5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
Ride the roller coasters at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, hunt for Easter eggs at Arlington Park or catch comedian Jeff Garlin in Rosemont. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
Six Flags Great America Sneak Preview Weekend
Get an early taste of summer at the Sneak Preview Weekend at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee. $46.99-$71.99. (847) 249-1776 or sixflags.com/greatamerica. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 16.
Jeff Garlin at Zanies in Rosemont
Catch former Morton Grove resident and comedian/actor Jeff Garlin ("The Goldbergs," "Curb Your Enthusiasm") when he returns for a series of standup comedy shows starting Friday at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $30 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or zanies.com/rosemont. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15.
Arlington Park Easter Egg Hunt
Take the kids or grandkids to hunt for 2,000 hidden eggs, pose for photos with the Easter Bunny, compete in sack races and make crafts at the Arlington International Racecourse Easter Egg Hunt. The events take place rain or shine at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Free. (847) 385-7500 or arlingtonpark.com. Events begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15. Staggered start times for the egg hunt are 10:30 a.m. (ages 3 and younger), 10:35 a.m. (ages 4-6) and 10:40 a.m. (ages 7 and older).
Party with Your Peeps at MB Financial Park
Celebrate spring at Party With Your Peeps at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Dance to an interactive DJ with music, meet the Easter Bunny, bounce in inflatables and enjoy face painting, balloon twisting and live music. Free. rosemont.com. 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15.
Burton Cummings at Arcada Theatre
See Canadian singer and songwriter Burton Cummings, formerly of The Guess Who, perform Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15.