behavior, sound and habitat. Binoculars available for loan. Weekday hikes will be followed by optional off-site birding trip.
7:30AM
Spring Wildflowers
Little Red Schoolhouse, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL
The woods are in bloom with gorgeous spring blooms. Lets explore these beauties that carpet the forest floor.
1:30PM
Morning BirdWalk
Little Red Schoolhouse, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL
Spring migrants are in the air and an early morning walk is the best way to see them. Dress for the weather. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
7-8:30AM
Wee Wonders: Amazing Butterflies
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
Children in preschool and kindergarten are invited to their very own nature program. We’ll explore a different seasonal subject each month.
10-11AM
2nd Annual Mabas 7, Fire Investigators “Fire & Police” Swap Meet Fundraiser
Will County Fairgrounds, 710 West Street, Peotone, IL
8AM-2PM
Perk Your Parks Day
Various Parks in Olympia Fields, Olympia Fields, IL
708-481-7313
Call for information. Help spruce up our local parks. Grab your rake & gloves!
9AM-12PM
Chicago Fire Soccer
TOYOTA PARK, 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL
The Men in Red will take on Real Salt Lake and will be offering $2.00 draft beers.
7:30PM
Family Kite Fly
Jesk Park, 155th & Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
All ages are invited to join us for a day of fun! Bring your kite and a picnic lunch to share a day of sunshine and kite flying with family & neighbors. Concessions will be available for purchase.
10AM-2PM
Union Street Gallery Derby Day Social
Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields, IL
Sip a mint julep, watch the race, and dress to impress in a unique artist-made derby hat.
3-7PM
Lansing Good Neighbor Day Parade
Downtown Lansing, Wentworth Avenue & Ridge Road to Torrence Avenue, Lansing, IL
On Saturday, May 3, 2014, the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce will kick off its 47th Annual Good Neighbor Parade. This year’s theme is “Renaissance Lansing”.
2-4PM
Moraine Chorale And Chamber Singers – Broadway/Pop/Motion Picture Spectacular
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center, Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
The Moraine Chorale celebrates its 16th season performing five themed concerts, including Broadway music, operatic, patriotic, and holiday selections with a small chamber orchestra. The Chorale is a community-based choir with more than 60 members. The Chamber Singers is an ensemble featuring Moraine Valley students.
7:30PM
The Big Event – Fireman Cook Off
115 Bourbon Street, 3359 West 115th Street, Merrionette Park, IL
This family friendly event features a firehouse chef cook-off with food samples, live entertainment, raffles and activities for the children.
5-9PM
Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Hike
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
Join our monthly hiking club. A naturalist will lead a two-mile hike on our trails.
1:30PM
Sunday, May 4th
It’s Time To Feed Sharp Beaks
Little Red Schoolhouse, 9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs, IL
Join us as we feed our raptors. Well discuss how our birds of prey are able to feed on their preferred diet with sharp beaks and talons.
3-3:30PM
First Midwest Bank Half Marathon & 10k
Palos Heights City Hall, Route 83 & 76th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL
Be a part of the 6th annual First Midwest Bank Half Marathon and enjoy one of the Midwest’s finest events of its kind. Proceeds will benefit American Cancer Society for Prostate Cancer and Research, The South West Special Recreation Association and Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens.
7:30AM
MVCC Concert Band – American Classics And Audience Favorites
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center, Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
The Moraine Valley Concert Band is an instrumental ensemble comprised of 50+ students and community members. Concerts feature Broadway, classical, patriotic marches, holiday selections and more.
3PM
Spring Craft Fair
Central Park, 15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
Enjoy a variety of vendors with everything from homemade crafts to baked goods. This is a perfect event to find gifts for Mother’s Day!
11AM-4PM
Beauty And The Beast
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park, IL
American Family Theaters award-winning musical tells of Beauty’s adventures at the castle of the Beast and leads to the magical moment when the Beast becomes a man.
2PM
Chicago Area Political Collectors Show 
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
Chicago Area Political Collectors Show. BUY * SELL * TRADE all political memorabilia. Sellers, Reservations is highly recommended.
12-3PM
Pioneer Living
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL
Visit our cabins and find out what pioneers experienced when Illinois was first settled.
1:30PM
Canyon Tours
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL
The Sagawau Canyon is the only natural exposure of bedrock in Cook County. Join naturalists for a hike down the canyon to learn how it was formed and what lives there. Be prepared to wade through the stream; footing is unstable.
1PM
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