Chicago's Western Suburbs - Calendar of Events, Festivals, Performing Arts, Exhibits

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Dates	Event Name/Description	Location	City	Event Type
07/13/12 - 07/13/13	Summer 4-Ball 4-Person Team Event Gather your golf-loving pals for Prairie Landing's Summer 4-Ball event, a social game that begins with a 9-Hole Scramble on the front nine and 9-Hole Two Net Better Ball of Four on the back nine. Contests include closest-to-pin on all par 3s, longest putt and longest drive. Gift Cards and Crystal Awards will be given to net and gross winners. Cost per 4-person team includes green fees, golf cart, range, prizes, lunch at the turn and crystal awards. Tee times available from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Awards will be presented shortly after the final group has completed play. Call or email to reserve a spot.	Prairie Landing Golf Club	West Chicago	Sports/Recreation
12/01/12 - 12/30/13	"Tree House Tales Exhibition" at The Morton Arboretum Every tree has a story that's waiting to be told! Enter our tree house village filled with adventure and imagination. Play, make believe, and become part of the trees' ever-changing tales. This exhibition, aimed at children ages 2 to 10 years old, is comprised of six fun-filled, educational tree houses. This exhibit is in our South China collection along Loop 1, approximately a four-block walk from the Visitor Center. Free with admission.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Seasonal
02/03/13 - 10/03/13	Lombard Fire Dept Centennial History Exhibit The Victorian Cottage Museum will open on Sunday, February 3 with an exhibit opening in the Carriage House. The exhibit features local history including a display on the 100th Anniversary of the Lombard Fire Department. Visitors can view historic photos, memorabilia, uniforms, videos and much more about the 100 years of Lombards Fire Department. Children have a chance to try on real firefighter equipment and write notes to a firefighter. The museum is open on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 1-4pm.	Victorian Cottage Museum	Lombard	Other
03/09/13 - 12/31/13	LEGO Star Wars MINILAND Display Model Young Padawans will learn to harness the Force in LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago's first-ever LEGO Star Wars Miniland - a large-scale, interactive LEGO model display, chronicling the adventures of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. Take part in a thrilling Pod race through treacherous terrain on the planet Tatooine, and help defeat the evil Droid Army on the rolling plains of Naboo.	LEGOLAND Discovery Center	Schaumburg	Other
03/15/13 - 12/28/13	Tales and Treasures The Sterling Morton Library is turning 50! To celebrate, the Tales and Treasures exhibit will showcase 50 rare and unique objects from the library's collections, each with a special story to tell. Engage with rarely seen objects, interactive games and a library-wide scavenger hunt. Then, imagine what the next 50 years might hold. Free with Arboretum admission, open during regular library hours.	Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
04/01/13 - 10/31/13	Family Explorer Backpack Grab a family explorer backpack and embark on an educational adventure through the Children's Garden. Choose between Sensory or Discover Backpacks filled with science tools, guides and fun props for families with children ages 2-6. Backpacks are available daily, April-October, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Children's Garden. Backpacks available on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center Information Desk.	Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
04/01/13 - 10/31/13	Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat Exhibit Come learn about the gifts that the world's endangered trees give usand how you can join the Arboretum in saving them. This award-winning outdoor exhibit shows how the trees that we know and love are endangered in the wild. By protecting them, we help ourselves and the entire planet. Vanishing Acts was developed by The Morton Arboretum. The exhibit is located in the Conifer Collection, just a short stroll off the Conifer Walk. Free with admission.	Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
04/06/13 - 10/27/13	Dinosaurs Alive! Dinosaurs Alive! They're back at Brookfield Zoo, and they're bigger and better than before. Some favorites are returning but many are new! Brookfield Zoo guests can take a trip back millions of years and experience Dinosaurs Alive!, presented by Dominicks. Come and enjoy this unique, fun, and educational exhibit of Tyrannosaurus proportions that will feature supersized animatronic dinosaurs, including favorites like Stegosaurus and Triceratops, as well as obscure dinosaur species with unusual characteristics, like feathers.	Brookfield Zoo	Brookfield	Other
04/13/13 - 09/15/13	Early Illinois Folk Art, 1825-1925 Join us to view DuPage County Historical Museum's newest exhibit, "Early Illinois Folk Art 1825-1925." Tour three floors of the museum and view the stunning collection of folk art from across the Prairie state. Featuring both functional and decorative artwork, the lives and communities of everyday people will be explored through unique handmade objects. From coverlets and decoys to weather vanes and whirligigs, discover the tradition of folk art made and used in the 19th and early 20th centuries in Illinois.	DuPage County Historical Museum	Wheaton	Visual Arts
05/05/13 - 10/27/13	Villa Park French Market The Villa Park French Market offers a wide variety of items including fresh flowers, fresh produce, hand-made soaps, pottery and more. The French Market is located on Park Boulevard, immediately west of Ardmore, by the gazebo. The French Market is accessible by the Prairie Path. Bensidoun USA, the market managers, bring vendors that sell goods that they have grown or manufactured.	Downtown Villa Park	Villa Park	Seasonal
05/10/13 - 09/08/13	David Rogers' Big Bugs Exhibition David Rogers' Big Bugs will be descending at The Morton Arboretum. On display will be an oversized bee hive, lady bug, assassin bug, damsel fly, spider, daddy long legs, praying mantis, dragon fly, grasshopper and three antsall made from natural materials. Being towered over by these immense insects gives guests a glimpse at what it must feel like to be the size of a bug. Children will receive a free bug detective guide, helping them uncover the truth about bugs. Plus, they can take part in daily events to learn more about bugs.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Visual Arts
05/17/13 - 05/17/14	Eat Great, Late! Just because it's late doesn't mean you can't eat lobster! Every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 9:00 p.m., we are introducing our new Late Night Menu complete with our most popular and indulgent menu items like 1.5 lb Live Maine Lobsters and New York Strips...for 50% off! Please call for more information or to make a reservation. *Not available with any other offer, discount, or promotion, not available for carryout and cannot be combined with employee discount.	Reel Club	Oak Brook	Dining
05/21/13 - 10/25/13	Arbor Reading Gather in the Children's Garden for story time. Join us Fridays through October 25 from 11 to 11:20 a.m. in the Children's Garden (weather permitting). Free with Arboretum admission.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
05/24/13 - 10/25/13	Glen Ellyn Farmer's Market Visit downtown Glen Ellyn every Friday late May through October to find locally grown produce, organic meats, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry and more!	Downtown Glen Ellyn	Glen Ellyn	Seasonal
05/25/13 - 09/02/13	Faces of the 1st Our summer exhibit, Faces of the 1st, tells the stories of 17 soldiers who have served in the 1st Infantry Division. Through their unique perspectives, visitors will learn what it was like to be a part of the major conflicts of the last hundred years. The exhibit is free with $5 paid parking per car.	First Division Museum at Cantigny Park	Wheaton	Other
05/29/13 - 08/28/13	Cool Cars Under the Stars 2013 Wednesday nights, head to Elmhurst City Centre for Cool Cars Under the Stars. Every week is a different theme, including Ford Night, military, and so much more. Rev up your engines, and cruise into the heart of downtown Elmhurst for this family-friendly, weekly classic car show featuring some of the hottest wheels in town.	Downtown Elmhurst	Elmhurst	Festival/Fair
05/29/13 - 08/31/13	Block to Block Party Come to the heart of downtown Elmhurst every Wednesday and Saturday nights from 6 to 9 pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day and enjoy live music, dining specials and more! Four musical acts will be scattered throughout the City Centre area. Visit Cool Cars Under the Stars on Wednesday nights, too!	Elmhurst City Centre	Elmhurst	Performing Arts
05/31/13 - 07/28/13	Ceorge Lerio "Border Images" George Lerio has a frame of vision inspired by his New Orleans background. It was and continues to be a place of extremes: beauty and decay, religion and ritual, custom and iconoclasm. "From that experience, I acquired an excitement for visual matters, colors, forms and even artifacts. Before moving to the Rio Grande Valley, my sculpture employed a constructed metaphor to nature with which I sought a transcendent reference to my experience. Having lived on the border with Mexico for 10 years, my imagery has grown more topical. Presently, I use an image of irony with constructed and found forms as a means to convey my comments on the privilege of class, immigration, and social heirarchy."	Schoenherr Gallery	Naperville	Visual Arts
05/31/13 - 09/13/13	Sounds of Summer at Eaglewood Resort & Spa Escape the city, grab your friends or that special someone and discover the vibes of live music just down the road at Eaglewood Resort & Spa during the Sounds of Summer. Experience the ultimate music lover's getaway, complete with Chicagoland's hottest bands playing every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Book your stay with us and get ready to rock out under the stars.	Eaglewood Resort & Spa	Itasca	Performing Arts
06/01/13 - 06/30/13	Ants in your Plants Why do some ants like to visit plants? For food of course! These tiny insects are quite smart and strong. Find out some fascinating facts about ants and make an a-maze-ing ant craft to take home. This self guided hands-on discovery activity is available daily in June from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Children's Garden, weather permitting. Free with Arboretum admission.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
06/01/13 - 06/30/13	Lovely Ladybugs Can you spot a ladybug? Test your skills in a bug-tastic board game and make a lovely ladybug mask to take home in this self guided hands-on discovery activity. Available daily in June from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Children's Garden, weather permitting. Free with Arboretum admission.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
06/01/13 - 08/11/13	Sea Lion Splash at Raging Waves Raging Waves Waterpark is proud to announce "Sea Lion Splash," a daily presentation featuring amazing sea lions that will dance, perform tricks, do handstands, shoot baskets, balance a ball on their nose, and more! You will also learn more about Sea Lion conservation, and how humans and sea lions (and other marine mammals) can live in harmony with each other. Three shows will occur daily at 12, 2, and 4 pm. The Sea Lion Splash is included with every park admission. The Sea Lion Splash show is run by professional trainers who adopt and provide a permanent home and human care for beached sea lions that are unable to return to the wild due to age or injuries. Some of those injuries to the animals are direct results of human carelessness, and this presentation focuses on the interaction between humans and sea lions. Event lineup is subject to change/cancellation.	Raging Waves Waterpark	Yorkville	Sports/Recreation
06/01/13 - 08/17/13	Summer Bird Walks Learn about the summer resident birds, their preferred haunts, foraging needs and nesting behavior with an expert guide. Classes are held on Saturdays, June 1, June 15, July 6, July 20, August 3 or August 17. The July 6 class is open to families with children ages 6 and up. Register at online. Cost: $8 member, $10 nonmember plus Arboretum admission. Register online, in the Visitor Center or by phone.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Seasonal
06/01/13 - 08/31/13	Lombard Cruise Nights Lombard Cruise Nights is held every Saturday night in downtown Lombard, "Where Hot Cars Are Cool." 2013 marks the 15th year anniversary of the event, which offers classic cars, entertainment and food vendors amid a free, family atmosphere.	Downtown Lombard	Lombard	Festival/Fair
06/05/13 - 08/21/13	Wednesdays, Woods & Wine Adults 21 and older can enjoy a glass of wine, cheese, and live music indoors, overlooking Meadow Lake every Wednesday at the Arboretum. Tapas plates and additional beverages are available for purchase. Arboretum admission is waived after 5 p.m. Discounted price available for Arboretum members.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Dining
06/05/13 - 09/11/13	Yorktown Farmers Market The Yorktown Summer Farmers Market continues this year outside at The Shops on Butterfield, just outside of Forever 21. Join us Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm from June 5 - September 11. A wide variety of vendors will be on hand featuring fresh fruit and vegetables, breads, muffins, olive oil, herbs, and more.	Yorktown Center's The Shops on Butterfield	Lombard	Seasonal
06/05/13 - 10/30/13	Elmhurst Farmers Market Visit downtown Elmhurst on Wednesday mornings from June through October for the Elmhurst Farmers Market. You will find a variety of farmers and vendors.	Downtown Elmhurst	Elmhurst	Seasonal
06/06/13 - 07/25/13	Rock 'N Wheels Enjoy food, music, bike & car cruise night, Historical Museum craft fair and open house. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy great music, and food from local vendors under a weekly "theme" every Thursday evening from 6 - 9 pm. In conjunction with the Addison Historical Museum Craft Fair and Open House from 6 to 8 p.m.	Village Green	Addison	Festival/Fair
06/06/13 - 07/28/13	Why Do Fools Fall in Love: The Rocking 60s Musical Millie's getting married! And, when three of her girlfriends (boy-crazy Sally, very shy Florence, and young tag along Dee Dee), throw her a bachelorette party, the girls end up sharing more than a great time. After tequila shots and Snowball sugar highs, they dive into the age old questions about love, marriage, and the overwhelming dating game. Featuring classic 1960s songs like "My Boy Lollipop," "I Will Follow Him," "You Dont Have to Say You Love Me" and more, this uplifting comedy reaffirms that true friendship will unveil its everlasting strength, and it does so with a rockin' beat! Rating: PG	Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort	St. Charles	Performing Arts
06/06/13 - 08/15/13	Main Street Live Concert Series Join us Thursday evenings at The Promenade Bolingbrook for our Main Street Live Concert Series. Sing and dance along to your favorite tunes, or just sit back, relax, and and enjoy the free sounds of summer.	The Promenade Bolingbrook	Bolingbrook	Performing Arts