5 things to do Memorial Day weekend in the suburbs
Memorial Day weekend means solemn tributes to fallen heroes and flag-filled patriotic parades. But there's also plenty of time to kick back and relax at art fairs, water parks and more.
Here are some ideas. For more, check out dailyherald.com/calendar.
Rock on
Browse and buy rocks, gems, crystals, fossils, handmade jewelry and more at the Chicagoland Gem & Mineral Association's Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. The show also features hands-on demonstrations of jewelry making, geode cracking and gold panning, along with guest speakers, kids' activities and silent auctions. One-day admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and students (ages 13-18); free for kids younger than 13, scouts in uniform and military personnel (with ID). cgma.squarespace.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 24.
Prairie Arts Festival
Art enthusiasts have a lot to choose from in the suburbs this weekend including the 28th Annual Prairie Arts Festival featuring works by more than 130 artists at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center grounds, adjacent to the Prairie Center for the Arts, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Enjoy live entertainment, children's activities, food and more. Free. prairiecenter.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24.
Browse in Barrington
See all kinds of art on display and on sale as part of the sixth annual Barrington Art Festival this weekend at the intersection of Cook and Station streets, Barrington. Free. (847) 926-4300 or amdurproductions.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24.
More art in St. Charles
Check out the work of 100 juried artists in various media, including watercolor, oil, sculpture, photography and more on Riverside and Walnut avenues, St. Charles. Free. (630) 443-3967 or downtownstcharles.org. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 24.
Make a splash
Memorial Day weekend marks the official opening of Hurricane Harbor for the 2015 season at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. $66.99 general admission, $46.99 kids under 48 inches tall. (847) 249-4636 or sixflags.com. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday, May 23 and 25.